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Braunfels lies Gruene — a virtual Texas ghost town until Pat
Molak, a stockbroker and entrepreneur, saw potential in the
_. . . , town and transformed it into one of Texas’ most treasured
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I S B W Jlstldc in the Hill Country, Gruene offers a large dose of Texas
. 'i 0 fYt Paired with many exciting things to see and do. The town
! vl1 V ^ the National Register of Historic Places and tourists are wel-
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12 D ,,, !r - r Y Jane Nalley, a representative of Gruene, said there are many
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ruene is a great place to shop and be entertained in a unique
historical setting,” Nalley said. “Visitors can listen to the best
Mondgy ias rn usic at Texas’ oldest dance hall, Gruene Hall. Tourists
k&M Rifle Team * so A'isb die wine-tasting room, watch the jewelry maker or
|l at 5 p m intie :r at l wor l < . visit the fly fishing outfit store or float the river.”
IilitaryScience$[i ade y said Gruene Hall draws many people to Gruene. The
It 695-2839fofft bk 6 structure of the dance hall has not undergone much
"’e since it was built in 1878.
HometownCkib de y sa * d die dance hall has hosted musicians such as George
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the Gruene General
Store and the Gruene
Restaurant and Bar are
what give the town its
unique Texas charm.
“The Gristmill
Restaurant and Bar is
one of the oldest cot
ton gins in the area. It
features indoor and
outdoor dining on the
river,” Nalley said.
“The antiques * in
Gruene draw many
people to the town and
the Gruene Mercantile
Building houses over
6,000 sq. ft. of histori
cal treasures. The
Gruene General Store
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Stage Center — Charley’s Aunt Thurs thru Sat, Sept 3-5, 10 - 12,
and 17-19,7:30 p.m.
msc Film Society — It Came from Outer Space Fn. Sept 4,
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Compass College Ministry — Howdy ‘98. Thurs, Sept 10. 7:30 p.m.
John Dickson Productions — Jerry Jeff Walker Fri, Sept 11,7 p.m.
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features an old soda fountain and antiques, packaged food, dry
goods, fudge and ice cream.”
Food, historical buildings and antiques are not all that can be
seen in Gruene; there are also many activities. With a calendar
filled with events, everyone is sure to find something exciting while
visiting Gruene.
The calendar features several activities every month including
Old Gruene Market Days.
Dr. John Ellis, an agricultural economics associate research sci
entist at A&M, said the Old Gruene Market Days are a great time to
visit the little town.
“There are tons of antiques, crafts and lots of interesting stores
to see in Gruene. Gruene is a great place to visit, especially during
the Market Days,” Ellis said.
The Old Gruene Market Days feature over 100 vendor’s hand
made crafts, gifts, collectibles and Texas foods.
Nalley said the Christmas season is when Gruene really
comes alive.
“The Gristmill Restaurant presents the Annual New Braunfels
Holiday River of Lights; Asleep at the Wheel will present a concert
at Gruene Hall, and the 15th Annual Christmas Market Days and
Town Lighting will be held,” Nalley said.
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One does not have to wait until the weather turns cold to en
joy Gruene. The hot Texas summer leads many tourist to Gruene
to float the Guadalupe River. Also, in nearby New Braunfels, Schlit-
terbahn Water Park can provide cool entertainment during the sum
mer and early fall months.
Michelle Zinn, a Gruene tourist, said Gruene and Schlitterbahn
are so close to San Antonio that a drive further south will lead to
the San Antonio Riverwalk.
“The Riverwalk is a great place to visit after a day of touring
Gruene. You can see both historical and modern aspects of Texas
all in one day,” Zinn said.
Kerensa Sandoval, a senior speech communications major, said
the trip to Gruene and the Guadalupe River is a great road trip from
College Station .
“It only takes two hours to get to Gruene,” Sandoval said. “It is
a great place for a day-long or weekend road trip since there is so
much to do and see in the town.
“The river is also fun to float when it is hot outside.”
Whether traveling for the day to visit the town or for the
weekend to float the river, students, professors and tourists alike
can enjoy Gruene as a great place to have fun and absorb a lit
tle Texas history.
Above: Rafting on the Guadalupe River is a common tourist at
traction for Gruene during the summer and early fall months.
Far left: Schlitterbahn Water Park located in New Braunfels offers
visitors the thrill of water slides and rides and the relaxation of the
Guadalupe River.
Left: Gruene Hall, Texas' oldest dance hall, has not changed its
barn-like structure since 1878, the year it was built.
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