Brenham/Washington County, Texas
Attractions Guide - What to See & Do

From a bigger and better Country Flavors Festival and Texas' oldest county fair to antique shows galore and everything in-between, there's so much to see and do in Washington County, Texas. Comprised of the towns of Brenham, Burton, Chappell Hill and Independence, Washington County is a little more than an hour - yet a world away - from the big cities of Austin and Houston.

Antique Rose Emporium
9300 Lueckemeyer Road, Brenham (936) 870-3887
Located on an early settler's homestead, this nationally renowned 8-acre retail garden features romantic roses, native plants, old-fashioned perennials, herbs and wildflowers. Multiple theme gardens embellish mid-19th Century buildings. Practical and
hard-to-find plants available for sale.

Blue Bell Creameries
1101 Blue Bell Road, Brenham (800) 327-8135
Forty-five minute tours include a film and a dip of your favorite ice cream flavor. Nominal fee, call for tour times. Reservations required during Spring Break and for groups of 15+. Closed most holidays.

Burton Cotton Gin & Museum/Wehring Home and Shoe Shop
307 A & B North Main, Burton (979) 289-3378
History's alive at one of the last cotton gins operating in America, powered by 1925 Bessemer engine! Recognized by Smithsonian Institution, National Trust for Historic Preservation, National Register of Historic Places. Complex includes 1914 gin, cobbler shop, garage, warehouse, Visitor Center and Gift Shop. View video of volunteers operating gin and/or arrange for a tour.

Ellison's Greenhouse
2107 Stone Street, Brenham (979) 836-6011
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!

Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm
9300 Highway 105, Brenham (979) 836-9652
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 spend a few quiet moments in the Chapel.

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
12300 Park Road 12, Washington (936) 878-2214
This historic site is located on the original town site of Washington where Texas declared independence from Mexico March 2, 1836, and which served as the capital of the Republic of Texas. The complex includes a state-of-the-art Visitor Center, a replica of Independence Hall, Star of the Republic Museum and the Barrington Living History Farm.

These are just a few of our many attractions. For more information about our area check out our website.