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“BLUEBONNETTRAILS”
WILDFLOWER VIEWING |
Take
a few turns off the beaten path to
enjoy brilliant patches of bluebonnets.
Indian paintbrush and evening primrose,
the primary springtime flowers found
in Washington County. Bluebonnet trails
are marked on the map included in
this Visitor’s Guide. For up-to-date
information. Call 888-BRENHAhI or
visit www.BrenhamTexas.com |
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BLUE BELLAQUATIC
CENTER |
| Features
include a large outdoor recreation
pool. 25-yard 6-lane indoor pool
and an indoor therapy pool. Both
the indoor and therapy pools are
open year-round. 1 800 E Tom Green.
Admission fee. 979-337-7250 |
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BRENHAM AREA PARKS` |
Brenham’s
Park System features kitchens, barbecue
pits. pavilions, playgrounds, basketball
and tennis courts, as well as nature
and walking trails. Contact the
Visitors Center for a FREE map of
Brenham’s sports complexes.
Reservations and rental fees required
for some facilities.
Call the City of Brenham at 979-337-7244. |
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CHAPPELL HILL LAVENDER FARM |
The
aromatic lavender farm with its
scenic hillside view is located
approximately eight miles north
of the historic town of Chappell
Hill. Farm and gift shop are open
to the public on weekends from March—October.
Fresh cuttings during the blooming
season. 2250 Dillard Rd. Free admission.
For cutting schedule call 979-251-8114
or Visit www.chappellhilllavender.com |
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ELLISON’S GREENHOUSES |
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You’re
invited to experience… the
world of Ellison’s Greenhouses
and Texas hospitality! Stroll through
greenhouses, make your own selection
of plants, seasonally available
vegetables, and more. Come, learn,
enjoy and make a memory! 2107 E.
Stone, Brenham. Guided tours available,
call for details. 979-836-6o11.Vist
www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com |
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HORSESHOE JUNCTION FAMILY
FUN PARK |
| Designed to
entertain the young and young at heart.
Miniature golf. bumper boats. go-kart
track, arcade games, indoor laser
tag. 26-foot rock climbing wall and
extreme bouncers! Hwy. 290 W, Brenham
(behind K-Rob’s Steakhouse).
Visit http://www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com/ |
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THE JERSEY BARNYARD |
Visit
“Belle” of Blue Bell Creamery’s
TV commercials. Tour the Frerichs
family’s 50-year-old working
Jersey dairy on our beautiful century
farm. Milk a cow, hayrides, hay maze,
hands-on petting barnyard, gift shop,
ice cream and garden center. 3117
Hwy 159, La Grange. Mon,-Fri 10am-6pm,
Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 1pm-6pm. Reservations
requested for school and group tours
of 15 + Call 800-382-2880 or 979-249-3406
for admission fees and information.
Visit www.texasjersey.com
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MARTHA’S BLOOMERS-A
Home & Garden Store |
Discover
gardens filled with unusual and native
plants, flowers and trees. Stroll
through landscaped grounds of water
gardens, statuaries, fountains, pottery.
Beautiful home and garden decor, delightful
gifts, antiques and primitives. Enjoy
a delicious lunch at Café M.
Bloomers’ tearoom (Tues.-Sun.).
8101 Hwy. 6 Bypass, Navasota (1 mile
north of Hwy. 90/105, only 20 minutes
east of Brenham). Reservations requested
for groups or tour buses.
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 11am-5pm. 936-825-7400.
Visit www.MarthasBloomers.com
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MIRACLE FARM -A Children
at Heart Ministry |
Residential
boys’ ranch ministry serves
at-risk teenage boys from within 120
miles of Brenham through family interaction
and restoration, spiritual development,
on-campus education program, horse
program and Challenge Course. Outside
groups can book Retreat Center and
Challenge Course. Tours free. Donations
welcome. 979-836-0901. Vist
www.miracleform.org
E-mail
info©miraclefarm.org |
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MONASTERY OF ST. CLARE MINIATURE
HORSE FARM |
Franciscan
Poor Clare nuns support themselves
by raising miniature horses and selling
their handmade ceramics. Pet the horses,
shop in the Art Barn, paint your own
souvenir or spend4h
a
few quiet moments in the Chapel. 9300
Hwy. 105, Brenham.Tue-Sat 1:30-4 pm.
During Jan, Feb and Sept open on Fri-Sat
Closed the weeks preceding Easter
and Christmas. Admission 979-836-9652 |
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NUECES CANYON EQUESTRIAN
CENTER & RESORT |
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Hold
on to your hat for a real Texas Cowboy
experience -world-class cutting horses
in action, a working 100-acre cattle
ranch and Texas-style barbecue to
boot. Dining Room & Inn accommodations
for group events. Covered arena rental
and RV sites. Tours for groups of
2O or more, reservations required.
