This state historical site is such a cool place. It features ruins of Kreische Brewery (and the…read morestill standing home) as well as Monument Hill a tomb for those who died in the Dawson Massacre of September 1842. There is a beautiful overlook, and the grounds themselves are very well maintained. Only $5 per person for admission and leashed dogs are welcome. The Visitor Center has a few displays of relics that you won't want to miss! I do recommend wearing good shoes and carrying water if you are planning to walk down to the brewery. It's a bit steep in some places!

On a visit to La Grange, I looked up the top attractions in La Grange on TripAdvisor. Monument Hill…read moreState Park came up as number one. We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon. After paying a small fee to enter, we parked. The visitor's center has a small museum where you can learn all about the history of the park. It's a good way to kick things off. From there, you can hike around the park. Beyond getting a workout, you come across historical markers and other goodies along the way. Brewery ruins, a home, a statue, and more. You'll learn even more through this experience. I love these types of hikes: where you simultaneously learn and get a workout in.

In addition to living here at one point, my maternal grandparents were marriend in Victoria. It's…read morea wonderful town to live and visit. Deleon Plaza is a great oasis in the midst of a bustling downtown. I toured all the historical markers in the plaza and took a breather in the quaint gazebo located on the grounds. Across the street is the oldest continuously running delicatessen in Texas. Don't miss out on their world famous reuben sandwich. The plaza is a gem in the middle of a lot of hidden treasure. Resolve to pay a visit if you're ever in the city.

A nice park in downtown Victoria! It's a great place to…read morepark, and have some lunch or enjoy the sunshine in Victoria. There's plenty of parking on the street, and if you're doing business downtown, it's a great place to start off from. This historic park feels like it's been around forever. The gazebo can be rented out if you have an event. At one end of the park is a larger than life monument to the fallen Confederate soldiers. At the other end of the park is the monument to the six flags that have flown over Texas. It gives a bit of history about how Texas has been such a hotly desired territory! This location is in the National Registry of Historic Places! There aren't any bathrooms. There's a drinking fountain that worked.

Went by today, the remains are gone. The buildings are all cleared. Nothing to see anymore.read more

Rumour spreadin' a-'round in that Texas town 'bout that…read moreshack outside La Grange and you know what I'm talkin' about. Just let me know if you wanna go to that home out on the range. They gotta lotta nice girls. - ZZ Top If you're looking for a plaque or some sort of historical marker to identify one of (if not the) oldest whorehouses in America you'll be sorely disappointed. Down a dusty road off the highway lay the remains of the Chicken Ranch which inspired such classics as "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and the musical gem "La Grange". Behind a metal fence with some cows roaming about lay the decrepit remains of a building. You'll have to use your imagination to fill in the rest of the blanks, guessing what was. Originally opened in 1844 and run by a widow named Mrs. Swine. The brothel has a fun and colorful past that is worth a read. Here's a snippet from Wikipedia regarding the random moniker: As the Depression lingered, the number of customers dwindled, and Williams had difficulty making ends meet for her employees. She implemented the "poultry standard," charging one chicken for each sexual act. The number of chickens at the brothel exploded, and soon the place became known as the Chicken Ranch. Williams supplemented her income by selling surplus chickens and eggs.[1 Due to the history of this location, I'm surprised the state hasn't made it an official historical landmark. In the meantime, if you find yourself traveling down highway 71 around the small town of La Grange it's worth a stop to sit and guess about what used to be.

OUr family had a loss and had to deal with it from a state and country away. Coleen has been…read moreamazing at helping us! We were able to send the remains of our loved one to them and they pretty much handled the rest. They sent us pictures of our family plot and diagrams to choose from. She also went out of her way to make recomendations and handle arrangements with other local vendors like flourists and getting us information on local restraunts etc. The pricing was very reasonable and she was always available. She even made several trips to the nearby cemetary for us and kept us up to date whenever I requested information. Thank you!

