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    Gruene Historic District

    Gruene Historic District

    4.6(32 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I just love strolling through Gruene. I know a lot of the businesses here are geared towards…read moretourists. However, most of them are small business owners and need to be supported. The fact that there is a huge, free parking lot in town makes things a lot easier for getting in and out of the historic district. Can you believe this little German enclave has been around since the 19th century? So much to do here from the antique shops and boutiques to restaurants, general store, and let's not forget legendary Gruene Hall (oldest dance hall in Texas). It's a great place for locals and tourists alike. So much history and just a great way to spend a day.

    I've been here twice so far, as a stop between San Antonio and Austin. Both times were during the…read moreafternoon, on a weekend, when it is predominantly a tourist attraction. The historic Gruene Hall was the main draw for me, which is mainly a place to be a spectator of live music, while having a drink or dance. McConauhaze (by Twisted X Brewing Company in Dripping Springs) is the hazy IPA that I enjoyed from the bar. I'd love to return for the evening entertainment from Sunday through Friday. Especially for swing dancing on Tuesdays, and two-step on Thursdays--both nights start with an optional dance lesson for $12. Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar is very good, but lacks vegan options. El Chingón IPA (by Four Corners Brewing in Dallas) is the Texas beer that I enjoyed here. Gruene Grove is a nice outdoor patio to take in some live music and grab a drink from the bar, but they don't let you enter or leave with your drink. I had the bartender make a "black and tan" for me by blending a stout and pale ale on tap from local breweries. I was eager to enjoy the Italian-style bratwurst from Wurst in Gruene, but they were out of the Beyond brat option. The Grapevine is a good beer and wine bar that opens to an outdoor patio with stage and live music. Sputnik Russian Imperial Coffee Oatmeal Stout (by Austin Beerworks) is the draft beer that I enjoyed here. It was nice to be able to walk around freely with it (which I even took with me into Gruene Hall). Hunter Road is full of unique shops to buy apparel, souvenirs, edibles, drinks, and other boutique specialties. The names of small businesses get carried away with a play on words, using the fact that Gruene is pronounced "green." Examples include The Gruene Haus, The Gruene Olive Tasting Room, Gruene with Envy, Red & Gruene Holiday Shop, and The Gruene Door. Other silly names include Tipsy Gypsy and Fickle Pickles. I look forward to experiencing more here in the future.

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    New Braunfels Railroad Museum

    New Braunfels Railroad Museum

    4.5(16 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Very cute and cool place! The person working the Museum was so friendly and informative. There are…read morea couple updates and remodeling currently happening. We were limited on time but it worked out perfectly because it didn't take much time to explore everything. Cute gifts and train swag available for purchase. Would visit again when it town to see the updates. Donations requested instead of admission. There's a couple cute photo ops at the museum and just across the road/ driveway.

    This was an absolute surprise. I noticed the New Braunfel's Historical Museum and Modeler's Society…read moreduring a day visit. At the time, I thought it was a small train museum and I didn't go in. Fast forward a couple of months later, when I visited with my niece and nephew. I was charmed and impressed. There are two trains at the museum that showcase travel at the turn of the century. They are furnished and have lifelike figures to model the train conductor and other train workers. Children and adults can go into the wagons and manipulate some of the trains objects. In the main building itself, there are items that would have belonged to the trains. The Museum also has three model toy trains, that probably took years to build. The modelers were very friendly. One even put on a train conductor hat when he saw we were taking pictures. It was so entertaining and unexpected. On certain days, they also let children "drive" the model toy trains. My niece and nephew loved it and they are both older children, so I imagine younger children would really enjoy the museum. Best part...it is completely affordable. They only ask for a $3 donation, per person, but not obligatory. Although, we gladly paid since it is a great place to spend some hours exploring. It is a working train station, so we also got to see some trains drive by.

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