Fun Things To Do In Texas

Gingerbread Lake Waxahachie County Museum Texas Theater Trade Days

All types of events and fun family things to do are all within a dozen miles of our lobby. Get an up-close-and-personal look at century-old historic buildings on the Gingerbread Home Tour, spend a day in a 16th century village at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival or kick back on a boat and fish for hours on inviting Lake Waxahachie. Discover more about these activities and a handful of others that make our neighborhood pretty darn special.

Gingerbread Home Tour. Before the turn of the 20th century and well into the 1920’s, Waxahachie was one of the wealthiest and most influential areas of Texas thanks to the abundant cotton crop. Many of the large beautiful homes and beautiful public buildings utilized the gingerbread architectural style from which the Gingerbread Home Tour takes its name. Get an up-close-and-personal look at such historically recognized buildings as the newly-restored Ellis County Courthouse, the Ellis County Museum, Sims Library and the Ellis County Art Museum. For more information, visit www.waxahachiedowntownmerchants.com/ginger_bread.htm.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival. Savor swordplay, comedy, music and other unique entertainment on 22 stages. Witness artisans create one-of-a-kind works of art. Browse 200 quaint shoppes for unique handmade jewelry, clothing, leather goods and other offerings. Feast like a king on food and drink from around the world. In short, spend a dazzling day in a vivacious 16th century village. For more information, visit www.scarboroughrenfest.com  [Top]

Lake Waxahachie. Great boating and fishing abound at Lake Waxahachie. Largemouth bass are abundant, but not as large as they are in some other lakes. Due to the relatively alkaline water, channel catfish and white crappie provide excellent opportunities. Reel in the white bass, especially during springtime. For more information, visit www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/fish/recreational/lakes/waxahachie

Screams Halloween Theme Park. The world’s largest Halloween theme park, Screams features 50 acres of Halloween thrills and chills. Admission is good for all four of the Haunted Houses as well as the Maze of the Macabre and Ghoulish Graveyard.

For more information, visit www.screamspark.com  [Top]

Ellis County Museum. Organized in 1968 by local citizens, the Ellis County Museum, Inc. is dedicated to preserving the history of Ellis County. The museum, which also includes the Heritage Visitor Center of Waxahachie, is housed in an 1889 structure located in downtown Waxahachie across the street from the Ellis County Courthouse. For more information, visit www.waxahachiedowntownmerchants.com/attractions.htm

Waxahachie Creek Hike & Bike Trail. Walk or ride along the beautiful, curvy path of the Waxahachie Creek and scenic woods. The linear trail stretches for 4 miles from Getzendaner Park through the city’s historic cemetery to Lion Park. For more information, visit www.waxahachie.com/Parks/wctrail.htm  [Top]

Texas Theater. Built in 1895, the Texas Theater is “Waxahachie’s Home of Texas Music,” offering a music concert series featuring such top country stars as Johnny Lee. Located in the historic downtown district, the Texas is one of Waxahachie’s original theaters. For more information and concert schedule, visit http://texasmusictheater.com.

Texas Motorplex Race Track. Built in 1986, the Texas Motorplex Race Track has been the site of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. It’s a favorite of drivers for the all-concrete race surface and ideal weather conditions. Catch season championship titles, which are being clinched on a regular basis. All in all, racing fans are in for an unforgettable speed show. For more information, visit www.texasmotorplex.com/index.php  [Top]

Ellis Country Trade Days. Each weekend vendors from all over Texas and as far away as Colorado come to Ellis County to sell their wares at the most comprehensive trade days and flea market around. Items run the gamut from handmade crafts and plants to sporting goods and collectibles. Excellent food of all varieties is available as well. For more information, visit http://ectdays.com/index.htm

Crape Myrtle Festival & Driving Trail. Waxahachie has been designated the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas. And during the month of July you can experience this phenomenal flower that blooms in the most oppressive of climates, the heat of a southern summer. In addition to a spectacular fireworks display and tailgate party on the night of July 3rd and a hometown parade on the Fourth of July, there is a driving trail that one can follow to discover the best Crape Myrtles in the Lone Star State. For more information, visit www.waxahachiechamber.com/crapemyrtlefestival.html

Waxahachie Civic Center. The Waxahachie Civic Center, located only a few feet from the Hampton Inn Waxahachie, always has events with great things to offer. Check out their calendar of events by visiting, www.waxaciviccenter.com [Top]

Country Thunder. One of the BIGEST Country Concerts held in Waxahachie once a year. They have several hundred acres for parking, camping, multiple stages and kid activities. Plan to stay all 4 days! For more information, visit www.countrythunder.com

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