WELCOME TO ADVENTURE 290!

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! (Limit one bag of goodies per person)

Download two great Passports today to start your #Adventure290!
Passport - Hunt for History
Passport - Hunt for Fun

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Come See Our Towns:
Brenham - Burton - Carmine - Chappell Hill - Elgin - Giddings - McDade - Paige

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
Brenham Events Calendar

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!
http://www.burtontexas.org/
http://www.burtontexas.org/events

Carmine

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

Chappell Hill

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

Elgin

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

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
Giddings Event Calendar

McDade

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