42+ Best Things to Do in Sulphur Springs TX in 2024
1. Picture Yourself with 30-Foot Cows
Check out the Southwest Dairy Museum, but before you do, take a selfie with one of the two three-story tall bovines located just outside the museum. These cows commemorate the fact that Sulphur Springs was the "Dairy Capital of Texas" from the early 1950s to the late 1990s.
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2. Meet Colleen Hoover
Multiple Amazon and New York Times bestseller, as well as Time:100 Most Influential People of 2023, Colleen Hoover grew up in and lives in nearby Saltillo. Check her site for appearances. Photo Credit: Insider.com
3. Take Flight at Phinessé Tasting Room
When traveling, do you want to "do as the locals do?" If so, and you enjoy wine, Phinessé Farms is one of the best in any Northeast Texas downtown you'll find. It's a bring your own food (BYOF) establishment. There are planty of choices nearby that can be DoorDashed in before your sample a flight of four flavors. Photo Credit: Trip Advisor
4. Climb the Castle at Buford Park
There's several things to do for the whole family at Buford Park including Kids Kingdom (the castle), a jogging trail around Peavine Pinion pond, and even fishing. Buford Park is also the once-a-year location of the legendary Hopkins County Stew Competition. Photo Credit: Google Maps
5. Feast on Fajitas at Los Mochis
Get your chips, salsa, beef, chicken, or shrimp fajitas fix in downtown. It's some of the best you'll find in Northeast Texas period. Plus, Los Mochis has one of the best patio spots for people-watching in downtown during parades and festivals. Photo Credit: Los Mochis FB
6. Catch a Flick at Bright Star Cinemas
For a city of 16,000 there is a nice movie theater that doesn't break the bank. The box office and concession are one in the same, and they always have the latest flix. With Roma's Italian Restaurant next door, make it a dinner and a movie date night. Photo Credit: HMH
7. Bowl Strikes at Classic Lanes
One charming spot for families and friends is a local bowling alley that's been around since the 1960s. This belongs on a long-list of family-friendly things to in Sulphur Springs as well. Join a league or catch a few rounds next time you're in the city. Photo Credit: Classic Lanes FB
8. Think Deep Thoughts at Deep Routes Coffee
Take in the ambience and remote coworking-style scene at this local coffee souvenir shop. They have partnered with Slaughter's in order to serve BBQ breakfast tacos worthy of writing home about. Catch their weekly karaoke show, hosted by well-known local media personalities. Photo Credit: Google Maps
9.Tour Tolleson Family Market
Visit this downtown beauty for local farm fresh produce, artisian goods, and more. You can even spin your own cotton candy. It's fun for the whole family. Photo Credit: Google Maps
10. Imbibe Boba Tea at Vita Bella
Try their refreshing drinks and take a selfie at their selfie sofa. Photo Credit: VB FB
11. Create Custom Soap at Buff City Soap
Soak up the varities of colors and aromatic soap smells at this unforgettable DIY soap bar. Photo Credit: BCS FB
12. Get Great Deals at Goodwill
Pay almost nothing for a varity of clothing, houseware items, and more. Photo Credit: Google Maps
13. Gaze From Inside the Glass Bathrooms
Play peekaboo around "America's Best Bathroom" where you can see out, but others can't see in. This unique attraction brings a smile to everyone. Photo Credit: Google Maps
14. Mix it up at The Magic Scoop
You can't stop from being happy at this general store where you can add delicious homemade ice-cream to any coffee drink you prefer. Photo Credit: Google Maps
15. Learn the Brew Story at Backstory Brewery
Quench your thirst with a number of great beers. Try a flight and find your new favorite locally-crafted brew. Photo Credit: BSB FB
16. Grab Some Modestly-Priced Meat at On The Block Beef
Treat your loved ones by cooking all natural grass-fed angus from this best-tasting, lowest priced ranch meat in town. Photo Credit: Google Maps
17. Brunch it Up at Haystacks
Meet your bestie for a great meal with beautiful ambience and make a memory in this modern, high-end feel, but not overpriced eatery. Photo Credit: Haystacks FB
18. Tee Off at Sulphur Springs Country Club
Remember this meeting ground surrounded by immaculately manicured greens for your social events, playing golf, and many more activities. Photo Credit: SSCC FB
19. Revere the Romanesque Revival Style at Hopkins County Courthouse
Immortalize the scene with your friends and family in front of this 128 year-old northeast Texas historical landmark. Photo Credit: Google Maps
20. Feel the Peaceful Vibes at the Plant Niche
Make your house plants vision come true at this hidden downtown gem. Besides selling plants, they also hold worshops on how to take care of your flora. Photo credit: Google Maps
21. Root Out Your Ancestors at Hopkins County Genealogical Society
Located in Sulphur Springs Public Library, the society has a special collection of local books and resources. Photo Credit: SSPL FB
22. Fish at Coleman Lake Park
This stunner is not just a concrete 2.5 mile walking trail, but also gifts us with two breathetaking waterfalls, three bridges, several picnic areas, and more.
