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Downtown Brenham has a charming collection of small businesses, from restaurants to clothing boutiques to gun stores. Park at one of the free city parking lots and spend a weekend evening wandering around to experience downtown's charming atmosphere.
The Brenham Downtown Historic District in Brenham, Texas was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2004. Buildings in the district were designed by Alfred C. Finn, James Wetmore, and others in Classical Revival and other styles. Included in the district is the Simon Theatre.
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Unity is the only professional theatre in Washington County, and offers shows scattered year-round.
The Blue Bell factory is the biggest tourist draw of the town. If you're a fan of ice cream, then join the masses in the summer, observe the factory at the observation deck, sample the sweets at the parlor, and pick up some trinkets at the country store.