Business Hours
ClosedMonday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
235 Parkway Dr, Early, TX 76802, USA Get directions
Up In Smoke BBQ serves Central Texas-style barbecue from a roadside spot on Parkway Drive, where the smell of smoking meat signals you're close before you see the sign. It's a Tuesday-through-weekend operation with limited midday hours, so plan your visit accordingly if you're passing through the Brownwood area.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Brownwood
Dean's Lakehouse sits along the shores of Lake Brownwood, offering a laid-back spot where visitors can access the water for fishing, boating, and other lake activities. It's the kind of place locals point newcomers to when they want a straightforward launch point without the fuss of larger marinas.
Brownwood
Wild Duck Marina sits on the shores of Lake Brownwood, offering a blend of waterfront access, RV camping, and dining that makes it a practical base for anglers and boaters exploring this Central Texas reservoir. The multi-use facility combines marina services with lodging and event space, functioning as both a working boat launch and a gathering spot for lake visitors.
Early
Skies Over Texas Winery sits on rolling farmland near Early, offering tastings of their estate-grown wines in a rustic setting where you can see the vineyard operations firsthand. Note that they're only open Thursday through Sunday, so plan your visit accordingly for a quieter, more intimate tasting experience than you'd find at larger operations.