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We have used FB three times and once…

We have used FB three times and once again you have exceeded our expectations!

Date of experience : September 10, 2024

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Thank you so much, Patrick! We're thrilled to hear that we've exceeded your expectations yet again. It’s always a pleasure to help plan your travels, and we truly appreciate your continued trust in Firebird Tours. Looking forward to creating more unforgettable experiences for you!

Great for a large group

Alex was incredibly patient answering all my questions during the planning process, and then everything was 99% perfect for our group of 7’s trip to Edinburg and Ireland! Our transports were all roomy enough for us (and our luggage), and the guides were all super friendly and knowledgeable. They were very flexible about making stops as well. We had one large sprinter bus that smelled brand new! Our only “issue” was at two of the hotels (same company ironically). The individual rooms were booked under the wrong names (eg the married couple had three beds vs the king), but we were easily able to move around— so no big deal. The hotels were all decent enough and within walking distance to many things; which was nice with our large group. I would definitely consider using Firebird again for another trip across the pond.

Date of experience : August 17, 2024

Hi Megan, thank you for sharing your experience. We're happy to know that your group had a great time in Edinburgh and Ireland. It’s good to hear that everything went smoothly, despite a couple of minor hiccups with the hotel rooms. We appreciate your understanding and are excited to help you plan your next trip.

Thank you for planning such a great trip

Thank you for planning such a great trip, we had a wonderful time. I cannot say enough about the promptness and dependability and knowledge of the drivers and tour guides. A special thank you to our driver and tour guides to and at Louders , and Fatima both were outstanding. We had lunch with our driver/ tour guide at Fatima which was a great experience, he was such a nice person. I definitely will use firebird again in the future.

Date of experience : August 11, 2024

Hi Denise, we're so glad to hear that you had a wonderful time on your trip. It sounds like your experiences at Louders and Fatima were particularly memorable. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to helping you plan another great adventure in the future.

My son and I just got back from an…

My son and I just got back from an amazing trip to Munich and Stuttgart. I would definitely recommend Firebird for anyone looking for a turnkey solution with personalized service. Private driver/tour guides for most of the day trips and transfers. Low stress way to travel to foreign country, the precise planning prepared for us by Firebird allowed us to enjoy our time and kept those stressful moments to an absolute minimum. We will be booking another trip, for sure!

Date of experience : July 28, 2024

Hi Derek, thank you for the recommendation. We're so pleased that you and your son had an amazing time in Munich and Stuttgart. It's wonderful to hear that our planning helped make your trip stress-free and enjoyable. We can’t wait to help you with your next travel plans.

Seeing Portugal

Great hotels, informative guides, well organized tours that were neither too long nor too strenuous. The combination of walking tours in the cities & car tours to other sites in the region makes for a great experience.

Date of experience : August 21, 2024

Hi Stephen, we're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Portugal with us. The mix of walking and car tours really does make for a perfect blend of adventure and relaxation, doesn’t it? Thank you for sharing your experience, and we can’t wait to welcome you on another journey soon.

Amazing Guides and Great transfers..Overall Firebird rocked.

Two key elements that Firebird shines is ensuring the transfers (Drivers) are well versed and made aware about pick times and drop times. When we had delays due to train issues, the support team stayed in touch and re-arranged the pick ups. The second element was their Guides were amazing. Each day we had a very engaging guide that ensured both the adults and the kids were narrated stories about History and local culture in an efficient way. We stayed in great hotels. The transfers from one city to the other was done seamlessly as well.

Date of experience : August 08, 2024

Hi Vilas, thank you for your thoughtful review. We're happy to know that our guides and transfers made your trip seamless and enjoyable. It's great to hear that both the adults and kids had a fantastic time. We hope to help you create more wonderful memories in the future.

Trip of a lifetime

Firebird designed and managed the trip of a lifetime to New Zealand and Australia. As with a previous trip they organized for me to Switzerland and Italy, their coordination, hotel and tours selection and oversight were perfect. Their support and follow through was very comforting. They are recognized as the best by customers and providers as well. I’ll use them again.

