Welcome Seguin, Texas

The Town’s Namesake: True Texas Living Colonel Juan N. Seguin Seguin is small enough to have that friendly feeling. A town where tree-lined streets are graced by Queen Anne mansions, charming bungalows, and other comfortable homes. A community of neighborhoods where families live among people of all incomes, ages and backgrounds. Here, good public schools are a proud tradition, and parks highlight the beautiful Guadalupe River.

Seguin is big enough to boast a top-rated university and a well-respected hospital. More than 25,000 folks here enjoy a range of cultural, recreational and employment opportunities.

Population: Our robust, diversified economy features a The town was named for this Tejano patriot, the City - 25,334 steelmaker, a manufacturer of automotive parts, and last messenger from the Alamo. On ’s County - 131,533 plants producing equipment and building materials. orders, he rode to warn the Anglo settlers along the Seguin is proud to be the home of Catepillar’s major Guadalupe River of Gen. Santa Anna’s bold threat Temperature Range: engine manufacturing facility. to drive them out or kill them, thus setting off the January - Mean Low 40 which saved countless local citizens July - Mean High 96 Annual events include: Dr. Martin Luther King who heeded his warning and fled. For this service, Average Annual Rainfall - 31.4 inches Tribute in January; Noche de Gala Mariachi Vocals Juan Seguin has been called “The Paul Revere of Competition and Hotshots Annual Fish Fry in March; Texas.” A statue in Central Park stands in his honor. Elevation: 520 feet Moonlight and Roses and Texas Ladies State Chili Cook-off in April; Cinco de Mayo Celebration in May; The remains of Col. Juan N. Seguin are now buried Distance from Seguin Fiestas Juan Seguin in June; Freedom Fiesta and The under a motte of live oaks on a hillside near the - 35 miles (40 minutes) Biggest Small-Town 4th-of-July Parade in Texas in Guadalupe County Coliseum. Austin - 50 miles (1 hour) July; Guadalupe County Fair and PRCA Rodeo, and Houston - 160 miles (2.5 hours) Pecan Fest Heritage Days in October; and Holiday A state historical marker stands outside City Hall in Dallas/Ft. Worth - 250 miles (4 hours) Stroll and Heritage Tour of Homes the first weekend his honor and the bell from the World War II Liberty in December. See Calendar of Events in this guide, or ship Juan N. Seguin is mounted inside the building Scenic Drives go to www.VisitSeguin.com for more detailed listings. above a photo of the ship. Juan Seguin School, the Wildflower season begins in late February, peaks in first school in Texas for Hispanics, is located in a April, and fades into summer. October rains bring a Welcome to Seguin! now-abandoned building north of Sebastopol House second spring. A good route for viewing is Capote ¡Bienvenidos a Seguin! Historic Site and designated with an historical Road - FM 466, passing Capote Baptist Church, El Willkommen zu Seguin! marker. Within city limits, Interstate 10 is designated Capote Ranch, and “Old Baldy” in the sand hills. Bienvenue à Seguin! VISITORS GUIDE Juan Seguin Highway. Then left on Hwy 80, left again on Hwy 90-A, right on FM 1150 to pass through Darst Oil Field. Left on FM 1104 to I-10 or Hwy 90. VisitSeguin.com HERITAGE VILLAGE Sebastopol House Historic Site and The Stephen and Mary Birch Texas Theatre historic sites/Museums S. River St. and E. Live Oak St. • 830-372-0309 Wilson Pottery Museum 425 N. Austin St. • 830-372-6168 • thetexas.org Owned and operated by Seguin Conservation Society. 