I don't get many completely "free" days, so when I do, I love finding little things to do with my…read morefamily and turning an ordinary day into a mini road trip. We added the Blue Bell Tours & Country Store to our route on the way home, and I'm SO glad we did. First, watching the production process was genuinely fascinating. You get to see the machinery and engineering involved in filling and packaging those familiar Blue Bell gallons and larger containers, and WOW. What a system! I've bought Blue Bell for years without giving much thought to what happens between "let's make some ice cream" and that container appearing in my freezer. There's a whole lot happening back there! Afterward, we headed into the Country Store and picked up a few things for loved ones. And here's a little detail I absolutely loved: if you buy an ornament featuring one of the ice cream flavors, they package it inside a container for that particular flavor. SUCH a cute touch, and it makes an already-fun little gift even better. Of course, you can't come all the way to Blue Bell and then leave without eating ice cream. That would just be poor road-trip management. We wandered over to the Ice Cream Parlor and deliberately chose flavors we'd never tried before, including some we don't see available in stores. Because if you're standing at the home of Blue Bell choosing the same carton that's already sitting in your H-E-B freezer, I feel like we've missed an opportunity. And don't leave without checkin out the Texas High School Coaches Museum downstairs! That was an unexpected addition to the visit and really interesting to walk through. All in all, this is one of those stops that's easy to add to a road trip but offers enough to make it feel like an actual destination. There's something wonderfully Texas about the whole experience -- family, history, engineering, souvenirs and, naturally, ice cream. If you're anywhere near Brenham, stop. It's absolutely worth the detour.

What an amazing store. It was a pure delight to see so many Blue bell merchandise in various…read morecolors and custom made items. Whether it was tshirts or caps or mugs or bowls or sweatshirts, BB store had it all. Too bad I went inside about 30 mins to closing, otherwise I would have purchased more items. Check out their website. There's some cool stuff online.

You can count on Ace Hardware stores to be clean; well stocked, friendly, and helpful place to get…read moreyour needs met. Even in a tiny town like New Ulm it's no exception. This store also has a sandwich/ deli shop inside. They carry stock products as well.

If you to take one thing from this review, take this advice from a first timer- ignore the sign and…read morehours listed. Do not visit on Wednesday midday. Apart from Paul Mitchell and Duo (the restaurant.) you'll find yourself alone with the furniture. Businesses closed, not a soul in site, alone. Luckily I love vintage finds and there are plenty to keep you busy outside of each shop, many at relatively affordable prices. With over 30 vendors they make a presence in the space. From large lawn statues, to bumper cars, to furniture and smalls, you'll easily find yourself exceeding 10,000 steps exploring, so prepare.

This place is huge, and if you're looking for neat, higher-end furniture and decorations for your…read morehome, this is the place to find them. This place is set up like a mall of sorts with various outlet stalls. We mainly looked at the barn in the back that had some good deals, but things are pretty pricey. I loved the giant rocks with crystals on them. I will say that if you're going in the hotter months, that barn has no AC. Parking is throughout the area and out front.

This has become my go to bookstore. No more Amazon or big box stores! An amazing selection of…read morebooks and gift items. Really love the display of books signed by the authors, too!

Selection pushes woke liberalism. Christian wall is all Protestant. Stickers have inappropriate…read morehumor and jokes even though kids are exploring them. Used books also lack variety. Not a lot of genres. Not a lot of classics. One lady at the counter who keeps to herself mostly. Prices are just ok. Some fun gifts. Some street parking. Nice that they're open in Mondays as it seems a lot of retailers are closed.

Best ice Americano "breve" Fayetteville TX. One of three w I had to stop again on my way Houstonread more

We found this local coffee shop on our way to Houston. This place is super cute and we had their…read moreOreo Mint Frappe and Brown Sugar Shaker: both drinks. Frappe is refreshing and definitely sweeter than the shaker. Brown Sugar Shaker is not as sweet and has a delicious roasted coffee taste. They also have some banana bread and scones. They are located next to a gift shop and in a cute little square which we wish we had time to explore. We met their owner and she was super nice and hospitable.

Great sandwiches and the staff is nice. We like to order sandwiches for takeaway. Baloney and onion…read moreis a fav.

OMG! I am in love with this place and the people there! We stopped for gas, snacks and the bathroom…read moreand were greeted with so much love and positive vibes! We are a large group of 12+ with rappers and the team. I was a little nervous at first because of the state of America right now and what the media shows us.. but we were welcomed with nothing but respect and great energy!!! That's needed more than anything right now! People laughing together despite their racial differences. I will never forget this experience. I made sure to hug everyone on my way out! I'm all about spreading positivity and love! I even wore my "Let's Change The World" shirt today!!! If more things like this happened, we can really change the world.

Small convenience store with ice cream, fudge, beer, wine, candy, a few t-shirts. A few tables to…read moreeat in, plus porch. Right next to the steakhouse. Not a fancy place, but ice cream prices were inexpensive.

I go there every day the staff are very kind and the ice cream is delicious ! If you're not a fan…read moreof ice cream that's ok because they have chips,candy's,sodas, and more sooooo good

I LOVE this shop!!!! This is my favorite place to go for gifts!! They have a great selection and…read morethey will wrap it up for you in precious wrapping!! Must check this shop out!!! It's Fabulous!!!!

We love this little shop along the side of Hwy 290 in La Grange. They always have great things for…read morea quick gift or a little something for yourself :)