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23. Cultivate & Educate at Sulphur Springs Public Library
Stop by this educational hub that maintains the world renown Leo St. Clair Music Box Collection. Photo Credit: Google Maps
24. Customize a Ring at Hampton House Jewelry & Rock Shop
This 25 years experienced gem and voted #1 jewerler is worth your visit and trust for your precious metals purchase/sell. Photo Credit: Hampton House FB
25. Steak Out the Redneck Bar & Grill
Take a break from busy city life at this laid-back, spectacularly-decorated steak house. They serve great tasting steaks, catfish, and chicken fried steak. Photo Credit: RBG FB
26. See & Be Seen at Corner Grub House
Hit up this local eatery for authentic southern flavors with drinks that look as good as they taste while you face the historic square. Picture credit: CGH FB
27. Chat up the Chamber of Commerce
Visit this non-profit organization downtown to get dates on ribbon cuttings, business networking, and many more events and celebrations.
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28. Dine on Delicious Home Cooking at Pioneer Cafe
This casual and cozy cafe is affordable and known best for its yummy tasting breakfast and lumch. You can't beat the beef hash. Photo Credit: PC FB
29. Enjoy Pasta with a Patio Concert at Romas Italian Reestaurant
Delightful ambiance and authentic Italian dishes you can enjoy inside or outside ona a beautiful deck. Live bands play on the reg. Picture credit: RIR FB
30. Binge at Big Asian Broadway Buffet
This family style Asian buffet will satisfy your hunger without breaking the bank from appetizer to dessert. Photo Credit: Google Maps
31. Get Aligned & Massaged at The Rub Club
"Health is wealth." Get adjustments to get rid of your body pain and pamper yourself at this therapeutic wellness center. Plus, they take insurance. Trust me, you will thank us later.
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32. Transport Yourself at VR Social
Also known as Virtual Reality & Social Space, they incorporate principles into both virtual & "real" experiences for nerds, artists, geeks, and gamers. Reservations required. Photo Credit: VR Social FB
33. Go Dutch at Dutch Bros Coffee
The well-known Seattle-based brand isn't the only game in town. Coincidentally, Hopkins County has Dutch roots. Time for a nitro-infused cold brew, brah. Photo Credit: DB Google Map
34. Pick a Fight at Northeast Texas Gellyball
Why get smacked by a paintful paintball, when you can have it out with glow-in-the-dark gellyballs? They also have axe throwing. Make sure you call ahead for a reservation. It's fun for all ages. Photo Credit: N.E.T. Gellyball Site
35. Shop at Sabo Provisions
This completely unique and independent men's store retailer is locally sourced from mostly Texas dry goods vendors from shirts to cigars. They often have in-store events on week days and weekends. Photo Credit: SP FB
36. Let the Community Players Entertain You
More than 40 years and 1300 performances have happened at the Main St. Theater in the heart of downtown Sulphur Springs. More recently there are monthly open mic music and comedy nights. Experience it for yourself. Photo Credit: MST FB
37. Hunt for History in Hopkins County
Reading Texas Historical Markers is a good start. There are 44 in the county alone, with more added yearly. The one above is at 333 College St., a homebuilt by the fella that bought the bottling works from Captain Mitchell in 1926. Photo Credit: KSST Site
38. Go to Church
There's more than 100 places of worship in Sulphur Springs. Some offer a Wednesday evening meal for members and non-members along with a service. That’s a great time to integrate and mingle in this hospitable town. Photo Credit: First Presby FB
39. Meet Friends at Water to Wine
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40. See Something Extraordinary at the Civic Center
From Monster Truck Rallies to traveling circuses, the Hopkins County Civic Center... Photo Credit: CBS News
41. Catch a Game at Muddy Jake's Photo Credit: Muddy Jake's FB
42. Pick Up Drum Sticks at McKay Music
East Texas born Don Henley of the globally-famous Eagles mentioned in an interview that his mom took him to McKay's Music in Sulphur Springs to buy his first drum set. That's right he sang hits like Hotel California while playing the drums. Although the ownership has changed, the sign still bares the name and they still set trap sets.
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