A Pampered Cowgirl's Perfect Destination


Getting There

The Inn at Dos Brisas is in Brenham, about an hour's drive from Houston. The restaurant is open for dinner Thursday through Saturday and for Sunday brunch; the inn is open all week. Overnight guests stay in one of four luxe casitas. DETAILS Casitas from $365; 979-277-7750 or dosbrisas.com.

Excursions

Blue Bell Creameries The most beloved ice creamery in Texas, with a cult following outside the state. Tours of the 99-year-old factory are available on weekdays. The ice cream parlor is open most Saturdays. DETAILS 1101 S. Blue Bell Rd., Brenham; 800-327-8135.

Chappell Hill Sausage Company Delicious venison sausage and smoked pork-and-beef sausage with jalapeños are among a dozen varieties made at this roadside spot near Brenham. They're sold in packages or served in sandwiches. DETAILS 4225 Sausage Ln., Chappell Hill; 979-836-5830.

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