Gainesville is where Texas begins! Gainesville has something for everyone. Home of the World Renowned Frank Buck Zoo. The Zoo has many exciting exhibits and is centered in Leonard Park featuring a community playground, park pavilion, pool and train rides throughout the park. Gainesville also boasts the largest number of Victorian homes and architecture in its South Gainesville Historic District. Homes built in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s still stand and are home to many local residents. You can tour these neighborhoods on the Gainesville trolley. The trolley will take you to all points of interest in Gainesville. Shopping is abundant and will please the hardiest to the casual window shopper. Gainesville’s historic square is full of a variety of shops from antiques, art galleries, jewelers, unique gift items, clocks, interior designs, apparel boutiques and more! Enjoy a selection of tea rooms, hometown diners, Pub, and the Famous Fried Pie Co. while you walk the square. See the Morton Museum and the Santa Fe Depot Museum while you visit. Catch a classic movie or live production at the beautifully restored State Theater.

For more info please contact the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce 101 S. Culberson, PO Box 518, Gainesville, TX 76240; (940) 665-2831; www.gogainesville.net: email: john@gogainesville.net