Date of experience : July 01, 2024

Hi Dagoberto, thank you for your continued trust in Firebird Tours. We’re so glad that your trip to New Zealand and Australia was as memorable as your previous one. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’re excited to assist you with more adventures in the future.

London / Paris 2024

London / Paris 2024 - This was my first solo trip, and I absolutely loved traveling alone and I will be doing it again.

Date of experience : August 18, 2024

Hi Brenda, we're so glad to hear that your first solo trip was a success. Traveling alone can be such an empowering and liberating experience, and we're happy to have been a part of it. Looking forward to helping you plan your next adventure.

Have used Firebird Tours since 2022

I've used Firebird Tours since 2022. There are at least four reasons I use them exclusively for my foreign touring: 1) Tour customization. Although they have basic tour outlines on their website, your trip is 100 percent customized around your schedule and time constraints. In 2022 we wanted to visit a small town in France where my traveling companion was born. Firebird booked us into a beautiful hotel in the center of town handled train tickets, transfers and guide to a very out-of-the-way location. 2) The best guides. They are certified. They are knowledgeable. They are people persons. 3) Flawless transfers. The chauffeurs are there on time and their cars/vans are beautifully maintained. No taking chances with taxis/uber. No getting stranded and stressed. 4) Great phone app. Your trip itinerary, hotel info, train tickets, etc. are all in one convenient app that Firebird can update as needed. Okay, I need to add: 5) Probably should have been #1. You will be speaking to a real person as you plan your trip! 6) They book you into the finest center-city hotels, ones that I would never think of or find on my own.

Date of experience : August 10, 2024

Hi John, we’re honored to be your go-to for foreign tours. Your appreciation for our customized trips, certified guides, and flawless transfers means the world to us. It’s wonderful to know that our efforts have made your travels smooth and enjoyable. We look forward to continuing to provide you with exceptional experiences on your future journeys.

Firebird Tours helped make our family trip to Japan truly memorable

Firebird Tours helped make our family visit to Japan memorable. We were first time visitors to this amazing country with it's unique culture and very kind and polite people. Hotels were top notch, the local tour guides were very engaging and eager to show us their wonderful country. I was initially worried about transportation arrangements but everything from airport pickup to car and train transfers were seamless.

Date of experience : June 30, 2024

Hi Ramon, thank you for your kind words! We're delighted that your family had a memorable experience in Japan and that all the logistics, from airport pickups to local tours, were seamless. It’s great to know that you enjoyed the hospitality and culture of Japan with our help. We look forward to assisting you with more unforgettable journeys in the future!

Great Japan Experience

Firebird tours helped me take a great 8 day trip to Japan, with an itinerary that including great tours and airport transfers.

Date of experience : August 24, 2024

Hi Kevin, thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic time in Japan. It’s great to know that the itinerary and transfers worked out perfectly for you. We hope to assist you with your next travel adventure soon.

Firebird helped us see the best of Japan!

Firebird was instrumental in planning one of the best trips of our lifetime! We enjoyed every aspect of our trip. Firebird set up wonderful drivers and tour guides to pick us up from our hotel and show us some exciting and memorable places in Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka. Everyone we contacted at Firebird were very professional, helpful, and knowledgeable. Their app was amazing to use. We were able to contact them immediately and make last minute pick up changes. They have a wonderful bunch of friendly staff and we are grateful to all of them for giving us such a streamlined and stress free experience!

Date of experience : June 15, 2024

Hi Najia, thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that your trip to Japan was one of the best you’ve ever had and that our team provided professional and helpful service throughout. It’s wonderful to know that our app and responsive staff added to your experience. We can’t wait to help you plan your next incredible adventure!