704 Zorn St. • 830-379-4833 Enjoy live musical DOWNTOWN HISTORIC DISTRICT: For more info: seguinconservation.org. Guided tours Open Thursday - Sunday, 9 - 4 (closed 12-1). concerts and live A MAIN STREET CITY are offered by appointment. Interpretive tour times at 9, 10, 11, 1, 2, and 3. theater such as “Steel Explore this Greek Magnolias” and “12 Explore a museum, gift shops, retailers, cafés, a saloon, Revival architectural Angry Men” at the and live music venues in early 20th century brick-fronted Los Nogales limecrete wonder, exuberant Spanish- buildings. Period street lamps recall a genteel era. Puzzle over who built this remarkable house for a built in 1856 by skilled Colonial-style restored slaves. Discover the theater which opened Central Park German pioneer in 1849 when hundreds of slaves mystery dungeon and during Seguin’s 1930s Be captivated by oil boom. The original TEXAS sign, a fine survivor of this lived in this county. The the secret of how the a restored 1930s popular pre-neon type, uses hundreds of individual bulbs. adobe bricks are like living quarters were fountain with dancing “cooled” during hot those used in W. Africa and Mexico. waters and changing Texas summers. Sebastopol is one of the finest surviving Seguin Heritage Museum multi-colored lights. 19th-century concrete buildings in the U.S. Once “The Texas’ Oldest Standing Protestant Church 114 N. River St. at Gonzales St. • 830-372-0965 The bronze statue of Mother of Concrete Cities” Seguin boasted nearly 100 This frontier structure, now more than 160 years old, Open Monday - Friday, 11 - 4, weekends by appt., Juan Seguin by Eric Christianson and granite historical buildings made from limecrete. Less than 20 of these special group tours available by request. markers ornament the square. A bandstand evokes days was finished in time to host the 1849 Conference of relics still stand Texas Methodists. The charming building is perfect for Enjoy the rich multi-ethnic heritage and contributions of old with performances of Sousa marches, country and can be seen throughout the centuries of Seguin and Guadalupe small weddings and meetings. See True Women Tours. picking and romantic serenades. on the “Limecrete County. View a collection of Native American artifacts Architecture” self- discovered south of downtown and view a photographic Campbell-Hoermann Log Cabin Notable Architecture guided tour. Also, view record of days gone by from the famed Leon’s Studio, John Campbell, an immigrant from Ireland, built a Note how the limestone of the Art Moderne style City the Wilson Pottery all located in an 1898 Hall and Courthouse recalls the city’s earlier glory of one-room cabin that he later enlarged for his 23 family exhibits of historic building of locally- concrete structures. members when pottery, artifacts and made bricks with they came to Texas memorabilia from the original loblolly and Courthouse Square in 1850. It was first business in Texas long-leaf pine floors, Corner of Austin St. and Court St. still occupied by operated by freed slaves. Celebrate Texas’ independence once occupied by the Grab a photo at the Texas-sized Pecan on the members of the at the annual event “Toast to Texas” on March 2. Baenziger Red and Courthouse grounds. The “pecan-crete” icon honors a same family more White grocery store. major industry here. Crops of up to three million pounds than 100 years The Moore House make this county one of the nation’s leading producers. later. 703 Johnson Ave. • 830-379-7713 Pape’s Pecan House Nutcracker Museum Nearby a Veterans Memorial recognizes the local men Luncheons are hosted on first Thursdays, 5440 S. Hwy. 123 Bypass • 830-372-2850 and women who proudly served in the Armed Forces. Calaboose September - June. Phone for reservations. Open Monday - Friday, 8 - 5, tours available. Reflect on a wheeled jailhouse used to carry prisoners to This Queen Anne home was built more than a century ago Admire one of the world’s largest collections of by one of Teddy Roosevelt’s hunting partners in the same nutcrackers! More than 8,000 from Germany, Austria, Old Stagecoach work on county roads or in private fields to chop weeds style as Roosevelt’s Italy and India including Route - Donegan St. and pick cotton. famous estate, hand-carved wooden at Travis St. Dietz Doll House Sagamore Hill. The antiques, silver and Trace the stagecoach owner provided bronze castings, and route from its Peek inside the windows of this charming 1910 Victorian quarter horses to fun nutcrackers such overnight stop at Roosevelt from as Bugs Bunny, Wizard doll house built by German- the Magnolia Hotel nearby El Capote of Oz characters, the born master cabinetmaker through the town square