Our trip this time is an easy day trip from Houston or Austin and a good overnight trip from San Antonio or Dallas. Bluebonnet s and Indian paintbrushes Photo courtesy of Texas Department of Transportation Washington County is a mandatory stop on the Grand Tour of Texas because of its historical significance. The abundant spring wildflowers are icing on the cake.
Churches appear out of nowhere and it seems every cow has a barn of it's own.
Southern Fayette County is the home of the Painted Churche s , which we will feature, in an upcoming article. Their brochure is impressive and anticipates your every need. They are even gracious enough to include some places and events on their maps that are outside Washington County. Area maps can be downloaded from their website. Competing towns around the state might consider a countywide Chamber.