This Small Town Is Known as ‘Gingerbread City’ for Its Victorian Charm—and It’s Just 30 Minutes From Dallas

This Small Town Is Known as ‘Gingerbread City’ for Its Victorian Charm—and It’s Just 30 Minutes From Dallas

For the record, it’s pronounced “woks-uh-hatch-ee.”The courthouse clock tower in Waxahachie, Texas.Credit: Stanley Rippel/Adobe StockKey PointsWaxahachie, Texas, a small town about 30 miles south of Dallas, charms visitors with its Victorian architecture, lively historic square, and the pink-granite Ellis County Courthouse.Travelers can browse indie shops, explore scenic parks and trails, or dive into local lore on a ghost tour.The town also has…