Local Amenities
Visit our facility in North Texas Hill Country! Gainesville is a county seat with a historic small town feel. We are excited to host y’all!
Presentations will take place at the Gainesville Civic Center across from the zoo. When you arrive at the zoo for demos or for visit prior or following symposium, be prepared to show your credentials. You will be issued a wristband and directed where to meet the tour.
Civic Center Address:
311 S. Weaver St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-4530
Zoo Address:
Frank Buck Zoo 10am-4pm
www.frankbuckzoo.com
1000 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-4533
From the I35 Oklahoma border Frank Buck Zoo is 9.3 mi.
From DFW airport Frank Buck Zoo is 59 mi.
From Love Field Airport Frank Buck Zoo is 66.8 mi.
Below you will find some of our locally owned and operated favorites. If you are driving in and plan to stay in Gainesville, may we recommend:
Lodging:
Fairfield Inn & Suites 1.9 mi.
1300 N I-35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(844) 656-1783
Holiday Inn Express 1.2 mi.
320 N I-35
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-0505
Shady Lady Bed & Breakfast 1.3 mi.
115 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 665-5239
Loft ZaZa less than 1 mi.
113 S. Commerce St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
https://www.vrbo.com/2095604
(469) 855-3319
Eateries:
Krootz Brewing Company less than 1.3 mi.
315 W. Elm St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-0307
https://www.krootzbrewingcompany.com/
El Tapitio Mexican less than 1 mi.
1205 N. Grand Ave.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-0765
Sarah’s On The Square less than 1.5 mi.
115 W. California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-4782
https://www.sarahsonthesquaregainesville.com/
Sweet Jayne’s Bakeshop less than 1 mi.
221 N. Weaver St
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 902-8038
https://www.sweetjaynes.net/
The Hungry Hippo, Sub Shop 0.6mi
112 N Commerce
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940)665-0025
https://www.facebook.com/thehungryhippogainesville/menu
Main Street Pub 1 mi.
216 W. Main St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 668-4040
Dieter Brothers BBQ Restaurant 4 mi.
401 E. US-82
Lindsay, TX 76250
(940) 665-5253
Local Attractions: If you find yourself in Gainesville area over the weekend.
Medal of Honor Park 1 mi.
Gainesville Farmer’s Market 1.3 mi.
http://www.gainesville.tx.us/FarmersMarket
Deschain Cellars, Winery, Lounge 7 mi.
8363 US-82
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 202-9011
https://www.deschaincellars.com/
Landon Winery 0.5 mi
201 W California St.
Gainesville, TX 76240
(940) 612-5360
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