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Victorian, Gingerbread, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne are a few architectural styles you'll see in Waxahachie.  The Annual Gingerbread Trail celebrates the historical architecture in Waxahachie.   Tour historical private homes. Get the inside scoop on restoration triumphs and local ghost lore.  Visit historically recognized buildings such as the newly restored Ellis County Courthouse, the Ellis County Museum, Sims Library, Ellis County Art Museum and view vintage automobiles parked around the downtown square.

Hollywood and the movie industry agree that Waxahachie is PICTURE perfect! Bonnie and Clyde, Tender Mercies and Places in the Heart were filmed in Waxahachie which is recognized as one of the top spots in the nation for film and video production. 

Ellis County Courthouse, built in 1895,  (Photos)  is listed in the top 100 most photographed structures in the State of Texas, featuring Richardson Romanesque architectural style. The Courthouse is also celebrating its recent $15 million restoration. Visit the Courthouse downtown on the square. 

Courthouse Park, established in 2003, provides a rest area, ATM, information kiosk and restrooms for visitors’ convenience. Located across from the Ellis County Courthouse in historic downtown.

Getzendaner Memorial Park is a peaceful place for your family picnic, or to escape to nature after a hectic business meeting. Located 2 blocks south of Business 287 (W. Main Street) and Grand Avenue.

Waxahachie Downtown Farmers Market. ( Photos )Fresh produce available on the historic courthouse square every Saturday, May - October.

Waxahachie Historic Cemeteries – Many with Historic Markers, are located throughout the area. 

Waxahachie Senior Citizens Center hosts bingo, dominoes and many senior activities. The center is located at 219 Patrick, 972-937-8271.

Waxahachie Symphony Association brings high caliber classical and jazz performances to Waxahachie throughout the year. 

Wyatt Street Shotgun House Historic District, located on the east side of the 300 block of Wyatt Street. This district contains a row of distinctive small, single-family shotgun dwellings built around 1918.