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Blue Bell Creameries in Brenham
Photographer: Randall Maxwell

Blue Bell Creameries

Founded in 1907 as the Brenham Creamery Co., the name changed to Blue Bell in 1930 after a wildflower that grows in the area. Beginning with ice cream production of only two gallons a day in 1911, the popular creamery is now home of what many believe to be the "best-tasting ice cream in the country."

Tours are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Check ahead for spring break and summer hours. Closed most holidays. Fee charged for tour. Tokens are required for tour admittance; check with hostess upon arrival. Visitors are accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Groups of 15 or more must make a reservation. (All visitors need reservations during spring break and Easter.) Blue Bell Country Store is open Feb.–Dec. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Mon.–Fri. and 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sat. F.M. 577 off U.S. 290 (southeast of downtown). 979/830-2197, 800/327-8135. www.bluebell.com.

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1101 South Blue Bell Road
Brenham, Texas
77833
Phone: 979/830-2197
Toll Free: 800/327-8135

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Hours

Tours are offered at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Mon.–Fri. Check ahead for spring break and summer hours. Closed most holidays.

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Florence Ranch Homestead

This site features late 19th-century rural Texas architecture and early pioneer ranching. Many furnishings are original to Florence family, including a two-seat buggy. Gift shop. Open for tours noon–4 p.m. Tue. and Thu.–Fri., 1–5 p.m. Wed., and 10 a.m.–1 p.m. on the second Sat. of the month. 1424 Barnes Bridge Road. 972/216-6468. www.cityofmesquite.com/hmi/florence_ranch.php.

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