The Brazos Star
The Brazos Star is in an 1800s building which was an old dance hall and saloon located in the charming town of Chappell Hill, TX. The building was purchased in 1659 by Mary Louise Youngs and was lovingly restored. It’s now on the National Register of Historic Buildings. We can only speculate if the men riding toward the Alamo may have stopped in to “wet their whistle” before joining the other heroes of the Alamo. Troops fighting in the Civil War were also in this area. Now, if we only knew who fired the bullet that is still lodged in the wall! We have a wonderful selection of crafts, antiques and collectibles, i.e. sports memorabilia, vintage kitchenware, Western décor, spoon jewelry, hand-poured candles, and beautifully handmade denim and fabric purses. Our motto at The Brazos Star is “Enter as a stranger and leave as a friend.”
The Bluebonnet House & Garden Center
We’re in historic downtown Chappell Hill, Texas . . . halfway between Houston and Austin. You’ll find native plants, collectibles and locally made gifts. The shop carries a wonderful brand of candles, beautiful embroidered shirts, lotions and quaint, framed stitchery. Dale makes an array of lovely handmade ceramics, many with a seasonal twist. Each spring is a new beginning and along with the bluebonnets blooming everywhere around Chappell Hill, it brings lots of flowers to Bonnie’s Garden, as the garden center is known. You’ll find many plants, some unusual or hard to find. Dale will try to locate unique items for your garden if there’s something special you’re looking for.
Kippers Kountry Store
A unique small town shopping experience. From Nostalgia candies, T – Shirts, Caps, Candles, Canned Vegetables, Novelty Ice Cream and assorted fun/family country style gifts.
Chupacabra Leather Co.
Chupacabra Leather Co. was founded by lifelong friends Steve and Stefan. Products from CLC are all handmade by the boys themselves in Chappell Hill, Texas. They specialize in custom leather goods.
Chappell Hill Lavender Farm
Stroll through fragrant fields, cut your own fresh lavender, indulge in a relaxing picnic by the pond and enjoy our heavenly gift shop, “The Lavender Patch.” Also on site are fainting goats, blackberry plants, and fruit trees. Pick your own fruit when in season! The aromatic lavender farm and gift shop, with its scenic hillside view, is located 8 miles north of Chappell Hill. Open Thursday-Sunday, March through November. Open by appointment in December, January and February. Groups of 12 or more are welcome other days of the week for tours with advance notice.