Chappell Hill

A postcard-perfect 19th-century town easily accessible off Highway 290, Chappell Hill is best known for two beloved annual festivals: the Spring Bluebonnet Festival (mid-April) and the Fall Scarecrow Festival (mid-October). Year-round, visit the Chappell Hill Historical Society Museum, stroll Main Street's historic Victorian buildings, or head just outside town to the Chappell Hill Lavender Farm and Texas Star Winery.

• Chappell Hill visitor info: visitbrenhamtexas.com/beyond-brenham/chappell-hill

• Chappell Hill Lavender Farm: chappellhilllavender.com

• Chappell Hill Historical Society: chappellhillhistoricalsociety.com

• Chappell Hill Chamber directory (dining, shopping, lodging): chappellhilltx.com/directory