Texas Fun is a guide to the joys and wonders of the true "Heart of Texas." Ever since Stephen F. Austin brought the first group of colonists to South Central Texas, it has surprised and delighted newcomers to the area. As the birthplace of the Republic of Texas, this region was the home of the men and women who created the legend of the grand and heroic Texan that is now known the world over.

Today, the rural areas and small towns that grace the triangle created by the Houston, Austin and San Antonio metropolitan areas offer a unique experience to the discriminating traveler. Still authentic and unspoiled, the part of the Lone Star State that was once an independent nation, remains a beautiful and historic one-of-a-kind travel experience.

If you know of some Texas Fun that's not listed on our site, please e-mail it to us and we'll share it with everyone. Keep watching. We're not done yet. There's more fun to come!

1. Bastrop State Park, 1 mile E of Bastrop on Hwy 21, (512) 321-2101

2. Buescher State Park, immediately E of Bastrop St. Park on Park Rd., 1 (800) 792-1112

3. Central Texas Museum of Automotive History (Rosanky), (512) 237-2635

4. Confederate Arms Factory Site, Main, Water & Government Streets

5. Ferry Park, 600 Main at Government

6. Fisherman's Park, Farm St. at Colorado River

7. LCRA Lake Bastrop North & South Shore Park, NE of Bastrop off Hwy 95 on FM 1441. (512) 321-3307

8. Lost Pines Golf Club, Bastrop State Park, (512) 321-2327

9. Old Iron Bridge, Chestnut St. (Loop 150) at Colorado River

10. Pine Forest Golf Club, 2509 Riverside Dr., (512) 321-1181

11. Bastrop Historical Society Museum, 702 Main, (512) 321-6177

12. Bastrop Opera House, 711 Spring St., (512) 321-6283

13. Tower Theater, 814 Chestnut, (512) 321-1080

14. The Gallery, 913 Main Street, (512) 321-3301

15. Colo Vista Country Club, One Country Club Drive (512) 321-4045

1. Bastrop Association for the Arts, (512) 303-4441

2. Bastrop Chamber of Commerce, 927 Main St., P.O. Box 681, ZIP 78602, (512) 321-2419

1. Austin County Fair, October, Contact the chamber for more information               (979) 865-3407

2. Bellville Golf & Recreation Club, 922 East Main ZIP 78602 (979) 865-9058

3. Austin County Jail Museum, 36 South Bell ZIP 78602 (979) 865-9116

4. Bellville Historical Society Tour of Homes (979) 865-9116

INFORMATION:

Bellville Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 670 ZIP 77418 (979) 868-3407                Hours: 9 AM-4 PM, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

1. Brenham Fine Arts League,113 W Alamo, P.O. Box 614, ZIP 77833-0614,         (979) 836-1622

2. Unity Theatre, 108 S Main on the Square downtown, (979) 830-8358

3. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Park, near Washington on St. Hwy 105,            (979) 878-2214

4. Washington County Fairgrounds, 1305 East Horton, (979) 836-4112

5. Brenham Heritage Museum, 105 S. Market, (979) 830-8445

6. Blue Bell Creameries, on N. Horton (Loop FM 577) just north of Tom Green St.

7. Fireman's Park - Antique Carousel, N. Park St., (979) 836-7911

8. Nueces Canyon Equestrian Center, on U.S. 290 west of Brenham, (979) 289-5600, (800) 925-5058

9. Monastery of St. Clare Miniature Horse Farm, on corner of FM 1155 and SH 105 (9300 Hwy 105), (979) 836-9652

10. Pleasant Hill Winery 1441 Salem Road, (979) 830-VINE

11. Heritage Museum, (979) 830-8445

12. Spring Fling Festival, last weekend in March, on the square in downtown Brenham

13. Christmas Stroll, first weekend in December, on the square in downtown Brenham

14. Maifest, early May, Saturday's parade runs through downtown Brenham and the events take place at Fireman's Park, (979) 836-3695 or (888) BRENHAM

