Hotels in Sealy

Beyond the city limits, San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site reveals the birthplace of Texas with its engaging museum and pioneer stories. Wander through Stephen F. Austin State Park's wooded trails where wildlife appears when you least expect it. Local barbecue joints serve brisket with a reverence that borders on religious – arrive early before the 'sold out' signs appear. The Austin County Fairgrounds hosts rodeos where cowboys display skills honed over generations. For a natural escape, Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge offers a glimpse of Texas as it once was, complete with rare prairie chickens performing their peculiar mating dances in spring.