Explore the Surrounding Area
The surrounding area has many wonderful places to visit, including those on this list. Here is a summary of a few of the larger ones:
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Caldwell -- This small town of 4,500 is about 15 minutes from the Farm. There are cafes and restaurants, gas stations, antique stores, a grocery store, WalMart, a park and playground, a gym, a laundromat and a dry cleaners. Click here for a list of our recommended places to visit.
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Bryan-College Station -- The home of Texas A&M University is about 45 minutes east of the Farm.
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Brenham -- The home of Blue Bell ice cream is about an hour south of the Farm.
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Round Top -- The location of some of the largest antique festivals is about an hour west of the Farm.
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Austin -- This vibrant city is about 1.5 hours west of the Farm.
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Waco -- The home of Dr. Pepper and Magnolia Table is about 1.5 hours north of the Farm.
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Lexington -- Home of the legendary Snow's BBQ.
There are also many small towns with boutique shops, quaint cafes, charming antique stores, fun festivals and other events, all within an hour's drive of the Farm, including the following:
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Lexington -- home of the legendary Snow's BBQ