Venues & Things to Do in
Center
Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Center, Texas.
Major Venues & Attractions
The anchor venues of Center — researched and verified with official links.
Landmark
Historic Shelby County Courthouse
1885 Romanesque brick courthouse modeled on an Irish castle — restored as a visitor center hosting civic and cultural events on the square.
Official site ↗Museum
Shelby County Museum
County history museum in an early-1900s residence, with period rooms running from Caddo days through the timber era.
Official site ↗More Venues & Recreation
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Event & Performance Venues (1)
- Windham Civic Center city event center
Wedding & Event Venues (1)
- John D. Windham Civic Center ↗ 22,000 sq ft civic center with an exhibit hall, meeting rooms, and a community house
Movie Theaters (1)
- Rio Theatre historic 1926 theater in continuous operation
Golf & Country Clubs (1)
- Center Country Club private
Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-05.
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