Gonzales named among most charming Texas river towns

Gonzales has been named among the most charming river towns in Texas, according to the World Atlas in an article listed on their website, worldatlas.com, “8 Most Charming River Towns In Texas to Visit in 2024.”

While the other river towns listed, namely Goliad, New Braunfels, Wimberley, Concan, Llano, Nederland, and Blanco, are also deserving of a visit, Gonzales is proud to be a river town filled with not only beauty and charm, but a rich history and a lovely downtown district.

World Atlas encourages visitors to visit the Gonzales Memorial Museum for a first-hand look at the little cannon that could, and did, start a revolution — the Come and Take It Cannon — as well as a nod to the Immortal 32 who fought valiantly at the Alamo.

The article mentions experiencing our beautiful little town via tours of Eggleston House, Pioneer Village Living History Center, J.B. Wells House Museum, as well as the multitude of artifacts and exhibits located through self guided tours, which allow visitors to visit the not-so-distant past in person, and up close, at their own speed and direction.

Noting the more than 100 historical landmarks Gonzales has, as well as a nod to the 1835 attack at Sandies Water Hole, as well as the 1835 Battle of Gonzales, this article strives to highlight the local lore, legend and history of the town of Gonzales, noting the proximity to other Texas cities of note, including San Antonio.

While recognition is a wonderful thing for both our community pride, and our community economy, we hope this article encourages those who call Gonzales home to explore their community, learning something old, something new, something to be proud of, and something any native Texan would understand, which is community pride and ownership.

Sometimes a trip to the past helps to highlight the present day, and with a history as rich and historical as Gonzales has, it often remains the path to the future, via landmarks, tours, community involvement and local festivals to honor the home of the Texas Revolution.