This cute small town is known as “Gingerbread City” – Travel + Leisure
Driving on I-35 toward Dallas, exit signs for Waxahachie appear about 30 miles south of the city. This small town in Ellis County is technically a part of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, but there are no big-city vibes to be found here.
Waxahachie is perhaps best known for its cute-as-a-button Victorian architecture and lively historic square, which is anchored by the pink granite Ellis County District Courthouse. If you venture into town, though, you’ll find ice cream-colored Victorian homes that have earned Waxahachie the nickname, “Gingerbread City.” This is a small town that excels at encouraging you to linger just a little longer.
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