Gainesville is an important city, located in Texas, United States. Gainesville is the county seat of Cooke County and the city currently has a population of about 15.500 inhabitants, on an area of 17.0 square miles (44.1 square kilometers). Gainesville was founded in 1850 and this city has a very interesting history. Gainesville was incorporated only in 1873, moment after which the development of the city began. However, Gainesville city mostly developed after the 1990s, when numerous businesses opened in this area.
Top Attractions within Gainesville
Gainesville State Theater is one of the most important cultural venues of the city. Including this place into your route when being in Gainesville is a must if you plan on enjoying an amazing entertainment night. No matter of you want to attend a stage performance or a concert, the State Theater is the perfect place to be at.
The Frank Buck Zoo is a great place for both adults and children. The zoo first opened to public in 1950 on an area of over 25 acres. Numerous species of animals can be viewed here, while the zoo aims to recreate some geographic regions including the African Savannah, North and South America.
Leonard Park is one of the best place to visit if you want to have a picnic or simply enjoy the numerous recreational facilities that can be found in this spot. In Gainesville you will be able to find not less than 14 parks. Some of the most popular ones include Edison Park, Heritage Park South and North, Moffett Park, Washington Park, buy also Gainesville Tennis Court Area and Jaycee Park.
Morton Museum of Cooke County is the Gainesville venue in which you can find many historical collections and various displays that will introduce you to the history of this area. Through the guided tours that can be taken in this spot, you will be able to visit permanent exhibits, but also photographic collections. The museum first opened to public in 1968. Another important museum that is worth to be visited in Gainesville is the Santa Fe Depot Museum, which opened in 2002 displaying the transportation history of the area.