past a panoramic mural by Ranch. The future U.S. Presidents and Louis Dietz for adopted Brent McCarthy that recreates the landmarks along the President rode to more. Pick up delicious daughter Alice. way. Continue through the fieldstone walls of beautiful fame on one of them at the Battle of San Juan Hill in Cuba local nuts and other gifts and souvenirs. Tour guide and Walnut Springs Park. during the Spanish-American War. refreshments provided for group tours. Texas Agricultural Education and Heritage True Women Tours The Fields at Huber Ranch Center - 390 Cordova Rd. • (830) 379-0933 Relive history as RECREATION 3000 Huber Rd. • 830-372-3044 Tours by appointment. women experienced Relax and enjoy the exciting action of girls’ fastpitch See a working fifth-generation farm complete with it, as told in True softball at one of the top complexes in the state! Max Starcke Park equipment from generations past. Meet the pigs, Women. This best- Tournaments and league play are scheduled regularly S. Austin St. • 830-401-2480 donkeys, ducks and more. selling novel by throughout the year. Explore an exceptional public park designed by Robert Explore a garden where Seguin native Janice This complex includes H.H. Hugman, landscape architect of the River Walk in you can get up close to Woods Windle five competition fields, San Antonio. Meander along scenic River Drive where climate-controlled crops such as cotton and became a mini-series the Guadalupe’s jade-green waters reflect towering milo. See antique tools, starring Angelina Jolie, Dana Delaney and Annabeth concession stands, and cypress trees. See waterfalls cascade over the dam at covered seating. Bring buggies, cars, blacksmith Gish. Begun as a family cookbook to give to a son and the historic Troell hydroelectric plant. Get active with golf, shop, post office, service his bride, it grew into an “epic tale of war and adventure, along your lawn chair for volleyball, basketball, tennis, softball, and kayaking. Relax the best seat in the park. station, general store, 19th-century pioneer home and love and murder, violence and redemption.” Family lore at pavilions and picnic areas, or enjoy a hike-and-bike barn, church, and one-room schoolhouse. texagedu.org continues in her novels Hill Country and Will’s War. Self- path along the river. Let them loose at the Kids Kingdom Seguin Events Complex drive map of historic locales and step-on guides available Playscape, a shaded playground. Let your dogs run free Fairgrounds on S. Austin St. • 830-379-6477 Pioneer Flight Museum for group tours. at the new, and spacious, fenced-in Barky Park. • Cowboys of all ages compete at one of the oldest 190 Pershing Ln., Kingsbury • 830-639-4162 fairs in Texas: the Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo, Take part in fly-ins and other Ghost “There’s a Story Here” Tours Wave Pool at Max Starcke Park held the second week of October. Other rodeos take events at the Old Kingsbury Take a guided walking tour 830-379-7665 • Open Tuesday – Sunday, Memorial place year-round. Covered arena, exhibit buildings, dance Aerodrome. Observe a through Seguin’s haunted weekend through August. hall, 250 horse stalls and RV hook-ups. living history museum and Victorian past. Visit sites Ride the freshwater surf • Local teams play on the “Smokey” Joe Williams Field preservation lab where in the historic district or play in the splash named for the local Baseball Hall of Fame Member. aircraft are rebuilt and investigated by paranormal pool under a mushroom • The Volleyball Complex has 18 courts, play areas for recreated. The Museum groups and hear ghostly fountain. Tubes, four wave the kids, and four lighted softball fields. is located in an original WWI hangar and operated by stories. During Pecan Fest patterns, volleyball courts, volunteers dedicated to the restoration and reproduction Heritage Days the last playground, picnic tables, Water Sports on the Guadalupe River of aircraft and other historical artifacts from the weekend in October or call for a private group tour. snack bar, season passes. Boat ramps, fishing piers, campgrounds and picnic