Beyond Expectations at Every Step

I cannot even begin to say enough amazing things about FireBird Travel and what they did for my wife and I. From my very first contact with Kate (our agent), through her follow up after our return home, everything was TOP NOTCH! Kate and I exchanged at least 30 emails, and about 20 different itineraries before we ever paid a deposit. Kate was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful, but also understanding that this was a very special vacation for us (our 25th anniversary). Having never been to Italy before, we had so many ideas in our heads, but didn’t know where to start. She listened to all of them and put together an absolute dream vacation of a lifetime for us! From the very moment we landed in Venice, we were given the VIP experience. Our driver was waiting exactly where the itinerary stated he would be, took our bags, then escorted us to our car, then to a water taxi. This began a 12 day consistent display of kindness and professionalism from every person we interacted with from FireBird. The VIP experience continued at every train station, every hotel and every tour. Every single one of our tour guides brought a love and passion for their cities to our experience. Alessandro in Venice, Sabrina in Florence, Valentina in Rome, and Tony and Giovanni in Sorrento all made their cities come to life in the way only a true local could. They each told us the special, out of the way places we needed to visit to really make our experiences unique. They told stories that we would never have gotten from a large group tour. The one-on-one interactions truly were priceless interactions. We never felt rushed, we asked as many questions as we wanted and laughed our way through the cities together. Each of these guides made our days so special that we felt truly immersed in their culture. They are experiences we will never forget. Our cooking classes in Tuscany and Rome were absolutely incredible. But a true stand out for us was Barbara Desderi in Florence. She was just the sweetest woman who really showed us incredible hospitality and helped us to create the most amazing cooking experience! She deserves to be recognized as someone who not only has a passion and talent for food, but as someone who connects with her clients in such a personal way. Everything, and I do mean everything that FireBird Tours put together for us was beyond exceptional! The hotels, the tours, the guides, the experiences, and even the drivers were incredible. We will absolutely be booking another vacation through FireBird Tours!

Date of experience : June 10, 2024

Hi Daniel, thank you for such a detailed and glowing review. We're delighted that Kate and the rest of our team were able to create a dream vacation for your 25th anniversary. It's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the personalized experiences and special touches along the way. We look forward to helping you plan your next unforgettable journey.

ITALY WITH MY GRANDSON

My grandson and I just returned from a ten day tour of Italy (Venice, Florence, Rome, Sorrento and Amalfi Coast). Top shelf all the way, the hotels, the train, the tour guides, the the driver pickups. We were fortunate in that all our tour groups were just the guide, my grandson and I. Customer support before the trip was excellent, thank you Alex and Jennifer. I highly recommend Firebird Tours. I would book with them again.

Date of experience : July 08, 2024

Hi Charles, thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your grandson had a top-notch experience in Italy, enjoying the personalized tours and seamless logistics. It’s great to know that Alex and Jennifer were able to provide excellent support before your trip. We would be thrilled to assist you with your next adventure!

Almost perfect tour with minor irritants

Three of us took the Scandinavian Cities and Fjords Small Group tour July 14-July 23, while two did a Helsinki add on. We enjoyed the day tours led by Firebird’s local guides In Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen and Stockholm. They all seem to be well informed and friendly. Firebird provided excellent Hotels in each city which were centrally located and convenient to walking around. In general Firebird Support was excellent during the tour. However, there was some difficulty with checking in the Oslo Hotel, because the reservations were made as a group in agent’s name. The receptionist kept on complaining that Firebird didn’t reserve rooms in names of incoming individuals, which delayed the check in process inordinately. She also stated that Firebird has been informed in the past, but they don’t seem to listen. It is a bit annoying when one arrives at the hotel to check in and has to argue with the staff to get a room. Similarly, some of our group’s members had difficulty checking in flights, because the confirmation number for everyone of us was the same due to group reservation. We would give 5 stars, if these minor irritants didn’t arise. Hope Firebird can use this feedback to improve overall experience of its clients.

Date of experience : July 13, 2024

Hi Prem, thank you for sharing your detailed feedback. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the guided tours and hotels in Scandinavia. We apologize for the inconveniences you experienced with the check-ins and flight confirmations. Your insights are invaluable, and we'll certainly use them to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with an even better experience on your next journey.

