Gainesville is about 60 miles north of the DFW area. I like to do day trips when I can and I felt cooped up after our historic snowfall here so I made a return trip to Gainesville only this time with a camera. You can enter from the highway directly onto Main street downtown where you will see signs denoting the "Historic Tour" with arrows to guide you along. No need for maps or special guidance, just show up and enjoy!
I tried to respect the homeowners' privacy but I've heard tales that many times people will stop, crawl all over the place or even camp out and sketch a home. I understand the temptation to investigate the houses further but I resisted. I also know each house has a story, many dating back to the 19th century with some very interesting original owners. Alas, but I'm here today only to share the aesthetics. Enjoy!
This one was impeccably restored.
The gorgeous St. Paul church
This is a B&B place
This one is a stunner. Hard to tell from this but the colors up top are like a fairy tale.
Close up from the side
OK, I did have an ulterior motive for coming. The fried pies here are to die for! Like nothing I've ever had anyway.
A final shot from the surrounding countryside.
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Comments
Fried pies? Huh?
I haven't found any that could beat my granny's though. Great pics! (Going for ratings, I see)
Julie, I just sent you a note to see this! Uh, disregard :) But I gotta say that hot apple pie I had there took me to another world.
Thanks for sharing them.
Scanner, I'd need a hundred cameras for Charleston, no doubt.
Tink, first time for me to see a gingerbread home. Funny, but that's what I immediately coined it when I saw it.
Sparking, I'm kicking myself for not taking more pictures of it from the side. The detached garage and garden area were detailed to perfection.
Susanne, living in them is an adventure because they are living history.