Overview
Brady is a city in the West Hill Country of Texas.
2 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Brady
Heart of Texas Country Music Museum
Honoring 75 country music stars with artist's original costumes and items, and life-size wax replicas.
Heart of Texas Historical Museum
Housed in the restored 1910 county jail, this museum has preserved some of the cells along with prisoner articles. In addition it has exhibits on the pioneer days of the town and region.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Austin)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SJT San Angelo Regional Mathis Field, San Angelo — 70 mi away. Directions
- GRK Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield, Fort Cavazos — 90 mi away. Directions
- AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 119 mi away (major hub). Directions
Brady is about 65 miles south of Abilene. It sits on US 377 southwest of Brownwood.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Heart of Texas Country Music Museum
- Lunch Mexico City Cafe
- Afternoon Heart of Texas Historical Museum
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Brady is about 65 miles south of Abilene. It sits on US 377 southwest of Brownwood.
See
See Heart of Texas Historical Museum
Housed in the restored 1910 county jail, this museum has preserved some of the cells along with prisoner articles. In addition it has exhibits on the pioneer days of the town and region.
Eat
Sleep
Go next
- Shatzie Guest Ranch, a few miles southeast on US Highway 87, +1-888-991-6749. This exotic game ranch has lodge accommodations and ample opportunities for wildlife viewing and fishing.
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