We had a wonderful experience in Scotland and Ireland

We had a wonderful experience overall in Scotland and Ireland. Great hotels and locations. Fabulous guides especially in Edinburgh (Tanja Rensch), and in Inverness (Bob from Caledonian Supreme Tour). They were so knowledgeable and great hosts which made the visit to these cities so interesting and unforgettable. The only quite upsetting experience was choosing the hotel Loch Leven Hotel & Distillery in Fort Williams, Scottland. We even called your customer service department to help us change to another hotel in a more centrally located area of the city to no avail, as we were completely isolated and nothing within walking distance. Our room was upstairs with no lift and with heavy luggage. The room was *old*, there was a terrible smell from the carpet, the bathroom was also dated, and the shower did not work properly. The only thing we enjoyed was the self-paid dinners. Even multiple guides were surprised that you put us in this hotel instead of the Garrison, which is newly remodeled and apparently the hotel of choice where you typically book your guests. Why were we put at the Loch Leven hotel? Additionally, the pictures provided in your literature are not at all representative of the actual facility. This is why we did not give you five stars.

Date of experience : July 22, 2024

Hi Anita, thank you for your review and for sharing both the highlights and challenges of your trip. We’re thrilled that you had wonderful experiences with our guides in Edinburgh and Inverness. We're sorry to hear about the disappointment with the hotel in Fort Williams, and we appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve. We hope to have the opportunity to provide you with a flawless experience on your next trip.

The arrangements are perfect. You never wait for your tour guides or transportation drivers. Hotels are beautiful and always centrally located. We loved it!

Everything about our trip was perfect. Private tours are the way to go. Traveled with family including two kids and the accommodations were perfect. Tours are customized to your personal needs and preferences. I want to add that our cooking class in Como with Paola and her beautiful family was the highlight of our trip! We felt like family. My family was so relaxed and everything was simply delicious. Thank you for making that arrangement for us. We will never forget it.

Date of experience : June 29, 2024

Hi Valerie, thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that everything about your trip was perfect, from the private tours to the accommodations. It’s especially heartwarming to know that your cooking class in Como with Paola and her family was the highlight of your trip. We look forward to helping you create more unforgettable memories in the future!

Best Decision We Made

Firebird was great to work with, and patient and we came through various options for our trip. Alex at Firebird offered multiple options and didn't pressure us as we were uncertain on exactly what we wanted. Trip went great, and all the accommodations were top notch. We will use Firebird again in the future without a doubt.

Date of experience : July 06, 2024

Hi Steve, thank you for your review! We're so pleased that you had a great experience working with Alex and that all the accommodations and arrangements met your expectations. It’s wonderful to hear that you’re looking forward to using Firebird Tours again in the future. We’ll be here whenever you’re ready for your next adventure!

Firebird Tours planned a great trip for our family of four.

We just returned from a 10 day trip to Portugal with Firebird Tours. We are 81 and 83 years old and the trip would not have been possible without the help of our daughters as our traveling companions and also without the help of Firebird Tours. Firebird helped us plan a great itinerary, They customized the tour to accomodate our special needs as my husband has low vision issues and safety is a top priority. The hotels they chose were top notch, comfortable, conveniently located, with professional staff and delicious breakfasts. The guides for our daily excursions were outstanding, knowledgeable, friendly, and extremely kind and patient with our slower pace. We had a wonderful time and will savor the memories forever.

Hi Cherry, thank you for your heartfelt review. We’re so glad that you and your husband had a wonderful trip to Portugal with the help of your daughters and Firebird Tours. It’s great to know that the customized itinerary and our guides were able to accommodate your needs and provide an enjoyable experience. We’re thrilled that you’ll be cherishing these memories and look forward to assisting you with more adventures in the future.

Disappointed with their service

For some reason Firebird booked our hotel rooms with fictitious names. When we arrived at our hotels, the staff would inform us that we did not have a reservation with them. It was extremely stressful sorting out the situation contacting Firebird and having them contact the hotel. After the first city on our tour Firebird assured us that the problem had been rectified. It had not. We had the same issue with two other hotels. It added an unnecessary stress to our trip. Additionally, I relied on Firebird to book our tours in the different cities we visited, assuming they would have the expertise to know when experiences would be available. They scheduled a museum tour on a day that the museum was closed and did not schedule enough time for one of our tours, so we had to rush through it. Overall, I was disappointed with Firebird's service on this trip. I will not be using them again.

Date of experience : May 19, 2024

We are extremely sorry for the issue that you had encountered on hotel check in. The glitch in system was already resolved, shortly after that was discovered. Our sincere apology for the unnecessary stress. Of course your rooms in each city were booked long in advance. You are absolutely correct about the museum schedule. We should had notified you and offered alternatives sooner. Our apology and sincerely hope that these two issues didn't prevent you from fully enjoying amazing Scandinavia and Scotland.

