Come And Take It Country

Discover Gonzales

The first shot of Texas independence was fired right here in 1835, and that spirit hasn't quieted since. Come for the history, stay for the chef-driven dinners, boutique hotels, cypress and pecan-lined rivers, beautiful parks, and festivals that feel anything but small.

Historic Gonzales, Texas travel scene with courthouse architecture and visitor attractions.

Three iconic experiences. One Texas town.

Gonzales isn't a footnote in Texas history - it's the first chapter. The first shot of the Texas Revolution was fired here in 1835, and the spirit of that defiant moment still runs through everything from its annual festival to the way locals talk about their town.

There's always a reason to come to Gonzales.

Pick your weekend. Gonzales usually gives you a reason to come.

The people, the food, the rooms. Gonzales takes care of visitors.

Gonzales is an easy drive from San Antonio, Austin, and Houston - and a world apart. Bring the family, bring a friend, or come on your own. The story has a way of pulling people back.