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Brown County, Texas was founded in 1856 and organized in 1858. Named for Henry Stevenson Brown, a commander at the Battle of Velasco. It’s conveniently located within 3 hours of Austin, Fort Worth, Dallas & San Antonio which is home to over 10 million Texans. This is a great escape from the bigger cities with many opportunities to support local businesses with shopping, eating and lodging as well as things to do and see.
Eat & Drink
- 10 Mile Productions
401 Center Ave, Brownwood, TX, 76801 - China Cafe
1417 Austin Ave, Brownwood, Texas 76801 - Common Grounds Coffeehouse & Deli
2208 Austin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Corina’s
7601 Highway 279, Lake Brownwood, Texas 76801 - Diamond R Store & Cafe
11801 US-84, Zephyr, TX 76890 - Emilio’s Mexican Restaurant
1520 Austin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Hacienda Leon Mexican Kitchen
1020 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802 - Humphrey Pete’s
102 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802 - Jack-A-Don’s at The Crazy Lemon
540 Pecan St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Jerry’s Burgers & Shakes
1016 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802 - Jolene’s Thai Cuisine
2001 Coggin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - La Botana
108 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802 - Lemongrass Asian Cuisine
1900 Coggin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Lemons’ Bar-B-Q Restaurant & Catering
3202 Coggin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Lucille + Mabel Kitchen and Libations
114 Center Ave Brownwood, TX 76801 - Pioneer Tap House
112 E Baker St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Pizza Company
1201 Coggin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Prima Pasta
210 Early Blvd, Early, TX 76802 - Red Wagon Restaurant
401 N Main Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Ricardo’s Restaurant & Tortilla Bakery
904 Booker St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Runaway Train Cafe
3600 Stephen F Austin Dr, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Sam’s Southern Eatery
1113 Clement, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Sectionhand Steakhouse
4412 US-377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Smitty’s BBQ
708 W Austin Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Steve’s Market & Deli
110 E Chandler St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Stone’s Grove Cocktail Bar
112 W Anderson St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Studebaker’s Cafe & Grill
409 E Commerce St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - The Axe House- Brownwood Pub
306 N Fisk Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - The Hideout Grill
185 Hideout Lane, Brownwood, TX 76801 - The Sticks BBQ
3601 Highway 377 S, Brownwood, TX 76801 - The Turtle Restaurant , Gelateria & Enoteca
514 Center Ave, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Tr3s Leches Bakery & Cafe
201 E Baker St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Triple T Grill
1411 Indian Creek Dr, Brownwood, TX 76801 - Underwood’s Cafeteria
402 W Commerce St, Brownwood, TX 76801 - US Dock’s Wild Duck Marina
320 Hightop St, Brownwood, TX 76801
Things to Do
Here are just a few things to do while you’re in Brown County, TX!
- Brown County Museum of History
- Brownwood Arts Center
- Camp Bowie Aquatic Center
- Central Texas Veterans Memorial
- Gordon Wood Hall of Champions
- Howard Payne University Theatre Department
- Lake Brownwood State Park
- Lyric Theatre
- Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum
- Regal Heartland Movie Theatre
- Rex’s Texas Lanes
- The Hideout Golf Club
The Axe House- Brownwood, TX
- Xtreme Jump Trampoline Park
Shop Local

- Double H Mercantile
- Duke Street
- Early Blooms & Things
- Earth & Noble
- Glamour Shop
- Hamilton’s
- Intermission Bookshop
- Junk & Disorderly Antiques
- Keeler’s Korner
Leon River Western Wear
- Lori’s Limited
- Matt’s Mantiques & Gifts
- Nathan’s Jewelers
- Quilter’s Hide Out
- Ricochet Oldies & Antiques
- Saturdays
- Shaw’s Marketplace
Swinging’ S Heifers Boutique
- The Hen House
- Weakley-Watson Ace Hardware
Places to Stay
Hotels
- Best Western Plus (New)
- Country Inn & Suites
- Hampton Inn
- Holiday Inn Express
- La Quinta Inn & Suites
- The Hideout Golf Club & Resort
Other Lodging
5F Ranch
(Sleeps 14!)
8437 Co Rd 259, Zephyr, TX 76890The BunkHouse
Airbnb
Zephyr, TXStar of Texas Bed & Breakfast – 650 Morelock Ln, Brownwood, TX 76801
Campsites
- Lake Brownwood State Park
- Fabis Primitive Park
- Flat Rock Park and RV