Venues & Things to Do in
Carthage
Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Carthage, Texas.
Major Venues & Attractions
The anchor venues of Carthage — researched and verified with official links.
Museum
Texas Country Music Hall of Fame & Tex Ritter Museum
The state's country-music shrine — inductees from Willie Nelson to Jim Reeves, a 1930s theater-marquee exhibit, and the annual Classic Country Music Festival.
Official site ↗Historic Theater
The Esquire Theater
1949 downtown theater hosting the long-running Country Music Hayride variety show, the Esquire Players community troupe, and film festivals.
Official site ↗Civic Center · capacity 1,790
Carthage Civic Center
The city's civic and conference center on South Adams, hosting banquets, meetings, and community events.
Official site ↗More Venues & Recreation
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Wedding & Event Venues (2)
- The Bella Rose banquet and event venue at 441 Forsythe St, indoor and outdoor
- Carthage Country Club ↗ country club ballroom for private events, seats up to 200, on US-79 N
Family Fun & Games (1)
- Hwy 59 Rage Room rage room
Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-05.
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