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Gruene Texas

INTRODUCTION

HISTORY

German immigrants, Ernst and Antoinette Gruene were the first settlers who came to the area of present day Gruene, Texas in 1845. Their home is now a Bed & Breakfast called Antoinette's Cottage.

The first store was a mercantile store which was built in 1878. Slightly thereafter, a cotton gin powered by the Guadalupe River and a new dance hall (Gruene Hall) which became the center of the communities' social life were built.

In 1920 the last Gruene died and the downfall of Gruene's development began. The only establishment that never closed was Gruene Hall.

In 1974, new businesses were established. Today Gruene is a thriving community and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

ATTRACTIONS

• tube, swim, or relax on the Guadalupe river - just around the corner from downtown Gruene is the Guadalupe River and there is a place to sit on the deck and sip a cold one as tubers try to survive the rapids, or you can swim, fish, or take a walk
• enjoy Gruene Hall - the oldest dance hall in Texas has outstanding live music from some of the best Texas musicians
• shop - spend some money in the shops that offer antiques, art, and other apparel and stop at the General Store for a soda
• have dinner - select some of the excellent cuisine at some of Gruene's best restaurants
• spend the night - to really enjoy Gruene you need to spend the night at one of the very nice Gruene B&B's

RESTAURANTS

LODGING