Texas has some interesting towns to add to your traveling bucket list. If your looking to visit some sweet Texas cities that will have you craving for the fruits behind there names then look no further.
Looking for something to eat? These fun towns may just inspire you to buy some pears, oranges, or stop somewhere for a nice warm bowl of oatmeal. Whatever the craving, there’s a town right up your alley. Your sweet tooth will enjoy touring the five towns below as you take in the fruits of their labor.
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Located in Fort Bend County, just 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, is the “Sweetest City in Texas,” shares the Visit Sugar Land Facebook page.
“Sugar Land was the first community in the entire country to be named a Community of Respect (2007),” shares its website. Home to the sweetest ingredient we all use in our recipes “Imperial Sugar.” “Imperial Sugar began in 1843 as a single sugar cane plantation in what was to become Sugar Land, Texas,” shares its Facebook page.
With something for everyone, this sugar capital of the world is sure to entice you with not only its sweet offerings but its exciting venues, shopping, dining, and museums. Home to two professional minor league sports teams – the Sugar Land Skeeters, and the Sugar Land Imperials you’re sure to become a new fan.
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Pearland, Texas located in Brazoria County, and in near proximity to Houston, Texas. This quaint little town has all the comforts of home waiting to welcome you with open arms.
“The fastest growing suburb in the Greater Houston area, and the 10th fastest growing in the state of Texas,” shares its Facebook page. Much of Pearland’s growth can be attributed to the railroad. “The railroad brought new settlers from all over the country to town, and it was the way the settlers shipped their harvest to the northern markets,” shares its website.
The perfect place to pick your weekend getaway to bask in the rich history, and fine dining and events offered. Don’t forget to visit their “Pear-Scape Trail,” beautiful 4’ size fiberglass “pears” painted by local artist and located throughout the City.
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Located in Orange County, appropriately, this small town will charm you with its “World Class Culture.” Situated in the corner of Southeast Texas on the Louisiana border, Orange, Texas is 110 miles northeast of Houston.
Having come into existence the same year Texas won its independence from Mexico in 1836, the history of this quaint town dates back many years prior shares its website. “It served as a port for cotton-carrying cargo ships sailing the Sabine River. Lumber, cattle and agriculture also were important in the growth and development of the area.”
Nestled among one of the most prominent industrial areas along the Gulf Coast that includes petrochemical products, steel fabrication, shipbuilding, rubber products, paper products, among others. The future looks bright for the continued growth of this sweet town.
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Nestled in Burnet County, and home of the “Oatmeal Festival” is Oatmeal, Texas. Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the festival is the crown jewel of this family-friendly town named after one of the first German families to settle there.
According to http://www.texasescapes.com, Oatmeal is home to the first orchard in the state, and the first and only cheese press.
Oatmeal cemetery holds secrets of the past with its interesting history of many of the early pioneers buried there. A town that was once taken off the map only to have its citizen’s lobby for its return with the popular “National Oats” coming to its rescue to form the annual Oatmeal Festival.
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Nestled in Burnet County, and home of the “Oatmeal Festival” is Oatmeal, Texas. Held annually on Labor Day weekend, the festival is the crown jewel of this family-friendly town named after one of the first German families to settle there.
According to http://www.texasescapes.com, Oatmeal is home to the first orchard in the state, and the first and only cheese press.
Oatmeal cemetery holds secrets of the past with its interesting history of many of the early pioneers buried there. A town that was once taken off the map only to have its citizen’s lobby for its return with the popular “National Oats” coming to its rescue to form the annual Oatmeal Festival.
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“Rice is Nice,” according to its website. Small town charm located in Navarro County. The town’s namesake William Marsh Rice is also the founder of Rice University in Houston, Texas.
Settled in the late 1860’s this small town of about 800 is rich in culture and history found among its historic buildings. Home to the “Fighting Bulldogs” this quaint town boasts its pride for its quality schools and teachers shares its website.
With a motto like… “The city so nice, they named it Rice,” you can’t help but make a pit stop and take in the history of this charming town with a restaurant sure to offer you some rice pudding to complete the trip.
