Cooke County

Cooke County offers small town vibes with Gainesville at the heart of it all. Gainesville’s allure includes its close proximity to WinStar Casino, an 85-acre Frank Buck Zoo, and the quaint downtown square area with beloved shops, restaurants, food trucks, and an art gallery. The annual Medal of Honor parade, along with many other events held throughout the year in the downtown square and Farmer’s Market attract many to the picturesque town. Surrounding rural communities like Valley View, Lindsay and the German town of Muenster have excellent schools and lots of community involvement for the entire family. Many residents enjoy the lake communities of Moss Lake and Lake Kiowa. Lake Kiowa provides gated security and a golf course. Cooke County offers major chain restaurants and big box stores, along with fabulous independently owned restaurants and wineries tucked into the corners of Gainesville and surrounding small towns. With a short drive to Ray Roberts Lake and Lake Texoma, and an easy commute to Denton, Sherman or Dallas, Cooke County checks all the boxes.