The Nacogdoches center point is about the area of Nacogdoches Convention Bureau and the area of Downtown Nacogdoches.
The weather in Nacogdoches is relatively warm year-round, but there are still notable differences you should consider from one season to the next. In summer, average highs are in the low 90s, while lows hover around 70. In June, the city hosts the Heritage Festival & Taste of Nacogdoches and Texas Blueberry Festival. July brings the annual Freedom Fest.
As temperatures cool nearing fall, you'll find an average high of 89 in September, 79 in October, and 69 in November. Tourism slows as children head back to school and you may find better hotel rates around this time. There are plenty of annual events to enjoy, such as the SFA Fabulous Fall Festival, Pineywoods Fair, and Ghosts of Millard's Crossing in October. In November, you can experience Vintage Market Days and Holiday in the Pines.
Come winter, you may feel a chill in the air. In December, you'll find an average high of 59 and low of 37. The January high is 58 with a low of 36, and February's high is 62 with a low of 39. February visitors can enjoy the Wine Swirl or the Nacogdoches Film Festival. In March, the 25 miles of Azalea Trails are a stunning highlight.
For special discounts, consider the Sleep Inn Lufkin, just a few miles from Nacogdoches. This hotel offers discounts for AAA members, AARP members, and government and military personnel. A meeting room and business center are located on-site for travelers who need to take care of work on the road. For convenient entertainment, the Pines Theater and Ellen Trout Zoo are nearby. If you're traveling with a group, look for the lowest rates around January.
The Mainstay Suites in Lufkin offers discounts for AAA and AARP members as well as government and military personnel. The Museum of East Texas and the Texas Forestry Museum are located in the area, so you can always find something to do. If you're booking for a group, you'll find the lowest rates around January for this hotel as well.
Value hotels in the Nacogdoches area offer plentiful amenities at bargain prices. These provide the best of everything for guests who want some added comforts that won't ruin their budgets.
The Hampton Inn & Suites Nacogdoches features an outdoor pool and whirlpool for plenty of on-site fun. A complimentary hot breakfast is available each morning, so you'll get a filling start to the day. If you're in a hurry, a convenient On the Run Breakfast Bag is available Monday through Friday. Rooms offer high-speed internet access, work desks, and lap desks so you can take care of business on the road. Choose two queen beds, a single king bed, or a spacious king study room with a sofa bed for extra guests at this comfortable hotel.
At the pet-friendly Best Western Inn of Nacogdoches, rooms feature one king or two queen beds as well as a microwave, refrigerator, cable television, free HBO, and high-speed internet access. The hotel serves a full complimentary breakfast every morning. The outdoor pool is open seasonally. Business travelers may enjoy access to the photocopy and fax services as well as the spacious meeting room.
Value-packed rooms at Comfort Suites Nacogdoches come equipped with a microwave, refrigerator, flat-screen TV, and USB ports. Guests can choose from one king or two queen beds. An indoor heated pool provides the perfect place for a warm dip any time of the year. Guests enjoy a free hot breakfast every day, so they never need to set out hungry.
Nacogdoches offers a diverse range of highlights to help visitors fill any type of vacation. Take in the natural beauty of the area at the SFA Mast Arboretum. Here, you'll find ten acres of gardens including the Jim & Beth Kingman Children's Garden, Azalea Garden, and Jimmy Hinds Park.
The Sterne-Hoya House Museum and Library, constructed in 1830, offers a glimpse back in history. Free tours take place Tuesday through Saturday. Millard's Crossing Historic Village offers more historic highlights with features like a 1905 Chapel, 1900 Parsonage, log school house, general store, and more. The Durst-Taylor Historic House and Gardens is the second-oldest building in the city, dating back to 1835. Features include a blacksmith shop, chicken coop, heirloom gardens, sugarcane mill, and smokehouse.
If you're interested in shopping, you'll find no shortage of options in the city. Nacogdoches holds to its historic heritage offering a wide selection of antique shops. Specialty stores around here as well, with options like the Bosslight bookstore, Twigs & Tin gift shop, and Glass Castles Stained Glass Studio and Gift Shop.
Wrap up your day with distinctive dining at one of the area's local restaurants. Auntie Pasta's specializes in Italian food like homemade lasagna, made fresh daily and served on a first-come, first-served basis. Enjoy the old-fashioned appeal of Dolli's Diner for timeless picks like classic cheeseburgers, chicken fried steak, pork chops, and meatloaf.
With a wide range of hotel options available throughout the city, Nacogdoches offers something for any type of traveler, whether you're looking for a boutique bed and breakfast or a luxurious chain hotel. Check out the options and book your stay now.
Below are reviews of the city of Nacogdoches, TX from an actual visitor's perspective.
Everything was good!
The history of Nacogdoches is fantastic!
I loved the beautiful flowering plants. There are plenty of restaurants and traffic was easy to get around in. I'd like to spend more time there than I was able to this time.
Great restaurants and historic district!
I love Nacogdoches. I attended my grandson's wedding so it was special. The front desk person and the restaurant people were all very nice and service was great even though we had a large group.
For a quiet stroll in a pretty place, visit the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden on the edge of downtown. Nacogdoches also has an active, fun Farmers Market, every Saturday morning til noon.
Quiet town with a lot of character!
I grew up in Nacogdoches and it is great to see the hotel remodeled.
Quiet town with a lot of character.
The wedding venue was lovely.
City of Nacogdoches was beautiful and historic. Toured the campus of SFA Univ. What a nice place to go to college!
Spring Creek Restaurant!
The scenic views! After all, it is the oldest town in Texas!
We loved the rich history of Nacogdoches and the friendly residents.
Enjoyed shopping in the antique shops!
Quiet town with a lot of character; attended a wedding.
Cute, quaint place and great people!
How easy it was to get around!
Beautiful pine trees, most things are easy to maneuver on the main strip, the college campus is gorgeous, loved the brick streets, historical markers with so much early Texas history.
Here for university campus tour, liked that city seemed calm.
Here for university campus tour, liked that city, it seemed calm.
We enjoyed the welcome center, museums, and SFA campus + old house museum. I think it would be a fun town to live in, nice and quiet and easy going!
Beautiful area, great restaurant!
Everything!!
I like the city and the older buildings are beautiful.
It's a nice quiet college town. Everyone is very friendly.
There are many historical areas in Nacogdoches, but we didn't have much time for anything but baseball during our stay.