goods made in Texas. There are
plenty of activities for kids, and a
variety of food options.
Royalty Pecan Farms
royaltypecans.com
Caldwell, TX – appx 25 min drive
(800) 694-8362
A family owned and operated
working pecan farm that also
features a gift shop, event venue,
and tourist attraction. Public
attractions include orchard tours
and various free and ticketed
events throughout the year.
Washington On The
Brazos Historical Site
wheretexasbecametexas.org
Washington, TX – appx 40 min drive
(936) 878-2214
This 293-acre park includes
the site where Texas declared
independence from Mexico on
March 2, 1836. Park includes
Independence Hall, Visitor Center,
living history farm, trails and a
picnic area with a playground.
Great for families, historians,
birders and wildflower enthusiasts!
Texas Renaissance
Festival
texrenfest.com
Todd Mission, TX – appx 45 min drive
(800) 458-3435
The Texas Renaissance Festival
is the nation’s largest and most
acclaimed Renaissance-themed
event. The interactive event
features costumed characters,
unique entertainment, food,
shopping, rides, and games for
nine themed weekends in October
and November. Check the website
for weekend dates and themes.
Texas Mushroom
Festival
TexasMushroomFestival.com
Madisonville, TX – appx 30 min drive
(877) 908-8808
Visit Madisonville, the Mushroom
Capital of Texas, every October
for the official Texas Mushroom
Festival around the historic
downtown square.
For info on other
nearby attractions,
contact the following:
Washington County CVB
(Brenham); (979) 836-3696;
VisitBrenhamTexas.com
Burleson County Chamber of
Commerce (Caldwell);
(979) 567-0000; BurlesonCountyTx.com
Calvert Chamber of Commerce
(979) 364-2559; calverttxchamber.org
Chappell Hill Chamber of
Commerce (979) 337-9910;
ChappellHillTx.com
Hearne Chamber of Commerce
(979) 595-8150; Hearnechamber.org
Navasota Grimes County Chamber
of Commerce (Navasota); (936) 825-
6600; NavasotaGrimesChamber.com
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