Seguin, Texas Travel Guide

Also see: San Marcos

Once called "The Concrete City" and later the "Athens of Texas," Seguin (pronounced "se-GEEN") was the home of a 19th century chemist who held several of the first patents on the production of concrete. His invention was used to construct over 90 area buildings, many still seen downtown. While you're downtown, don't miss the "World's Largest Pecan," a statue located on the courthouse lawn at Court Street and a fun place for a photo.

Seguin's history is well-known not only to Texans but to television viewers everywhere thanks to a bestseller and miniseries: Janice Woods Windle's True Women. Travelers interested in learning more about the sites mentioned in True Women and more about the community in general can take part in guided tours, scheduled through the Seguin Chamber of Commerce.

Attractions:

Sebastopol State Historical Park. History and architecture buffs should plan a visit to Sebastopol, one of the best examples of the early use of concrete in the Southwest. Once a private home, Sebastopol was constructed of concrete with a plaster overlay. Today it is open for tours and contains exhibits illustrating the construction of this historic building and its restoration in 1988. Tours are conducted Friday through Monday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; other days by appointment. Location: follow Business 123 into Seguin, turn right onto Court Street to 704 Zorn Street.

True Women Tours View the historic sites from Janice Woods Windle bestselling novel and mini-series.

Doll House (left) and Los Nogales (right)

Doll House. Children enjoy a peek in a truly child-sized museum . Stop by the Doll House on South River Street, a child-size Victorian gingerbread home built by local cabinetmaker Louis Dietz in 1909. Today the tiny home is filled with children's toys and dolls.

Los Nogales Museum. 415 South River Street. The Doll House is located next to Los Nogales Museum, open Sunday afternoons from May through September. This small museum is housed in an adobe building constructed in 1849 by some of the area's earliest settlers.

Wave Pool. A popular spot for families is the Wave Pool, located in Starcke Park East. In this 14,000-square-foot pool, youngsters can cool off under the Mushroom Shower or splash in the simulated waves. Nearby, the Kids Kingdom Playscape makes an excellent stop for energetic young travelers as well.

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For More Information: Seguin-Guadalupe County Chamber of Commerce