I read the previous review and had to witness this historical landmark with my own eyes. I happened…read moreto visit on a day when the pothole had been recently filled with rain water so it was an especially captivating experience. If only I had allotted enough time to drive through it I might have rated it five stars. I was unfortunately on a tight schedule. I needed to make sure to get to the HEB parking lot during the peak time to witness the cluster that was the parking lot due to construction.

If you're in Waxahachie and you haven't hit the famous Waxahachie Pothole, are you even living?…read moreThis isn't just a pothole--it's a landmark, a rite of passage, a black hole for your suspension. Locals say it's been here since the dinosaurs, and honestly, I believe it. My car hit it so hard, I swear I saw fossils. The Waxahachie Pothole offers a full range of emotions: terror, regret, and then a strange sense of accomplishment. It's like a surprise party for your tires, except the party is hosted by gravity and asphalt neglect. Bonus points for the sound effects--it's like your car screams, "Why have you forsaken me?" in real time. For the full experience, I recommend hitting it at night, when it's camouflaged by the streetlights. Daylight encounters are fine too, but you miss the thrill of the element of surprise. And don't worry--if you get stuck, locals will be more than happy to charge you a tow fee while sharing their own pothole horror stories. Honestly, this pothole is a Waxahachie treasure. Sure, I lost a hubcap, but I gained a story to tell at every barbecue from now until eternity. 10/10, would hit again (mostly because I have no choice). Thank you, Waxahachie, for this masterpiece of municipal engineering!

Had a great tour here with friends from England. Lots of details provided by our tour guide. Unique…read morething to do in Waxahachie.

We had a group of around 10 and had a great time. The host/tour guide was funny and pleasant. The…read morehouse is truly amazing and accurate to the tv show. I would definitely recommend!

Re: ELLIS County Red Oak Police Department…read more Yesterday, I called the non-emergency hotline to report what I believed was an abandoned car that had been parked in front of my house for three days. An officer came out and informed me that the vehicle belonged to a neighbor. He also stated that they didn't have to move it because it was parked the required distance from the road. When I asked whose car it was, he said he couldn't share that information--which I understand. I had assumed the car was abandoned because it was blocking my driveway and no one had returned to move it in 3 days. While I realize the road is public property, I felt the officer could have at least encouraged the neighbor to be more considerate and move their car as a courtesy. Our road is narrow, and it's difficult to get out of my driveway when cars are parked that way. Since the officer made it clear they didn't have to move the car, I decided to speak with the neighbor myself since this is not acceptable. Fortunately, we were able to resolve the issue directly to have the car moved. Situations like this are exactly why people end up taking matters into their own hands. The interaction with me and my neighbor could have resulted in a situation that could have become volatile. However, this experience left me feeling that calling the police was useless and unhelpful--I don't plan on calling them again. It seems they have quite a few racist complaints but you have to dig for them because they do not allow complaints on google or etc.

Gorgeous Texas courthouse on the historic square in Waxahachie. James Michener best described this…read morecourthouse as "a fairy tale palace...replete with battlements and turrets and spires...and miniature castle high in the air...one of the finest buildings in Texas". It is hard to top that description! Constructed in 1893, the building is listed as one of Texas' most outstanding architectural achievements. It is 23,739 square feet, nine stories tall, and has a working clock tower. It is built in the Richardsonian Romanesque style.

For those who might have missed the news, Texas is in the South and was the seventh state to secede…read morefrom the union, doing so on February 1 1861 which was less than three months after South Carolina did so. Many from Texas, and Ellis County, fought and died for the Confederacy. Being the furthest southwest of the Confederacy, Texas did not have as many battles or major skirmishes as other states. Sabine Pass, Galveston and Palmito Ranch. This monument stands on the grounds of the Ellis County Courthouse. The engraving reads, "In honor of the dead and living of Ellis County, who wore the Gray. Banners may be furled but heroism lives forever. Erected by the Daughters of the Confederacy, Unveiled November 2, 1912." At the base, "1861-1865" and at the top, a Confederate soldier stands with his rifle. [Review 16077 overall - 257 in Texas - 1582 of 2021.]

