Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site

Review №1

Rating: 3

Temporary visitor center. Good hustory info.

Date: 2 days ago

Review №2

Rating: 5

Date: a week ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Amazing experience in the history of the US

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

Date: 2 weeks ago

Review №5

Rating: 5

Was lucky enough to be there during some cooler weather. Did a lot of walking and returned home with beautiful photographs. Friendly, helpful, informative staff in the Visitor Center.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Toilets: Very clean

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 4

Nice helpful staff and its well mapped out. Bring some shades, a hat, and some good walking shoes.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 5

Very nice historical site. I will visit again with my kids so they can enjoy the history and sites. The visitor center will be beautiful once it is done with construction. We will actually go to the Barrington farm to learn that history and see the animals. Definitely don t miss this little park. Toilets: Clean and easily accessible.

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: a month ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

Wonderful day trip

Date: a month ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

The Star of The Republic Museum is closed down due to renovations. They told me the museum might open back again at the end of 2025, but better to call or check the website to make sure they are open. The Independence Hall and the Barrington Farm still open to the public.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Adorable little historic state park. Has a small walking trail, museum and restrooms. Toilets: Always clean

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Drove up from Houston today to tour another historic site and collect our usual souvenirs. I called ahead weeks ago to make sure they had patches, and thankfully while I was there I got to meet the retail development manager and he gave me a lot of guidance about which sites also have patches. I ve included pictures of the souvenirs because I never see this in the reviews and I always look for them. I was also excited to see they had retro felt pennants unfortunately $20 was a little too steep for me right now but maybe next time. It was raining pretty much the entire time we were there but my 6yo and I had a nice walk on the trails. Most of the buildings are were closed but the outdoors were still lovely and the walking paths weren t strenuous at all. I do wish they had a magnet in the gift shop that specifically said Washington-on-the-Brazos but we were happy to get our patch and some stickers for our collection. Looking forward to coming back on a drier day

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 5

Picnic area: Ive seen a scene like this before

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

Liendo was our families Plantation, just a bit away from this historic site.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

We were vacationing from Florida exploring all the presidential libraries in Texas. On our way to College Station we stopped at Washington-on-the-Brazos because we were enjoying learning about Texas history. This is a must stop if you enjoy history. The period, working farm and the tour of Independence Hall was fun.

Date: 3 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

This vital site is where Texas became an independent nation. The historic importance is palpable. The trails are beautiful. Go visit and learn about the founding of Texas!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

A good place to learn about the birth of Texas, it also has neat walking trails and a short park

Date: 3 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Date: 3 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 2

Was closed until whenever due to repairs. Traveled 4 hours. Sucked

Date: 3 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

Date: 4 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 4

Date: 4 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

Beautiful. The museums are closed for renovation. Looking forward to them being opened.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 3

It was under renovation. The people were friendly though.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 4

Was okay place

Date: 5 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 4

Nice park to visit, great history

Date: 5 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 4

Place full of history, but little to visit. The paid part is dispensable

Date: 5 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 5

Loved this. Will be back after construction is finished.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

Great place for family outing.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

I grew up at that park when I was younger. Its changed so much :(

Date: 5 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 4

Great place for hiking and enjoying bluebonnets! Toilets: Indoor, easy accessibility Dog-friendliness: Good hiking with lots to sniff Picnic area: Beautiful wildflowers

Date: 5 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Excited to experience this place once the construction is completed and the trails are walkable again! Playground: Small area near rest area and next to the building. Toilets: Indoors, air conditioned, clean, many available. Dog-friendliness: Mostly outdoors from my experience. Picnic area: Various tables and benches.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

Independents hall is nice Playground: Nice place

Date: 5 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 4

Nice historical place, but it is in reconstruction now.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 5 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 3

Cant wait till all the construction is finished.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

A great trip thru Texas history. Worth the trip.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 4

A beautiful place to walk around this time of year. There are flowers everywhere. There are a lot of shady areas and the staff are friendly and informative. 4 stars are because there is much renovations going on and the museum is not finished at this time. I think it will be beautiful when completed. I look forward to a return visit. Toilets: The restrooms are very nice. Picnic area: Standard outdoor picnic table.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 3

