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Population Over 25,000 Chamber TX Brenham, 77833 Smithville, Texas Independence # 208 St. Day 2305 S. Trail Region, Yoakum H1 H2 H3 H4 H5 Alvin Angleton Historic Austin County BastropBastrop Bay Area Historic Austin County traces its origins to the early Angleton is home to days of colonization in . Stephen F. Austin the 70 ft. statue of established the capital of his colony along the County Houston the “Father of Texas”, in 1823. The San Felipe de Austin State Historic The Heart of Texas Stephen F. Austin, as Site shares these exciting stories with visitors from Texas Bastrop County is rural Texas at its best. Bastrop, Independence. Bay Area Alvin is located in northern Brazoria County. We well as host to the and beyond. Close to Houston and crossed by popular Elgin and Smithville each have historic Main Houston, home to San are centrally located 25 mi. south of Houston and nearly 200-vendor tourist routes (I-10 between Houston and Streets and charming neighbors with easy access Jacinto Monument, the 22 mi. NW of Texas Gulf Coast. One tank of gas can Market Days held in and TX 36 connecting Sealy to Brenham), Austin County from the major highways. Your visit might include world’s tallest monumental take you all around Alvin to visit the Confederate March and November has something for everyone – unique history, shopping, one of the many festivals, visits to live music and column, commemorating Cemetery, Froberg’s Farms, Stanton’s General Store, at the Brazoria County restaurants and recreation. performance venues, or shopping and dining in the that Bayou Wildlife Park, The Nolan Ryan Exhibit Center, Fairgrounds. a wide variety of family owned and operated won Texan independence. Historical Museum and homes, antiquing and boutique businesses. Art is everywhere in Bastrop County Visit this local landmark, shopping. Then north to the arts, culture, and fine – and so are the artists! The River, along with Space Center shopping in Houston and south to the sandy Texas Gulf Go to Lake Bastrop and both Bastrop and Buescher Houston, and the Kemah Coast. Alvin is your window to the “Best” of Texas! Visit.Angleton.TX.US State Parks offer wide recreational opportunities. Boardwalk! for more information, Stephen F. Austin Go to AlvinTexas.org for more information, or call Go to VisitBastropCountyTexas.com Go to VisitBayAreaHouston.com for more or call 281-585-3359. 979-849-4364 x2111. for more information. information, or call 281-474-9700. Santa Fe Park Museum Artifacts from the early days of Sealy and Austin County are displayed, including a caboose and early maintainer, 211 Main Street, Sealy. H6 H8 Baytown Brazosport Brenham H7 H9 Heritage Musuem

Republic of Texas Post Office Brenham/Washington County is the perfect Baytown is a coastal community situated location to relax and enjoy affordable events Located 50 miles south of Houston on the The last remaining structure of this era in among waterways that once witnessed the at historic sites such as Washington-on- Take a ride back to 1866 at the Chisholm Trail Texas Gulf Coast, the Brazosport Area historic Austin County. decisive battle of the Texas ! Visit the the-Brazos State Historic Site, wineries and Heritage Museum. Explore the true stories of the consists of Clute, Freeport, Lake Jackson Baytown Nature Center, Eddie V. Gray Wetlands lush gardens! Brenham sparkles with great Longhorn, great cattle drives, and the American and Surfside Beach. With over 25 miles of Austin County Jail Center, explore the great fishing holes or just restaurants, attractions, shopping, lodging . Get up close with the cattle rustlers, beaches, fishing, nature sites, museums, and Built in 1896, the building was constructed with a stroll historic Texas Avenue and visit the famous and “the little creamery,” Blue Bell. lawmen, and cranky camp cooks through the space on the small fourth floor for a gallows. The jail Portrait of a Warrior Memorial Art Gallery. more it’s the perfect fun family getaway. Go to VisitSealy.com, museum’s walk-through storytelling experience. VisitSanFelipedeAustin.com, was used until 1982 and was entered on the National Go to VisitBrenhamTexas.com Go to VisitBaytown.com Go to VisitBrazosport.com for more information, Register of Historical Places in 1980. Open Saturdays, for more information, Go to ChisholmTrailMuseum.org for more information, or call 281-420-5343 for more information, or call 888-477-2505. or call 877-558-7245 or 979-885-2181. or by appointment, 36 S. Bell Street, Bellville. or call 888-BRENHAM (273-6426). for more information, or call 361-277-2866

H10 Cleveland H11 Columbus Cuero H13 Deer Park H14 Fannin 12 H Patrick’s Cabin is located A City of Fresh Beginnings. Once a roundup point for the Chisholm Trail, in Deer Park where the Cuero was an unruly “wild west” outpost until treaty between General Nestled just north the arrival of Indianola residents following the and ’s of Houston fatal hurricanes of 1875 and 1886. Over 50 General Antonio Lopez on HWY 59, structures, most notably the DeWitt County de Santa Anna was signed Cleveland is a Courthouse, are registered on state and national securing Texas’ independence. Fannin Battleground commemorates the brave community filled Columbus, Texas, established in 1823 by registers of historic places with historical driving Also in the area is the 1,200- soldiers who fought at the with pleasant members of Stephen F. Austin’s “Old 300” and walking tours available. Cuero is full of annual acre San Jacinto Battleground Creek during the Texas Revolution. Colonel surprises for Colony, is known as the oldest continually events which include Wildflower Month in April; State Historic Site which and his men surrendered to visitors around settled Anglo-American community in Texas. Turkeyfest in October, and Christmas in the Park includes the San Jacinto Mexican forces, only to be killed by order of every corner. The community radiates a Texas A unique town situated on the banks of in December. The Guadalupe River provides Battleground, Monument and General Santa Anna – inspiring the “Remember hometown experience to visitors that come to the , Columbus is filled with activities for the avid river fisherman or the Battleship Texas. Goliad” battle cry. find their own Fresh Beginning. vintage homes, museums, retail shopping and experienced river paddler. Three areas are official several B&B’s from which to choose. put-ins on the Texas Paddling Trail. Go to VisitClevelandTexas.com Go toVisitDeerPark.org Go to VisitFanninBattleground.com for more information, Go to ColumbusTexas.org for more Go to Cuero.org for more information, for more information, for more information, or call 281-592-2395. information, or call 979-732-8385. or call 361-275-2112. or call 281-479-1559. or call 361-491-0752.

