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ATTRACTIONS BRENHAM Washington County Convention & Visitors Bureau (979) 836-3695 (888) BRENHAM www.brenhamtexas.com Located 41.6 miles south of B/CS Washington County has been recognized as a National Main Street City for two consecutive years. Events include: The Bluebonnet Festival in April and Maifest in May. Other points of interest include: the Antique Carousel, the Brenham Heritage Museum, Glasco’s Gardens & gifts, the Main Street District, the Unity Theatre and the Windy Hill Winery. SURROUNDING Pleasant Hill Winery (979) 830-VINE www.pleasanthillwinery.com This hillside vineyard offers tours and a tasting as well as a gift shop. View their corkscrew collection, vintage television sets and radios or stop by “Crush For Fun” an event they host each summer. BURTON Burton Cotton Gin & Museum (979) 289-3378 www.cottonginmuseum.org Built in 1914, this gin has been restored with the guidance of the Smithsonian Institution and the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This is a working reminder of when cotton reigned supreme. Visitor center open Friday and Saturday. Antique Rose Emporium (979) 836-9051 (800) 441-0002 www.antiqueroseemporium.com The multi-acred gardens feature hundreds of roses, perennials, herbs and native fl ora in a historical setting. This is a great garden center and wedding destination. CALDWELL Blue Bell Creameries Burleson County Chamber of Commerce (800) 327-8135 www.bluebell.com Founded in 1907, Bluebell Creameries is home to what many believe to be the “best ice cream in the country.” This “little creamery in Brenham” is a popular stop. Ellison’s Greenhouses (979)836-6011 (800) 776-2287 www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com This is the only commercial wholesale greenhouse operation in the state that allows the public to tour its working operations and fi ve acres of greenhouses. Visit the weekend before Thanksgiving to enjoy the Poinsettia Celebration. (979) 567-3218 www.burlesoncountytx.com Caldwell is 28 miles west of B/CS and has been named “Kolache Capital of Texas” by the state legislature. Each September they host the Kolache Festival. While you are in town, be sure to visit the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum and the Burleson County Historical Museum. Royalty Pecan Farms (979) 272 3904 (800) 694-8362 www.royaltypecans.com Visit Royalty Pecan Farms for your source of Texas Fancy Halves, homemade pecan pie, gourmet breads, fl avored pecans, and more! Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm CALVERT Calvert Chamber of Commerce (979) 364-2559 www.calverttx.com Calvert is located 34.2 miles northwest of B/CS. Much of the city is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. While visiting, be sure to take a historic homes tour or visit Annie’s Doll House Museum. (979) 836-9625 www.monasteryminiaturehorses.com Visit this farm that is home to the Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns who support themselves by raising miniature horses and selling handmade ceramics and other crafts in the Art Barn gift shop. Visitors are welcome to pet the horses, browse in the gift shop and spend a few quiet moments in the chapel. CONTINUED on page 20 800.777.8292 19
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