Blue Bell Creameries Brenham, Texas No trip to Central Texas is complete without a stop in the charming town of Brenham. About the only thing to do there is go on the Blue Bell tour, and sample some the hometown ice cream. Though its marketing - and taste - plays up small-town verities, the brand is actually quite huge. The company is the no. 3 producer in the United States. www.bluebell.com