Parks & Nature
Washington County (Brenham) is the Birthplace of Texas.
This park is at the location of Old Washington township.
There the Declaration of Independence from Mexico was signed in in 1836.
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59 locals recommend
Washington-On-The-Brazos State Historic Site
23400 Park Rd 12Washington County (Brenham) is the Birthplace of Texas.
This park is at the location of Old Washington township.
There the Declaration of Independence from Mexico was signed in in 1836.
http://www.lsjunction.com/docs/tdoi.htm
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway
14222 Park Road 57Boating, fishing and wildlife viewing.
Food Scene
Always good!
This is where we go for our date nights and special occasions.
18 locals recommend
Volare Italian Restaurant
102 S Ross StAlways good!
This is where we go for our date nights and special occasions.
Yumm! Sweets & Eats
106 E Alamo StGood pizza and friendly atmosphere.
Homemade pies and specialty sandwiches.
A real family kinda place.
Lunch only.
26 locals recommend
Must Be Heaven
107 W Alamo StHomemade pies and specialty sandwiches.
A real family kinda place.
Lunch only.
Ok... This is a Brenham landmark.
This is where the locals go for chicken fried steak and down-home, old-time meals.
This is not fancy and you will likely be the only "tourists" there.
Santa Fe & SP Cafe
302 W First StOk... This is a Brenham landmark.
This is where the locals go for chicken fried steak and down-home, old-time meals.
This is not fancy and you will likely be the only "tourists" there.
This is Brenham's most upscale restaurant.
The food is good and they have a wide selection of fine wines.
Located downtown across from the courthouse, it has outside seating in addition to the regular areas.
19 locals recommend
Ninety Six West
103 S Baylor StThis is Brenham's most upscale restaurant.
The food is good and they have a wide selection of fine wines.
Located downtown across from the courthouse, it has outside seating in addition to the regular areas.
Starbucks
111 US-290What can I say?
You know all about it.
Kay offers an eclectic variety of foods.
Fusion foods in a quiet, cozy atmosphere.
Her dishes are of her own creation and everything is "home-made".
Small but nice selection of wines.
She is only one block from Baylor House.
Kay's Cuisine For the Soul
603 S Market StKay offers an eclectic variety of foods.
Fusion foods in a quiet, cozy atmosphere.
Her dishes are of her own creation and everything is "home-made".
Small but nice selection of wines.
She is only one block from Baylor House.
A small town classic.
Our Dairy Queen is small and vintage but the is clean, friendly and only half a block away.
Dairy Queen Store
904 S Market StA small town classic.
Our Dairy Queen is small and vintage but the is clean, friendly and only half a block away.
Truth BBQ
2990 US-290Rated by Texas Monthly as THE best BBQ in the state!
Dumas Walker Pepper & Pie Co
1505 W Main StGood lunches
Dairy Bar
2703 Stringer StThis is the quintessential "local" eatery. Great burgers and fries at a good price!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Home Sweet Farm Market & Biergarten
307 S Park StCool atmosphere, local beers and live music.
Arts & Culture
Unity Theatre
300 Church StFantastic plays and musicals.
Shopping
Very nice place to shop for women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Brighton, Vera Bradley, and Kendra Scott are among the brands available.
Tre's Chic Boutique
201 E Main StVery nice place to shop for women's clothing, shoes, and accessories. Brighton, Vera Bradley, and Kendra Scott are among the brands available.
Wonderful place to browse and shop for kitchen and home items. They also carry a nice selection of Jon Hart bags and purses. Sit and enjoy a cup of coffee at their in store coffee bar, or walk through to the back to enter "Funky Art Cafe", a great place to enjoy lunch and all the funky art on the walls!
The Pomegranate
203 W Alamo StWonderful place to browse and shop for kitchen and home items. They also carry a nice selection of Jon Hart bags and purses. Sit and enjoy a cup of coffee at their in store coffee bar, or walk through to the back to enter "Funky Art Cafe", a great place to enjoy lunch and all the funky art on the walls!
Sightseeing
Blue Bell Ice-cream is considered the best ice-cream in the state of Texas... maybe the best in the whole United States...no really... probably the best in the whole universe!
Of course, "we eat all we can and sell the rest."
Creamery tours most weekdays.
78 locals recommend
Blue Bell Creameries
1101 S Blue Bell RdBlue Bell Ice-cream is considered the best ice-cream in the state of Texas... maybe the best in the whole United States...no really... probably the best in the whole universe!
Of course, "we eat all we can and sell the rest."
Creamery tours most weekdays.
The Antique Rose Emporium is THE place to see the greatest selection of heirloom and antique plants, especially "old" roses.
Spring and fall, the colors and fragrances are wonderful.
31 locals recommend
Antique Rose Emporium
10000 FM 50The Antique Rose Emporium is THE place to see the greatest selection of heirloom and antique plants, especially "old" roses.
Spring and fall, the colors and fragrances are wonderful.
Entertainment & Activities
The restored Simon Theater is a Brenham landmark.
It now contains the Brenham Visitor Center, upstairs ballroom for parties and such and the theater itself has been restored to its early 20th century decor. Movies and other entertainment are regularly scheduled there.
8 locals recommend
The Barnhill Center at Historic Simon Theatre
111 W Main StThe restored Simon Theater is a Brenham landmark.
It now contains the Brenham Visitor Center, upstairs ballroom for parties and such and the theater itself has been restored to its early 20th century decor. Movies and other entertainment are regularly scheduled there.