Wednesday, November 26, 2014

5 on WEDNESDAY: Happy Thanksgiving!


Got family in the area & coming to visit? Fill up with pie, then take a walk! Washington County has 5 quaint communities where you can do just that. Here are some other suggestions for fun this weekend...

1) Live music will be performed at several different locations.

2) Introduce Christmas with "Twilight Firelight" at Fanthorp Inn and take a step back in time with your family.


3) Stroll the streets of Downtown Brenham and do a little Christmas shopping.

4) Explore Texas history at the very place "Texas Became Texas" - Washington on the Brazos.

5) Make sandwiches out of your leftover turkey or ham and go have a picnic with the kids on the site of Old Baylor Park.... history, beauty, and swings!

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We hope you have a very SAFE and BLESSED Thanksgiving! :-)

Friday, November 21, 2014

5 on FRIDAY: Nov 21-23, 2014


It's almost Thanksgiving... time for a pampering weekend before going to see the family! Here are some fun things happening to motivate you to visit us! :-)

1) Holiday Home Tour & Trunk Show - this is one of the few times a year you can tour Giddings Stone Mansion and other historical homes, plus do some shopping!

2) Enjoy live music in various venues Fri & Sat nights.

3) Go geocaching! Find caches, tour the homes on the multi-cache in Brenham, earn smileys and win a geocoin!

4) Sample local beer at Brazos Valley Brewery. Their tasting patio is open Fri 5-9pm & Sat noon-4pm.

5) Take a tour of the Burton Cotton Gin - do you know what Crisco actually is? You'll find out when you go to the Texas Cotton Gin Museum!

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Tuesday, November 18, 2014

The Best of Washington County, Texas

Here's our latest video! Highlighting the Best of Washington County - Where Town Meets Country. Halfway between Houston and Austin you'll find the very spot "Where Texas Became Texas" - a county filled with Texas history, unique shopping, eclectic dining, a lot of "firsts" and small town charm.



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Friday, November 14, 2014

5 on FRIDAY: Nov 14-16, 2014

Here's a sampling of what's happening in Washington County this weekend. Be sure to click on the day you're visiting below to get all the details...

1) Enjoy live music at various venues all weekend - there's a little bit of something for everyone!

2) Conquer the Corn Maze - this is the last weekend and it's family time which means 1/2 OFF admission!! Campfires are available for rent, plus fall picture opps & family fun attractions.

3) Veteran's Day Salute with Texas Master Chorale at Round Top Festival Institute.

4) Join Windy Winery for their latest wine release and chili lunch. Yumm! Ticket includes wine tasting and homemade chili in a keepsake bowl.

5) Farmers Market in Downtown Brenham on Sunday featuring the local harvest, unique vendors, pony cart rides, live music and lunch offerings.

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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

2014 Holiday Happenings...


The holidays are upon us... soon it will be Thanksgiving, then Christmas, and then we're ringing in 2015. Wow - time flies!

November & December brings many fun events for the whole family to get you in the mood for family, turkey, shopping, caroling and gift giving. Here's a rundown on what's coming up so you can start planning a little getaway to Washington County. You can view all the details for each event on our website.

Nov 29: Twilight Firelight
Dec 4-21: Unity Theatre's "Forever Plaid: Plaid Tidings"
Dec 5: Christmas Stroll & Lighted Parade
Dec 5-6: Jingle Bell Market
Dec 6: Downtown Brenham shopping, ice skating, holiday drink contest
Dec 6: Houston Chamber Ringers Christmas Concert
Dec 6: Christmas Fayre
Dec 7: Advent Celebration
Dec 7: Christmas at the Depot & Country Homes Tou
Dec 6-7 & 13-14: Holiday Crystal Wine Trail
Dec 9: Christmas Bazaar
Dec 12-13: Children's Chorus Christmas Concert
Dec 13: Christmas on the Brazos
Dec 13: Nutcracker Ballet
Dec 13: Christmas at Winedale
Dec 14: Blinn College presents, "Baldknobbers Jamboree"
Dec 21: Luxury Brunch with Santa
Dec 31: New Year's Eve Bash
Dec 31: New Year's Eve at Buffalo Creek
Dec 31: New Year's Eve Gala
Dec 31: New Year's Eve at The Kenney Store
Dec 31: New Year's Eve at The Citadel

Sounds fun, yes? Come STAY. PLAY. GETAWAY. with us! We look forward to spending the holidays with you. :-)

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Friday, November 7, 2014

5 on FRIDAY: Nov 7-9, 2014


Things to do, people to meet, history to learn... and more! Come play with us this weekend in Washington County. Here are our TOP 5 suggestions for what to do...

1) Check out the new winery - Texas Star Winery in Chappell Hill.

2) Go shopping for sales at South Texas Tack.

3) Learn about growing heirloom vegetables in the winter at Barrington Living History Farm.

4) Buy Christmas gifts and support the local artist at St. Peter's Art & Fine Crafts Show and Sale.

5) Conquer the Corn Maze and enjoy Farm Days with demos, music and farming fun.

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