Featured Activity
Old jail, constructed 1887, in use as jail until 1975. Restored complete with cells, dungeon, gallows and jailer's quarters. Museum, gun collection. Headquarters for chamber of commerce and historical society. Open Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. 1–4 p.m. 414 St. Lawrence St. on courthouse square.
Confederate Square and Texas Heroes Square, two downtown plazas.
Battle of Gonzales markers are near community of Cost, southwest on Texas 97.
Near U.S. 90A/U.S. 183 intersection are earthworks of a Confederate fort.
City: Gonzales
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Popular Activities
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular activities to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Silent Wings Museum
City: Lubbock
Region: Panhandle Plains
Fort Worth Zoo
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Caldwell Zoo
City: Tyler
Region: Piney Woods
NASA/Space Center Houston
City: Houston
Region: Gulf Coast
River Walk
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Aquarena Center
City: San Marcos
Region: Hill Country
Marfa Mystery Lights Viewing Center
City: Marfa
Region: Big Bend Country
