Brownwood Travel Guide

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Brownwood Texas Aerial
Brownwood Texas Aerial
This vaudeville-era theater first opened in 1914 in the Central Texas town of Brownwood. Although designed and operated as a performance space, like many small theaters, it was transitioned into a cinema in the 1920's. Brownwood was home to the US Army's Camp Bowie during WWII. During the late 30's and early 40's downtown Brownwood's population grew to 100,000 and had 7 cinemas operating at full tilt. As the war ended many of those closed and even the venerable Lyric was converted into a clothing store. A century after its original opening, the Lyric is once again a home for the performing arts in Brownwood. A herculean restoration effort has restored the theater to its original glory and then some with the addition of modern staging, lighting and sound. Today live theater, musical acts and film once again grace this historic proscenium. #LocalGem #theater #cinema #WeekendGetaway www.brownwoodlyrictheater.com
It would be neat to explain the history of this place, it’s origin or any background for that matter. But I could not find anything. We stumbled upon these two small doors in a dead end alley.
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Best Western Plus Riata

Best Western Plus Riata

2.5 out of 5
504 W Commerce St Brownwood TX
The price is NZ$196 per night from 20 Mar to 21 Mar
NZ$196
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brownwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (576 reviews)
We enjoyed the spacious room. The shower water pressure was awesome! There was some visible signs of previous water damage in the restroom, but not enough to affect our stay.

Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026

Best Western Plus Riata
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brownwood

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brownwood

3 out of 5
103 Market Place Blvd Brownwood TX
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$209 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$209
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Brownwood. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Martin & Frances Lehnis Railroad Museum ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,001 reviews)
Disappointed. Elevator has been out for months it seems. Stairwell smells funny. WiFi based television that didn’t have enough bandwidth to stream regular television (or some other problem but local news wasn’t even coming thru consistently) Air conditioning wasn’t adequate, went a bought a fan. ...

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Brownwood
The Hideout Golf Club & Resort

The Hideout Golf Club & Resort

3 out of 5
185 Hideout Ln Brownwood TX
The price is NZ$193 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
NZ$193
26 Feb - 27 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf resort in Brownwood. Enjoy free parking, an outdoor pool and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (271 reviews)
This place is a hidden gem that has it all: swimming pool, lake, pickleball, golf, and above all a welcoming community!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

The Hideout Golf Club & Resort
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LAKE FRONT SUNSET CABIN - Water Access!

LAKE FRONT SUNSET CABIN - Water Access!

Brownwood TX
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Brownwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Lake Brownwood State Park and Goat ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (60 reviews)
Covering up smells - had to unplug all air freshener plug-ins as soon as we walked in - it was totally suffocating! Water pressure was so bad the toilets would not flush half of the time we were there - we did not call for help as we we know there would be no fix - and shower had very low pressure. ...

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

LAKE FRONT SUNSET CABIN - Water Access!
Spacious, Bright & Central Brownwood Home

Spacious, Bright & Central Brownwood Home

Brownwood TX
Stay at this holiday home in Brownwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Camp Bowie Memorial Park and Nabers Tennis Center ...
10/10 Exceptional! (17 reviews)
Great home! Plenty of room, nice and clean! Beds were comfortable and bathrooms were clean and neat.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Spacious, Bright & Central Brownwood Home
'Galactikitty' - Quirky Cabin Near Lake Brownwood!

'Galactikitty' - Quirky Cabin Near Lake Brownwood!

Brownwood Texas
Stay at this cabin in Brownwood. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Lake Brownwood State Park and McCartney Island are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The Galactikitty cabin is perfect!!! It was clean, quiet, and away from the craziness of the city. It has everything you need for a getaway. I absolutely love all the decor and the fun atmosphere of this cabin. The host was kind and answered any questions we had in a timely manner. I highly recommended ...

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

'Galactikitty' - Quirky Cabin Near Lake Brownwood!
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Popular places to visit

Lake Brownwood State Park

You can take time to visit Lake Brownwood State Park during your travels to Brownwood. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Lake Brownwood State Park

Howard Payne University

Explore the campus of Howard Payne University during your trip to Brownwood. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Howard Payne University

Goat Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Goat Island during your travels in Brownwood. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Goat Island

Brownwood Regional Medical Center

If Brownwood Regional Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Brownwood.

Brownwood Regional Medical Center

Brownwood Country Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Brownwood at Brownwood Country Club. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Brownwood Country Club

Camp Bowie Memorial Park

Explore the great outdoors at Camp Bowie Memorial Park, a lovely green space in Brownwood. Stroll along the lakeside or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.

Camp Bowie Memorial Park

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