Canton, Texas travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Canton is a somewhat scrappy town on the Blackland Prairie that nonetheless comes alive once a month during the First Monday Trade Days

2 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Canton

First Monday Trade Days

This claims to be the oldest and largest continually operated flea market in the United States, drawing up to 100,000 attendees sometimes. It takes place from Thursday through Sunday preceding the first Monday of the mon…

Wills Point Depot Museum

Edgewood Historical Society

Reconstructed pioneer town and train depot display, along with historical exhibits on area.

Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Feb–May, Oct–Nov. Summer highs reach about 97°F; winter lows dip to about 38°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Oct and May. (climate data from nearby Dallas)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
TYR Tyler Pounds Regional Airport, Tyler — 30 mi away. Directions
DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 60 mi away (major hub). Directions

Canton is 60 mi east southeast of Dallas.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Wills Point Depot Museum, Edgewood Historical Society
Afternoon Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark, First Monday Trade Days

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

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Get in

Canton is 60 mi east southeast of Dallas.

See

See Wills Point Depot Museum

Canton and Wills Point were major rivals over rightful designee of county seat status, so much so that Wills Point townspeople stole court records that eventually were returned when the governor decreed Canton official status as seat of Van Zandt County. Canton people were so miffed over the matter that they refused to have any business with the railroad depot in Wills Point despite not having their own, and instead set up one at nearby Edgewood.

📍 210 W. South Commerce Street, Wills Point🕒 by appointment only☎ +1 903 873-4568Checked Jan 2022

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