Waxahachie has been nicknamed the Gingerbread City because of the architecture of several beautiful homes and buildings remaining from before 1900. A yearly tour known as the Gingerbread Trail showcases Victorian-style houses with gingerbread carpentry. The red sandstone and granite Victorian courthouse, designed by James Riely Gordon and completed in 1897, graces the town's square. The Nicholas P. Sims Library (1905) and the octagon-shaped Chautauqua Auditorium (1902), located in Getzendaner Park, are two unique examples of the 300 Waxahachie structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Ellis County Courthouse, built in 1895, is also one of the most photographed structures in the State of Texas and houses the Heritage Visitor Center of Waxahachie.
Waxahachie’s downtown is a shopper’s paradise surrounded by buildings that are more than 100 years old, including the historic Ellis County Courthouse, which is a working courthouse built in 1895. Antiques, collectibles, gifts, crafts and clothing can be purchased at shops throughout the district. Rogers Street Bridge, also in the historic district, has a unique engineering origin in that it was manufactured by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company in Canton, Ohio, shipped by rail to Waxahachie and assembled there. Today, it is a connected piece of the Waxahachie Creek Hike and Bike Trail. Downtown Waxahachie has a number of fine restaurants, cafés and pubs perfect for a leisurely lunch or a quick snack. You can combine both shopping and eating at The Dove's Nest, a popular pit stop. The Scarborough Renaissance Festival takes place during the months of April and May for 8 fun-packed weekends and is often cited as being one of the best ones in the country. No matter what sparks your interest in this quaint city, you’ll have a convenient location to all the options when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Waxahachie, TX. Book a room online now!