areas. beginning of flight to WWII. pioneerflightmuseum.org. Lake McQueeney: off Historic Cemetery Tours Golf Course at Max Starcke Park FM 725, five miles west Held at Riverside Cemetery in late S. Austin St. • 830-401-2490 • Open daily. of Seguin, long known as October, “Our Ancestors Speak” Play an enjoyable and the “Water Ski Capital of Tours includes re-enactments of notable relaxing18-hole layout Texas.” Lake Placid: exit citizens from Seguin’s past. Co- that winds along the 605 off I-10, take access Tourist Information Center Guadalupe River lined sponsored by the Affiliation for the road to public boat ramp 116 N. Camp St. • 830-401-0810 with mature Pecan Preservation of Shakespeare and under the bridge. Guide maps and brochures are available at the center trees. Cart rental, pro or download copies at VisitSeguin.com. Call to make Federated Women’s Clubs. shop, practice tees. Seguin Paddling Trails - gbra.org/conditions reservations and plan your itinerary for your group tours. Group Tours Lake Seguin Paddling Trail at Max Starcke Park - 4 miles, Chaparral Golf Course Bring your bus-load of folks to Seguin to discover the float time 1-3 hrs. Seguin Paddling Trail at Lake Nolte Historic Walking or Driving Tours 300 Chaparral Dr. • 830-379-6313 Meadow Lake has routes 2-8 miles, float times 1-6 hrs. Follow a self-guided tour booklet to view fine homes and history and charm of one of the oldest settlements in A beautifully appointed championship 18-hole course. historic landmarks and experience the stories of Seguin. Texas. Visit the wondrous “limecrete” Sebastopol House, the Heritage Museum and Village, Pape’s Pecan House Play it Up! Walnut Springs Park 1411 E. Court St. • 830-477-9843 Nutcracker Museum, and drive by beautiful Victorian Limecrete Architecture Tours 317 W. Court St. Indoor playground with Bounce Castles and Dinosaur Dig. Pick up our brochure with map, and drive yourself around homes, Central Park, and downtown historic buildings. The public is invited to enjoy this lovely spring-fed park to view the 19 remaining limecrete structures in Seguin, We’ll build your itinerary and make arrangements for with walkways, wildflowers and bridges. The Moonlight Seguin Activity Center once known as “The Mother of Conrete Cities.” lunch, shopping and a step-on tour guide. and Roses event takes place here in April. 624 Zorn St. • 830-379-7842 Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Live Theater 1865 E. Hwy 90 • 830-379-7652 • seguinolc.org EVENT/Meeting venues THE ARTS Take in a live play or Experience hands-on musical concert at either learning for kids and Big Red Barn downtown’s historic adults, individuals and 390 Cordova Rd. • 830-379-0933 Local Artists Texas Theatre, thetexas. groups, at the finest Located at the Texas Agricultural and Art Galleries org, or the Palace facilities in this neck Education and Heritage Center. Theatre, facebook.com/ Seats 200. texagedu.org View art displays by of the woods! Hike or local artists. Some palacetheatretx. go birding on mulched Blue Lotus Winery studios are open to the public at certain hours; others trails through prairie 5151 FM 20 • 830-379-9463 may be visited by appointment. Texas Lutheran University Cultural Arts and woodlands, fish or canoe on a stocked pond, attend A romantic vineyard available for special events. • Seguin Art League Gallery, 830-876-8980. Throughout the academic year, TLU offers the public a a Team Building Challenge Course, Summer Camp, or bluelotuswinery.com • MJC Gallery, 314 N. Austin St., 830-386-0256. variety of performing arts events produced by their music participate in activities in science, nature, and arts and • Annetta Kraushaar Gallery at the Schuech Fine and dramatic media schools as well as traveling artists crafts. Dare to try new Seguin Coliseum 950 S. Austin St. • 830-401-2486 Arts Center at TLU, 1000 W. Court St. and the Mid-Texas Symphony. Attend Broadway shows, and exciting outdoor Holds up to 1,200 for corporate events, banquets, galas, • Community Art Showcase at Guadalupe Regional musicals, dramatic readings, adventures including weddings, reunions and