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Of the 53 permanent and seasonal flavors produced annually, we like the fancier con-
coctions such as Lemon Bliss (with vanilla cream cookies) or Moo-llenium Crunch (with
chocolate chunks, caramel and pecans). The tried and true, top three favorites across the
20 states they serve remain the same: Homemade Vanilla, Cookies 'n' Cream and Dutch
Chocolate.
Brenham Heritage Museum
(
www.brenhamheritagemuseum.org
;
105 S Market St; adult/child $3/free; 1-4pm Wed, 10am-4pm Thu-Sat)
Kid-
dos love the antique fire engine collection, and everyone can dig special events like Ar-
chaeology Day at this town history museum.
MUSEUM
Toubin Park
(208 S Park St)
Duck into Belle's Alley, between Alimo and Commerce Sts, on your down-
town wanderings. There little Toubin Park has illustrated signs that show the story of the
devastating 1866 fire. You can also see below ground to one of the private cisterns built to
combat water troubles.
PARK
Pleasant Hill Winery
(
www.pleasanthillwinery.com
;
1141 Salem Rd; tour free, tastings $2-10; 11am-6pm Sat, noon-5pm Fri)
Take a
weekend drive to this lovely little vineyard in the country. The light crisp whites are a
'pleasant' surprise. Three to four tours offered weekends.
WINERY
Sleeping & Eating
Brenham House B&B
( 979-251-9947;
www.thebrenhamhouse.com
; 705 Clinton St; r incl breakfast $129-148; )
Multicourse,
gourmet breakfasts always include a delicious bread or pastry product, making it clear that
the proprietors were bakers in another life. Comfortable rooms in the rambling 1900s
home are as gracious as your hosts.
B&B
$$
Ant Street Inn
( 800-481-1951;
www.antstreetinn.com
;
107 W Commerce St; r incl breakfast $135-245; )
You'll get a
full dose of 19th-century Texas rustic elegance in the rooms of this historic inn. Compli-
mentary breakfasts are served at the adjoining grill restaurant.
INN
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