Attractions in Madisonville
The 100 year old Woodbine Hotel & Restaurant, Madison County Fair and Rodeo, Madison County Annual Golf Tournament, Madisonville Sidewalk Cattlemen's Association's Steak Dinner and Dance, BBQ Cook-off, Trailrides and Rodeo, Saturday On The Square - Arts and Crafts Festival, Mushroom Festival and the annual "Night Time" Christmas Parade

Attractions in Huntsville
Sam Houston State University, General Sam Houston's old homestead (Steamboat House), Sam Houston Memorial Museum, the Sam Houston Visitor's Center and Statue; Sam Houston's Law Office and his grave; the Texas Prison Museum; the Walls Unit, the first Texas prison, as well as Historic Huntsville, one of Texas' oldest towns. Approximately 50 miles away is the Alabama - Coushatta Indian Reservation in Polk County.

Attractions in Bryan/College Station
Blinn College, Children's Museum, Cushing Memorial Library & Archives, D. A. Andy Anderson Arboretum, George Bush Presidential Library Center, Messina Hof Wine Cellars, Monterey Mushrooms, Sam Houston Sanders Corp of Cadets Center, Santa's Wonderland, Texas A & M University, Texas A & M University Horticultural Gardens & Field Laboratorys, Texas A & M Sports Museum, The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, The Carnegie Center of Brazos Valley (Geneology Library), Tombstone Texas - open April-October.

Messina Hof Winery
Messina Hof offers famous winery tours and tastings which have become a tourism destination for thousands of wine aficionados. The Vintage House restaurant serves up Vineyard Cuisine accented by fresh herbs and vegetables from their Estate Vineyard Garden. They serve only the freshest meats and seafood and use Messina Hof wine in all of their marinades and sauces.