Being from Texas and first time visiting, not at all what we expected, rather disappointing. History about the area is interesting, though.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 5

I love going here and I went a cooler rainy day so there were not too many ppl out Playground: Lot of room for energetic ones to run off some steam

Date: 6 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 4

Date: 6 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

Blue Bonnets everywhere and well worth the stop for photos and a history lesson. Toilets: Clean

Date: 6 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

Checked out the wildflowers... beautiful grounds.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Paying for the tour was worth it. Excellent experience.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Its just a pleasure to visit this site. You can experience things as they might have been in 1850. They have a very nice gift shop, too!

Date: 6 months ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №61

Rating: 3

While updated since my last visit in the 1960s during Texas independence day I explained to my children Texas history , Mexican rule verses Texas home rule and American verses confederate . After the worthless speech of Preston Smith I hope advertising will be directed towards the true history of the advocacy of Sam Houston to be independent of the falsehoods of Mexico City vs. Washington d.c. we should do better than the enemy that subverts the will of God and refuses to accept human frailty.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

Great place to learn about the birthplace of Texas.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

It was awesome to see and hear about Texas independence day

Date: 6 months ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Playground: FUN!! Dog-friendliness: Not allowed indoors

Date: 6 months ago

Review №67

Rating: 5

Lots of history here, had a great time.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №68

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №69

Rating: 5

Date: 7 months ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Nice to look at. Playground: Play area for the kids is nice and clean.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №71

Rating: 1

There is nothing here. Everything destroyed. Just land, only one wooden building left. Waste of time.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №72

Rating: 4

Washington-on-the-Brazos is getting better. Dogs on leash are welcome. There are historical markers and trails to walk. There is also a museum and plantation you can visit for a fee. This is where the documents for the independence of Texas were signed and the capital of the Republic of Texas. The visitor center and an adjacent building are being reconstructed. Playground: There is a small playground that looks fairly new. Toilets: There are restrooms in the visitor center and by the playground.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №73

Rating: 4

The main visitor building is under renovation. Its going to be great when finished. Cant wait to see it.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №74

Rating: 5

Beautiful, but lots of construction. Museum is not currently open though.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №75

Rating: 2

The place is under upgrading.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Great Destination. Bring your momma. And bring all yalls family. Bring your chairs, walking shoes. Bring your picnic . Playground: Fun. Clean. Picnic. Toilets: Clean Picnic area: Bring food. Cooking is okay.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Our tour guide for the 1 o clock tour was super friendly and full of lots of information about the park and Texas history. Not a lot of shade in some places but good place to walk around and they had a playground. Information center was nice and picnic tables around were nice. The living farm was really cool and the workers there were very sweet to my kid. Overall great experience.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №79

Rating: 5

Great history lesson and a nice park with lots of new improvements

Date: 10 months ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Date: 10 months ago

Review №81

Rating: 4

Date: 10 months ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

We had an absolutely wonderful time here! It was a gorgeous Saturday afternoon to explore the grounds. We opted for a walking tour and were so glad we did! We learned so much interesting history that we probably wouldn t have without the tour. Our guide Johnny was so knowledgeable, interesting and kind. The Barrington Plantation living history farm was beautiful. We will definitely come back for their events, especially as it expands. Really looking forward to returning! This was truly the highlight of my weekend :)

Date: 10 months ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Very nice State Park. Many informative exhibits that will enlighten you to the historical root of Texas.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

So much information and fun. The staff and History Actors provided so much information about Texas history, and their interactions with the children were beyond reproach. Also spent an hour just taking pictures of bees and butterflies at the Pollination Garden. We will definitely be going back because we only got to see about 1/3 of the place in 4 hours. Note: You will need some good walking shoes if you plan on hitting the trails.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №86

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №87

Rating: 1

Do not go here! A few minutes till 5pm there is an elderly woman who went around screaming and yelling at everyone that the park was closing and she was going to lock everyone in. When we questioned a State Park employee about this Karen, he said that she would lock us in because she is That mean and even he didn t cross her. Whoever this woman was made the end of a relatively good day horrible. To think that she is this bad and employed by the park is reflective on the atmosphere of the employees. Save your time and don t go here.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №88

Rating: 5

Lots of nice trails and history.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Great place to visit a piece of Texas history. Well worth the visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 5

Beautiful site. Lots of history here. Many spots for a great photo shoot.