more. Break-out rooms allow Medical Center, 1215 E. Court St. dance performances, small zipline, ropes course, flexibility for conferences, trade shows and private • Other locales: The Silver Center, City Hall and stage comedies, or the archery, mountain biking, functions. seguintexas.gov/coliseum Seguin Area Chamber of Commerce. popular Christmas Vespers and home of the Cajun Service held the first week of Jamboree in March. Lazy U Ranch 450 Naumann Rd. •210-559-1377 • lazyuranch.com Mid-Texas Symphony Society December. tlu.edu ZDT Amusement Park Jackson Auditorium, Texas Lutheran University Mosheim Mansion 830-372-8089 1218 N. Camp Street • 830-386-0151 409 N. Austin St. • 830-372-9905 Professional musicians Extreme fun at a mostly indoor An elegant Victorian with both indoor and outdoor adventure for all ages! Ballocity, facilities for up to 200 guests. mosheimmansion.com perform seven concerts HIGHER EDUCATION Bungee Trampoline, Parachute each year as well as a Nolte Island Park combined concert with Texas Lutheran University Drop, Dizzy Toucan, Go-Karts, Rock FM 466 adjacent to Lake Nolte • 830-379-5822 a choir and children’s 1000 W. Court St. • 830-372-8000 Climbing Wall, Silo Climb, MaxFlight Among the many oak and pecan trees are two pavilions choir each December. Roller available for rent by the public. gbra.org A highly-rated liberal arts university of the Evangelical Coaster/ mtsymphony.org Lutheran Church where Bobsled Rio Cibolo Ranch 1,400 students attend Simulator, Mad Raft Hydro- 1101 Ullrich Rd., Marion • 210-914-3325 classes on a beautiful This country setting features a wide balcony overlooking Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin campus. The Blumberg Coaster, Viper Hydrid Slide, Cibolo Creek making this a perfect setting for any event. Viper’s Tail, Jungle Playland and 921 W. New Braunfels St. • 830-401-0232 Library, Weinert Chapel, an Arcade with video games Sebastopol House Historic Site Explore Mexican-American culture through art exhibits, book store and gift shop, set on “free” mode. Reasonably 704 Zorn St. • 830-379-4833 performances of the Ballet Folklorico, Noche de Gala walking-jogging path, Jackson Auditorium, and dozens of priced all-day admission and A unique venue for holding all kinds of events on the regional mariachi competition, and Conjunto Festival. sporting events are all open to the public. tlu.edu snack bar. Great for birthday beautiful grounds of this historic site. teatrodeartes.org parties. Don’t forget your socks! Silver Center Central Texas Technology Center (CTTC) Open daily during the summer and 510 E. Court St. • 830-303-6612 - Ball Room, Event The CTTC is affiliated with Alamo Colleges and dedicated on weekends September through Center, Conference Room. silvercenterseguin.com to providing workforce development training. It offers May. zdtamusement.com academic and technical programs that include granting Texas Theatre Associate Degrees through the five Alamo Colleges. 425 N. Austin St. • 830-372-6168 - Beautifully restored The CTTC trains its students in emerging occupations King Ranger Movie Theater historic theater can be rented for any occasion. 1373 E. Walnut St. • 830-379-4884 to stimulate economic development in the region. It is Catch the latest flicks at the nine-screen King Ranger Women’s Federated Club located in the northern part of Guadalupe County. Theater. Check listings at kingranger.com. 432 N. River St. • 830-305-4379 alamo.edu/cttc BED AND BREAKFASTS Nightlife ACCOMMODATIONS Cottontail Creek Ranch B&B SHOPPING/DINING Catch music acts nighlty at Austin Street Live, enjoy the 3767 S. Hwy 46 • 830-379-1693 • ccrbb.com lively scene at The Oak - the town’s oldest tavern - or watch Limestone house surrounded by peaceful pastures. America’s Best Value Inn A complete listing of shops and restaurants can be found a sports game at Playoffs, all located in the downtown 807 E. Kingsbury St. • 830-379-2363 on VisitSeguin.com or at the Tourist Information Center historic district. Check out the Rent House at1105 West Mosheim Mansion Victorian B&B 44 rooms, several efficiencies, pool. Court St. for