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Embark on an adventure as you drive along Highway 290! So often we drive right by cool sites, historic places, and quaint little communities without ever knowing about them, especially along Highway 290 between Austin and Houston. #Adventure290 has been created to help you discover those gems and award you a prize for doing so!

Eight communities along Highway 290 have created a Scavenger Hunt to help you see cool things along the way. There is a designated stop in each community where you’ll gather information for your Passport. Once you’ve completed the adventure, mail in your Passport for a fun bag of goodies!

Download a Passport today to start your #Adventure290!

Follow the adventure on FacebookInstagram & Twitter and tag your pictures so we can enjoy your adventure!

Community Info

Elgin: Known for its sausage, Elgin bears the title of “Sausage Capital of Texas,” celebrating every year with the annual Hogeye Festival. ElginTXChamber.com

McDade: Today a quiet community honoring the delicious watermelon with an annual festival, McDade was once the home of notorious outlaws and vigilante justice. ExploreBastropCounty.com

Paige: Paige is a small, but bustling community in a beautiful rural setting amidst the Lost Pines of Central Texas – a lovely place for a bit of history and a burger! ExploreBastropCounty.com

Giddings: The beautiful Lee County courthouse, designed in 1899, the Fletcher-Schubert House Museum, and more than 30 restaurants are excellent reasons to make a stop in Giddings. GiddingsTX.com

Carmine: If you’re up for a good steak, antique shopping, or basketball history, Carmine is a great place to explore. CarmineTX.com

Burton: The grave of a Texas Ranger, a French bistro and the oldest continually operating cotton gin in the nation – these are just a few of the special characteristics of Burton! BurtonTexas.org

Brenham: The county seat for Washington County and the home of Blue Bell ice cream, Brenham is a longtime favorite destination for those cruising between Houston and Austin. VisitBrenhamTexas.com

Chappell Hill: There is an historic charm about Chappell Hill, complete with festivals, lavender, wine & museum. ChappellHillTX.com




Burton Area Chamber of Commerce

P.O. Box 171

                             Burton, Texas 77835-0101 

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