Gainesville (Texas)
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Get in
Gainesville is on I-35 near the Oklahoma border, about 30 minutes north of Denton, and US Highway 82, 30 minutes east of Sherman. It is also served by Amtrak and its Heartland Flyer service. The Heartland Flyer goes between Fort Worth and Oklahoma City once each day in both directions, south in the morning and north in the afternoon. is located at 605 E California St, just west of downtown.
See
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Frank Buck Zoo
address: California StreetOne of the better small-town zoos in the state. Historic Victorian homesOn brick-paved Denton, Lindsay, and Church streets.
Do
Scenic drivesOn Farm and Market roads 372, 678, 902 east and south of town. These roads give some great panoramic views of the rolling Cross Timbers landscape.
Buy
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The Gainesville Factory Shops
address: I-35A large factory outlet mall which attracts many shoppers from the DFW Metroplex and other area communities. Cato
Game Stop
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Super Plaza
phone: +1 940 612-3400address: 811 U.S. 82A market designed with Hispanic culture.
Eat
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Backstage Cafe
phone: +1 940 612-2000address: 204 East California StSoups, sandwiches, and daily specials. -
Catfish Louie's
phone: +1 940 665-2779address: 1825 E Highway 82 -
Dieter Brothers Restaurant
address: 401 J M Lindsay BlvdTexas-style barbecue. -
Gainesville Corral
phone: +1 940 665-4134address: 903 U.S. 82 -
Hungry Hippo Sub Shop
address: 112 North Commerce StThis hole-in-the-wall shop sells decent made-to-order sandwiches. -
phone: +1 940 668-6883address: 216 West Main StGood home-style dinner spot with a lot of local flavor. Try the trout.
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Los Mariachis Mexican Restaurant
phone: +1 940 612-1721address: 319 North Commerce StWhat it lacks in timely service, it makes up for in flavor. -
Luigi's Italian Restaurant
phone: +1 940 612-4948address: 2217 N Interstate 35Great Italian cuisine made fresh, accompanied by wonderful bread. -
Neu Ranch House
phone: +1 940 665-6789address: 1825 U.S. 82 -
Sarah's On the Square
phone: +1 940 612-4782address: 115 West California StGreat homestyle cooking, including good soups and burgers. Try the pecan-crusted chicken.
Sleep
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phone: +1 940 665-8800address: 600 Fair Park Blvd
Hampton Inn