Bryan College Station CVB 2011 Visitor Planning Guide : Page 39
Good Bountiful produce aside, there’s no reason for carnivores to pine the days away! For something different, the Lucky B Bison Ranch is an awesome place for your fi rst bison burger or hot dog. Here you’ll see buffalo roam and learn about the history of the American Bison. Just a short drive from Lucky B, you’ll fi nd Sanderson Farms , nationally known for its all-natural chicken. Founded in 1947, Sanderson Farms is the fourth largest poultry producer in the U.S. Visit and learn about the Sanderson brothers’ proud legacy: no additives, no preservatives, and no fi llers. Time for dessert! Your chocolate cravings have found a new home in Bryan. Indulge in handcrafted, gourmet bon bons from Truman Chocolates . Made from the fi nest, all-natural ingredients, with brilliant, gem-like hues, they’re so beautiful it’s almost a shame to eat them. But you won’t be able to resist! Let your sweet tooth lure you to Bluebell! Bluebell is among the nation’s best-selling ice creams and a Texas favorite! Take a guided tour of Bluebell Creamery in nearby Brenham and you’ll learn why original fl avors like Snickerdoodle, Southern Blackberry Cobbler, and Buttered Pecan keep customers coming back for more. Are you a pecan lover? Welcome to heaven! Now open year-round, Royalty Pecan Farms in neighboring Caldwell is your source for traditional Texas Fancy Halves, homemade pecan pie, gourmet breads, and fl avored pecans. Tour this delightful working farm and let the cracking begin! WINE AND ROSES The family-owned Messina Hof Winery is the place to experience wine. Take a cooking class where you will learn to pair wine and food. Pick grapes during Harvest Weekends or, if you’re brave, join in the grape stomp! Sit among barrels of wine and enjoy lunch or dinner at the Vintage House Restaurant and conclude the night with a stay in the romantic Messina Hof Villas. 800.777.8292 39
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