MEET THE NEIGHBORS CHRIESMAN - Chriesman is on the Burlington Northern and Santa Fe Railway just west of State Highway 36, seven miles northwest of Caldwell in northwestern Burleson County. Chriesman is now a virtual ghost town with only one original commercial building still standing – the old post office. Front Street Burgers, the only operating business in Chriesman, is located at 8137 County Road 315, across the railroad tracks. If you’re in the mood for one of the best burgers you’ve ever tasted, take the short drive over. BRENHAM - What do alpacas, a cotton gin, live music, wineries, award winning barbecue, comfy beds and long strolls on historic streets have in common? They are just a few things you will discover when you take the 32-mile drive south down Texas 36 from Caldwell. Prepare yourself for inspiration around every corner— look for the giant, modern murals that adorn Brenham’s historic buildings. CHRIESMAN LAKE SOMERVILLE - Four units make up Lake Somerville State Park. Birch Creek Unit is on the north side of the lake, while Nails Creek Unit is on the southwest side. The 13-mile Lake Somerville Trailway connects the two units. Birch Creek and Nails Creek offer access to the lake for fishing, boating, paddling and swimming. On land at either unit, you can camp, picnic, hike, ride mountain bikes, geocache, and go birding. Visitors can also explore miles of multiuse trails. Anglers here reel in hybrid, largemouth and white bass; crappie; and catfish. You don’t need a fishing license to fish from shore or jetty in a state park, but you will need one to fish from a BRENHAM boat. Birch Creek has a fishing jetty. LAKE SOMERVILLE
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