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Antiquing and Shopping
From quaint specialty stores
to antique shopping malls, art galleries and flea markets, Nacogdoches has it all. E-mail the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau and request a free shopping guide.
Ghost of Nacogdoches Historic Trail
This 10 mile city
trail is sponsored
by the East Texas Area Council of the Boy Scouts of America. It focuses on the importance of Nacogdoches as a hub of western expansion and frontier development. Trail booklets available at local stores and the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Historic Town Center
Originally constructed by the Federal
Government in 1917 for use as a United States Post Office, today this building serves as the city's Visitor
Information Center. It contains a collection of old photographs as well as a variety of displays relating to the city's historic past. Located at 200 E. Main Street. Hours Mon-Fri 8-5; Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4. Phone 888-564-7351.
Lanana Creek Trail
Originally an Indian footpath, this
trails weaves through thickets of paw-paw, dogwood and scarlet-blooming buckeye. The trail begins at El Camino Real Park (Liberty Hall) located on East Main Street.
Millard's Crossing
One of the most educational and
entertaining
tours in town! A reconstructed historic village located just North of Nacogdoches on Highway 59. Everything from a log cabin to a Victorian home that date back to the early 1800s. Tours Mon-Sat 9-4; Sun 1-4. Admission $4. Phone 936-564-6631.
Nacogdoches Fire Museum
Formerly referred to as
"Central Fire Station," the museum is home
to Nacogdoches' first commercial fire engine, old sirens, nozzles and tools, as well as numerous photos of local fires. Located at 214 E. Pilar. Tours by appointment. Phone 936-559-2541.
Oak Grove Cemetery
Four signers of the Texas Declaration of
Independence are buried here, including Thomas J. Rusk. Located on N. Lanana Street.
Old University Building
Built in 1845, it is the only
original building of a university chartered by the Republic of Texas still standing. It was a hospital during the Civil War. Located at 515 N. Mound. Tours Tues-Fri 1-4; Sat 10-4; Sun 1-4. Phone
936-569-7292.
Ruby Mize Azalea Garden
More than 3,500 azaleas spill
over 8 acres in this beautiful garden on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University. It is the center-piece of Nacogdoches' annual Azalea Trails.
Stephen F. Austin Griffith Art Gallery
Frequent exhibitions by
local and nationally renowned artists. Call 936-468-6407 for specific information on showings. Open Tues-Sat 12-5; Sun 10-5.
SFA Mast Arboretum
The first arboretum at a university in
Texas, this on-campus garden spills over 10 acres and lies on a portion of the Lanana Creek Trail. Enjoy the wide diversity of plant life, including rare trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers and
perennials. Always open.
Sterne-Hoya House
Built by a prominent leader of the
Texas Revolution in 1830. Sam Houston was baptized here. Located at 211 S. Lanana. Tours Mon-Sat 9-12 & 2-5. Phone 936-560-5426
Stone Fort Museum
Spanish colonial residence
that interprets East Texas and Nacogdoches history. This replica of Antonio Gil Y'Barbo's 1779 stone house is one the SFA campus. Tours Tues-Sat 9-5; Sun 1-5. Phone 936-468-2408.
Self Guided Walking Tour
Visit 15 historic stops in
downtown and learn about Nacogdoches' historic past. The tour takes approximately one hour and 30 minutes. Free brochures available at the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Theater and Concerts
Nacogdoches boasts an active fine
arts community with frequent performances of plays, concerts and recitals. Check our calendar of events for the latest information.
Tol Barret Home
Located on the Llano Grande Plantation,
this home was owned by the man who in 1866 drilled the first oil well in Texas. It has been restored "by hand" with a great del of love and
attention to detail. Tours by appointment only. Call 936-569-1249.
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