Gainesville - Texas - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

A small town atmosphere awaits you in the city of Gainesville, Texas. You can choose from a variety of bed and breakfast establishments and hotels. For a truly unforgettable vacation, if your budget allows, you can stay at the All on Beach Rentals, a luxury resort with amenities and shopping at your fingertips or rent an apartment at the Commodore on the Beach.

Although there are many well-known franchise restaurants in town the Main Street Pub is a specialty restaurant with trout on the menu. It is centrally located in the downtown area near the antique shops and boutiques. Shopping is a pure delight in Gainesville, whether you visit the antique stores or choose to shop at the Gainesville Factory Shops, where you will find more than 80 stores including Reebok, Dansk and Ann Taylor.

Visit the Morton Museum, an 1884 fire station converted to a museum featuring the history of the city in ever-changing displays. The Santa Fe Museum features displays belonging to some of the city's most prominent residents and the exhibits show the importance of transportation in Gainesville's past, such as the Butterfly Stage, the Cattle Drives and the Railroad.

You can enjoy the beauty of the outdoors in one of the many city parks. With hiking and biking trails, playgrounds, picnic and BBQ areas, sports fields and swimming pools, there is something for everyone. The Frank Buck Zoo has many interesting animals and programs for adults and children alike.

If golfing is your passion, then you have to tee off at the Gainesville Municipal Golf Course. This course has fairways bordered with large pecan and elm trees, winding streams and ponds, and best of all it is quite affordable. You can even bring your own cooler with your favorite beverage. Gainesville is such an exciting place that you will certainly want to return.