Explore Brookshire, Texas, and the surrounding area in a rental RV. You can find travel trailers big enough to sleep two starting at $59 or opt for choices big enough to sleep 11 starting at about $115. Many RVs are available, ranging from Class C options starting at about $139 to Class A options starting at about $240 per night.Â
Houston is a fun city to explore for art lovers. You will want to explore the Art Car Museum and learn about the work of Ann Harithas to allow artists to have a voice in politics, economics, and other social issues by creating their artwork on automobiles. You will also want to explore the traveling exhibits at the Art Society Texas Center. Architectural enthusiasts will want to see this building designed by Yoshio Taniguchi. Architecture lovers will also want to see the Renzo piano-designed building housing the Menil Collection.Â
Visit Columbus, Texas, if you love small towns. Get in the Christmas spirit any time of the year by touring the Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Santa Claus Museum. History lovers will want to spend an afternoon exploring the Alley Log Cabin and Tool Museum to see the oxen yokes, corn shellers, a wooden planter, wooden dolly, and carpenter tools from the late 1800s and early 1900s.Â
Hempstead, Texas, is another beautiful small town you will want to visit. Especially in the spring, you will want to spend a couple of hours strolling through the John Fairey Garden as it contains over 3,000 plants. Learn about this area's agricultural history by touring the Liendo Plantation.Â
Brookshire was originally called Kellner after John G. and Amalie Kellner, who purchased more than 1,800 acres between Katy, Texas, and the Brazos River in 1891. Mr. Kellner gave land for the railroad to run through his property in 1892 and laid out the town in 1892 and 1893. Settlers changed the community's name to honor Captain Nathan Brookshire, one of Stephen Austin's Band of 300.Â
At the turn of the century, about 10,000 bales of cotton were shipped annually on the railroad, but the demand fell off and prices dropped. Then, rice became the most important agricultural crop. Peanut production was a large economic factor in the city's early days. Even though many who saw the original land called it unsuitable for grazing, many ranchers also grazed large herds.Â
Interstate 10 makes it easy to live in this community of about 5,300 people while working in communities closer to Houston, like Katy and Fulshear. You will want to dine at the local restaurants. Start your day at The Café at Brookwood, where you can get an outstanding breakfast along with catching up on the local gossip. Then, head to Ernesto's Mexican Restaurant for lunch. Consider ordering their enchiladas. Get your fill of Texas barbecue at Pop's Pitt Bar B Q, where you may want to order the Heart Attack sandwich - an outstanding option for supper.Â
Katy – Located about 30 miles west of Houston, Katy is a great place to go shopping. Hippie Princess is a great place to shop for Bohemian clothing, and you will love the sprinkle of Southern charm thrown in. Get lost in the world of antiques and collectibles at Mystic Wonders. Vintage Back Roads is a fantastic place to shop for country furniture and home décor.Â
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Fulshear - This community of about 6,200 people is a melting pot for different cultures that often brought their delicious food creations with them. You will want to try many of them when you visit this town. You will also want to explore the different artwork at first Tuesday events in the community's downtown area.Â
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Richmond – History lovers will want to spend time exploring this community of about 12,000 people. You will love seeing the historic homes, including the Long-Smith Cottage, which once belonged to Jane Long, who is called the Mother of Texas. Learn more about this area's ranching history by stopping at the George Ranch Historical Park.Â
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Big Bend National Park is an incredible place to visit. Go for a float trip on the Rio Grande River lasting from several hours to multiple days. This park is also a great place to go for a hike. Consider following sections of the Commanche Trail like the Native Americans did as they went on raiding trips into Mexico. Visit one of the oldest mining locations in Texas on a hike to explore the Mariscal Mine area.Â
Guadalupe Mountains National Park is a terrific hiking location, especially in the fall when the leaves are turning colors and the temperatures start to drop. You will love seeing the trees in the McKittrick Canyon and Pine Springs areas. See how nature and earthquakes have created a unique landscape by hiking in the Salt Basin area.Â
First discovered by a young boy who saw what he thought was smoke, the show cave at Carlsbad Caverns National Park is a terrific place to explore. The Big Room at this cave is the largest known chamber of any cave in North America. Stick around in the summertime to watch hundreds of bats exit the cave at sunset, which is actually what the boy saw and thought it was smoke because the bats were so dense.Â
Consider heading southeast to Needville, Texas, to visit Brazos Bend State Park. The barrier-free Creekfield Lake Nature Trail is a fantastic place to go for a hike, and you may see alligators in their natural habitat. While you need to bring your horse, 13 miles of equestrian trails are available. Stay until evening to see the stars from the George Observatory, which the Houston Museum of Natural Science operates.Â
Stephen F. Austin State Park near San Felipe is a terrific place for a picnic. The 12-mile Nature Trail is a fantastic place for a hike. This park offers more than 100 campsites, and you will want to watch for a variety of birds while relaxing around a campfire. The Brazos River meanders its way along the south edge of this park, and it is a great spot to go fishing or kayaking.Â
The state divided Lake Somerville State Park into four different sections, and you will want to explore them all. There are nearly 40 miles of hiking trails, including the 13-mile Trailway connecting the Birch Creek and Nail units. You can easily launch a canoe at either of these units for a paddling adventure. Lake Somerville is a terrific place to go fishing. The lake covers more than 11,000 acres, so everyone can find a secluded fishing spot.Â
You will want to spend time exploring San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site, which lies adjacent to Stephen F. Austin State Park. Stephen F. Austin developed his original colony at this location when Texas was part of Mexico. Stroll through the museum to learn the stories of these early settlers who eventually burned their fort down so that the enemy could not use it during the Runaway Scrape of 1836.Â
Cinco de Mayo – Watch the parade as it moves through the downtown area. Then, head to Brookshire's Hovas Park to listen to Hispanic music and shop with craft vendors.Â
Wild West Beer Fest – Sample over 600 beers from over 80 vendors at this November three-day festival in Katy Mills.Â
Katy Home and Garden Show – Get great ideas for your home and garden at this festival held in January, March, and November annually at the Katy High School or Ft. Bend Fairgrounds.Â
Waters-Allen Waterpark – Escape the Texas heat at this waterpark featuring overhead sprinklers.Â
Longenbaugh Park – This park is the perfect place for outdoor cooking fun under tall shade trees.Â
Brookshire City Park – If you have children along, they will love playing on the playground equipment at this fenced city park.Â
When you are looking for campgrounds near Brookshire, consider those in and near Katy. Katy Lake RV Resort is a fantastic option for water lovers who want to pamper themselves as they have a beach, stocked lake, and decorative water fountain. Cinco Ranch RV Park offers a serene camping experience under tall shade trees. Shiloh RV Park near Richmond, Texas, features a dog park and fantastic spots for a picnic.Â
There are fantastic RV dump stations near Houston. Many area campgrounds have RV dump stations, and you can find one at the Flying J Truck Plaza in Brookshire. One is also available at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in Texas City, Texas.Â
Consider a Katy-area RV storage facility. Cane Island Storage, LLC, offers outdoor parking for RVs up to 39 feet long. Outdoor storage is also available at Cube Smart Self Storage. You can also find outdoor storage at Shiloh RV Park.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Brookshire, TX, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Brookshire?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Brookshire from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Brookshire?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.