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Waxahachie

2000 Civic Center Lane · Waxahachie, TX

Why you should go…

The Waxahachie Convention and Visitors Bureau markets the city of Waxahachie, designated the Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas by the state legislature in 1997. The bureau promotes the town's historic downtown and year-round events including the Gingerbread Trail, the Crape Myrtle Festival, the Texas Country Reporter Festival and the Candlelight Tour of Homes. Its office is located at the Waxahachie Civic Center.

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General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Waxahachie, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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