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ABOUT FIREBIRD Firebird is one of the leading travel companies in the world for planning and organizing quality journeys for individual customers and groups. We organize excellent programs to some of the world's most amazing destinations in Europe, Asia, the Americas, the Middle East, and Oceania. Each year, tens of thousands of travelers use our service to travel, and hundreds of thousands use our services to plan trips. Over 20% of customers who travel with us choose to travel with us again, which speaks volumes about the quality of our service and value for our customers. FIREBIRD APP FOR EXISTING CUSTOMERS The Firebird App helps our customers to travel conveniently, as all information related to your trip will be at your fingertips - your travel itinerary, hotel reservation confirmations, train tickets, drivers, and transfers, etc. You will be able to buy additional services, upgrade your hotels, and communicate with our support team in real-time. The Firebird App allows you to plan new journeys. It will use AI to generate new amazing itineraries when you just tell it where you want to go. You can then discuss your itinerary with one of our helpful destination specialists, share it with friends, or simply keep it saved for the future. FIREBIRD APP FOR NEW CUSTOMERS Finally, the Firebird App also supports new customers. You can build your entire trip from scratch in seconds. You will enjoy the speed at which your ideas turn into real travel plans. You will also appreciate the level of detail of those travel plans. And when you decide to book your trip with Firebird, you will experience our stellar service.

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Firebird did an excellent job in helping plan our trip to Scotland and Ireland. The hotels, guides and other activities were terrific! Every detail was planned out and executed wonderfully! We will use Firebird again!

Not worth the time

Absolutely waste of time. I reached out to them several times only for them to reply, we’ll get back to you. Now it’s been almost 3 weeks with one week of absolutely no reply—just to find out they’ve deleted all the conversations and in order for me to figure out my travel, I’d have to restart the whole stupid process. Honestly not worth the time to talk to Victoria or Alexandra, they won’t get back to you.

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I have installed the app and it is very very useful during my trip. I can easily access my travel itinerary and see the details that I need. Highly recommend 👌

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Welcome to Gonzales, where Texas freedom was born!

In 1825 Green DeWitt established the capital of his colony at the confluence of the Guadalupe and San Marcos Rivers.  Gonzales has seven public squares laid out in the center of town and has retained the plan of the town as originally surveyed. Gonzales played a major role in Texas’ fight for independence. It was the site of the first shot of the revolution. Forty members of the colony died in the Alamo, including the Immortal Thirty-Two, who were the only men to answer Travis’ desperate call for reinforcements. Gonzales was also the site of the Run-Away Scrape, which began Sam Houston’s famous retreat to victory at San Jacinto.

We invite you to tour our town.
 Signs with the ‘Come & Take It’ Cannon will guide you around town & brochures are available at the chamber office in the Old Jail Museum, where the tour begins.

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1. Begin at 414 St. Lawrence St., the Old 1887 Jail Museum and the Chamber of Commerce office. It housed, among other notorious persons, Gregorio Cortez and John Wesley Hardin. Closed as a jail in 1975. Texas Historical & National Register of Historic Places markers. 2. Across the street is the fire station, built in 1903, remodeled in 1951. The weather vane, a steer with T41 brand, was designed by cattle baron R. A. Houston in the 1870s for his home. 3. To the R (east) is the First United Methodist Church, 1900. Texas Historical Marker honors the 150th year of organization. Block designated Church Square in 1832. Turn L (north) onto St. Paul St. 1 block
Turn L (west) onto St. George St. 1 block 1. On right, 427 St. George, 1896, 3 1/2 story Randle-Rather Bldg. Built by J. P. Randle & C. T. Rather. Roman Revival structure built of brick made in Gonzales. 2. To left is Confederate Square. The monument sculpted by Frank Teich was donated by the Daughters of the Confederacy in 1909. Originally designated Jail Square in 1832. Buildings around square date from 1885. Turn R (north) onto St. Joseph St., 1 block
Turn L (west) onto St. Francis St. 1. On R, 1909, old Post Office Building, Spanish-style architecture. 2. Continue to 221 St. Francis, 1875, house of W. B. Sayers, prominent attorney and banker. 3. Next door, 207 St. Francis, 1875, Judge T. H. Spooner House. First house to use natural gas. 4. On L, 206 St. Francis, 1907 Jacob Stahl House. Example of turn-of-the-century residential architecture. Turn R (north) onto St. John St. 1. Second house on L, 713 St. John, 1874. Lucien Chenault House. Additions made later.

