Stepping back in time at Washington On The Brazos {#VisitBrenham}
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Stepping back in time at Washington On The Brazos {#VisitBrenham}

Pairing education with travel is always a plus when we travel and now with Dottie learning more about Texas history in school, an invitation to tour Washington On The Brazos was welcomed. This 293 acre historic site was the place where 59 delegates met to sign the formal declaration of Independence from Mexico, on March 2,…

Milk a cow, bottle feed a calf and more at Jersey Barnyard, Brenham
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Milk a cow, bottle feed a calf and more at Jersey Barnyard, Brenham

When you’re invited to visit a 100 year old farm, you don’t say no… especially when you’ve secretly always wanted to have a taste of the farm life! Milk a cow, bottle feed a calf and more at Jersey Barnyard While being hosted in Brenham, an educational tour at the 740 acre, four generation run, Jersey Barnyard…

The 50’s styled Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham, Texas

The 50’s styled Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham, Texas

Update: The Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham sadly permanently closed its doors in 2020.  Looking for a family restaurant in Brenham, Texas? Try the 50’s styled Southern Flyer Diner in Brenham, Texas, aka the Brenham Airport Diner. Old-fashioned diners in Texas are difficult to come by, so don’t miss this one! My son loves airplanes,…

Grape stomping at Windy Winery, Brenham, Texas. {#VisitBrenham}
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Grape stomping at Windy Winery, Brenham, Texas. {#VisitBrenham}

  While looking through the list of experiences we could enjoy while visiting Washington County, grape stomping jumped off that list. We’ve read so much about grape stomping in books and watched the same in movies that this became one of our must-dos on the trip. Grape stomping at Windy Winery, Brenham, Texas. We were…

Top 5 things to do with kids in Washington County, Texas {#VisitBrenham}

Top 5 things to do with kids in Washington County, Texas {#VisitBrenham}

When our family was invited to be guests of Brenham’s CVB, we were promised we’d walk away with beautiful memories. The experiences shared below have not been influenced. We really did have an awesome trip!   Nestled in the heart of Texas, halfway between Houston and Austin, lies Washington County, a place history books applaud…