Gonzales is the perfect destination to shop, tour, and unwind for a weekend! Head this way after work on Friday and stay until Sunday (or longer)! This itinerary is packed with rich history, local cuisine, shopping, and so much more. Want to know what you’ll be doing? Scroll on down for all of the details!
Day #1
Morning
- Set down your bags and hit check-in at your dreamy overnight spot
- Enjoy a true cowboy breakfast at the Cow Palace
- Stroll around Independence & Texas Heroes Square
- Take a guided tour of the Gonzales County Jail Museum
- Observe the Brand Monument
- View the exquisite interior of the Gonzales County Courthouse
- Get your shop on at Hearty Gourmet, Laurel Ridge, & Shear Designs
Afternoon/Night
- Take advantage of the lunch special at Running M Bar & Grill
- See the authentic Come and Take It Cannon at the Gonzales Memorial Museum & The Eggleston House
- Take a self-guided Driving Tour of Gonzales
- Browse businesses on Main Street
- Dive into a pile of pasta at La Bella Tavola
Day #2
Morning
- Sink your teeth into a homemade breakfast taco from Matamoros Taco Hut
- Check out the Charles DuBose Gun & Militaria Collection at the Robert Lee Brothers, Jr. Memorial Library
- View the First Shot Monument Historic District in Gonzales, TX
- Grab your frisbees and head to the Disc Golf Course at Kerr Creek Park
Afternoon/Night
- Devour a few links of sausage at the Gonzales Food Market
- Take a step into the past at Pioneer Village Living History Center
- Make a stop for a sweet treat at Hollerin Heifer Mercantile
- Take a self-guided Ghosts of Gonzales Driving Tour
- Grab a house margarita at the Tequila Bar
Day #3
Morning
- Indulge in a delicious crepe or omelet at Come and Crepe It
- Tour the historical J.B. Wells House (Please call The Daughters of the Republic of Texas at (830) 519-4048 to book a tour.)
- Take some insta-worthy photos of “The Babe of the Alamo” mural
- View the World War I German Krupp Cannon
Afternoon
- Enjoy a juicy burger at Fire City Grill
- Prepare for departure
Before you depart, we highly recommend taking a casual drive around town to view our various bed and breakfasts, hotels, and vacation rentals to prepare for your next visit.
Have any questions? Give us a call at (888) 672-1095 or email us at tourism@gonzalestexas.com!
