Lovely little spot to watch a play. We saw two plays directed by Robin Grace. The actors hit it out…read moreof the park! They were beautifully directed. The seating and stage make you feel like your transported back in time.

Shakespeare at Winedale, a fabulous UT College of Liberal Arts English Department program…read moreestablished 35 years ago, brings Shakespeare to life every summer! Okay, not the real dude, but his rich and complicated plays are delivered live on stage in a converted 19th century barn. We enjoyed "The Tempest" last month in 100 degree weather performed by some incredibly talented UT students. For two months, the students live on the premise while studying and performing three plays to audiences from all over the country. Don't let anyone tell you that the barn is now air conditioned. Hah. There are two large floor fans that have been added but it is still sweltering and you will drip sweat. Wear your skimpiest, lightest clothes but do go and take all your friends and family. It is worth the drive, the heat and the dehydration and is one of my all-time favorite summer day trips.

Indian Jones and his wife, the bartenders, were awesome! They were friendly, welcoming, and made…read morethe whole experience even better. Great service and good vibes all around. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

I love this bar…read more Great place to meet friends. They host neat events (chicken shit bingo, anyone?) as well as some phenomenal musicians! Seating inside and out. Rotating taps of really good beers, carefully curated. The food truck in the parking lot is pretty good as well! Or you can bring in takeout from other spots around town. Text your friends. Tell 'em to meet you at HSF.

White party last night was outstanding! Great friendly atmosphere, delicious wines & loved the…read morelocal musicians . We made a new friend, discovering we had many friends & activities in common. See you at Busted Oak again soon.

The staff was so friendly that it was a joy! We visited in the winter so I imagine it's even…read morelovelier when it is green.

Stopped for lunch The buffet was great, fresh salad plus…read morecatfish filets, chicken fried chicken plus fresh banana pudding Server was outstanding

Food is to die for. Can't go wrong with 25$ ribeye. Green sauce is a must try. Service is good…read moretreated me well. Saw a concert a few times and ambiance is great. Good music, cold beers ,and good food. Can't go wrong with the Kenney store.

It was a rainy, gloomy Sunday but this place will lift your spirits. Though it was mid-April most…read moreof the roses had already lost their blooms but there is much more than roses. It was so relaxing just walking through all the different paths and enjoying the way the gardens were arranged and the use of textures and colors. I want to come again when more of the roses are blooming. Just a very relaxing way to enjoy the morning.

We drove out to the Antique Rose Emporium on Sunday morning to purchase some roses to plant in our…read morefront yard. We left our house in Houston in time to get there when they opened at 11am. The drive was easy and we were the second car in the parking lot. The staff there is incredibly friendly and helpful and the selection is absolutely outstanding. We picked out some great plants and are excited to see them bloom. My only recommendation would be, if you are coming in from out of town, consider coming on a Saturday so that you can also do the bluebell factory tour. I also wish that we had planned ahead and left time to go to lunch at Truth BBQ and walk around in town.

Threshold Vineyards showed up at the Houston Rodeo and I took their card and vowed to check this…read moreplace out. Really easy drive (about an hour from Houston) AND it's next to a Bee Farm. This has some seating indoors and some outdoors, so going during the fall is probably ideal. Not a huge space, but when I arrived on a 100-degree day, there were plenty of seats to choose from. I did two different flights- the sparkling and the tasting. I'm more of a red lover, but the Blanc Du Bois semi-sweet is one of the only whites I've REALLY enjoyed (I received a tasting of this at the rodeo and wanted to check out more options here since I loved it so much). There are only two sparkling options at the moment, so I tried both. The real star was the Belle for me. I can definitely see myself taking this to brunch or enjoying while cooking a meal. It is light and refreshing and you can totally taste the fruity guava notes in it. The Blanc Du Bois regular is not sweet enough for me which is probably why I enjoy the Semi Sweet so much. Of course, I left with a bottle of this as well. I'd like to come back and try their Reds- but definitely something I'll have to do in the future. If you're already out this way, you can taste some wine and then book a Bee-Keeping class which I really enjoyed.

