Pioneer Village, 912 W. Park Ave. Reconstructed early 1800s pioneer village, plus a few other area history exhibits.
A total solar eclipse on Monday 8 April 2024 starts at 1:40PM local time and lasts 4 min. Chances of a clear sky are 40%. The track of totality is northeast from Mexico to enter the US at Del Rio then through Texas into Arkansas.
Do
Cook Planetarium/Pearce Museum, 3100 W Collin Ave, +1 903-875-7596. This is the 2nd largest planetarium in Texas. They have regular shows here. The Pearce Museum is a Civil War museum and a western art museum.
Buy
Canterbury Court, 309 N Beaton, +1 903-875-1577. Cool antique shopping to be done here.
Eat
Collin St. Bakery, 401 W. 7th Ave, +1 903-874-7477. A wide selection of fresh treats, including the famous DeLuxe Fruitcake, the most widely distributed cake in the world.
Old Mexican Inn, 2407 W. 7th Ave, +1 903-874-9061. Local Tex-Mex restaurant. They have a secret orange sauce that you dip chips into. It's amazing!