15. Washington County Fair, September, 1305 East Horton, For more information about exact dates and entertainment call (979) 836-4112

16. Ellison's Green House,1808 S Horton, Poinsettia Celebration weekend before Thanksgiving Open Monday thru Saturday 9:30 AM till 5 PM. Tours Monday thru Saturday 9:30 AM till 2 PM (979) 836-0084

17. Silver Wings Ballroom, 4100 Hwy 105 East (979) 836-3536

18. Historical Brenham Downtown Association (979) 836-3695 or 836-7231

19. Heritage Home Tours (979) 836-1690

20. Glissman Drug Soda Fountain, West Main (979) 830-9100

21. Brenham Country Club, Hwy 105 (979) 836-1733

1. Washington County Chamber of Commerce, 314 S. Austin, ZIP 77833, (979) 836-3695

2. Brenham Fine Arts League, 113 W. Alamo, ZIP 77833 (979) 836-1622

BROOKSHIRE

Waller County Historical Museum (281) 934-2826

INFORMATION: Brookshire Chamber of Commerce PO Box 186 ZIP 77423 (281) 375-8100 Hours: 8 AM-5PM; Monday Thru Friday

1. Historic Burton Cotton Gin

2. Burton Historic Depot and Caboose

3. Burton Cotton Gin Festival mid-April, (979) 289-3025

4. Mt. Zion Church & Cemetery, (979) 289-5102

5. Burton Train Depot (979) 289-5102

CALDWELL

Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum

1. Chappell Hill Museum, downtown, (979) 836-8033

2. Browning Plantation, on U.S. 290 west of Chappell Hill, (979) 836-6144

3. The Citadel, just west of Chappell Hill off US 290, (979) 836-9463

4. Bluebonnet Festival, April

5. Scarecrow Festival, October

1. Chappell Hill Chamber of Commerce, Main Street, ZIP 77426 (979) 277-1122

2. Chappell Hill Historical Society, Church ZIP 77426 (979) 836-6033

1. Stafford Opera House, 425 Spring, ZIP 78934 (979) 732-8385

2. Colorado County Fair, 602 Walnut, ZIP 78934 (979) 732-9266 September, Contact the Fair office for more information concerning exact dates and scheduled entertainment.

3. Columbus Opry, 715 Walnut Street, ZIP 78934 (979) 732-6510

4. United Daughters of the Confederate Museum/The Old Water Tower

5. Preston Kyle Shatto Museum, 1523 Travis, ZIP 78934 (979) 732-2664

6. Walking/Driving Historic Homes Tour (979) 732-8385

7. Colorado County Courthouse 

8. Raumonda, 1100 Bowie, ZIP 78934 (979) 732-2190

Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce, Downtown, ZIP 78934 (979) 732-8385

EAGLE LAKE

1. Prairie Edge Museum (979) 234-2780

2. Attawater Prairie Chicken Refuge (979) 234-2780

3. Attawater Prairie Chicken Festival, March Contact Chamber for more information

Eagle Lake Chamber of Commerce, 408 East Amin Street, ZIP 77343 (979) 234-2780 Hours: 8 AM -Noon, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

ELGIN

1. Fireman's Extravaganza, First Friday & Saturday of April

2. Western Days, Fourth weekend of July

3. Hogeye Festival, Fourth weekend of October

4. Evening Christmas Parade, First weekend of December

5. Nofsinger Home, (512) 285-4515

1. Elgin Chamber of Commerce, 15 North Main ZIP 78621, (512) 285-4515

2. Elgin Historical Association, (512) 285-5678

3. Elgin Memorial Society Inc., 404 North Main, ZIP 78621, (512) 285-5678

ELLINGER

Ellinger Chamber of Commerce Parade, Always Memorial Day Weekend

INFORMATION:

