Blue Bell Ice Cream - the mere mention of the name makes every Texan's mouth water.  It's as genuinely "Texas" as Bar-B-Q and longhorn cattle.  A highlight of traveling the backroads of Texas is seeing a "Blue Bell Served Here" sign posted in a store window.  Not only does the little creamery in Brenham produce the country's best ice cream, but it also has become one of the state's most popular tourist attractions.

Did you know that 60% of our paper currency is printed in Fort Worth?  We sure didn't!  The Bureau of Engraving and Printing offers free weekday tours that our family found fascinating (at least those of us older than 5).  See billions of dollars being printed, learn the history of currency, and discover how money is protected against counterfeiting during your tour and museum visit.  Wonderful educational opportunity!