local attractions

The Big D Ranch is located near Gonzales, the birthplace of Texas, and many other historical sites. We have several Fun Attractions near our Ranch. The County Jail, our Gonzales Historical Museum and Pioneer Villages are all with 8 miles of our Ranch. Downtown Gonzales has several nice restaurants as well as Pizza and Burgers. We have several clothing Boutiques and 5 Antique Shops which could keep one busy all day long. And just 10 Miles away is the famous Spoetzel Brewery, home of SHINER Beer.  They have tours Monday thru Saturdays at 11:00 and 1:30 as well as an exceptional Gift Shop and Tasting Room.  The town of Shiner has several restaurants and shops which make for a fun day.

 Also about 45 mins away is the Splashway Water Park which is an exceptional waterpark and with reasonable daily rates for a family day of fun.  They also have Ziplining at this Water Park.  We are less than an hour from Victoria, New Braunfels, San Marcos, San Antonio and Austin.

The following attractions are within 60 miles of the Big D Ranch. Enjoy!

EVENTS

• Come & Take It Festival

• Winterfest & Historical Home Tours

• Texas Independence Run

• Shiner Spoetzl Brewery Annual 1/2 Marathon & Bike Ride

• Old Settlers Music Festival (in Dale TX)

• Splashway Water Park (in Sheridan TX)

history

• Old Jail Museum in Gonzales

• Gonzales Memorial Museum

• Pioneer Village

• Palmetto State Park

• JB Wells Rodeo Arena

• Gonzales Livestock Auction

SHOPPING

• Sheer Design Boutique

• Angels and Outlaws Boutique

• The Market Place Antiques

• Vintage Charm & Co.

• Plum Creek Mercantile

• Cow Pony Antiques

• Shiner BlueStem Gifts and Bakery (between Gonzales and Shiner)

dining

• Come & Take It Bar & Grill in Gonzales

• GG Steaks & Spirits in Gonzales

• Running M Grill in Gonzales

• La Bella Tavola in Gonzales

• Mr. Taco in Gonzales

• Johnny’s Cajun Cafe

• Cow Palace Restaurant

• Guerra’s Grill

• Kloesel’s Steak House (in Moulton TX)