Gilmer, TX

united states

Gilmer is a small East Texas city about 120 miles from Dallas, connected by US 271 north-south and Highway 155 east-west to I-20. The town of 5,000 sits among rolling pine forests and serves as Upshur County's seat. It's famous for hosting the annual East Texas Yamboree, a sweet potato festival that's been running for over 70 years.