I HIGHLY recommend going out and giving this local family some business. You'll have a great time…read moreand taste some delicious wines as well. This place is SO ADORABLE!!! It is a small, local winery run by a family. You meet all of them - the mom, dad and their grown children (sometimes all, sometimes only a few) as well as even an uncle. They have set times for wine tastings. When you get there, you get your own table for your party (they have inside & outside tables) and they introduce you to the wines and which they grow at their vineyard & give you a history of the place. They also have snack trays that you can order with grapes, cheese and meats. Those are also all super yummy. Normally, I'm not a fan of drier wines. But I liked EVERY wine they had us try. I also tried a the sangria (I think it was) that was not part of the tasting wines, and I was not a fan of that because it tasted far too much like champagne. They are small, so they only make 3-5 different wines every year. But each one is such high quality. Their son, who is the mastermind winemaker, and he is very sweet (and super smart) and will answer all your questions about his process and what's upcoming. Just like the inside, the outside is very cute & quaint. They have a patio with some tables and then some acres with their vines. Unfortunately, we did not come when there were grapes on the vine, so everything we saw was bare. But that's just a reason to come back! Since it's such a small operation, the dad also gave us a you're of when they barrel and do wine science! And since I studied architecture, he also asked for my opinion on their thoughts of expanding their building because they are running out of room!

Ashley is the best. The wine selection is awsome. There is something for everyones taste. You wont…read morebe disappointed.

Quaint little country winery…read more Pulled up and instantly felt like we were on a mini farm tour. chickens roaming everywhere and the cutest baby chicks stealing the show. They also had mules and alpacas... but they were definitely on "do not disturb" mode. Wine tasting was 5 for $15, and I appreciated how detailed their menu was. It actually made choosing feel less like a guessing game. Bonus: you can mix it up with frozen drinks too, and honestly, everything we tried had great flavor. Food check: Charcuterie board was good, just wish it had a little more protein (felt a little light on the meats). Pizza though? Crispy, tasty, and did exactly what it needed to do alongside the wine Overall, such a sweet, laid-back experience. Definitely worth a stop if you're in the mood for wine, vibes, and a little farm energy.

This gem of a museum is located on the grounds of the Washington-on-the-Brazos state historic site…read more You have to purchase your tickets from the visitor center. The price is definitely worth it. What I loved about this place (besides all the history) were the interactive exhibits. Listening to Sam Houston talked about the revolution and reading the declaration. Learning about what the pioneers had to endure and how they survived was eye opening. I can also see the value of taking the school children here. There is so much to learn and the activities for the kiddos is really cool. On the first floor you are greeted and are given suggestions on where to start in the museum. You watch a welcome video which was nicely done. There is so much to see I don't want to spoil it. You must check this place out for yourself. You won't be disappointed...plan on spending the day! There is a lot to see on this site.

This was a 2 story museum located within the compounds of Washington on the Brazos Park. Restrooms…read morewere on the first floor by the entrance. There was an introductory video as we enter. It was a nice stroll. What caught my attention at this museum was the lighted Declaration of Independence. It was so easy on the eyes! A great place to come if you want to spend time thoroughly examining the Declaration of Independence. The battles from the past mentioned here brought some parallels to our current climate and allowed for introspection through more understanding of what happened in the past in this big state of Texas. I particularly liked seeing the Hall of Fame defining and depicting the trailblazers with the Texas Spirit. The Texas Spirit was defined as a determined and independent spirit who take pride in blazing their own trails. One of those featured in the gallery was Governor Ann Richards. Having personally met her at a women's leadership conference moons ago, the memory of moments with her flooded back where she talked about how men were innately more like hunters and focused on one thing, whereas women were multi taskers and gatherers. It was nice to learn about the Texas spirit as well as learn something from history. The learning was to stay kind and learn humility as the video illustrated how Texas could have belonged to Mexico if the cards didn't stack the right way. The battles showed how current leaders could learn from history to create progress.