Bellville is conveniently located just a short jaunt from the Houston metropolitan area, and an easy drive from Austin, San Antonio, and College Station. Our historic downtown square is surrounded by unique shops that are sure to satisfy any shopper’s curiosity. And scattered around town...more of the same, as well as historic buildings & homes. We invite you to spend the day with us and enjoy the charm of our friendly small Texas town.

If you want to fully experience life in the country, but still be close to city amenities, in Bellville you can find historic homes for sale, as well as a variety of homes in "traditional neighborhoods" with beautiful trees and friendly neighbors. Large & small acreage is available in the area for building your permanent, weekend or retirement home, and/or for ranching or farming.
Stop by for a visit and discover what we have to offer.
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Besides the friendly people, here's some of the things that attract people to Bellville, whether for a day, or a lifetime.

Area Attractions

We have many area attractions that just might astound you. From historic structures to the not-so-old, plenty of interesting things to see & do.
One of the most impressive area attractions is Newman's Castle, open for personal tours into the past. Visit Newman's Castle website and get ready to step back in time.

Historic Buildings & Homes

We've been here awhile, so of course you’ll find historic buildings & homes all around town to see, many of which are in use by various shops and businesses. See our History page for more.
You can even take a selfie with Stephen F. Austin himself right here in Bellville.

Area Events

We have many area events that draw locals and neighbors throughout the year. Besides the First Saturday Market Day and Farmers Market, we also host the Classic Car Stampede, Texas Select Forged in Fire, Fruehling Saengerfest, Modern Burlap Market, Austin County Fair, Pickin' N' Grinnin' Music Festival and Small Town Christmas. And just down the road, the Antiques Weekend is held twice each year in Round Top. See our Calendar Page for more event details.

Market Day

Market Day on the first Saturdays from 9am–4pm around the historic courthouse square. A great assortment of booths! Visit our Market Day page for more info.

Farmers Market

On 1st Saturdays of most months we have a downtown Farmers Market along with Market Day...more details on our Farmers Market page.

Austin County Fair

And our annual Austin County Fair is held each fall. Visit the Austin County Fair website for all the details.

Area Lodging

You'll find many cute, interesting and sometimes dramatic places to stay overnight in Bellville and the surrrounding area. From working cattle ranches to cozy bnbs, we can find a comfortable place just for you. Download our lodging sheet below and check out lodging options at the Bellville Chamber website.

Specialty Shops

Our historic downtown square is surrounded by unique Boutique & Antiques shops to satisfy any shopper’s curiosity. And it's Texas...you'll find plenty of western motif you might need as well.

Great Food

If you're hungry, you've come to the right place. We have many places to eat that'll sure to satisfy. Download our Bellville Chamber Membership Directory or the merchants map below for listings of eating establishments and much more.

Beautiful Parks

Among several major city parks is Clark Park, our largest at 28+ acres. Beautifully wooded, rolling hills with baseball & soccer fields, basketball pavilion, playscape, waterscape, amphitheater, RV spaces, walking trails and more.

Golfing

The Bellville Golf and Recreation Club is a semi-private nine-hole course open year round to the public. It includes gentle rolling hills and fairways lined with a variety of trees including oak, pine and sycamore. The course features two small lakes that come into play on three holes. It's a quiet and serene get-away from the city. BellvilleGolf.com
And to see many other things to see and do in the area, be sure to visit HistoricAustinCounty.com