a spirited crowd. Step to Friday night dances 409 N. Austin St. • 830-372-9905 • 877-372-9905 in our Shopping and Dining Guide. Best Western Inn The grand dame of the at the Silver Center located at 510 East Court St. I-10 at exit 610 - Opening soon historic district, this Shopping architectural jewel is Browse through Seguin’s Comfort Inn & Suites perfectly situated for your diverse shops where LOCAL INFORMATION 3013 N. Hwy 123 (at I-10) • 830-372-3990 overnight stay, special event you can find that special 48 rooms, 24 suites, indoor corridors, meeting room, fitness or romantic getaway. Six treasure or souvenir center, outdoor pool and hot tub. Free continental breakfast. suites with private baths, including unique gifts, Free Parking beautiful gardens and antiques, collectibles, The downtown Guadalupe County Parking Garage can be Country Inn & Suites accessed from 307 W. Court Street. I-10 at exit 610 - Opening soon covered porches. mosheimmansion.com artwork by local artists, crafts, jewelry, the latest fashions and accessories, shoes, western wear, boots Post Office and hats, furniture and home accessories, pecans, cigars, Days Inn The Sonka House B&B 531 W. Court St. • 830-303-5141 2950 N. Hwy 123 • 830-372-0860 617 N. Guadalupe St. • 210-792-9349 books, flowers, greeting cards, gift baskets, candles, 139 rooms, pool and patio tables. Banquet facilities for This1893 Victorian-crafted mansion is a beautifully Christian gifts, consignment treasures and more. Public Library 150. Complimentary hot breakfast bar, pet-friendly. appointed historic Texas landmark and close to town. 707 E. College St. • 830-401-2422 Dining Mon - Thurs 9 - 9; Fri /Sat 9 - 5. Hampton Inn RETREATS AND RANCHES Enjoy an abundance of Tex-Mex and BBQ joints that 1130 Larkin Ave. (Hwy 123 and I-10) • 830-379-4400 Geronimo Creek Retreat 68 rooms, indoor corridors. Free hot breakfast, meeting hint of the Old Country - right up a true Texan’s alley! Guadalupe Regional Medical Center 2050 Laubach Rd. • 888-993-6772 room, fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub. You’ll also find steaks, shrimp and catfish, the best 1215 E. Court St. • 830-379-2411 An oasis of peace and fun burgers ever, homestyle country cooking, Chinese or Holiday Inn Express nestled in the pecan trees Italian, and national chains too. Local Newspapers 2801 Jay Rd. (Hwy 123 and I-10) • 830-379-4440 by a babbling creek in the Opening early 2014, The Power Seguin Daily News - 830-379-2234 89 rooms, indoor corridors. Free hot breakfast, meeting heart of nature and just Plant Restaurant overlooking Seguin Gazette - 830-379-5441 room, extended fitness center, outdoor pool and hot tub. north of Seguin. Swim, fish, the Guadalupe River features canoe and spend the night Local Radio American and Tex-Mex fare with La Quinta Inn & Suites in a Tipi or tree-top cabin KWED AM 1580 • 830-379-2234 live music and a 5000 sq ft deck. 1501 N. Hwy 46 (at I-10) • 830-372-0567 overlooking the creek. 66 rooms, 6 suites, indoor corridors, pool, hot tub, Free Wi-Fi Internet Access fitness room and meeting rooms. Near TLU campus. The Lodge at Lazy U Ranch Wineries and BREWERIES Tourist Information Center, 116 N. Camp St. 450 Naumann Rd. • 210-559-1377 Blue Lotus Winery and Texas Mead Works Central Park, 201 S. Austin St. Motel 6 Three-bedroom house on Lake Placid. lazyuranch.com 5151 FM 20 • 830-379-9463 Seguin Public Library, 707 E. College St. 1826 I-10 West (at Hwy 46) • 830-372-4440 Tasting Room is open Saturday 47 rooms and suites. Free continental breakfast. RV PARKS and Sunday, noon - 5. The Major Grocery/Dept. Stores Blue Lotus Winery produces H-E-B, 1368 E. Court St. • 830-379-8384 Super 8 D&A RV Resort 4000 I-10 West • 830-379-9998. 50 sites, 19 pull-thrus. hand-crafted wines from Walmart, 550 S. Hwy 123 Bypass • 830-372-5993 1525 N. Hwy 46 (at I-10) • 830-379-6888 J.C. Penney, 1386 E. Court St. 830-401-0221 49 rooms. Free continental breakfast. superior Texas-grown grape • Beall’s, 1500 E. Court St. • 830-372-4112 Rivershade RV Park stock, and Texas Mead Works Seguin Motel 3995 S. Hwy 123 produces delicious honey meads Spas and Health Clubs 982 E. Kingsbury St. • 830-401-0907 including peach and blackberry. 