Go ahead, Mess with Texas - Chances are you’ve heard of the Alamo, the Johnson Space Center and even Texas barbeque. But you may not know that Texas is also home to many historically rich bed and breakfasts. The Prince Solms Inn Bed & Breakfast in New Braunfels, Texas dates back to 1898! Built by German craftsmen, the inn which was originally named the Comal Hotel is the oldest operational hotel in the state. It is also registered as a Texas heritage landmark. If you want a mix of old and new, make the most of your stay either at the inn or at the Joseph Klein House, a guest cottage built in 1852 with the “Discover New Braunfels Package.” A two night stay includes a full country breakfast, a complimentary bottle of wine or sparkling juice, gift certificate for dinner in town for both nights, self-guided walking tour of downtown with maps, historical facts and directions, picnic lunch at the local vineyard with a personal wine tasting session and tour.

If you want to fill up on history, literally – take a bite or two at the Wrigley House Bed and Breakfast in Brenham, Texas with “A Taste of History” package. The after dinner dessert special gives guests a chance to sample a bit of the inn’s history as well as the town. Start with a creamy peach pie made with fresh summer peaches and cinnamon that Marilynn, the innkeeper serves using a 1934 recipe from a previous owner who lived at the Wrigley House before it was a B&B. Keeping with the inn’s history, guests are also treated to independence roasted coffee from the Independence Coffee Company. The international coffee company was started by the Bond family, the last family to take up residence before it was converted into a bed and breakfast. Guests are also treated to the town’s most famous product, Bluebell ice cream. Vanilla ice cream is topped with homemade peach sauce and toasted pecans from the inn’s own pecan trees.

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