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

I love it here.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Always a great place to share the history of Texas. Closing for renovations soon.

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 5

Very quiet and beautiful but needs a lot of water

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

We had about 20 mins to tour before closing but will definitely go back to check out the whole Park and see all the Historic Artifacts and soak it all in sometime earlier in the day...

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

Cool to see such a significant piece of Texas history and to imagine those men working to build a nation while freezing and hearing of the loss of life at the Alamo

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 5

Worth the Texas experience and knowledge!

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 5

Its always a nice visit to Washington on the brazos. Interesting history stories and its always cool to see how old buildings were built. Definitely makes me appreciate everything we have now! The employees are always so nice and willing to help you with anything. Also the little baby piggies are so freaking cute! Definitely a good relaxing outing for any family.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

It was fine.

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Nice park! They have a lot to do here!

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

Good point to learn more about the history of the Lone Star State

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 5

Thank you Chuck Norris for the bottled water! Great visit, beautiful sites and wonderful staff

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Nice place to learn about the founding of Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 4

I would recommend coming when the weather is cooler. We didn t check out the working 19th century farm. The site of the old town, with the streets still marked was pretty cool. I would like to come and check out the museum and farm next time.

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Cool place

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

Nice place to visit. Workers were friendly and helpful! Gift shop was extremely high on their stuff and souvenirs!!!

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

Birth of a nation. Its too bad the heroes at the Alamo were not aware they defended a nation .

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

We have been here several times but like it more and more each time. Theres just something special about standing where the Texas declaration of independence was drafted and signed.

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Toilets: Womens restroom was very clean

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 5

I want to go back again someday.

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Great history that I didnt know about Texas. Their declaration was signed here. Dont go on a hot day. Its unbearable b/c you want to walk around the trails. This Pecan tree was there since the Revolution 1836

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 4

Very nice museum with a nice movie about the events that took place during the Texas Revolution. Unfortunately the wild flowers were not blooming like I remember 30 years ago.

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 4

I was on a senior day trip. My first time there. In all honesty, if you have mobility issues this is not the place for you. The outing was refreshing.

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

Come out and visit before it gets to hot. Awesome park to learn about the birth of Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

We LOVE coming here with our grandchildren! It never disappoints. Its such a nice way to unplug and just walk and play with sticks and see some BEAUTIFUL flowers! Playground: Its not a large playground, but very clean.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 4

Nice plave, heading back tomorrow to spend more time.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №142

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №143

Rating: 5

Visit almost every year! Rich history and beautiful trails when the bluebonnets are in bloom.

Date: a year ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Welcoming and The Historical Society has brought back to like. Please be kind and thoughtful to all the nature the abounds.. Toilets: Clean Dog-friendliness: Dog friend, keep them on a leash. Picnic area: Perfect for family events

Date: a year ago

Review №145

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №146

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

This was a wonderful place to visit! We greatly enjoyed the walking trails, museums and plantation. The wildflowers were spectacular as well! This is a great place to bring a picnic and spend the day here. Toilets: The facilities were clean and easy to find. Dog-friendliness: There were quite a few people walking dogs on the trails. However, I would avoid bringing dogs to the plantation as it is a working plantation and there are farm animals there. Picnic area: There are many areas to enjoy a picnic.

Date: a year ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Interesting view to history

Date: a year ago

Review №150

Rating: 4

Interesting exhibits of the birth place of Texas

Date: a year ago

Review №151

Rating: 5

We had a lot of fun!

