Location: Nacogdoches
Top Things to do in Nacogdoches
What to do and see in Nacogdoches, Texas (TX): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Nacogdoches (/ˌnækəˈdoʊtʃɪs/ NAK-ə-DOH-chiss) is a small city situated in East Texas and the county seat of Nacogdoches County, Texas, United States. The 2010 U.S. Census recorded the city’s population to be 32,996. Nacogdoches is a sister city of the smaller and similarly-named Natchitoches, Louisiana, the third-largest city in the Southern Ark-La-Tex.
Restaurants in Nacogdoches
1. Zip Nac
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,015 reviews
We have 5 ziplines from 225 feet to the dual (side by side) 900 foot racing lines that close the course. There is also a 60 foot sky-bridge between lines 2 and 3. We offer group rates, night zipping, birthday party specials. Conveniently located next to Zip Inn...the only Vacation Rental in East Texas located on a zip-line course!!! All tours are by Reservation Only. Very limited Walk-In opportunities.
2. Millard's Crossing Historic Village, Inc.
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 104 reviews
Millard's Crossing Historic Village, Inc. is a locally-managed non-profit 501(c)3 historic site that portrays the spirit and ingenuity of pioneer settlement in East Texas. Open seven days a week, we strive to create a greater awareness, understanding, and appreciation of the region's pioneer and agricultural heritage for East Texans as well as others beyond the region. We welcome individuals, families, schools, and large tour groups. Come have fun in the past!
Reviewed By wilsop51 - Pittsburg, United States
Millard’s Crossing has over a dozen period homes, a schoolhouse and a church from the early days of Nacogdoches. The buildings and grounds are well kept by volunteers. What impressed me the most was many of the items that were on display in the buildings. I have been to many antique stores and museums and Millard’s Crossing had quite a few items that I had never seen before. A very worthwhile stop when in Nacogdoches.
3. Durst-Taylor House and Gardens
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Built circa 1830's this wood-frame house is interpreted to the 1840 to 1860 time period when the Blackburn family lived there. The house is the second oldest structure still standing on its original site in Nacogdoches, the oldest town in Texas.
Reviewed By LCMAN61 - Houston, United States
We arrived when it opened. The docent reviewed the history of Nacogdoches and the home in the interpretive center followed by a tour of the home and gardens. The venue is air conditioned.
4. Lanana Creek Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Originally an Indian footpath, this 2.5 mile trail weaves through thickets of paw-paw dogwood and scarlet blooming buckeye. The trail begins at Liberty Hall on E. Main St.
Reviewed By kfwarren - Dallas, United States
We brought our bikes up from Dallas and really enjoyed the trail. When we started at 9:30 there were very few people for such a beautiful day. Riding the trail with the creek on the left it takes you to some softball fields where we stopped a watched a bit of a game. Took the other trail with the creek on the right. Really great! Trail had a few large puddles but plenty of trail to get around. Stopped at an old cemetery with some veterans and continued along creek until we came to some natural stairs, set our bikes down and hiked a bit. It was a really easy trail to ride. Wish we would have walked our bikes up the stairs to ride more of the trail but daughter was already too tired to move on. There are historical markers along trail and of course really nice outdoorsy people to say hello to.
5. Old University Building
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
It is the only original building of a university chartered by the Republic of Texas still standing and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It has been in continuous use for school purposes except for two years during and after the Civil War. The building was then used as a hospital and quarters for Confederate soldiers. Now it is a museum and contains period furnishings and artifacts from its earlier days.
Reviewed By LCMAN61 - Houston, United States
We enjoyed a wonderful docent led tour of Nacogdoches University chartered in the Republic of Texas.
6. SFA Mast Arboretum
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
The first arboretum at a university in Texas, this on-campus garden spills over 19 acres and lies on a portion of the Lanana Creek Trail.
7. Sterne Hoya House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Built circa 1830 by Adolphus Stern, a prominent leader in the fight for Texas Independence. Free Admission. Hours: Tues-Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Reviewed By BrendaMurray - Houston, United States
We stopped by on a rainy afternoon and the tour guide was so kind and patient with our 7 year old who asks a lot of questions. The house is well kept with plenty of parking. It the parking lot is a historical monument about the New Orleans regiment that fought and died at the Alamo and Goliad. Huge wealth of history here.
8. Oak Grove Cemetery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Four signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence are buried here, including Thomas J. Rusk.
Reviewed By kfwarren - Dallas, United States
If you find cemeteries interesting than this is a nice one. Beautiful trees and historical plaques for a good history lesson about Texas. It helps that the weather was gorgeous.
9. Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Take a guided tour through the eight acres of display gardens including azaleas, camellias and Japanese maples. This garden comprises over 7,000 azaleas from 500 named varieties. Restroom facilities available at the SFA Ag Building, recommended group stop there first before touring azalea garden.
Reviewed By FeliciaSta - Nacogdoches, United States
If you haven’t been to the Ruby Mize Azalea Gardens before, I highly recommend you go! It’s so beautiful in the Spring when the azaleas are blooming, but it’s also beautiful in the Fall. Lots of photo opportunities, and a great place to get some fresh air and exercise.
10. Piney Woods Native Plant Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
This 40-acre garden on the SFA Campus is a unique mixture of uplands, mesic mid-slopes and wet creek bottoms. The Tucker House serves as the central feature of the property, which is surrounded by two miles of accessible trails through native forest and diverse gardens. Located at 2900 Raguet Street.
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