Turn R (east) onto St. Andrew St. 1. On L, 205 St. Andrew, c. 1895. good example of Folk Victorian architecture. 2. On L, 213 St. Andrew, 1876, I. N. Smead House. Originally Mansard-style architecture, remodeled as two-story late Georgian style. Original model of house was found in attic. 3. On R, 228 St. Andrew, 1914, Walter Kokernot House. Good example of Transitional architecture. Nine fireplaces, leaded glass pocket doors. 4. On L, 229 St. Andrew, 1884, B. N. Peck House. Owned by descendants. Portion built around early log structure. Turn L (north) onto St. Joseph St. 1. On L, 827 St. Joseph, 1914, Frank Fly House. Designed by architect Capp Smith for banker F. M. Fly. Built of Gonzales brick, 2-foot-thick walls extend 7 feet into the ground. Turn R (east) onto Thornton St. 1. You are crossing North Avenue, one of two city avenues designated for public use in the 1832 Mexican survey. This avenue is one block wide and extends five miles north. 2. Blue & white building ahead held roof garden for dances in 1920s & 30s. Local bands provided music. Note urns on roof top. Turn R (south) onto St. Paul St. 1. On L, in second block at 614 St. Paul, the Alcalde Hotel, built in 1926 by Aref Droupy. Owned by descendants. Legend tells of visit by Bonnie & Clyde (famous gangsters of the 1930s) who escaped through second-floor window as police approached. 2. On L corner, 602 St. Paul, 1888, Reese-Hoskins Mercantile Bldg. Remodeled 1923. Note advertising on side of building. Turn L (east) onto St. George St. 1. On R, SW corner of St. George & St. Peter, c. 1868, John Fauth House. Built with lumber shipped through Indianola.
Texas Historical Marker. 2. Across the street on R, 524 St. Peter, 1907. New Orleans Raised Cottage built by lumberman J. F. Remschel. 3. Across the street (NE corner) 605 St. George, 1907. Another Raised Cottage built by M. J. Koch. Turn L (north) onto St. Peter St. 1 block to St. Francis St.
Turn R (east) on St. Francis St. 1 block to Hamilton St. 1. On R. 623 Hamilton, 1918, J. R. Tinsley St. House. Raised Cottage style. Descendants own the property. Turn L (north) on Hamilton St., 1 block 1. On R. (NE corner), 707 St. Francis, 1893, W. P. Fischer House.

Turn R (east) onto St. Andrew St. 1 block
to College St., turn R (south) on College St. 1. On L, 724 N. College, 1907, W. T. Dawe House. Built by F. B. Baker, but, upon completion, purchased by Dr. Dawe. Remained in the family until 1996. 2. On R, 720 St. Francis, 1898, W. H. Boothe house. 3. On L, 620 College, 1907, W. C. Kleine House. Built by furniture maker and realtor William Kleine.

Turn R (west) onto St. George St. 1. 723 St. George, 1908, Zilmon Boothe House. 2. On R, (NE corner) 707 St. George, built in 1883 by C. J. Pilgrim as gift to his bride, Mary Fleda Boothe, owner and editor of Gonzales Inquirer. 3. On L, (SE corner) 706 St. George, 1913, J. H. Boothe House. Designed by Atlee B. Ayres, noted architect, who also designed San Antonio Municipal Auditorium and Randolph Air Force Base Tower. 4. On R, NW corner. 621 St. George, 1895, W. B. Houston House. Mrs. Houston painted murals in attic then hung them on dining room walls and parlor ceiling. Turn L (south) onto Hamilton St. 1. On R, NW corner of Hamilton & St. Lawrence, 1898, Dunn Houston House.

