Visit Brenham during the holidays or any time of year to experience incredible destination shopping experiences! Every one of these unique stores are worth the drive for a day trip, but make it a long weekend to shop them all while enjoying more of Brenham and the surrounding communities.
Leftovers Antiques
Leftovers Antiques is a bucket list destination for fine European antiques, but there is something for everyone in the ever-changing 10,000-sq.-ft. showroom. Antiques, bedding, mercantile, books, clothing, jewelry… Savvy shoppers are in for an awe-inspiring experience.
Antique Rose Emporium
This 8-acre retail garden features antique roses, native plants, perennials, herbs and wildflowers. Beautiful gardens to stroll and a nice little gift shop to accessorize your garden. Groups are welcome for tours. The Antique Rose Emporium is also a prime location to hold a wedding and/or reception.
Hermann Furniture
Operating in since 1876, Hermann Furniture is the oldest family owned Furniture Store in Texas. From the moment you walk through the door, you know that Hermann’s is unique. Offering inspiration and accessories that go way beyond furniture, you’ll want to take your time to explore this expansive two-story shop in Downtown Brenham.
Blue Bell Creamery and Country Store
Come visit the “little creamery” in Brenham and learn all about how Texas’ favorite sweet treat is made! Visitors have the opportunity to browse Blue Bell‘s pictures, videos and history of the “best ice cream in the country.” No visit to Blue Bell is complete without a generous scoop of ice cream from the Parlor and a trip to the Country Store for a unique gift or souvenir.
South Texas Tack
Whether you’re a real cowgirl/cowboy or just want to look the part, South Texas Tack has what you need. From feed to fashion, the 65,000-square-foot store includes a coffee and wine bar with lounge area, a hat bar, an expansive selection of boots, jeans & Western apparel, a section for ropers to test ropes, and a home décor section.
Ballad of the Bird Dog
Ballad of the Bird Dog is a modern, design-forward general goods store with high-quality, small batch products in historic Downtown Brenham. Ballad of the Bird Dog has a passion for supporting and reinvigorating American-made, handcrafted products. If you are looking for an independent shop with unique and hard-to-find goods in a historic downtown setting–that happens to share space with sister businesses that include a coffee shop and bakery, it doesn’t get any better.
Puppy Dawgs & Cat Tails
What started as a pet supply store grew into one of Downtown Brenham’s premier shops. Housed in an old iron works factory, Puppy Dawgs & Cat Tails offers high-end leather goods, apparel, art, home goods, and pet supplies, of course!
Tres Chic Boutique
Tres Chic is a fun fashion destination for all to enjoy in Downtown Brenham. This Boutique fits the fashion savvy shopper that loves specialty clothing, footwear, Jewelry and accessories. Tres Chic carries Kendra Scott, Consuela, Johnny Was, Tribal, and other fashion favorites. Coffee and espresso lovers can enjoy their full service coffee bar while shopping the latest in clothing and accessories.
Downtown Brenham
Downtown Brenham has all of the small town historic charm of a Hallmark movie set, complete with an incredible selection of locally owned boutiques. Connected by side streets and manicured alley ways, Downtown Brenham is easy to walk. After shopping, stay for the dining, drinks and live music.
Chappell Hill
Historic Chappell Hill is one of the most charming places to visit in Texas. The shops on Chappell Hill’s Main Street include antiques, clothing, interior decor, general store, and even a garden center. The shops in Chappell Hill are a must stop when you visit Washington County.
(pictured above: Cotton Pickin’s Boutique & Market; below: DLS Interiors)
