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Brownwood, Texas

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Brownwood, Texas

Bite into a fresh jalapeno bacon cheeseburger served in a restored train car, take a relaxing kayak ride along the Pecan Bayou, sample award-winning Texas-made wines and beers from local brewers and winemakers, experience legendary barbecue 90 years in the making, shop over a dozen trendy, locally-owned boutiques, spend a weekend on a lakefront golf course resort, attend a live performance at a beautifully preserved 1920's theatre, or snap some selfies on our downtown mural trail.

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FEELS LIKE CHRISTMAS

Bring your family and friends to historic Downtown Brownwood and enjoy thousands of lights, festive decorations, a lighted parade, photo ops galore and so much more. Brownwood features signature annual holiday events throughout the month of December, filled with joy, lights, and festive fun for all ages

Christmas in Brownwood

Sip. Shop. Stroll.

Sipping Under the Stars

Stroll through downtown, browse local boutiques, and enjoy curated drink samples from regional wineries and breweries.

Event Info
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Featured Events

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Christmas Under The Stars Festival

All day

Sipping Under the Stars
DEC
5

Sipping Under the Stars

Downtown Brownwood · 4:00 PM

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DEC
5

Yuletide Express: A Vintage Christmas Journey

The Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum · 6:00 PM

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Trip Ideas

From WWII Cinema to Texas Highways Feature: The Story of Intermission Bookshop

November 13, 2026

Discover how Downtown Brownwood's historic WWII-era Queen Theatre became Intermission Bookshop, a beloved hidden gem recently featured in Texas Highways.

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Lake Brownwood: Your Guide to Water, Wildlife & Adventure

Sometimes you need a day with nowhere to be. At Lake Brownwood, that’s pretty easy to arrange.

A couple eating gelato at a sidewalk table outside The Turtle Gelateria in downtown Brownwood

Where to Eat & Drink in Brownwood

Come hungry. Brownwood has a food scene that feels very much like Brownwood itself: welcoming, unfussy, locally rooted, and with plenty of stories behind the places you’ll find.

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