Travel to Nacogdoches, Texas

When you think of visiting Texas you may not realize that some of the smallest areas are the most scenic and are a must see when in the Lone Star State. Nacogdoches is one of those areas.

Nacogdoches, Texas is nestled in East Texas among the oversized trees of the green forests there and is well known for the Stephen F. Austin State University.

The city only holds approximately 34,000 people, but don't let the size fool you into thinking it isn't worth the visit.

You can visit many areas in Texas and be met with friendliness and hospitality, but Nacogdoches seems to take it to a whole other level. The truth is good customer service is a rarity these days in most of the country and being Texan, I often wonder how people live without a friendly smile and a caring hand. I don't have to wonder that in Nacogdoches. There wasn't one place that I stopped by on my visit there that I wasn't met with friendliness.

I am an advocate of good customer service; in my opinion there isn't enough of it in the world anymore.

Large hotel chains are typically the ones that have very little regard for customer service because, let's face it, they have plenty of customers all over the world to make up for the one aggravated customer.

Thankfully there are some corporate chains that do realize the importance of good customer service because that one customer can turn into ten can turn into 100 and so on.

So to come across one of those establishments is a refreshing breathe of air.

The hotel at the heart of this customer service rant is Nacogdoches Comfort Suites; above and beyond anything I've ever experienced from a hotel. From the front desk staff working the late shift to the early morning manager and even the kitchen staff responsible for that hot breakfast; all so nice and professional.

The suites are clean (big deal for me) and spacious. There is also an indoor swimming pool. In the front desk area there is a complete business center set up for your convenience. Comfort Suites really tries to bring you the comfort of home to the hotel.

Stop by and see them at 3429 South Street Nacogdoches, Texas 75964 or call them to make a reservation at 936.560.9900.

* I do not make a dime from Comfort Suites or any of its affiliates. This is based solely on my personal experience with the hotel.

My all time number one pick for places to eat in Nacogdoches is the Cotton Patch by far.

The service is A++, the food options not only look appealing on the menu but taste as good and the waitstaff is so personable and professional; all good reasons to stop by this restaurant located at 3117 North St, Nacogdoches, TX 75965 (936) 569-6926.

*My favorite are the rolls, which are free by the basket full by the way :) It doesn't get better than fresh, steamy rolls.

Nacogdoches is also full of many other great eateries such as:

Casa Tomas at 1514 North St Nacogdoches, TX (936) 560-2403 (Mexican Food)

Peking Restaurant 3103 North St Nacogdoches, TX (936) 564-0655 (Chinese Food)

Auntie Pastas 211 Old Tyler Rd Nacogdoches, TX (936) 569-2171 (Italian Food)

Butcher Boy's Smokehouse 603 North St Nacogdoches, TX (936) 560-1137(BBQ)

If you are looking for something to pass the time while on your visit to Nacagdoches, here are a few things you may want to look into:

Skatarama, a skating rink for the entire family to have a good time. Located at 1208 Douglass Rd.

Carmike Theaters is the only movie theater for the town and is located in the Northview Plaza Shopping Center. The only negative for me with this theater was the fact that you could hear the movie from the theater next to us so there were times it was louder than what we were watching.

Hobby Lobby is a craft store that you can go to stock up on craft supplies and not spend too much. Take some craft supplies to the local park and have some family fun time.

Nacogdoches loves their festivals. In the summer there is the Texas Blueberry Festival. During the Christmas season they host the Nine Flags Festival.

Don't think this little town doesn't hold a bunch of places to shop either. There are plenty of antique shops and clothing boutiques. If you are looking for souvenirs or baked goods then be sure to check out Historic Downtown Nacagdoches.