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Brenham
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More than the home of Blue Bell Creameries, Brenham is known as the Birthplace of Texas. The signing of the Texas Declaration of Independence took place nearby on March 2, 1836 at what is now the Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The city also boasts antiques shopping galore. Surrounded by idyllic fields of wildflowers, horse farms, and wineries, Brenham also offers fishing, boating, birding, hiking, or camping in the area along Lake Somerville or the Brazos River.
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AGRICULTURE & TECHNICAL TOURS
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Blue Bell Creameries
1101 Blue Bell Rd. S. Brenham, TX 77833
800-327-8135
http://www.bluebell.com
| Focus: Ice cream production. Accommodates 45. Reservations required for 15 or more. |
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Burton Cotton Gin
307 N. Main St., Burton 77835 Brenham, TX 77833
979-289-3378
http://www.cottonginmuseum.org
| Focus: Cotton and cotton ginning. Accommodates 125. Reservations required for group tours. |
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ATTRACTIONS
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Blue Bell Creameries
1101 Blue Bell Rd. S. Brenham, TX 77833
800-327-8135
http://www.bluebell.com
| The folks at Blue Bell say it takes milk from more than 50,000 cows to make one day’s supply of ice cream. Tours feature a movie, views from the observation deck, and—naturally—samples of the final product. Call or visit website for hours, tour times, and fees. Reservations required for 15 or more, 45-person maximum. |
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Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site
12300 Park Rd. 12, Washington 77880 Brenham, TX
936-878-2214
http://www.birthplaceoftexas.com
| See where the Texas Declaration of Independence was signed. Three historical sites at this 300-acre park—which also includes hiking, picnicking, and a playground—are the Star of the Republic Museum, the Barrington Living History Farm, and a replica of Independence Hall. Call for hours and fees. Reservations required for 20 or more. |
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GOLF
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RANCHES
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Nueces Canyon Ranch Equestrian Center
9501 US 290 W. Brenham, TX 77833
979-289-5600
http://www.nuecescanyon.com
| Cattle ranch, guest ranch, working ranch, resort ranch, and special-events ranch. Accommodates 100 during the day and 44 overnight (12 rooms). |
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TECHNOLOGY & AGRICULTURAL TOURS
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Ellison’s Greenhouses
2107 E. Stone St. Brenham, TX 77833
979-836-6011
http://www.ellisonsgreenhouses.com
| Focus: Pick your own tomatoes. Accommodates 70. Reservations required for guided tours. |
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