ANTIQUEING: You are in Antique Country, for a listing of dates and the big exhibitors at the shows try:
http://www.antiqueweekend.com/indexmain.html,
http://roundtopantiquesfair.com/ and
http://www.showdaily.us/Index.cfm
but rest assured, antique shops dominate most towns in the area.
BASKETBALL: There is an excellent lighted covered outdoor court at
West End Baptist Church in Industry (979) 357-2670, or just show up.
BIKING: Pedal your bike on one of the many routes around
La Grange, MS 150 Biking Headquarters:
http://www.lagrangetx.org/visitors/bikelagrange.asp
BIRDING: There is an abundance of unique bird species at the Cedars property and you may want to see the Texas Parks and Wildlife resources for this area
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/wildlife_trails/pineywoods/piney_west/pwwmap_large.phtml and other local resources
CANOEING: or floating on the Colorado River thanks to the Lower Colorado River Authority
www.lcra.org/community/crt_one_day_float.html and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Paddling Trails
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/fishboat/boat/paddlingtrails/inland/columbus/ or via Howell Canoe Livery
www.howellcanoe.com (979) 732-3816 in
Columbus.
CATERERS: From Hinze’s Bar-B-Que (979) 885 7808 to Chuck Wagons
http://www.beansnbacon.com/ (979) 732-3207 and gourmet cuisine (see FINE DINING) it can be delivered to you!
CHILDREN'S ACTIVITIES: An Amusement Park for all ages in Brenham at the
http://www.horseshoejunction.com and a working dairy with petting zoo and tours at
www.texasjersey.com in LaGrange.
CHURCH and worship opportunities are great in the country, as listed on the New Ulm Chamber of Commerce Website:
http://www.newulm-tx.com/church_directory.html
DANCING in the old Dance Halls including
http://harmoniehall.com/ (979) 836-7474 or (979) 836-5778 in
Shelby, or Ropers in Sealy (979) 885 7371 and Todd Fritsch live, if he is in the neighborhood
http://www.toddfritsch.us/modules/news/article.php?storyid=561 or read the adds in the local newspapers for weekend events.
EATING OUT: See New Ulm under the Places to Go tab, or Fine Dining Below
FINE DINING at Royer’s Round Top Café
http://www.royersroundtopcafe.com/ (877) 866-7437, Carol’s at Cat Spring
http://www.blisswood.net/restaurant.html (979) 865 1100 or the Cascades Restaurant at The Falls
http://www.thefallsresort.com/cascades-restaurant.html (979) 992-3123
FIREWORKS:
Austin County allows fireworks, provided there is not a burn ban in effect, you can check with them at
http://www.austincounty.com/ips/cms/ (979) 865-5911. Numerous entities and websites sell fireworks for delivery
(but please don’t have them shipped to Cedars Cabins), including
http://www.usfireworks.biz/ and
http://www.acmefireworks.com/products.htm . In-state stands can only sell during the designated dates around New Year and July 4
th including:
www.bigthunderfireworks.com (800) 274-4912. Be careful out there! Cedars Cabins takes no responsibility for
accidents or fires!
FISHING: Besides fishing on one of four ponds at the Cedars, try your luck at
Lake Somerville or
Fayette Lake http://www.lcra.org/parks/developed_parks/oak_thicket.html, for guide information:
http://www.fayettecountybassfishing.com/ (281) 460-9200
(979) 732-4536 or
GOLF is easily found at the Falls Golf Resort and Club
http://www.thefallsresort.com/the-falls-golf-shop.html (979) 992-3125,
The Brenham Country Club
http://www.brenhamcc.com/ (979) 836-1733 and the Bellville Golf and Recreation Club
(979) 865-9058
GROCERY AND CONVENIENCE STORES: Lindemann Store (979) 357-2121 in Industry couldn’t be any closer to Cedars Cabins and it carries almost everything, like a mini-Wal-Mart. Shulz General Store (979) 992-3342 in New Ulm also carries groceries and numerous items. Both are open 7 days a week. Industry even has its own convenience store open for that late night Blue Bell Ice Cream and other cravings, just east on 159: P&M Quick Stop (979) 357-2444
HORSEBACK RIDING is available, call Clynt Raley in Sealy (979) 885 6546 for lessons try Mill Creek Stables at
(979) 278-3062 in Round Top or Almost Heaven Stables (979) 733-9680 in
Columbus.
HUNTING: BIRDS: Raisin ‘L Ranch
http://www.raisinlranch.com/ (281) 485-2300 just past Frelsburg or Top Flight Hunting
Preserve
http://www.topflighthunting.com/ (979) 732-9196 just 4 miles South of Columbus on Hwy. 71. Goose hunting at
http://www.texasgoosehunt.com/ (979) 234 6827 in
Eagle Lake: Goose Hunting Capital of the World http://www.visiteaglelake.com/hunting.html
BIG GAME: Exotic Deer try
gary@industryinet.com B.W. (979) 885-9900 or Gary Henneke (281) 799-2456 in Industry. Whitetail Deer, try J.W. Golla (979) 732 5280 out of
Columbus.
SWIMMING: Free at the Blue Bell Aquatic Center in Brenham:
http://www.ci.brenham.tx.us/parks/bbac-index.php
(979) 337 7250 or for $5 per person/day at The Falls swimming pools (979) 992-3125 or travel a little farther to
www.splashwaywaterpark.com (979) 234-7718 in Sheridan
SPA TREATMENTS AND MASSAGE: Less than 20 miles away is
www.allforyouwellness.com 979-249-2544 at 4739 Treybig Loop outside Fayetteville who offers massages. or in Brenham
www.visitbrenhamtexas.com/play/spas.html.
WEDDINGS and PARTIES: The Cedars is a great wedding, reception or party venue as are other landmarks in the area, but it all starts with a call to an area party planner or coordinator: Tara Royer,
tara_royer@yahoo.com, (512) 626-3316
WILDFLOWERS bloom in late March and April at the Cedars and you can additionally track some wildflower sightings along
highways at:
http://lnstar.com/wildflowers/lagrange.htm and
www.visitbrenhamtexas.com/play/outdoors/wildflower-trails.html
WINERIES AND VINYARDS: Close by in Brenham are Windy Hill
http://www.windyhillwinery.net/tour_info.htm
(979) 836-3252 and Pleasant Hill Wineries
http://www.pleasanthillwinery.com/ (979) 830-8463, Rosemary's vineyard and winery in LaGrange:
http://wines-made-in-texas.com/default.aspx (979) 249-2109
***For estimates on distances, please refer to the map on the home page, use a web-based map aide or contact the referenced vendor. Please confirm all information ahead of time. Cedars Cabins takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for these
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