Located in East Texas and only an hour away from Tyler, Nacogdoches is known for its year-round festival events, like the Texas Blueberry Festival, Nacogdoches Film Festival, Nine Flags Festival, and Heritage Festival & Taste of Nacogdoches. Heavily nature-inspired, the Ruby M. Mize Azalea Garden is perfect for enjoying amazing views of hundreds and thousands of azaleas, camellias, and Japanese Maple. You will also love the Splash Kingdom, SFA Planetarium, and Naca Valley Vineyard. Home to Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches is also a wonderful place for college students, faculty, and staff.