Ellinger Chamber of Commerce, ZIP 78938 (979) 378-2311

1. Fayetteville Area Heritage Museum, on the Square (979) 378-2231

2. Lickskillet Days Celebration, mid-October, on the Square, (979) 378-2222

3. Country Christmas in Fayetteville, first weekend in December, (979) 249-5422 or (979) 378-4200

INFORMATION:

Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce, ZIP 78940 (979) 378-4021

FLATONIA

1. E.A. Arnim Archives & Museum, on the corner of North Main & Penn. Flatonia (512) 865-2451 or (512) 865-3920

2. Czhilispiel, October

3. St. Mary's Catholic Church (Praha)

4. Arnim & Lane Mercantile, 102 W North Main (512) 865-3552

5. Guided Walking Tours (512) 865-2451

Flatonia Chamber of Commerce, 101 W. North Main, ZIP 78941 , (512) 865-3920

1. Lee County Museum, Contact the Chamber of Commerce for more information.

2. The Texas Wendish Heritage Museum, (979) 366-2441

3. Schubert-Fletcher Home, Downtown Giddings

4. Texas Grand Ballroom, 780 North Orange, ZIP 78942 (979) 542-3509

5. Heritage Society (979) 542-2480

6. Lee County Court House (979) 542-3684

Giddings Area Chamber of Commerce, 171 East Hempstead, P.O. Box 180, Giddings ZIP 78942, (979) 542-3455

1.Lavaca Historical Museum, 413 N. Main Hallettsville,(512) 798-4113 or 798-3752

2. French Simpson Memorial Library, 705 E Fourth Street, Hallettsville, (512) 798-3243

3. Historical Lavaca County Courthouse

4. Sheridan Splashway Family Waterpark, 15 minutes East on Hwy 90A

5. Hallettsville State Championship Fiddlers Frolic, April

6. South Texas Polk & Sausage Fest, March

7. Kolache Classic Golf Tournament, July

8. Kolache Fest, September

9. Lay-Bozka House

10. Texas Championship Domino Hall of Fame

11. Texas Fiddlers Hall of Fame

Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce, US Hwy 77 North ZIP 77964, (512) 798-2662 Hours AM-5PM Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

INDEPENDENCE

1. Antique Rose Emporium, 9300 Lueckemeyer, (979) 836-9051

2. Old Baylor Park

3. Ruins of Old Baylor University

4. Sam Houston Homesite

5. Texas Baptist Historical Museum, 10450 FM 50 (979) 836-5117

LA GRANGE

1. Monument Hill and Kreische Brewery State Park, Spur 92 West, on the bluff overlooking La Grange, (979) 968 5658

2. Thunder Horse Ranch, West Point, (979) 242-5474

3. Camp Lone Star, 2016 Camp Lone Star Road (Hwy 77 S) (979) 247-4128

4. Bluff Creek Ranch, Owl Creek Road, Warda, (979) 242-5894

5. Hostyn Grotto, on FM 2436 off St. Hwy 609.

6. Fayette Lake, off St. Hwy 159 NW of Fayetteville, (979) 249-5208

7. Wendish Museum, off US 77 on FM 448, (979) 366-2441

8. Heritage Society Museum of Weimar, 125 Main (Hwy 90), Weimar, (979) 725-8804 or 725-8535

9. The Jersey Barnyard 3117 Hwy 159 in La Grange, (979) 249-3406

10. Park Prairie Park, North shore of Lake Fayette about 10 miles east of La Grange off highway 159, (979) 249-3344

11. Oak Thicket Park, North shore of Lake Fayette about 10 miles east of La Grange off highway 159, (979) 249-3504

12. Fayette County Fair, Fayette County Fairgrounds on Hwy 77 N, Always Labor Day Weekend

13. Fayette Heritage Museum and Archives 1-800-LAGRANG

14. The Fasion Home, Contact the Chamber for more information (979) 968-5756

La Grange Chamber of Commerce, 171 South Main ZIP 78945, (979) 968-5756 or 800-LA GRANG Hours: 8:30AM-5PM, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

