Overview
Sulphur Springs was founded in 1854, though it was then known as "Bright Star", and is in the Blackland Prairie region of Texas. Though the springs that brought about the name have more or less vanished, it is now known as "The Dairy Capital of Texas", with a museum cultured to that very point, even if the dairy industry has waned a bit around here in the early 21st century.
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Best things about Sulphur Springs
Southwest Dairy Museum and Education Center
Here you can visit a milk parlor and learn about the various processes in producing dairy products prior to the availability of electricity. Look for a silo and cow statue. Also a store and cafe on site.
Hopkins County Courthouse
Dates to 1894 with a Romanesque Revival design. The adjoining town square is also worth a look not only because of the shops and attractive design, but because it has some very unique public restrooms made of reflective …
Cooper Lake State Park
Here you can enjoy boating, swimming, fishing and hiking in and around this prairie lake known as Jim Chapman Lake. Kayak rental and campground.
Heritage Park & Museum
This encompasses one of those reconstructed old-timey prairie settlement villages (in the likeness of Sulphur Spring's dawning development), plus a museum with various historical relics.
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sulphur Springs
Indoor pool and hot tub here.
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 — 55 mi away. Directions
- GGG East Texas Regional Airport, Longview — 73 mi away. Directions
- DAL Dallas Love Field, Dallas — 75 mi away (major hub). Directions
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 Southwest Dairy Museum and Education Center, Hopkins County Courthouse, Heritage Park & Museum
- Afternoon La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Sulphur Springs, Cooper Lake State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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See
See Hopkins County Courthouse
Dates to 1894 with a Romanesque Revival design. The adjoining town square is also worth a look not only because of the shops and attractive design, but because it has some very unique public restrooms made of reflective glass.
Do
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