Things to Do in
Gun Barrel City

Gun Barrel City has more going on than you might think. Here's what's worth your time.

• Fish for largemouth bass and crappie on Lake Palestine
• Spend a morning at Gun Barrel Park — playground, pavilion, and open green space
• Launch a boat from one of the public ramps on the lake's western shore
• Drive Historic Gunpowder Road for a quiet scenic stretch through the countryside
• Browse the bait shops and small businesses along Gun Barrel Lane
• Camp or picnic at the Lake Palestine Recreation Area
• Catch a local bass tournament weigh-in during spring or summer
• Take a day trip to Canton Trade Days, about 30 miles north