Visit Brenham/Washington County, Texas

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Brenham, Texas, located halfway between Houston & Austin, is a quaint, friendly city with loads of entertainment options. Mon-Fri 10-5, Sat 10-3 & Sunday 11-3.
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The Brenham & Washington County Center is open to help you find things to do. Scenic & historic Brenham/Washington County is located halfway between Houston & Austin and home to Blue Bell ice cream, Blinn College, Washington on the Brazos State Historic Site and four wineries & a brewery. With ample lodging, dining & entertainment options, this is a perfect area to reconnect with your family & friends.

10/30/2026

Head to Burton for shopping & fun at their W**e & Wander!

Who's ready to Rock & Roll?

10/30/2026

Enjoy breakfast at Grapevine on Main, then head over to Chappell Hill Farmers Market!

We are now serving breakfast on Saturdays starting at 9am! Traditional breakfast plates, hot coffee, mimosas and Bloody Marys!

10/29/2026

Don’t miss LJ's BBQ when you visit Brenham!

Well, this is GRAND! We’re part of the Texas Grand, Texas Monthly’s guide to the state’s best restaurants. They made a searchable database of all their favorite restaurants in our great state. Check it out here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/dining-guide/

10/27/2026

If you are looking for places to shop for antiques & vintage around Brenham/Washington County, we can help! Most are open year-round, and there are a few venues that are open seasonally during the Round Top Antiques weeks.

Downtown Brenham
* The Forge by Leftovers The Forge
* Brenham Antique Center Brenham Antique Center
* Keller & Oak Keller & Oak Collection
* Hermann Furniture Company Hermann Furniture
* LexTex Rustics LexTexRustics
* Puppy Dawgs & Cat Tails Puppy Dawgs and Cat Tails
* Ragged & Rustic Ragged & Rustic
* The French Hen Kari Asbury
* Dream Bohemian Dream Bohemian
* The Local Exchange The Local Exchange

Brenham
* 105 Exchange 105 Exchange
* Iron Eagle Trading Post & B**r Garden
* Leftovers Antiques Home Mercantile Leftovers Antiques
* The Blue Hydrangea Tracy || Blue Hydrangea Vintage

Burton
* The Pink Door on Main The Pink Door
* Bootleggers Antiques & Unique Decor
* The Old 1900 Antiques & Mercantile The Old 1900 Antiques & Mercantile

Seasonal Antique Shows & Venues
* Antiques at the Pavilions
* La Bahia Antique Show The LaBahia Antique Show In Round Top, Texas
* Back to Texas Back To Texas Antiques
* Bayberry’s Antiques
Photo Natalie Lacy Lange

10/27/2026

10/25/2026

It was a perfect evening for Burton’s Trick-or-Treat Trail!

If you’re looking for more Halloween fun, grab the costumes and don’t miss Chappell Hill’s trick-or-treat on Main Street, Sunday, Oct. 25, 3-5pm. Then on October 31, Downtown Brenham hosts Mask-erade on Main, 2-5pm.

10/23/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Kris to Visit Brenham! He knows and loves Washington County, and he will be a valuable asset to our visitors and tourism partners!
Kris Gore

Please join us in welcoming Kristopher “Kris” Gore as the new Destination Manager for Visit Brenham!

Recognize him as a familiar face in our community? :-)

Having called Brenham home since the age of 9, Kris brings deep community roots, strong local relationships, and more than 23 years of customer service and leadership experience with H-E-B, along with experience in the insurance industry.

“I'm excited to now serve as Destination Manager for Visit Brenham, using my experience to work with our local tourism partners in showcasing the history, character, and hospitality of the area,” said Gore.

In his new role, Kris will help strengthen tourism partnerships, support local businesses, and share everything that makes Brenham and Washington County such a special place to visit.

Welcome to the team, Kris! We're excited for what's ahead!

10/22/2026

There are THREE free, family-friendly Halloween events for the kids in Washington County! Choose one, or visit all three! Kids can trick-or-treat, and parents can shop in Burton, Chappell Hill, and Downtown Brenham.

Oct. 24 - Burton, 5-7 pm
Oct. 25 - Chappell Hill, 3-5 pm
Oct. 31 - Downtown Brenham, 2-5 pm

10/22/2026

Happening this week and Beyond in Brenham/Washington County...

10/21/2026

Come get your small town fix in Downtown Brenham this evening at the homecoming parade beginning at 6:00pm!

Photo Natalie Lacy Lange

Address

115 W Main Street
Brenham, TX
77833

Website

http://www.VisitBrenhamTexas.com/

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