1. The Stuermer Store, on US 290 in town, (979) 249-3066

2. Santa's Trail of Lights, meet at Steurmer Store, weekends after Thanksgiving through December, (979) 249-3066

MOULTON

1. Polka Festival, call for exact date (512) 596-7205

2. Easter Picnic, Easter Day for more information call Moulton Chamber of Commerce

3. Moulton Town & Country Jamboree, always the last full weekend in July.

4. KC Polka -Waltz Celebration, Before Thanksgiving-call for exact date (512) 596-7205

5. Live Nativity Scene-St. Joseph Church grounds. First Sunday in December at dusk (512) 596-4674

6. City Park, Veterans Drive area, pavilion, playground, fishing, lighted tennis courts, baseball field, jogging trails, RV hook-ups.

7. Downtown Moulton-unique 1800's frontier skyline of buildings with high sidewalks, porches and benches.

8. Moulton Oil Mill, 401 South Depot, Established in 1906 and one of only 13 in Texas. Produces cottonseed slab cake used in raising and harvesting catfish.

1. Moulton Chamber of Commerce, 102 South West Moulton TX 77975 (512) 596-7205

2. Moulton City Hall, PO Box 369, ZIP 77975 (512) 596-4621 Hours: 8 AM-5PM, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

NAVASOTA

1. Horlock History Center, 1215 East Washington, (979) 825-7055

2. La Salle Monument, Conroe Highway, (979) 825-3865

1. The Winedale Historical Center, FM 2714, 4 mi. E of town, (979) 278-3530

2. The Festival Institute at Round Top, on Hwy 237, near town, (979) 249-3308

3. Round Top Visitor Center, on the Square, (979) 249-4042

4. Henkel Square Museum Village, The Texas Pioneer Arts Foundation, on the square (979) 249-3308

5. Shakespeare at Winedale, Weekends in July and August, Winedale Historical Center, FM 2714, (979) 278-3530

6. Round Top Antiques Fair, First Weekend in April & Oct. At the Rifle Assoc. Hall on FM 1457 E of city limits of Round Top. (713) 249-3042

7. The Round Top Arts Festival, first weekend in November, (979) 249-3308

1. Round Top Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 216, ZIP 78954 (979) 249-4042 Hours: 9AM-12PM, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

2. Round Top Historical Society (979) 249-3129

SCHULENBURG

1. Von Minden Hotel, 607 Lyons, (979) 743-3714, This historical hotel was built in 1927, housing 40 rooms. Besides it being a hotel, it also contains a theatre. The theatre opened in November 1927 and the hotel opened in May of the following year. Today, this hotel is the only one in Texas with a functioning theatre. The latest film features are shown on its indoor screen. The hotel also houses a restaurant called Momma's Pizza Kitchen which is still in operation today.

2. Cozy Theater, same as above

3. The Painted Churches, Call Schulenburg Chamber for more information (979) 743-4839

4. S.T. Schaefer Building, 405 & 407 North Main Street , This structure was built by S.T. Schaefer in 1896, originally containing an office and business owned by S.T. Schaefer. He sold paint, building materials and undertaker's supplies. The structure also housed the Palace Saloon. It is located to the far east end of the block. Today it houses the local weekly newspaper, the Schulenburg Sticker and Gen-zer's Produce Company.

5. Schulenburg Festival For exact date and entertainment contact the chamber office (979) 743-4839.

6. Prazka Pout Parish Picnic (Praha) August

7. Veteran's Memorial Day (Praha) November

8. First Baptist Church, 110 North Upton Ave., The parish was first organized as the High Hill Missionary Baptist Church in 1871. The church building was moved to Schulenburg in 1871 and became the first church in the community. It reorganized as the First Baptist Church in 1927. In 1972, it was honored with the historical marker and became a Recorded Texas Historical Landmark. The structure was moved again to its present location in 1989. The church has been enlarged and remodeled, but still bears the original building within in structure.

