Visiting Wood County

Wood County is the prime locale for several top-tier fishing tournaments all throughout the year.

Wood County is the ideal destination for your next weekend getaway or extended-stay vacation! Located less than ninety minutes from the DFW Metroplex, you can escape from the overwhelming crowds and incessant noise of city life and find your solace amongst the evergreen pines or out on beautiful Lake Fork.

Wood County is home to the communities of Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, Hawkins, Yantis, and Alba each with their own amenities and histories that will entertain and fascinate you. Each one of our communities have their own specialties when it comes to dining, shopping, exploring, and discovering!

Outdoor activities abound in Wood County! Discover the beautiful nature trails at the Mineola Nature Preserve while learning about the unique flora and fauna of our ecologically diverse region! If sportsmanship is more your style, The Links at Land’s End provide a one-of-a-kind, top-tier golfing experience located on the peninsula at the center of Lake Fork.

Wood County’s diverse activity offerings mean you can start your morning bass fishing as the sun comes up, play a round of golf, enjoy a meal in one of our historic downtowns, and take in a show at the Select Theater or the Bowery Stage as the evening winds to a close. Plan your trip to Wood County today! Come for the unique shopping experiences and fantastic dining! Come to tap into your inner outdoorsman! Come and discover our history! Come to Wood County: The Texas You Expect in a County You’ll Love!

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