El Camino Real

“The King’s Highway;” first blazed in 1691 by Domingo Teran de los Rios, first provincial governor of Texas. Often called “Old San Antonio Road” (OSR), route is virtually that of today’s Texas 21.

Getting There & Details

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More Things to Do

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Lanana Creek Trail

Six-mile rustic trail through Pecan Acres Park along Lanana Creek. Scenic trail follows paths once…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Millard’s Crossing

A reconstructed historic village on 37 acres just north of the city depicts a broad…

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Old Nacogdoches University

Built 1845, modified Grecian structure was first nonsectarian university established during Republic of Texas. On…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Old North Church

Believed to be oldest union church in Texas; several denominations worshiped here. First was Baptist…

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