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.
City: Gonzales
Region: Prairies and Lakes
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
