Start your day at a local favorite - Java Jack's. Try their signature Red Dirt blend coffee to help open your eyes while you nosh on one of their tasty breakfast sandwiches, muffins, or scones in one of their cozy alcoves.

Once the caffeine kicks in, head over to the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden on the Stephen F. Austin University campus. This beautiful park features 1.25 miles of accessible trails and stunning blooms in hundreds of varieties of different collections. It sits at the heart of the Nacogdoches Azalea Trail. The Azaleas are on track to bloom early this year making it the perfect time to come take a stroll through all of the blooms.

Start the afternoon with a tour of the Old University Building. Built in 1859, it is the only original building of a university chartered by the Republic of Texas still standing. Come walk through this historical landmark and feel where Texas education first took root.

Downtown Nacogdoches feels like it was made for a slow spring afternoon. Brick streets frame the historic square where locally owned boutiques, antique shops, and galleries invite you to wander in and out at your own pace. Be sure to stop by Rees Jewelry, a Texas Treasure Business Award recipient and longtime downtown fixture, where generations of craftsmanship reflect the town’s deep roots.

The recently restored 1955 Fredonia Hotel invites you to enjoy timeless luxury in historic Nacogdoches. Exuding elegance and vibrance, this mid-century modern boutique hotel offers a unique and intimate experience that will not only enhance your stay in Nacogdoches but become the reason you want to return.