9501 Hwy 290W, Brenham. 979-289.5600
or 1-800-925.5058. Visit www.nuecescanyon.com/ |
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AMERICANA ALPACAS |
Meet
the alpaca - raised for their fiber
which is comparable to cashmere. Ranch
Store features distinctive alpaca
products - yarn, toys, gifts, clothing.
Winter through spring is birthing
season—you may see a brand new
cria! 3927 FM 2988, White Hall. Adults,
seniors $3; children $2. Open Tue-Sat
10:00am-3:00pm tours at 10:00am. 936-870-3887.
Visit www.americanaalpacas.com |
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ANTIQUE ROSE EMPORIUM |
| Located on an
early settler’s homestead, this
nationally renowned 8-acre retail garden
features romantic antique roses, native
plants, old-fashioned perennials, herbs
and wildflowers. Multiple theme gardens
embellish mid-I9th century buildings.
Practical and hard-to-find plants available
for sale. Hwy. 50, Independence. Mon-Sat
9am-ópm, Sun 11am :5:3Oprn. Closed
on major holidays. FREE admission, reservations
requested for groups or tour buses.
979-83 5548 or write 9300 Lueckemeyer
Rd Brenham TX 77833. For wedding information
caIl 1-800-441-0002. Visit weareroses.com
or email
arebuzz@industryinet.com |
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BLUE BELL CREAMERIES |
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Forty-five-minute
tours include a film and a dip of your
favorite ice cream flavor, Nominal charge
tours at 10, 11am; 1. 1:30, 2, 2:30pm
weekdays. Please call to confirm tour
times, Groups of 15+ must make reservations.
Reservations required for ALL visitors
during Spring Break. Winter schedule
varies. Closed most holidays. Loop 577
off Hwy. 290 E, Brenham. The Blue Bell
Country Store, specializing in Blue
Bell logo items, is open Mon-Fri year-round
and Saturdays Mar-Dec. 1-800-32 74135
or write P .O.Box 1807, Brenham TX 77834.
Visit www.bluebe.com |
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PLEASANT HILL WINERY |
Travel
the grape’s path from vine to
wine; experience the sights and smells
of the winemaking process in the 60
cellar. Sample the results of our
“wine growing” in the
traditions of the Zaffiro and Macedonio
families. Gift shop offers wines and
unique wine gifts. 1441 Salem Rd.,
Brenham, Sot 11am-6pm, Sun noon-5pm..
979-830-VINE (8463). Visit www.pleasanthillwinery.com |
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SILVER WINGS BALLROOM |
Family
entertainment roller skating, dances,
live entertainment, concerts. Game
room, pool tables, air hockey, Redemption
and video games. Banquet haIl. 4100
Hwy. 105, Brenham. Mobile DJ. Roller
Skating (fall-spring) Fri 7pm- 11pm,
Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 2pm-Spm. Summer
(every day except Tue). Dances on
Sat night 979-836-4836. Visit www.silverwingsballroom.com
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SOMERVILLE LAKE |
Fishing,
hunting, boating, swimming, camping,
hiking, horseback riding. picnicking
and sightseeing — enjoy this
multi-use 11,400-acre lake. Many choices
of electrical and non-electrical campsites,
including equestrian sites. The U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers operates Rocky
Creek Park and Yegua Creek Park. For
campsite reservations, call 1-877-444-6777
or visit www.reserveusa.com.
For reservations at the two State
Park units, Birch Creek and Nails
Creek call 512-389-8900. For more
information on Somerville Lake and
Corps of Engineers parks, call 979-596-1622.
Visit www.reserveamerica.com
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WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS |
In
addition to each September’s
“Oldest County Fair in Texas.’
the Fairgrounds is the site for cutting
horse competitions, livestock shows,
rodeos, dog shows, concerts, and more.
Visit the Fairgrounds to view our
facilities, including a new air-conditioned
exhibit hall. Contact the Fair Office
at 979-836-4112 View calendar of events
at www.washingtoncofair.com
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WESTWOOD CINEMA 6 |
| Movie entertainment
with state-of-the-art presentation,
comfortable surroundings — showing
the latest releases daily. Challenging
game room. Online ticket sales and senior
discounts available. Located behind
K-Bob’s Steakhouse on Hwy. 290W
Brenham. For movie schedule and ticket
information call 979-836-7656. Visit
www.westwoodcinema6.com |
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WINDY HILL WINERY |
Enjoy
the hospitality of the German and
Spanish heritage of August and Linda
Meitzen. The full-blossom quality
wines they produce follow family honored
traditions of success- Visit the tasting
room and gift shop displaying the
talents of local artists. 4232 Clover
Rd., Brenham. Fri-Sat 11:00am-5:00pm.
Sun l:00prn-5:00pm. Tours by appointment
979-836-3252.Visit www.windyhillwinery.net
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