(979) 743-4388
11-20 Miles
ARNIM ARCHIVES & MUSEUM
Flatonia - 13 miles. Wealth of historical miscellaniea from Fayette County includes antique furniture, glassware, and documents, Livery stable contains wagons with vintage tack. Open Sat. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Groups by appointment.
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101 East North Main Street, Flatonia, Texas, 78941. (361) 865-3455
KREISCHE BREWERY STATE HISTORIC SITE
LaGrange - 14 miles. Ruins of a stone brewery, one of the first commercial breweries in Texas, and home built in the 1840's by a German stonemason, Heinreich Kreische. Group tours of German culture offered. Open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30pm.
414 State Loop 92, La Grange, Texas 78945. (979) 968-5658.
MONUMENT HILL STATE HISTORIC SITE
La Grange - 14 miles. Monument Hill serves as burial site for Texans who drew black beans of death after Mier Expedition against Mexico, and for 41 soldiers who died in conflict with Mexicans at Salado Creek battle of 1842. Group tours of early Texas history are offered. Open 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
414 State Loop 92, La Grange, Texas 78945. (979) 968-5658.
SECOND CHANCE EMPORIUM
La Grange - 16.5 miles north. A premier resale shop of Central Texas offering everyone an adventure in addition to great savings. Look for good quality, gently used items including artwork, tools, household goods, clothing, books, and furniture. Open 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
841 South Reynolds Street.
TEXAS QUILT MUSEUM
La Grange - 18 miles. Showcasing antique and contemporary quilts as fine art. Exhibits change every 4 months. The Museum’s three galleries are located in two restored 1893 buildings constructed of handmade brick. Also contains the Pearce Memorial Library and Material Culture Center, with reference books and samples of fabrics from the 1785-1895 19th and 20th centuries which are accessible for study. Shopping. 140 West Colorado, Open Thursday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Discount Admission for students, senior citizens, and veterans $8/ Regular Admission $10. (979) 968-3104.
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CENTRAL TEXAS RAILROAD CENTER
Flatonia - 13 miles. The Museum contains 5 model trains on display, the history of the railroad in Flatonia, and access to the Switching Tower. Open Friday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. -Noon/1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
104 East South Main Street, Flatonia, Texas 78941. (713) 471-8068.
