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Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Ranch
9300 Highway 105 • Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-9652
Home to a group of Franciscan Poor Clare Nuns, this venue features beautiful miniature horses, as well as a variety of handmade ceramic items in the gift shop. Stop by for a visit and pet these wonderful horses, browse in the gift shop, or spend a few quiet moments in the Chapel. more... map

Giddings-Stone Mansion (circa 1869)
2203 Century Circle • Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-1690
A fine example of 19th century Texas architecture, this magnificent mansion is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is filled with period furnishings and artwork. It is available for weddings, receptions, and meetings. Tours are available. map

Texas Baptist Historical Center-Museum (circa 1839)
10405 FM 50 • Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-5117
One of the most historic sites in Texas, this site plays an integral park in Texas history and was the church that Sam Houston was converted and baptized in 1854. Learn numerous historic facts while you explore this beautiful church site. map

Brenham Heritage Museum
105 South Market Street • Brenham, TX 77834
979-830-8445
Located in a Classical Revival-style building that was built in 1915 by the Federal government to house the U.S. Post Office, this museum features an array of permanent and special exhibits, including Brenham's 1879 Silsby steam fire engine, one of the first steam engines in Brenham. Tours are available. more... map

Antique Rose Emporium
9300 Lueckemeyer Road • Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-5548
This beautifully landscaped eight acre display garden center is located on an early settler's homestead and features romantic old garden roses, native plants, herbs, a wildflower meadow, and old-fashioned cottage garden perennials. Several unique restored buildings are also on site. more... map

Blue Bell Creameries
3381 Loop 577 • Brenham, TX 77834
979-836-7977
Open for tours year round on the weekdays only, this 40 minute tour of the creameries that were established in 1907 begins with a short and humorous film and ends with a dip of your favorite ice cream. The gift shop on site sells Blue Bell logo items and country style gifts. more... map

Brenham Brewery
201 West First Street • Brenham, TX 77834
281-467-1306
The only family owned and operated brewery in Texas, this brewery handcrafts quality German style lager beers, as well as other unique crafted brews. Tours are available, as well as a tasting room. map
Pleasant Hill Winery
1441 Salem Road • Brenham, TX 77834
979-830-VINE
Take a tour of this magnificent countryside vineyard and winery that begins and ends in a reconstructed old barn on top of the hill and includes the process of a grape from vine to fruit to wine, as well as studying a collection of corkscrews and winery artifacts. Tasting room is also on site and included in the tour. more... map