Attractions
We welcome you to visit Brownwood, Texas where our slogan is "Feels Like Home".
If you are touring Texas on the Texas Forts Trail, The Way Out Wineries Trail or just looking for some peace and seclusion, Star of Texas Bed and Breakfast is the place to come enjoy a layed back weekend with a slower pace of life. Come visit our small Texas community and delight in visiting our partner's in the area for a great Texas weekend getaway. Canoe the senic Pecan Bayou to look for birds and other wildlife, rock climb at the "crags" at Lake Brownwood, great fishing there too. Visit the Lehnis Train Museum to see a great display of miniture trains, The Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedoms 2 story mural of history or other museums here. We have great local restaurants and a small downtown shopping area, plenty of antique stores and outdoor activities abound. You might just want to get a way and do nothing and that's ok too, we have plenty of relaxing time here at the Star of Texas Bed and Breakfast.
OUR PARTNERS FOR YOUR GETAWAY WEEKEND
CULINARY
These are some of our favorite local spots:
- The Turtle Restaurant & Enoteca Wine Bar www.theturtlerestaurant.com
- This restaurant is located in Historic Downtown, they are part of the slow food movement and offer a wonderful atmosphere to dine. The Wine Bar is open Tuesday thru Saturday evenings, lunch is served at the Turtle Tuesday thru Saturday also and evening dining is by reservation on Thursday,Friday and Saturday evening. They host a monthly event like wine dinners and live music, visit their website.
- Humphrey Pete's www.humphreypetesonline.com
- Local owned, this place offers everything from great salads to mouth watering steaks, my favorite, the Grilled Chicken Spinach Quesadilla, oh and don't forget the flaming, Apple Butter Rum Pie! You won't be board here waiting for your meal, the walls are covered with artifacts from Brownwood, and there's always fresh roasted peanuts to snack on while you wait.
- The Runaway Train www.runawaytraincafe.com
- Now talk about fun, this is really in an old train dinner car. If you love traditional they offer it, but you must try the Blue cheese Hamburger and crispy fries, if you really want to go overboard, then add a handmade Chocolate Milkshake.
Underwood's Cafeteria www.underwoodsbbq.com
Family owned and run for 3 generations, cafeteria style bbq, steak, ribs, chicken and much more. Go for seconds on the rolls and good luck choosing between the choice of cobblers hot topped with whipped cream.
Brennan Vineyards Award winning wines www.brennanvineyards.com
These are our partners with some of the best award winning wines in Texas, They have a wonderful tasting room, just don't let "Cab" the cat get out the door. There grounds are just lovely and they offer wine tasting dinners and live music on some weekends. And of course they are part of the Way Out Wineries Tour that is fun to go on.
CULTURAL
Mt. View Marina Jet ski rental www.mtnviewmarina.com
Heart of Texas Wildlife Trail www.tpwd.state.tx.us/birdingtrails/
Wildflower Trails www.tex-fest.com
Shockey Stables horseback riding about 1 hr away www.shockeystables.com
Windy Hill Farm organic hands on farm to visit. www.windyhillorganics.com
Brownwood Visitors Center & Chamber of Commerce www.visitbrownwood.com
Special Event : The Turtle Restaurant , "Wine Exploration Dinner". Vist this site for the details.
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