Points of Interest On The Trail
Texas Brazos Trail Region
In The Center Of It All!
The Texas Brazos Trail is an eighteen-county area of Central Texas which roughly stretches from Waco to College Station to Georgetown. This area of Texas is rich in the early history of the state. Explorers found the waters of the Brazos River to be the lifeblood of their quest, establishing numerous colonies that thrived and became the cities we now know. The railroad and cotton were of critical importance to the development of the region. Some of the most beautiful architecture in the state is preserved in the old homes and historic downtown areas of these cities.
The Texas Brazos Trail is an eighteen-county area of Central Texas which roughly stretches from Waco to College Station to Georgetown. This area of Texas is rich in the early history of the state. Explorers found the waters of the Brazos River to be the lifeblood of their quest, establishing numerous colonies that thrived and became the cities we now know. The railroad and cotton were of critical importance to the development of the region. Some of the most beautiful architecture in the state is preserved in the old homes and historic downtown areas of these cities.
Cities & Towns Along The Texas Brazos Trail
The shops and businesses of this historically prosperous cotton and pine lumber town lie along the Colorado River instead of around a courthouse square. The cultural epicenter of Bastrop County in the 19th century, the town boasted a fashionable priv....
Founded in 1850, Belton grew as a trading center for nearby farms and ranches. Its merchants made the city a favorite rest stop for cowboys herding Longhorns up the Chisholm Trail. Today, visitors are drawn to the charming town square anchored by the....
Bryan College Station Welcome to Bryan-College Station and the Brazos Valley home of The Museum at the George Bush Presidential Library, Historic Downtown Bryan and Texas A&M University where tradition, warm hospitality and the spirit of Aggieland ar....
A beautiful historic county courthouse with perfectly manicured grounds welcome guests to this charming community. For a glimpse into the past, explore a miniature model of Cameron, circa 1940, on display in the county clerk's office. For a more in-d....
Nestled on the Bosque River in an area of shady creeks and limestone cliffs, Clifton is known as the Norwegian Capital of Texas. The first Norwegian settlers arrived in 1854, the year the county was established. Clifton's 1923 Bosque Memorial Museum ....