Cherokee County is nearly equidistant to Dallas and Houston, making it a great midpoint for its 53,000 residents. There are numerous lakes, streams, state parks, and wildlife refuges, providing sites for fishing, hunting, wildlife sighting, and other outdoor recreation. An exciting attraction is Adrenaline Rush Zip Line, which is exactly what it sounds like; a more calming attraction is the Cherokee Trace Drive Thru Safari. Cherokee County’s economy thrives on its tree nurseries, for which sales rank second highest in the state.