830-379-8826 Hagen House Retreat and Day Spa On Meadow Lake. 86 bluelotuswinery.com 230 E. Kingsbury St.• 830-372-4246 TownePlace Suites by Marriott sites, 51 pull-throughs. I-10 and exit 610 - Opening soon. Anytime Fitness Modern cabin for rent. BS Brewing Company 1425 N. Hwy 123 • 830-379-2241 Lakefront Vacation Homes 1408 Old Lehman Rd. • 830-660-8124 • bsbrewingtx.com Guadalupe Regional Wellness Center Perched on the lake, ready for all types of water sports River Bend RV Park 1339 E. Court St. • 830-401-7676 are several lovely vacation properties, some offering 1881 S. Hwy 80 (at I-10) • 830-875-9548 Seguin Brewing Company 78155 Family Athletic Club & Nutrition Center/CrossFit private pools. For info see VisitSeguin.com. 24 full hook-ups, 36 water-electric, overnight camping. seguinbrewing.com 1199 E. College St. • 830-379-9266 July CALENDAR OF EVENTS Freedom Fiesta Patriotic Concert Seguin is one of the oldest towns in Texas Seasonal 4th-of-July Parade and Purchase fresh locally-grown produce from Gardener’s Fireworks In 1838, just two years after the victory at San Mayor’s Luncheon Market Saturday mornings in Central Park and from Jacinto, a group of Texas Rangers organized a Central Texas Growers Monday afternoons at TLU, and Texas Lineman’s Rodeo settlement. They chose a site among live oaks above Wednesday afternoons at the Silver Center. August springs that fed the Guadalupe River. The town was January Seguin’s Birthday Celebration named for Juan Seguin, a Tejano patriot. Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Casino Night at Big Red Barn Youth Livestock and Homemakers Show Settlers arrived from the Old South, bringing September many African slaves. Later, thousands of German Fiestas Patrias Diez y Seis February immigrants came to the area, as well as folks from 9/11 Ceremony Denim and Diamonds Ball Switzerland, Poland, Austria and France. ArtsFest Main Street Trade Days Color Me Nutty 5K Run Mid-Texas Symphony Concert Conjunto Festival For a century, the town’s prosperity came from October the surrounding farms and pastures. In 1930, the March Guadalupe County Fair & PRCA Rodeo nearby Darst Field set off an oil boom. In the past Toast to Texas BBQ Cook-off half century, new manufacturing jobs have attracted Pumpkin Patch Showcase Seguin many newcomers to this growing community. Cajun Jamboree Buck Fever Noche de Gala Mariachi Vocals Competition Pecan Fest Heritage Days Main Street Trade Days Tour de Pecan Bike Ride Pecan Classic Golf Tournament April Classic Car Show Texas Ladies State Chili Cook-off Main Street Trade Days Hotshots Reunion Fish Fry Wilson Pottery Show Tourist Information Center Moonlight and Roses “D.A.R.E. Safe” Haunted House Seguin Convention and Visitors Bureau Earth Day Trade Days “There’s a Ghost Story Here” Ghost Tours Relay for Life Riverside Cemetery Tours The Tourist Information Center, located in the Seguin Heritage Museum Anniversary Chamber of Commerce building at 116 N. Camp St., November has information on accommodations, events, dining, May Shop Small, Shop Local shopping, tours and maps, as well as free internet. Cinco de Mayo Celebration Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin December Open: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Ag Festival at the Big Red Barn Heritage Tour of Homes Saturdays, 9am - 1pm Wheels Around the Square Car Show Lighted Christmas Parade 24-hour accessible brochure racks Main Street Trade Days Cocoa Sip ‘n Stroll TLU Christmas Vespers 116 N. Camp St., Seguin, Texas 78155 June Yulefest Arts and Crafts Sale 830-401-0810 | 800-580-7322 Central Park Concert Series Mid-Texas Symphony Concert e-mail: [email protected] Fiestas Juan Seguin Country Christmas at the Big Red Barn Taste of Seguin Las Posadas For current calendar of events and other information Father/Daughter Cinderella Ball call us or check out our Website.

