This recently remodeled Holiday Inn Express sits on the highway leading into Nacogdoches. Ideal for a large family are their suites with two queen beds and a full sleeper sofa, which also includes plenty of chairs and table space for everyone’s stuff. Every room features a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, and sink. Kids will love the outdoor pool, which is dominated by a unique rock fountain on one side. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and the reliable hot breakfast that Holiday Inn Express serves up so well.

The hotel is located 2 miles from downtown Nacogdoches. You’ll find plenty of stores and restaurants within minutes of your hotel, but the best eateries are in the downtown area. With local cuisine ranging from Texas BBQ to Cajun seafood, families shouldn’t have trouble finding something to agree on for lunch and dinner. Less than five minutes from your hotel is the campus of Stephen F. Austin University, home to Ruby Mize Azalea Gardens and Mast Arboretum, both full of wonder and beauty for visitors of all ages. Other fun attractions are within a few miles of your hotel, including Millard’s Crossing Historic Village and Splash Kingdom Water Park. There’s no shortage of family-friendly activities in Nacogdoches, and the Holiday Inn Express makes a great base of operations for your epic vacation in East Texas.