Mineola sits in Wood County about 30 minutes northwest of Tyler on US-69, with homes generally ranging from the $200,000s into the $400,000s and up. Its walkable downtown is a National Register historic district of 88 properties, anchored by a restored depot that still serves as an Amtrak stop on the Texas Eagle line.
Main Street is lively with restaurants, antique shops, and the historic Select Theater, while the Mineola Nature Preserve on the Sabine River offers miles of trails. Beyond downtown, Wood County offers historic homes and surrounding rural acreage.
Best for: walkable historic downtown charm, the nearby nature preserve, and surrounding acreage.