Amanda's Nacogdoches Guidebook
Food scene
Maklemore's Ale-House & Bistro
2304 North StCool atmosphere, great food and drinks!
It’s one block away-good brews, live music, pizza, and food trucks!
27 locals recommend
Fredonia Brewery
138 N Mound StIt’s one block away-good brews, live music, pizza, and food trucks!
Classic comfort food diner-50's style! Great, cheap breakfast-best bacon in town! Great home cooked fries!
23 locals recommend
Dolli's Diner
116 S Pecan StClassic comfort food diner-50's style! Great, cheap breakfast-best bacon in town! Great home cooked fries!
Fine dining experience at the Fredonia Hotel with reservations only
17 locals recommend
The Republic Steakhouse
200 N Fredonia StFine dining experience at the Fredonia Hotel with reservations only
Amazing food and even featured in Texas Monthly magazine
Located in the Fredonia Hotel
14 locals recommend
1st City Cafe
200 N Fredonia StAmazing food and even featured in Texas Monthly magazine
Located in the Fredonia Hotel
Rustic, industrial bar at the Fredonia Hotel with great drinks, food, and an outdoor patio by the pool
Nine Flags Bar
200 N Fredonia StRustic, industrial bar at the Fredonia Hotel with great drinks, food, and an outdoor patio by the pool
Live music, dancing, and fun! Located on Main Street near downtown, open Thursday-Sunday nights
17 locals recommend
Banita Creek Hall
401 W Main StLive music, dancing, and fun! Located on Main Street near downtown, open Thursday-Sunday nights
Variety of quality drinks, tours, and tastings. Live music and food trucks on the weekends
8 locals recommend
Front Porch Distillery
7905 US-59Variety of quality drinks, tours, and tastings. Live music and food trucks on the weekends
Best fried catfish according to Texas Highways magazine! Located next to a railway in a building that was once the first refrigerated warehouse west of the Mississippi River.
19 locals recommend
Clear Springs Restaurant
211 Old Tyler RdBest fried catfish according to Texas Highways magazine! Located next to a railway in a building that was once the first refrigerated warehouse west of the Mississippi River.
Awesome BBQ featured in Texas Monthly magazine!
BYOB and located a couple of blocks from Fredonia Brewery
12 locals recommend
Brendyn's BBQ
601 E Main StAwesome BBQ featured in Texas Monthly magazine!
BYOB and located a couple of blocks from Fredonia Brewery
Tasty variety from the pit, grill, comfort food, cajun, burgers, and more-something for everyone! Also has catering available
8 locals recommend
C C's Smokehouse Restaurant
2709 Westward DrTasty variety from the pit, grill, comfort food, cajun, burgers, and more-something for everyone! Also has catering available
Barkeep’s Eatery & Taps
3308 North StGreat drinks and delicious Asian food
Auntie Pasta's
211 Old Tyler RdAmazing Italian food with homemade sauces
Bottlecap Alley Icehouse Grill
3203 North StLaid back atmosphere with great burgers!
Butcher Boy's
603 North StPopular lunch spot and offers catering
Java Jacks Coffee House
1122 North StPopular coffee and hangout spot
Amazing cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more! Special orders available also
8 locals recommend
Blue Horse Bakery
419 N Church StAmazing cakes, cupcakes, cookies, and more! Special orders available also
Red House Winery
108 E Pilar StDowntown wine tasting
Cowboy Jack's Saloon
422 E Main StJust a few blocks away on Main Street
Napolis Italian Restaurant
2119 North StGreat Italian food
The Jalapeno Tree
637 N University DrDelicious Tex-Mex food
Cotton Patch Cafe
3117 North StHome cooking comfort food
Newk's Eatery
3609 North StDelicious sandwiches, soups, and salads
Super Yummy
4604 North StSushi and Asian food
Casa Tomas Restaurant
1514 North StGood Tex-Mex
Chick-fil-A
2804 North StGreat fast food and excellent service
NAC COCINA
1315 North StreetMexican Food and Live Music
Asian City
2732 North StreetNijiya Sushi Bar & Izakaya
3205 N University DrChili's Grill & Bar
4115 S Medford DrGreat food
Baymont Seafood
4601 North StreetInsomnia Cookies
2407 North StreetGot a craving?!
Outdoor
Splash Kingdom Family Waterpark
401 N University DrSmall, family water park
Beautiful walking trail with gorgeous plants and flowers
10 locals recommend
Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden
2404-2498 N University DrBeautiful walking trail with gorgeous plants and flowers
SFA Mast Arboretum
1924 Wilson DrBeautiful walking trails with gorgeous flowers.
Nacogdoches Farmer's Market
107 Pearl StActive Entertainment
Things to do while in Nacogdoches
Texas Pro Bowl
3801 North StFriendly bowling alley with food, drinks, and a bar
Nac-O-Ville Putting Course
3503 North StMiniature golf on North Street
18 hole championship golf course open to the public, including a driving range and fully stocked pro shop.
Woodland Hills Golf Course
359 Co Rd 502118 hole championship golf course open to the public, including a driving range and fully stocked pro shop.
SFA Mast Arboretum
1924 Wilson DrGarden and walking trail along Lanana Creek
Zip Nac
199 Brother John RdZip lining with great views, along with hiking and fishing
An original Indian foot path. Great for walking or biking. Kids love playing in the creek!
Lanana Creek Trail
Lanana Creek TrailAn original Indian foot path. Great for walking or biking. Kids love playing in the creek!
Pecan Acres Park
826 East Starr AvenuePlayground, disc golf course, and trails
Sfa Planetarium
1720 Clark BlvdMaroney Park
1912 Maroney DrExercise trail, playground, tennis, basketball, and picnic tables
Sightseeing
Naca Valley Vineyard
9897 FM 1878Wine tasting and tours
Community theater with live stage performances. Check out their website for dates and times. Tickets are sold downtown at the Visitors Center or Glass Castles, as well as at the theater.
Lamp-Lite
4210 Old Tyler RdCommunity theater with live stage performances. Check out their website for dates and times. Tickets are sold downtown at the Visitors Center or Glass Castles, as well as at the theater.
Piney Woods Native Plant Center
2900 Raguet StWalking trails and learning center
Find out more about the oldest town in Texas; Located in downtown Nacogdoches
10 locals recommend
Nacogdoches Visitor's Center
200 E Main StFind out more about the oldest town in Texas; Located in downtown Nacogdoches
The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House
329 E Main StArt Appreciation
Nacogdoches Sterne-Hoya Museum
211 S Lanana StMuseum and library, a historic landmark
Stone Fort Museum
Griffith BoulevardLocated on SFA campus
Durst Taylor Museum
304 North StRecreates Texas life in the 1840s, with a visitor center and working smokehouse
Neat historic village with activities and tours throughout the year
13 locals recommend
Millard's Crossing Historic Village
6020 North StNeat historic village with activities and tours throughout the year
Nacogdoches City Fire Department
214 E Pilar StFire museum with tours available