Downtown
Vibrant Downtown
Historic Beauty
One of the most striking features of Nacogdoches is its beautifully preserved Downtown District. Red brick streets wind through the heart of town, lined with vintage buildings that tell the story of Texas’s oldest city. This charming backdrop, rich with history and character, reflects the community’s dedication to preserving its heritage.
The City’s Main Street program plays a key role in maintaining and enhancing this historic beauty by offering a Beautification Grant to assist with façade improvements, ensuring that storefronts complement the district’s unique character. Additionally, the Historic Landmark Preservation Committee facilitates a Historic Restoration Grant to support more extensive preservation projects. Together, these efforts help safeguard the distinctive charm of downtown while allowing it to remain a vibrant and welcoming destination for all.
Main Street Program
The Nacogdoches Main Street Program works hand-in-hand with community partners — including the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce, the Nacogdoches Convention & Visitors Bureau, and the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation (NEDCO) — to support and promote the success of downtown merchants. The Nacogdoches community takes great pride in its downtown and remains deeply invested in its continued growth and vitality.
As an Accredited and award-winning Main Street program, we are proud to celebrate the achievements of our businesses and community. In 2024, Roma’s Italian Kitchen was honored with Texas Downtown’s Best Renovation President’s Award, showcasing the dedication to preserving and enhancing our historic spaces. Main Street also hosts events throughout the year to encourage people to shop and dine locally — including the Wine Swirl, our premier fundraiser; the Brick Street Burger Battle, which highlights downtown restaurants each fall; and Wassail Fest, held on Small Business Saturday to bring the community downtown for festive shopping and holiday cheer.