Turn L (east) onto St. Lawrence St. 1. On L, 803 St. Lawrence, 1897. Excellent Victorian architecture. Built by Congressman G. F. Burgess. Funds were appropriated during his tenure to build 1909 Gonzales Post Office. 2. On L, 903 St. Lawrence, 1908, R. S. Dilworth House. Designed by noted architect J. Riely Gordon. 3. On L, 927 St. Lawrence, 1907, Dr. C. B. Patton House. Has no fireplaces, was heated by a coal-burning furnace located in the basement. 4. On L, in next block, 1025 St. Lawrence, 1888, G. W. Betts House. Residents claim existence of ghosts. 5. On L, 1109 St. Lawrence, 1926, Edward Sweeney House. English Tudor Cotswold Cottage with stately live oaks and circular drive. 6. On R, Gonzales Memorial Bldg. (museum, amphitheater & reflection pool). Built in 1936 for the Texas Centennial by federal program, the Works Projects Administration (WPA). Murals inside painted by James Buchanan Winn. 7. On R, c. 1930s. Native red stone building used by the Daughters of the American Revolution organization. Originally built as Boy Scout Hut by Mrs. J. M. Murphy. Continue on St. Lawrence St. 1. On L, tall smoke stack is all that remains of the old Gonzales Cotton Mill. Built in 1900, operated over 50 years, was closed in 1950s, torn down in the mid-1970s. Turn R (south) on to Fair St. 1 block to St. Louis St. 1. You are crossing East Avenue, one of two city avenues set aside for public use in the 1832 Mexican Survey. One block wide, extends three miles east.

Turn R (west) on St. Louis St. 1. On L, 1520 St. Louis, 1913, red brick house built by banker O. B. Robertson. 2. Continue on St. Louis to log cabin on the R, built by Horace Eggleston, 1845. It is the oldest standing structure in Gonzales. The Gonzales Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas serve as advisors. Furnishings gift of Mrs. Will Steiner. Texas Historical Marker. 3. On L, 1118 St. Louis, Guadalupe Apts., built as a hospital by Dr. George Holmes in 1920. Texas Historical Marker. 4. On L, at end of next block, 1006 St. Louis, c. 1925, Frank Vrazel House. Their cotton gin was next door. 5. On L, 912 St. Louis, 1911, S. H. Hopkins House. Designed by architect Atlee B. Ayres. 6. Next door, 906 St. Louis, 1911, Charles Hoskins House. Designed by Atlee B. Ayres. 7. On L, 828 St. Louis, 1892, C. T. Rather House. Partner in Randle-Rather Bldg. Texas Historical Marker. 8. On L, 820 St. Louis, Old Gonzales College. Built in 1851 with stone from quarry near Peach Creek. W. M. Atkinson remodeled bldg. for his home, using stone from Maurin Quarry in Gonzales Co. 9. 10. On R. 721 St. Louis, 1881, the Episcopal Church of the Messiah and 1912 rectory. The church, built in 1881, is the oldest building still in use as originally intended. The altar, lectern and pulpit are made from Gonzales County walnut. Texas Historical Marker. Block originally designated Cemetery Square. 11. On R, 621 St. Louis, 1895. Built by lumberman J. B. Kennard. Queen Anne style, fishtail shingles, clapboard siding. Glass and pottery-chip mosaics in gables. Texas Historical & National Register of Historic Places markers. 12. On L, across the street, 624 St. Louis, 1898, J. P. Randle House. Partner in Randle-Rather Bldg. 13. Next door, 612 St. Louis, 1877, Paul Levyson House, remodeled 1880. 14. On R. 605 St. Louis, 1910, Edward Lewis House. Mrs. Lewis’ grandfather, Andrew Ponton, was Alcalde (mayor) of Gonzales in 1835. 15. On R. NE corner of St. Louis and St. Paul, 1903, First Baptist Church.