H15 H16 H17 H19 Flatonia Galveston Gonzales I-10 LulingLuling Matagorda Island Corridor H20 County H18 We invite you to stay in our communities, share our culture, discover our historic court houses and churches, visit our Luling nestles up against the San Marcos River The siren song of breaking waves draws visitors Home of “” Battlefield and museums, watch our and play on and is known for its Nationally recognized Flatonia is an agricultural town located on to Galveston Island’s beaches generation after First Shot Monument; Memorial Museum, our golf courses. Enjoy camping, fishing, BBQ, watermelons, decorative Pumpjack A perfect weekend getaway! Its spectacular I-10, in the southwest part of Fayette County. generation. Warm breezes and year-round home to the “Come and Take It” Cannon; dinner theatre, live music or unique festivals. Tour, and its famous themed water towers. beaches, abundant wildlife, great food, fascinating Established on the Southern Pacific Railroad temperate seas complement the city’s rich historic and Sam Houston Oak which marks the Whatever your activity, you are sure to take Begin your trip with the Luling Oil Museum or museums, fishing to die for and down-home folks line in 1873. The town is a well known train districts, unique attractions, and bustling shops. beginning of the after the pleasure in the rolling hills, grassy prairies, Historic Zedler Mill! are ready to make all visitors feel right at home. watching spot, with cross-rails that run N&S Contact us today to plan the perfect island getaway. fall of the Alamo. rivers, streams, wildflowers, blue skies and and E&W. starry nights. Go to GonzalesCHC.org Go to LulingCC.org Go to VisitMatagordaCounty.com Go to FlatoniaChamber.com for more Go to Galveston.com for more information, for more information, or call Go to i10Corridor.org for more information, for more information, information, or call 361-865-3920. or call 866-505-4456 or 888-GALISLE. 888-672-1095. for more information. or call 830-875-3214. or call 877-TRVL-FUN.

H21 Pearland Presidio La Bahia H23 Seguin H24 Sugar Land H25 Texas Independence H22 Trail Region Colorfully diverse, dramatic and altogether unique, the is well preserved and interpreted for you along this scenic trail. The Texas Independence Trail Presidio La Bahia, designated a National Historic Founded in 1838 by Texas Rangers Seguin Region caters to diverse interests and offers a wide variety Pearland, A Perfect Pick...to stay, play, meet & Landmark, is considered the world’s finest boasts many historic wonders to explore Sugar cane laid our foundation but today Sugar of scenery. You'll find that facilities for outdoor/indoor getaway! Placed in the Gulf Coast of TX near example of a Spanish frontier fort. It is the most including Sebastopol House, a pre-Civil Land is a cosmopolitan city of eclectic tastes recreational & cultural activities are available across Houston and Hobby airport. Plenty to do; visit fought over fort in Texas history. Texas history War mansion built by skilled slaves, now and global influences. Take in a Skeeters minor the region. Festivals, scenic overlooks, bird sanctuaries, a temple, museums, a space center, a boardwalk, comes alive with the living a museum, and the finest example of league baseball game, catch a regatta, visit a shopping in old downtowns, the metropolitan areas shop, hike/bike, bird watch. history program each March. “limecrete” architecture in the USA. dinosaur, or dine and shop in more than 900 venues. Located on US 59 south of Houston. of San Antonio & Houston, a countryside blanketed with wildflowers & trees, ranging from lordly pines to Go to VisitPearland.com Go to PresidioLaBahia.org Go to VisitSeguin.com scrub mesquite, beaches, for more information, for more information, for more information, Go to VisitSugarLandTX.com for more lakes, rivers and historic or call 713-436-5595. or call 361-645-3752. or call 800-580-7322. information, or call 281-275-2333. landmarks can all be enjoyed when you drive across the Independence Trail Region. Texas Quilt All Photos courtesy of TXDOT. H26 Museum Victoria 27 H La Calle de Los Diez Amigos

The Texas Quilt Museum presents frequently Make Victoria your base camp for Texas Coastal Bend and enjoy fine art at the Nave Museum. Then head changing displays of beautiful antique and region adventure. Immerse yourself in our rich history out on day trips in any direction to retrace the steps contemporary quilts from all over the world - from prehistoric people to European settlement - of early French and Spanish explorers or follow the in three galleries in 10,000 square feet of at the Museum of the Coastal Bend and discover Texas Independence Trail. Victoria is just a short jaunt exhibit space. Come enjoy the artistry and the tranquility of Victoria Educational Gardens. Treat away from the Gulf Coast, offering world class salt creativity of quilting! yourself to a driving tour of Old Victoria and explore water fishing and seasonal bird watching. your wild side at The Texas Zoo or on the Guadalupe Go to TexasIndependenceTrail.com Go to TexasQuiltMuseum.org for more Go to VisitVictoriaTexas.com River Paddling Trail. Dig our performing arts scene for more information, or call 281-239-9235. information, or call 979-968-3104. for more information, or call 361-485-3116.