9. Ignac Russek Home, County Road 415 (West Ave), This Victorian-style home was built in 1893 by a local contractor, Henry Bohlmann. The home still stands today at the far north end of West Avenue.

10. Gus Russek Mansion, 409 West Avenue, This mansion was built by Gus Russek in 1909. It was built as a two-storied showplace in late Victorian-style. The home is highlighted by a wide and tall set of pastel pink steps leading to the front doors.

11. Historical Downtown, 400^th, 500^th, and 600^th Blocks of North Main Street, Many of the original buildings still stand today in the historical downtown area. Most were built in the 1870's. Though these buildings still stand today, few changes have been made to their exteriors. The present owners have done some remodeling to the inside of their stores to fit the needs of their business. Driving down the block, you can admire the beautiful architecture which lines the streets.

12. Old Anderson Place, 510 South Main Street, This home was built by William B. Anderson before 1857. It was later bought by Louis Schulenburg, for whom the town was named in 1867. This home is known as the oldest occupied house in the area, receiving a historical marker in 1971.

13. Schulenburg Historical Museum, 631 North Main Street, This historical museum has items relating to the history of Schulenburg. It depicts life in the early days of the community. It was opened in August 1988 in the memory of the town's ancestors. The doors are opened only on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. till 5:00 P.M. Special appointments may be made by calling (979) 743-4117 Monday thru Friday.

14. Baumgarten Cotton Gin, 700^th block of North Main Street, This building was constructed in the mid 1870's, the bricks being manufactured at Baumgarten's Brick Kiln. The structure originally housed J. Christian Baumgarten's mule powered cotton gin and later the A. Beneker Mattress Factory, a wire baskets Works and also served as a warehouse for Ruhmann Manufacturing Co. in the 1970's. The old cotton gin is presently vacant but still stands tall.

15. Gus Cranz Manision, 701 West Avenue, This mansion was built in 1874 for Gus Cranz by immigrant carpenters from Austria. Cranz had the home designed in strict German way with joints mitered and facade styled after an Austrian Villa. It has been the birthplace of several Cranz heirs. The mansion received a historical marker in 1964.

16. John Christian Baumgarten Home, 607 West Avenue, This home, positioned in the center of the block encases the original cedar log cabin built by John Christian Baumgarten, "The Father of Schulenburg," in 1850. This was the first home to be built in Schulenburg. Many generations of the Baumgarten family have been born and raised within the walls of his home. The present home was enlarged over the years by J.C. Baumgarten as his family grew. The long, cedar-lined brick walk leading to the home is called Memory Lane. To the right of the walk, near the home, stands a Spanish oak tree which is estimated to be over 400 years old.

17. Jacob Wolters Cabin, In Wolters Park (Bohlmann Ave. & Black St), this log cabin is located in the park, southwest of the entrance. It was built in 1835 and moved to Wolters Park in 1941 in the memory of past generations and the preservation of those to come. It received a historical marker in 1955.

18. St. Isidore Sculpture, 1010 Lyons Avenue, Southeast of St. Rose Catholic Church, this sculpture was created by Gene Mikulik, an artist of the area. It was constructed in the memory of St. Isidore, patron of farmers, and dedicated in November of 1982. The parish celebrates his feast day every year on May 15^th.

19. Lyons family Cemetery & Grave of Colonel Wm. F. Upton, Schulenburg City Cemetery (Schultz Ave. & Eilers St.), the Lyons family received a historical marker in 1976. The grave site of Colonel Wm. F. Upton received a marker in 1976.

