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

Historic Sites

The old jail, built in 1887, was in use until 1975. Since then, the cells, dungeon, gallows and jailer's quarters have been restored. A museum and gun collection also are featured. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat. and 1–4 p.m. Sun. 414 St. Lawrence St. on courthouse square.

Confederate Square and Texas Heroes Square downtown feature historic monuments and are surrounded by historic buildings.

Battle of Gonzales markers are near the 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

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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Attractions

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414 St. Lawrence St.
Gonzales, Texas

Hours

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

Featured Attraction

Belle-Jim Hotel

Belle-Jim Hotel was built in 1910 by Mamie Patten and named for her children, Belle and Jim. Open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. 409/384-6923.

City: Jasper
Region: Piney Woods

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Popular Attractions

With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.

Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument
City: Fritch
Region: Panhandle Plains

Billy Bob's Texas
City: Fort Worth
Region: Prairies and Lakes

Caddo Mounds State Historic Site
City: Alto
Region: Piney Woods

Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast

The Alamo
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains

Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country

Big Bend National Park
City: Big Bend National Park Area
Region: Big Bend Country

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