This marker is located at the intersection on US-287 and points to a spot a mile away. If you're so…read moreinclined, take the drive as the road appears to be paved. The marker reads, "John I. Richardson (1839-1922), county surveyor, Mason, and veteran of the 12th Texas Confederate Cavalry, married Ann Elizabeth Reagor (1849-1923) in 1865. Both were descendants of the family for which Reagor Springs was named. A cousin, Robert S. Reagor, was buried on the Richardsons' property in 1879. In 1890 the land was deeded for use as a cemetery. Also buried here are two of the Richardsons' six children. The Richardsons left Reagor Springs near the turn of the century. Other early area families also are buried in the cemetery, which contains thirty graves. Those interred in the Richardson Cemetery helped to forge Reagor Springs and early Ellis County." This is marker number 11865 and it was erected in 1998 by the Texas Historical Commission. [Review 793 of 2024 - 549 in Texas - 21824 overall]

This place is actually really cool! With your ticket, you get to experience 5 haunted houses, show…read moreon the main stage, interact with a ton of spooky characters, watch black and white movies and plenty of photo opportunities! You can also walk through a museum, visit a psychic, axe throwing and enjoy lots of fun food and drinks, beer and cocktails. Plenty of souvenirs shops too! Ranked are my favorite to least favorite: * Terra Mythica Castle - Scariest Haunted House. * Times Up Maze - Most interactive but still scary! I would have definitely done this one twice! * Hell Dolls on the Main Stage! Sooo good! * Klownz in 3-D - very different from any other haunted house I've been too! Enjoyed it a lot! * Wasteland, Zombie Apocalypse - Scary * Bootleggers Bayou - wasn't scary and needed more. We also bought the fast pass with our tickets and it was worth it. We didn't have to wait more than 10 min in a line. We were able to experience so much in a 2.5 hour time. By time we left the place was getting busier by the minute and it was 9:30pm.

After screams became Scarborough's Hollow it became extremely dull. They changed it to be less…read morescary and more "family friendly." We were all bored, my sons, age 12 and 14, were bored out of their minds. The shops were interesting but the environment lacked entertainment. It's basically a fall version of Scarborough, just slap some pumpkins, hay barrels and fall leaves here and there and done. Bring back the fear of Screams. This was not worth the money.

Huzzah! Scarborough Ren Faire is one of the nicer ones around the country. It's literally a small…read morewalkable village with costumes, handcrafts and food and drink for sale. The paid staff as well as the "playtrons" (paying customers who dress up and behave in character just for fun) make this an immersive experience. Don't miss the mermaid lagoon - the mermaids there never break character and look as real as any Hollywood film set. Wear comfortable shoes and be sure to bring cash - many of the merchants are cash only.

Ambiance: This was my first time going to a Renaissance Festival so I did not know what to expect…read more Everyone was dressed up for this festival! There were many elaborate costumes and people were in character and spoke with some sort of English accent. Food: This is medieval Europe after all...don't expect the highest quality food. Expect high prices though! A turkey leg was $19 and a chicken breast on a stick was $15+! Sysco Chicken tenders and fries were $15+. The food was awful. Come snacked and ready! Vendors: There are a ton of small businesses and vendors. Many of these businesses sell medieval themed handmade armor, garments, and accessories. Overall, I had a good time at my first Renaissance festival. There was plenty to do, and lots of entertainment scattered in the park.

If you love tulips like I do, this is a place to swing into. Make sure you have enough time here…read moreto fully appreciate all the flowers. There are many varieties and colors in multiple rows, and the smell around here is amazing! Be sure to visit the center to get the latest info before walking around, but enjoy this place while the blooms are here!

This is a seasonal flower display--NOT an arboretum or gardens! It wasn't located at any of the…read moreaddresses that we found, bc apparently it moves around each year. Once we dug around in their FB comments we finally found the 2024 address and the closing date (which we missed by a long shot). The top Google searches, this Yelp ad, TripAdvisor--none of them showed this as a moving temporary display. If you really want to see (and pick) tulips, next year go to Texas Tulips north of Dallas. At least their website makes the address and their open/close dates very clear.