20. Bull & Barrell Bash, Contact the chamber for more information

Schulenburg Chamber of Commerce, 101 B Kessler; PO Box 65 ZIP 78956 (979) 743-4514 Hours: 8AM-5PM, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

SHINER

1. Spoetzl Brewery, 603 East Brewery Street, Shiner (361) 594-3383 or 1-800-5SHINER, founded in 1909 is Texas' oldest independent brewery. They still practice the art of brewing, hand-crafting each brew one at a time, and then aging each shiner Beer naturally for no less than thirty days to guarantee its exceptionally smooth taste. in the tradition of Bavarian Brewmaster Kosmos Spoetzl, Shiner's little brewery proudly produces Shiner Premium, Shiner Bock and Kosmos Reserve Lager. Brewery tours are available Monday thru Friday , 11AM and 1:30PM. The Hospitality Room is open Monday Thru Friday from 9AM to 5PM and Saturday, 11AM till 3PM.

2. Edwin Wolters Museum (361) 594-3774, This is an outstanding legacy of Shiner's history. It graciously displays an antique gun collection, old-time country store, dinosaur bones, embroidery and hand stitchery collection, a delightful doll display, musical instruments, an implement shed, and many other interesting antiques Open Monday thru Friday, 8AM till 5 PM and every second and fourth Sunday, from 2 PM till 5 PM.

3. Gaslight Theatre (361) 594-4180, Shiner's first Opera House lives again. Originally the setting for plays, balls, political debates, church socials, town meetings, and "social hops," the Opera House claimed a center of Shiner's social life from 1895 until 1927. Inactive for many years, The Gaslight Theatre was born again in 1975 thanks to a local nun and her drama class. Today, the ornate proscenium arch and vaudeville-style stage are all original from the building's 1895 construction. The Gaslight Theatre is known for its outstanding amateur productions usually held four times a year. This dinner theatre is worth the drive!

4. Polka Fest, October

5. Green-Dickson Municipal Park (361) 594-3362, This 148 acre facility park is located at the northwest edge of town. The park features children's playgrounds, covered picnic areas with barbecue pits, lighted tennis and volleyball courts, fishing, a first-class baseball complex and an enclosed pavilion with an air conditioned dining and kitchen facility.

6. Welhausen Municipal Park (361) 594-4180, One square block in downtown Shiner. Features a historic gazebo, children's playground and various monuments describing Shiner's history. Picturesque setting reminiscent of yesteryear America.

7. EDB Museum (361) 594-4343, two important pieces of Shiner's history have been preserved and house period furnishings and original artifacts. First opening in 1895, the Louis Ehlers Cigar Factory produced three favorites, the "Becky Brown," "Katy lee," and "Good Company." They employed five labor union men who were paid one cent per cigar made. The rustic cabin on the right is the birthplace of William Green Jr., one of Shiner's first prominent businessmen. The cabin was built by his pioneer parents in 1853 and later housed a post office and general store.

8. Kaspar Wire Works (361) 594-3327, when barbed wire was invented in the late 2800s, farmers tore down their smooth wire fencing and replaced it with more effective barbed wire. Using that smooth wire, August Kaspar constructed a wire basket to carry corn shucks. With that first basket Kasper Wire Works began, and has since been grown at an ever increasing rate. Still under the same family ownership, Kaspar Wire Works is the largest producer and renovator of newspaper racks in the world. Employing 900 people, and using the latest in technology, they also make a wide range of specialty wire products, from precise computer components to barber chair stands, gym and swimming pool baskets and fan guards. Tours are available by appointment only.

9. City Tours (361) 594-4343

10. Trade Fair & Car Show, October

11. Bocktober Fest, Spoetzl Brewery, (361) 594-3383 or 1-800-5SHINER

12. Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, One of Shiner's real jewels is the Catholic Church. Blessed under the names of Saints Cyril and Methodius, two missionaries who first brought Christianity to Bohemia and Moravia, the church is truly an awe-inspiring sight. Dedicated in 1921, the red brick Romanesque revival style architecture features a majestic altar, painted murals, beautiful statues, and astonishing stained glass windows imported from Bavaria.

