Whether your stay is overnight, the weekend or the week, the Brenham area offers a full array of things to see, do and experience to fill your visit with special memories. Need some ideas? Contact our Visitor Center staff to help!
Brenham & Washington County Visitor Center
The Brenham & Washington County Visitor Center is located in Downtown Brenham inside of The Barnhill Center. It is ran by Visit Brenham, and everyone on staff is extremely knowledgeable of the area to serve the tourism community. We are committed to our visitors having a wonderful experience in Brenham & Washington County! If you need help planning your trip to Brenham, or have questions about what to do in the area, we are happy to help! Send us an email at info@visitbrenhamtexas.com or give us a call at 979-337-7580.
The Brenham & Washington County Visitor Center is open 7 days a week: Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-3pm, and Sunday 11am-3pm
Brenham Country Club
The hilly, well-designed 18-hole golf course, along with a fine clubhouse, is a family-oriented club in Brenham. Open to the public by reservation. Brenham Golf & Country Club also has a beautiful banquet room overlooking the golf course that is available for private parties up to 120 people.
Antique Rose Emporium
Pet Friendly Family Friendly Parking Available
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. Facilities include gardens with tents, gazebo, chapel, outdoor covered pavilion and Victorian house – perfect for weddings with up to 225 seated guests.
Rockin’ Star Ranch
Family Friendly Parking Available Wifi Available
Rockin’ Star Ranch is a beautiful and unique destination for events, retreats, weddings and reunions. Our spacious 7,000 square foot ballroom boasts dramatic vaulted ceilings, an amazing commercial kitchen, massive granite topped bar and its own private suite tucked away upstairs for newlyweds or other very lucky guests. The ballroom is the largest in the area and provides the perfect airy, yet intimate, space for your next destination wedding, reunion or business conference. We also feature on-site lodging with quaint individual cabins that surround a gorgeous outdoor pool complete with waterfall and bar/kitchen. Ballroom seats 300 at tables; 500 cocktail-style; Ranch sleeps 30 in 7 different cabins.
Rockin’ Star Ranch also offers horseback riding to the public. They cater to all ages and skill levels, offering a unique way to connect with nature and create lasting memories!
Independence Visitor Center
Independence Historical Society offers tours of two of the earliest homes in Washington County, as well as a rural one-room schoolhouse. John P. Coles House provides an opportunity to experience Colonial Texas life. Free tours on selected March and April weekends; other times by appointment. Admission fee.