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Great Shopping Opportunities
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Photo Opportunities
As spring comes our way, get ready to come out and enjoy the bluebonnets with your family
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Great Cycling
Waller County is known for its beautiful country roads.
Come out and enjoy a ride in the country...
Pull those old boots out of the closet and come visit!
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Waller County is one of the last great rural escapes in the Houston area. Just a short drive down Interstate 10 or US Hwy 290 will bring you through Waller County from Houston (download map) or request a full-sized four-color map. Here you can visit a working farm complete with rides and attractions for all ages, tour a real winery, take a ride in vintage aircraft, watch a real county fair, get excited over a good old fashioned destruction derby, and step back in time to the civil war era. These are just a few of the exciting activities waiting for you here. |
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Seasonal Events
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Local Attractions
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Day Trips
Seasonal Events
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Waller Freedom Festival2013-07-03 - through July 4 . Start things off July 3 with the Waller Freedom Festival Film and Art Show July 4th the annual Freedom Fest is a city-wide celebration at no cost to the public. Take US Hwy 290 west and exit Field Store Rd. Festivities at the old football stadium. |
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Pattison Family Freedom Festival2013-07-04 - . July 4th the annual Freedom Fest is a city-wide celebration at no cost to the public. Take Interstate 10 out to Brookshire. Continue through town and go north on FM 359 into Pattison. |
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Watermelon Festival2013-07-19 - and goes through the 20th. .A long standing tradition in Hempstead. Come out and enjoy live bands, great cooking, and old-fashioned parade and some of the best watermelons this side of the Brazos river. Take US Hwy 290 from Houston to Hempstead. Exit Hwy 6 and go south into town. |
Local Attractions
Just want to come out for the day? There is plenty to do and see. You can roam the Katy Prairie, visit a real winery, arrange for a day hunting trip and much more.
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Soaring Club of HoustonCome out and enjoy gliders soaring around the beautiful countryside. Rides and training are also available. The club is a member of the Soaring Society of America (SSA). |
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Katy PrairieManaged by the Katy Prairie Conservancy, this is one of the few truly natural environs. Located through western Harris and Waller County, the Katy Prairie is home to many of nature's finest. Ranging from special insects and frogs to rare flora and migratory bird species. If you are a nature lover, you will love the Katie Prairie. In addition, there are always events and tours going on at the various KPC locations. |
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Bomber Field RC Aircraft ParkCall before going out! Come out and see radio controlled model airplanes rule the sky over Waller County. Spectator fee is $7.00 with free parking. Children 12 and under are free. Hamburgers, cold drinks, and souviners available. The field is located in Monaville just north of Brookshire on FM 359. Go 2 miles East of Monaville on FM 1887 off of FM 359 and you will see the field on the left. Come see the B-17s fly in formation. |
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BrookwoodA unique experience. You really need to come out and see one of Waller County's most visited attraction. It's much more than a gift shop, cafe and plant nursery. You just need to experience it for yourself. Located in Brookshire, about 40 miles west of Houston on Interstate 10. |
Plan an exciting "daycation" in Waller County
In addition to the great local attractions, check out these ideas as a guide for a day in Waller County.
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For History FansWaller County is rich in history. In the south, portions of the county were part of Stephen F. Austin original 300. Did you know that General George Armstrong Custer stayed in Waller County? Maybe from the video you can tell where. Check out the video and download historical marker maps here. |
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Country Photo OpsWe would like to invite you to the "Gateway to Bluebonnet Country". As you travel from Houston to Austin in the spring, you will notice vast bluebonnet fields popping to life around Hempstead. After bluebonnet season, there are still picturesque ares for photos. Take a minute to stop and enjoy with your family. |
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ShoppingOne of Waller County's special shopping destinations is at Frazier's. It's like a whole new world. While you are there be sure to grab a cold drink or something to eat. Get more information here. |
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Our Local Airport
Waller County is home to the new Houston Executive Airport. It's located in south Waller County just off of Interstate 10. The airport features a full line of amenities including rental car service, pilot's lounge, and a runway suitable for private jets. If you are interested in flying in,
Free Map
To help you plan a fun and eventful trip, we offer our official Waller County map free. Also known as the "Country Roads" map, they are available from these area chambers of commerce:
About us
The Visit Waller County web site is a service from our community to help you enjoy yourself while in the area. If you know of an event or attraction that we don't have, please drop us an email.