13. Shiner City Hall, Built in 1927, city hall originally included downstairs, office space for the city secretary and city tax office, a public library, and housing for three fire trucks; upstairs, an auditorium with 434 seats, dressing rooms and a stage. After the opening of City Hall, plays, political rallies, and graduation services were held there continuously for many years. The Fire Station has since been relocated, and today Shiner's City Hall Houses the Police Station, Chamber of Commerce and City offices, and the auditorium is used as the fireman's recreation hall.

14. Gaslight Dinner Theatre, March, August, October

1. Shiner Chamber of Commerce, 810 North Avenue, ZIP 78984 (361) 594-4180

2. Shiner City Hall PO Box 221, ZIP 77984 (361) 594-4180 Hours: 8AM-5PM, Monday thru Friday; Closed Saturday

1. Rocky Hill Ranch Mountain Bike Resort, on FM 153 about 2.3 miles east of Smithville, (512) 237-3112

2. Buescher State Park, on FM 153 approx. 0.3 miles east of Smithville, (512) 237-2241 There are beautiful stone recreation buildings, camp sites with water and electric hookups, primitive camp sites, picnic sites, rest rooms and showers with hot water and lake for fishing.

3. Lone Star Water Ski School, on Hwy 71 near Smithville, (512) 360-2222 Riverbend Park, (512) 237-5235

4. Lost Pines Dance Hall, off Park Road C-1 (512) 237-3868

5. Railroad Park Playground Walk/Bike Historic District, (512) 237-2313

6. Smithville Heritage Society Museum, 602 Main, (512) 237-4545

7. Central Texas Museum of Automotive History, Rosanky (512) 237-2635

8. Smithville Commercial Historic District, Self-guided walking or driving tour of commercial buildings located between First and Third Streets along Main Street. Late 19^th and early 20^th century buildings.

9. Smithville /LCRA Riverbend Park, PO Box 49, ZIP 78957, (512) 237-3282, On the west bank of the Colorado River, at Texas 71 north of Smithville. Facilities include a bandstand, dance floor, baseball fields, hiking trails, picnic and camping sites. Camping fee. Some facilities under construction.

10. Railroad Historical Park & Museum, (512) 237-2313, Features old Union Pacific and Missouri-Kansas-Texas ("Katy") cabooses, an old motor car and the Katy depot built from materials salvaged from a station dating to the 1890's. The park's gazebo is topped by the cupola from the 1896 city hall. Museum open Monday thru Thursday 8AM till noon and 1PM till 4PM. Free admission. Railroad park open at all times. 102 West First Street (south end of Main Street at railroad tracks, 2 blocks south of Texas 230 and 4 blocks east of Texas 230-Texas 95 Intersection).

11. Smithville Jamboree, 3-day celebration. Main Street market, arts and crafts, livestock show, Main Street parade, dances, and more. First weekend after Easter.

12. July 4^th Celebration, Community-wide event sponsored by all veteran organizations. Fireworks, dance. All-day activities.

13. Fantasy of Lights, First weekend in December. The community is decorated with thousands of lights. Arts and crafts, choirs, lighted night parade, Santa's Village and children's activities.

14. Historic homes & Churches Driving Tour, 32 historic sites are included in the tour. Obtain a free map from Smithville Chamber of Commerce, (512) 237-2313

Smithville Chamber of Commerce, 100 1st St., PO Box 716 ZIP 78957 (512) 237-2313

SOMERVILLE

Somerville Historical Museum (979) 569-2383

WARRENTON

Sterling McCall Old Car Museum (979) 249-5089

WASHINGTON

1. Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historical Park

2. Star of the Republic Museum

WEIMAR

1. Heritage Society Museum of Weimar, 125 Main (Hwy 90), Weimar, (979) 725-8804 or 725-8535

2. Gedenke Festival, always the Saturday before Mother's Day

3. Mardi Gras, February, for more information contact the chamber office (979) 725-9511

1. Weimar Chamber of Commerce (979) 725-9511

2. Weimar City Hall, PO Box 67, ZIP 78962 (979) 725-9511, Hours: 1-5PM, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday

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