The towns and cities around Corsicana, TX, are excellent destinations for day trips filled with exciting experiences. Pack your gear in your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram, and explore some of the top attractions in the region: some so unique that you won’t find them anywhere else in Texas.
Explore the Universe and Nature in Tyler
It’s worth the one-and-a-half-hour drive to Tyler to visit The Earth and Space Science Center at Tyler Junior College. The state-of-the-art planetarium has a 30-foot diameter dome equipped with cutting-edge Digistar 5 technology – one of only two in Texas and 50 worldwide to use this advanced system. While you’re in Tyler, spend a few hours at Tyler State Park and enjoy loads of activities.
Explore the park’s pine forest on 13 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails and spot various bird species, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. Another great place to visit while you’re here is Caldwell Zoo. The North American Herpetarium, African Aquariums, and Wild Bird Walkabout exhibits are filled with exotic critters. Go on a behind-the-scenes tour and get up close to some of the fascinating wild creatures that live here.
Go on a Wildlife Safari in Jacksonville
Head to Jacksonville for a drive-through wildlife safari at Cherokee Trace to view a wide selection of exotic and endangered animals. The area stretches out over 300 acres of hills and savannas that closely resemble the native habitats of the animals who live here.
This is where a Cherokee or a Gladiator will take you to all those difficult-to-reach areas to watch beautiful exotic animals from the comfort of your car, lazing in the shade, drinking at the waterholes, and roaming across the fields. On your way home, stop at Love’s Outlook Park for a scenic picnic and spectacular views of the eastern horizon that stretches out over 30 miles on clear days.
Take a Splash in the State’s Biggest Pool in Plano
Plano is one of the greatest places on the list to drive to, especially on one of those sweltering summer days. Here you can cool off in 168,000 gallons of saltwater in the shape of the State of Texas! Play water volleyball, slide, dive, and relax with an ice-cold beverage on the island.
Get takeaways delivered at the pool, or take a picnic basket and grill a juicy steak. Afterward, stroll down the Granite Park Broadwalk along the waterfront and enjoy an exquisite gourmet dinner at one of the city’s many excellent al fresco dining spots.
Experience the Outdoors in Denton
If you want to escape to the tranquility of nature, hop in your car and take a drive out to Denton. The 2,900-acre Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center has five miles of scenic nature trails that cut through hardwood forests, prairies, and wetlands around the confluence of Clear Creek and the Elm Fork of the Trinity River. Wildlife is abundant, so keep your eyes peeled for songbirds, waterfowl, and beavers along the way.
Get out there and explore the highways and byways that lead to extraordinary experiences around Corsicana. Before you hit the road, drop by Brinson Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram today, and we will ensure your vehicle is in top condition for your trip!
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