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City in Texas, United States
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Gainesville is a city in the state of Texas. It is the county seat of Cooke County.
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One of the better small-town zoos in the state.
On brick-paved Denton, Lindsay, and Church streets.
Local history museum, kind of sleepy.
Usually has some photography or art exhibits on display, like of the Old West.
Where some individuals were disturbingly hung during the Civil War for not wanting to participate in Confederate conscription. There's a marker plus a tree.
On 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.
Texas-style barbecue.
This hole-in-the-wall shop sells decent made-to-order sandwiches.
Good home-style dinner spot with a lot of local flavor. Try the trout.
What it lacks in timely service, it makes up for in flavor.
Great homestyle cooking, including good soups and burgers. Try the pecan-crusted chicken.
It has a semi-big complimentary breakfast.
Hopefully a cold front hasn't passed through; otherwise, you'll probably freeze in the pool.
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.
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Dallas-Fort Worth · International · DFW
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