Carthage: Come for a Taste of Country Music with a Dash of Texas Charm
The quaint city of Carthage, TX is the county seat of Panola County. Situated in East Texas, city’s motto states ‘Country at its best!’, which refers to the fact that it is home to the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Carthage and other establishments important to country music history. Enter the city through the East Texas Regional Airport.
Best Time to Visit
Late May and mid September are the best times to visit Carthage, Texas in order to make the most of warm weather activities. The city sees the most number of tourists from October to November. There is also a bump in tourist arrivals in March. Off season runs from April to July and August to February. Book your visit in the off season and get the best Carthage, TX hotel deals. Hotel and motel rates will be at their lowest then and there will be smaller tourist crowds.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Even if it is not your reason for visiting Carthage, you should still check out the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. This museum showcases exhibits that refer to important points in Country Music history. Other music destinations include the Tex Ritter Museum and the Jim Reeves Memorial. Don’t forget to take a lot of photos. If you are interested in a round of golf with your friends, check out the Olde Oaks Golf Course and the Querbes Park Golf Course. If you are travelling with kids, be sure to pack some swimming gear and include Splash Kingdom Water Town in your list of attractions to visit. After a day of country music, golfing, and fun in the water, rest and relax at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Carthage or at the Inwood Suites.