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Old 1887 jail houses Museum in Gonzales
Photographer: J. Griffis Smith

Historic Sites

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.

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Lodging

Whether you like quaint cabins, five-star hotels or even rustic dude-ranch digs, there’s always a place to sleep in style.

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Campgrounds

Campgrounds

Texas might be the Lone Star State, but you'll see thousands of stars under that big, open sky. Enjoy everything from white-water rapids to mountain climbing at our public and private campgrounds. Check it out!

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414 St. Lawrence St.
Gonzales, Texas

Hours

Open Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat. 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.; Sun. 1–4 p.m.

Featured Activity

Lakes near George West

Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi. See LAKES listing.

City: George West
Region: South Texas Plains

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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

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