The Fannin Battleground marks the location where, on March 19 and 20, 1836, the Battle of Coleto…read moreCreek was fought between Texan forces commanded by Col. James Fannin and Mexican forces led by Gen. Jose Urrea. Believing they would be treated humanely, Col. Fannin surrendered; he and his troops were led back to Presidio La Bahia, near Goliad, and held as prisoners. On Palm Sunday, Col. Fannin and his men were slaughtered by the Mexican forces under the direction of Santa Anna, who re-instituted the Tonel Decree in late December 1835. The slaughtering of Col. Fannin and his men gave rise to the battle cry, "Remember Goliad!". (Some estimates say 400+/- were killed) This battleground is a little out of the way, but worth it if you're a history person. It's not much to look at, honestly - just a stone obelisk in a field, with a picnic area at one end, with a small (one room) museum under a gazebo. There are also a couple of informational boards. I was a tad disappointed with the maintenance of the location, but it's probably because the grass was so high, giving it an unmanicured look. However, there are signs present about the high grass - apparently they leave the grass high so wildflowers can regerminate. That's kinda cool. If you've never experienced a field of Texas wildflowers...that's also a must. I may go back to see how the battleground looks covered in flowers; that would be gorgeous. The small museum room had a non-functional A/C. In fact, it was blowing hot air. Thank God it doesn't take long to look at everything in the room. The ONE interactive "board" was not functional. I really love Texas history, so this was worth it. However, someone who may not be...or was expecting more will be disappointed. I fought disappointment writing this review. In the end, it's a very solemn place honoring the sacrifices of Texas Independence.

Historic Battlefield! So this is where Colonel Fannin was…read morefighting the Mexican Army, when things didn't go his way, so he surrendered, believing that his enemy was civilized and would treat them as prisoners of war. Boy, were they mistaken! Mexican General Santa Anna had them all shot down the street at the Presidio de Bahia. This battleground is marked with a fancy gate, an obelisk in the center of the battlefield, and a nice elevated pavilion and an area to enjoy your picnic with some tables. There seems to have been a museum going here at some time, but it appeared closed when I went. There's not too much to see around here. The grass was a bit long, but I guess they're doing that wildflower seeding thing, so I guess that's okay. It made for a fun few minutes to stop, and was only 2 miles off the main highway, so it was a fun quick stop!

Historic! This old set of brick buildings are quite…read morehandsome. The buildings are aligned along the railroad tracks. They're cool, old buildings with lots of great antique architectural accents and accouterments. There's plenty of parking along the street that runs in front of Old Town. The Old Town only runs along one side of the street, since the railroad is on the other side. I don't like how Old Town has sold out to some national chains with no local flavor. Subway Sandwiches doesn't belong here. The rest of the places are good, but there are plenty of vacancies. Someone local needs to come in and set up shop here. I wouldn't go out of my way to see Old Town Shiner, but it's an interesting two block walk.

Even though you can no longer access the Guadalupe River from this spot, it's still a nice place to…read morerelax before or after a day on the water. It's also fun to make it part of a bike ride, stroll, or hike. Before hitting the water we swung by to relax and watch others having fun in the river. It's a tranquil and peaceful pedestrian/bike bridge with benches over the river.

It is a historical bridge. Beautiful spot for pictures. If you are in the area definitely stop and…read morecheck it out. The bridge was built in 1887 it is wooden boardwalk for pedestrians

This miniature village was created from historical buildings that were moved here and restored…read more There is a looping path where you can walk from one to another. This place is best for little kids and they have several events throughout the year like the haunted village. There are a few interesting buildings with furniture but for adults, it's a pretty quick walk-through. We were the only ones there on a Saturday which was nice in that we weren't rushed but a bit odd though the staff was friendly. They do have some cold beverages for sale.

Disappointed. We drove 2 hours to come see the village and learn about the history for it to be…read moreclosed. Website on face book and even the flyer we have says it's open .

Serene, serene, serene. It's easy to get lost in this place. It's like walking back in time and…read morereally enjoying what was once a way a life. The dial in audio tour was unexpected and wish I had saw the sign before we were close to leaving. The ground are kept up very well and the fishing isn't bad either. They def bite here. The groundskeeper is super laid back and allows almost anything as long as you're respectful of the property. My family and I came here after we had dinner and it was really nice to cap of the day trip with Zedler Farm Handicap accessible. My uncle's mom is in a wheelchair and were able to get her from the parking lot (handicap parking lot is at the foot of the bridge), over the bridge and to the gazebo.

This venue is absolutely beautiful!! The staff is so amazing and I just love working with their…read moreteam!!

The last time I drove through Hallettsville, I didn't ever recall having seen this memorial. Of…read morecourse spotting this historical area made it a must-see stop on the way to Yoakum to visit family. The helicoptor is definitely real! I was glad to know there are people, like myself, who appreciate and honor those who serve. Always grateful for the sacrifice they made on the behalf of the nation and its citizenry.