Brenham's History

• Washington County dates back to 1837, when it was named “Washington-on-the-Brazos.” The city of Brenham was officially established in 1884 and named for a member of the Mier Expedition, Richard Fox Brenham. There are a number of historical sites to explore, such as the Brenham Heritage Museum and the Burton Farmers Gin and Museum. You can also take the Heritage Home Tours, which starts at the 1843 “Giddings-Wilikin House.”
  
  

Brenham RV Parks

• There are several area RV parks from which visitors can choose. The Artesian Park RV Campground features 50 RV sites with full hookups, free wireless Internet, bathroom facilities, laundry facilities, a clubhouse and either 30- or 50-amp electric service.
  
  Rocky Creek (Lake Somerville) RV Park is located along the lake, which is larger than 11,000 acres. There are 82 RV sites that feature electrical service, while 121 sites do not have electricity. Amenities include playground, boat ramp and restrooms with showers.
  
  Dixieland Texas Retreat RV Park sprawls across 15 acres and offers full hookups, free wireless Internet, roomy RV sites that can accommodate larger RVs, fishing ponds, restrooms and laundry facilities.
  
  

Attractions Near Brenham RV Parks

• Recreational activities near Brenham’s RV parks include boating, swimming, hunting and fishing at Somerville Lake, antiquing in Carmine, or visiting historical sites such as Browning Plantation, Knittel Homestead, Giddings Stone Mansion or Washington-On-The-Brazos State Historical Park. Additional nearby attractions include the Chappell Hill Historical Museum, Burton Cotton Gin, Blue Bell Creameries and the Heritage Home Tours. Brenham also has several festivals that visitors may enjoy, including the Official Bluebonnet Festival of Texas, the Texas Independence Day Celebration, the Washington County Fair, the Poinsettia Celebration and the Christmas Stroll.
  
  

Other Brenham Activities

• Visitors to Brenham can also enjoy wildlife observation on the Prairies and Piney Woods Wildlife Trail, wildflower viewing on the Bluebonnet Trail, experiencing the “Cowboy” lifestyle at Nueces Canyon Equestrian Center and Resort, and swimming at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center. Additional area attractions include touring the Pleasant Hill Winery, shopping at Martha’s Bloomers Home and Garden Store or visiting the Antique Rose Emporium, an eight-acre garden with wildflowers, roses, gifts and a farmer’s market.
  
  

Dining In Brenham

• Campers who want to eat away from the RV can visit one of Brenham’s bevy of restaurants, which serve up everything from a good country breakfast to barbecue to steaks or gourmet fare. The Best Western’s Red Room Restaurant serves American fare and an all-day breakfast, Big Daddy’s BBQ is locally renowned for their ribs, Brazos Belle serves gourmet fare including grilled lamb, fresh salmon and homemade desserts, and Country Inn II Steakhouse specializes in sizzling sirloin steaks, rib eyes and T-bones.