Date: a year ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

Beautiful and well kept park. Can easily spend the whole day strolling through the trails, visiting the museum and learning a thing or two from the living history area. My favorite part, while simple, is the etched glass artwork on the trail when you look through and match up the existing gateway pillars that remain from a home that was there in the past, and see the hustle and bustle of what life could possibly have looked like so long ago. Weve also been to this location for Haunted Trails. That was a good time! Even though weve been, we look forward to doing it again! Toilets: Very clean and stocked Dog-friendliness: Always keep your fur babies on a leash! And please pick up after them! Picnic area: Can sit on the tables or the lawn. Either way, the environment is great.

Date: a year ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №154

Rating: 5

Beautiful setting, historical sites and information easy to access. Lovely wooded trails with abundant wild flowers; some picnic benches available. Lovely visitor center, bathrooms, gift shop, and very friendly, hospitable staff. Great photo opportunities. This is a Park ideal for shorter visits than most parks. In a very beautiful area of Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №156

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №157

Rating: 5

Beautiful place to go and enjoy the view and learn about the history of Texas.

Date: a year ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

We love visiting here! Great history

Date: a year ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Fun and interesting. Really great veiws, and great history lesson.

Date: a year ago

Review №160

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Great for photo opps. Great historic place

Date: a year ago

Review №162

Rating: 5

The bluebonnets and Indian paint brushes are in full bloom! Dog-friendliness: They r dog friendly on a leash.

Date: a year ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Enjoyed the property very much

Date: a year ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №165

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Great experience with amazing views. Took our 3 boys and learned a lot about Texas history.

Date: a year ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Very fun and neat place to visit. Perfect for a picnic.

Date: a year ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Great place to spend a afternoon. So much history and fun. Take a picnic. Picnic area: Great spot next to the river.

Date: a year ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

We took the tour and the tour guide was very informative. Loved listening about the history of Washington on the Brazos.

Date: a year ago

Review №176

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №179

Rating: 5

Historical location that needs to be seen. I would recommend that you visit this museum and original site.

Date: a year ago

Review №180

Rating: 5

Loved our visit

Date: a year ago

Review №181

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №182

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №183

Rating: 5

Perfect place

Date: a year ago

Review №184

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №185

Rating: 5

Love the trails!

Date: a year ago

Review №186

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №187

Rating: 5

Visited for the Texas Independence Day celebration. We really enjoyed the Native American dancing by the Alabama-Coushatta tribe as well as the other historical reenactments. All of the staff that we encountered were friendly and inviting. We look forward to attending this, and other events here, in the future. Toilets: Clean and easily accessible.

Date: a year ago

Review №188

Rating: 5

We enjoyed our visit for the 199th anniversary of Texas becoming a state.

Date: a year ago

Review №189

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №190

Rating: 5

Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site is an exceptional destination for history lovers. The site offers a well-preserved glimpse into Texass past, with stunning views of the Brazos River, fascinating exhibits at the Star of the Republic Museum, and the Barrington Living History Farm. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and the educational programs are engaging and informative. I highly recommend a visit.

Date: a year ago

Review №191

Rating: 5

Great Texas history and park

Date: a year ago

Review №192

Rating: 5

Fantastic place and a great weekend celebration

Date: a year ago

Review №193

Rating: 3

Celebrating Texas birth at Washington on the Brazos has-been on our bucket list a long time. To start, there were no shuttles as advertised, so we were worn out by the time we walked from the last row of parking. Then there were no schedules and it was suggested that we use our phones; there was no cell service. We walked and walked and walked and didnt manage to get to see one presentation. Finally we walked a beeline to the Barrington farms. There was not a back gate and we were told to walk around. We didnt hike around so missed it.

Date: a year ago

Review №194

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №195

Rating: 5

Quite an experience in Texas history

Date: a year ago

Review №196

Rating: 5

Great celebration lots of history with parade, reading of the Texas independence Toilets: Great

Date: a year ago

Review №197

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №198

Rating: 5

Glen did a great job giving history of Washington on the Brazos and the Texas war of independence. Toilets: Main building restrooms were spotless!

Date: a year ago

Review №199

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №200

Rating: 5

Wonderful museum and tours.

Date: a year ago