www.VisitSeguin.com www.facebook.com/ SeguinConventionVisitorsBureau ACCOMMODATIONS PUBLIC FACILITIES Inset of Downtown 61 ireland sT. 83 Hotels & Motels B&Bs/Retreats 90. City Hall (inset) 53 1339 46 22 1. Motel 6 20. Cottontail Creek 91. Coliseum 21 49 Cordova rd. Ranch 20 2. Americas Best 92. Post Office mounTain sT. . . Value Inn 21. Mosheim 93. Guadalupe Regional Medical Center 123 o Austin Mansion (inset) 46

3. Comfort Inn & Suites . a u s T i n 94. Library r i v e s T 90  22. Geronimo Creek 4. Hampton Inn 95. Social Security Office Gonzales sT.  Retreat 50 130 5. Days Inn 43  . To Geronimo, y/lulinG 23. Lazy U Ranch County Government: 6. Holiday Inn Express s T Toll Rd t 24. Sonka House B&B To neW BraunFels CourT sT. san marCos, ausTin 3 7. La Quinta Inn & 96. Sheriff’s Department & Jail 51 C r o k e T s 6 32  C a m P Suites 97. Courthouse (inset) To neW BraunFels, To kinGsBur Canyon lake 97 54 8. Seguin Motel RV & Camping 98. Justice Center - Commissioners lake exiT 5 10 4 12 mcQueeney doneGan sT. 11 . 609 9. Super 8 30. D&A RV Park Court 96  10 on 10. Best Western 31. Rivershade RV 99. Annex - Administration Offices exiT exiT a u s T i n r i v e s T . To housT Park 725 41 610 620 11. Country Inn & nolTe sT. Suites 32. River Bend RV Park 123 12. TownePlace Suites by POINTS OF INTEREST 77 Marriott 50. Tourist Information Center and 78

rudeloFF . ( B u s 1 2 3 ) Chamber of Commerce 10 . 90 86 51. Texas-Size Pecan (inset)  neW BraunFels sT HISTORIC SITES 52. True Women Self Drive Tour Start To marion, 79 sCherTz, CiBolo, 53. TX Ag. Education & Heritage 1 . 2438 40. Sebastopol House Historic Site and san anTonio Center, Big Red Barn and 60 a u s T i n Wilson Pottery Museum 1620 . 8 World’s Largest Pecan h e i d C k s T 41. Central Park - Juan Seguin Statue (inset) exiT 9 54. Vintage Aviation Museum at Old 607 70 Cedar sT. 42. Col. Juan Seguin Burial Site F l e m i n G d r . 2 alT 7 . . Kingsbury Aerodrome . . 43. Seguin Heritage Museum (inset) WalnuT 80

sT . 55. Pape’s Pecan Nutcracker Museum y 88 BranCh s T 44. Heritage Village a u G h n 24 90 56. Pape’s Pecan House v l 123 45. Moore House Texas ColleGe sT. 

luTheran k i n G s T on

57. Randolph AFB Auxiliary Air Field C a m P 46. Texas Theatre (inset) kinGsBur universiTy 94 r i v e s T n . G u a d l P e s T see . 58. Silver Center 82 90 mounTain sT. WalnuT sT To Gonzales/housT 47. Wilson Pottery Archeological Site 59 40 50 Inset 59. Texas Lutheran University alT 78

s a n m r C o T 58 52 48. Palace Theatre lake CourT sT. 99 98 57 60. Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin PlaCid 92 74 56 49. Women’s Federated Club Rooms 87 Cultural Arts Center 725 93 90 JeFFerson ave. nolTe sT. 61. Blue Lotus Winery/Texas Mead Works 45 42 48 44 Johnson ave. RECREATION 62. Power Plant Restaurant 10 kinG sT. alT 76 95 70. ZDT Family Amusement Park nelda sT. 76 exiT 71. Golf Club of Seguin 30 604 90 75 91 72. Max Starcke Park - golf course, scenic drive, 81 sTarCke 73 picnic spaces, pavilion, volleyball, basketball 123 46 GuadaluPe Park 1117 73. Max Starcke Park East - baseball/softball fields, pavilion, river dr. 56 playscape, picnic spaces, hike/bike trail, Wave Pool, bird watching. 72 89 74. Walnut Springs Park exiT l62 75. Seguin Events Complex - volleyball, Fair Park, “Smokey” Joe Williams Field, 603 71 rodeo arena, horse stalls, show barns, events complex To san anTonio Tor dr. 31 y CluB l23 CounTr 76. Softball 4-Plex 725 drive 77. The Fields at Huber Ranch - Girls Fastpitch Softball Complex 466 85 78. Seguin Activity Center sPrinGs rd. souTherland 123 79. Outdoor Learning Center 80. Seguin High Athletic Facilities - “Goldie” Harris Gym, Tom Crump Gym, 725 55 Matador Stadium/Jack Taylor Field, tennis courts, softball field 84 81. Jim Barnes MS Athletic Field Bus. 82. AJ Briesemeister MS Athletic Field 725 123 83. Navarro ISD Athletic Field 20 84. GBRA Nolte Island 46 85. Sheriff’s Posse Arena To neW Berlin, To sToCkdale/ 466 la vernia, suTherland sPrinGs CorPus ChrisTi 86. Diamond F. Arena  To Gonzales  47 87. Public Boat Ramp  88. TLU Athletic Fields - aquatic center, baseball, softball, Seguin Convention and Visitors Bureau basketball, soccer, volleyball 116 N. Camp St. • 830-401-0810 • 800-580-7322 467 123 89. San Antonio Raceway www.VisitSeguin.com • [email protected]