An Ultra High Definition 4K Driving Tour of Hallettsville, Texas
Join me for a driving tour through Hallettsville, Texas! Hallettsville is the county seat of Lavaca County, Texas. This means that the Lavaca County courthouse is located in Hallettsville. It is a historic building. Fewer than 3,000 people live in Hallettsville, Texas.
Hallettsville is a popular place for people to visit to get away from the city and enjoy the rural atmosphere. It is an easy day trip or weekend trip from several nearby cities in Texas. Hallettsville is 105 miles from San Antonio, Texas and 112 miles from Houston, Texas. It is 45 miles from Victoria, Texas.
What to do in Hallettsville, Texas?
The Painted Churches of Texas
There is a collection of historic churches in Central Texas known as the Painted Churches of Texas. German and Czech immigrants to the area created a series of churches in small communities that were beautifully painted on the inside. The other churches are in nearby towns, and you can easily visit several of them during a day trip. The painted church in Hallettsville is:
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
1648 FM340, Hallettsville, Texas 770964
The outside of the church might look plain, but the inside of the church is absolutely gorgeous with paintings covering almost every surface.
LaVaca Historical Museum
1205 N Texana St, Hallettsville, TX 77964
https://lavacahistoricalmuseum.org/index.html
The LaVaca Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of LaVaca county, which is the county. The museum has exhibits about the history of local rodeo competitions, homesteading, pioneer life, military and more.
Hallet Oak Gallery
Kahn & Stanzel Building, 115 N Main St, Hallettsville, TX 77964
https://halletoakgallery.com
Where to stay in Hallettsville?
There are a number of hotels in Hallettsville itself, or you can stay in one of the other surrounding small towns. This is a popular tourist area, and people like to look for relaxing vacation rentals. Even though there are a number of hotels in the area be sure to book your room as soon as possible if you are going for an event because they will fill up quickly.