Turn L (south) onto St. Paul St. 1. On R, center of block, facing St. Louis, the Presbyterian Church, 1924. Texas Historical Marker. Block designated Military Square in 1832. 2. On L. 300 St. Paul, 1883. Hugh Lewis House designed by architect Frederick E. Ruffini, remodeled 1920 and 1997. Go 1 block, turn L (east) on St. Michael St. 1. On R, 510 St. Michael, G. W. Littlefield House. Built in 18185 on another lot, was moved in 1911. Turn L (north) onto St. Peter St. 1. On L, 205 St. Peter, 1914, Mrs. L. M. Kokernot House. Raised Cottage style. 2. On R, 222 St. Peter, 1912, C. E. Dilworth House designed by Architect J. Riely Gordon. Turn R (east) onto St. Matthew St. 1. On L, 605 St. Matthew, 1897, C. A. Burchard House. 2. On L, 623 St. Matthew, 1921 Everett Lawley House. Continue on St. Matthew St. 1. On L, 720 St. Matthew, 1896, Milton Eastland House. Continue on St. Matthew St. to Bright St.
Turn R. (south) onto Bright St. 1. On L, 720 1006 St. Matthew, 1911, J. C. Bright House. Originally built in middle of the block, was moved to the corner to make room for his daughter’s and son’s houses when they married. Continue on Bright St. across St. Vincent. 1. On L, end of Bright St., 1926, James Patek House. Turn R (west) onto Mitchell St. 1. On L, 834 Mitchell, 1902, Dr. J. J. Fouts House. Florida curly pine & cypress from his father’s sawmill. Texas Historical Marker. 2. On R, 829 Mitchell, 1885, T. N. Matthews House, better known as the J. B. Wells residence. Barns and servants’ quarters on grounds.

Built of Florida long-leaf pine shipped through Indianola. Texas Historical Marker Turn R (north) onto College St. 1. On R, 117 S. College, W. J. Bright House, 1885. Portion of house originally built across the street c. 1840 by Eli Mitchell, an original settler. 2. On R, at corner, 808 St. Vincent, 1898, J. C. Bright House. Built by parents while bride & groom were on honeymoon.

Turn L (west) onto St. Vincent St., 1 block
Turn R (north) onto Hamilton St.

1. On R, 108 Hamilton, 1885, Dr. J. C. Jones House, remodeled 1950.

2. On R, 124 N. Hamilton, 1893, R. S. Dilworth House. Lots were gift from Dr. & Mrs. J. C. Jones, parents of his bride.

Turn L (west) onto St. Michael St.

1. On R, 623 St. Michael, 1897, J. W. Bailey House. Texas Historical Marker.

2. On L, 620 St. Michael, 1911, H. W. Matthews House.

3. On L, 604 St. Michael, 1910, built by lumberman George Ewing.

Continue west on St. Michael St. 2 blocks.

1. On L, 121 St. Joseph, corner St. Joseph & St. Michael, 1901, J. F. Miller House

Turn R (north) onto St. James St.

1. On L, 205 St. James, 1893, Solomon Joseph House.

2. On R, 206 St. James, 1884, E. S. Atkinson House. Purchased by Dr. George Holmes and owned for many years by Holmes family.

3. On L, 213 St. James, 1907, Hyman Friedman House. Built when Friedman married Blossom Joseph, daughter of Solomon Joseph.

4. On L, 223 St. James, 1877, T. J. Pilgrim House. Pilgrim was one of the Gonzales pioneers, starting the first Sunday School in Texas.

5. On R, 226 St. James, c 1900, Solomon Joseph House. Original location of Suzanne & Almaron Dickinson House. Brick cistern in front yard reportedly belonged to Dickinsons. Texas Historical Marker 6. At end of next block on L, site of George W. Davis’ Peach Orchard where Come & Take It Cannon was buried.
Texas Historical Marker on St. Louis St. Continue on St. James St. 1. On R, Texas Heroes Square, originally Municipal Square. Monument built in 1910 with state funds through efforts of the Gonzales Chapter, Daughters of the Republic of Texas. Sculptor was Pompeo Coppini. Late 1800’s buildings on two sides of square Turn R (east) onto St. Lawrence St. 1. On R in next block, the Gonzales County Courthouse, 1896. Designed by J. Riely Gordon. Texas Historical & National Register of Historic Places markers. 2. On R, Brand Monument, 1995, branded with many registered Gonzales County livestock brands.