Nac Like a Local
Finding out where the locals hang in a small town can be tough, but in Nacogdoches, they come to you!
We love this little college town and the best way to get to know the town and its people is to go where they go. The good news is you don’t have to go far. In fact, if you are staying at the Hotel Fredonia you don’t have to go past the hotel bar! Well, at least during happy hour.
Nacogdoches is the oldest town in Texas, so rich in history is a given. Take a walk through historic downtown and stop by the Mercantile, an old-fashioned general store. It was once Stone’s Cafe, where Bonnie Parker worked. Of course, that was before she met Clyde and started robbing banks.
If you are a Marx Brothers fan, check out The Runaway Mule. Not only does the store have great history (and you want to hear the story from the owner), its filled with goodies by local artists.
Wondering around outside of town, we found all sorts of interesting sights. A small pond with a diving board (sadly, we didn’t capture the cow that was wading next to the diving board), beautifully dilapidated houses and even a potty on a pedestal.
Stephen F. Austin University is a big part of the town, as is any small college town. They take a lot of pride in the school’s campus activities and history. It was named after one of Texas’s founding fathers after all!
Have you been to Nacogdoches or maybe another great small town? Tell us about it in the comment box below, we love awesome small towns!
Risa
Just Seen Y’all on HGTV. Can’t believe you came though Our town. (Nacogdoches)
Blessing on your Journeys.
gonewiththewynns
Rita, We love Nac! We first came through for the Best of the Road competition when you Nac was nominated for “frienldiest town in America”.
Risa
Just saw Y’all on HGTV. Can’t believe you came though Our town. (Nacogdoches)
Blessing on your Journeys.
mary
Ok, who put the port o toilet on the septic tanc? Too funny!
It is a beautiful town.
Sarah O'Brien
Love the footage guys! Hope you all are having fun on your east coast journey!
tiffany
definitely need to go here on our next journey through texas, fun post.. just looked at your april line up and you’ll be in 3 of my all time favorite cities.. green with envy! when in charleston make sure to go to the sea biscuit on isle of palm for an early breakfast, have an appetizer (rare for breakfast i know) of the homemade banana bread and his favorite meal of anywhere we’ve ever been is there crabcake eggs benedict.. email us if you make it or need any other suggestions in these towns, i’ve lived in charleston twice and we’ve been to savannah and tybee a ton! xo, tiffany & sean
paul van
Reminds me of Brenham, Tx and the Blue Bell Ice Cream Plant. Particularly the first refrigerated ice cream truck; a 1910 Ford
Bryant Greer
Hello Jason, I talked to you on the phone just to get information about the once Dallas office and you referred me to this website. I came a checked it out and to my surprise, you visited my College town, SFA Lumberjacks!! I hope you enjoyed yourself there, as I did while there. Best of luck with everything. 🙂