Welcome to Rails, Bales, and Bluebonnet Trails!
Hey y'all, welcome to Rails, Bales and Bluebonnet Trails, a free audio walking tour in historic downtown Ennis. This mobile phone tour takes you through some of our incredible history. You’ll explore our unique heritage at our most historic sites. Get ready to start your narrated journey on the numbered path! Enjoy art, culture, historic events, and real-life community stories to help connect you to our bluebonnet spirit.
STOP ONE: Ennis Welcome Center
201 Northwest Main Street
Welcome to Stop 1 of the Rails, Bales and Bluebonnet Trails historic downtown Ennis walking tour. The Ennis Welcome Center stands at the entrance of our historic downtown Ennis. Located at 201 NW Main Street, the Welcome Center welcomes tens of thousands of guests every year who come for the bluebonnets, to experience Ennis’ year-round events or to stop in for a fun day trip. The one-story brick structure features a clock tower, a bluebonnet-themed public art installation, tourism and visitor information services, interactive displays, and a large space for events. This is the starting point of your bluebonnet spirit adventure, where you’re greeted with a warm “hey y’all” and Ennis feels like home.