VG - Gruene, New Braunfels, Texas

*JUST MINUTES FROM FACTORY STORES - Take exit 191 West from IH-35. Go 1 1/2 miles to Hunter Rd./ then turn left and go 1/2 mile to Gruene.

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(1) GRUENE MANSION INN A premier boutique hotel with 33 guest rooms perched atop the Guadalupe River. Just a two-step away from Gruene Hall. 830-629-2641

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(2) BLACK SWAN ANTIQUES Old World antiques & collectibles shipped directly from Europe - complimented by unique furnishings & gifts for the discerning shopper. Exclusive seller of Verbena Soap Company products.

(3) THE GRUENE ANTIQUE COMPANY Over 6,000 sq. ft. of antiques, collectibles & decor. Housed in H .D. Gruene's Texas Landmark mercantile building (circa 1904). 830-629-7781

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(4) CANTINA DEL RIO "Best Margarita in NB" 9 years running I Offering a wide range of tasty tacos, juicy burgers, sizzling fajttas, etc! Premium tequila, sangria & beer. Outdoor dining & bar. 830-515-1950

(5) FICKLE PICKLES Handmade since 1981! As seen in Southern Living magazine & the Martha Stewart show. Complimentary samples in store. 830-627-8999

*(6) GRISTMILL RIVER RESTAURANT & BAR Since 1977. Unique Texas-style dining in an 1870s cotton gin beneath the water tower wtth beautiful dining decks on the Guadalupe River. 830-625-0684

(7) GRUENE COFFEE HAUS Specialty micro-roaster & full espresso bar offering cold brew, fresh coffee by the cup & by the pound. Not just coffee! Open 7am-7pm. Come get roasted! 830-625-5527

(8) GRUENE HALL, TEXAS' OLDEST DANCE HALL Where legends like George Strait & Willie Nelson or newcomers like Midland & Maren Morris play! Live music every day year 'round. 830-606-1281

(9) MOZIE'S Original food . Cool bar. Premium well liquors, select wines & craft beers on tap. All day menu of favorite American classics. Sports TVs & air conditioning! 830-515-1281

(10) THE GRUENE OLIVE TASTING ROOM Sample over 50 different flavors of ultra premium virgin olive oils & balsamic vinegar fresh from the tap. Great gifts. Private tasting parties available. 830-627-9087

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(11) ROCKIN 'R' RIVER RIDES Raftin, toobin, kayakin, campin, showers, RV's, caterin, transportation, corporate events, property rental , river gear, souvenirs, etc... On the Guadalupe & Comal Rivers. 1-800-55-FLOAT

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(12) COTTON EYED JOE'S Steeped in Gruene's rustic atmosphere, you'll find a large collection of Texas & Gruene-themed apparel & gifts for all ages. Wrangler & exclusive Gruene Hall merch. shop.

(13) DANCING BEAR Gifts for all occasions & seasons, home & garden decor, scents & candles, jewelry & accessories, specialty foods, dips & seasonings. Inspirational, wine & western. Open daily! Visit our gardens! 830-629-2059

(14) ELEMENT 29 There's nothing ordinary about this boutique. Design-driven apparel, accessories, decor & more. Locally designed and printed infantwear & gifts, plus a hall of uncommon socks. 830-625-2929

(15) GALLERIE AT GRUENE Contemporary fine art created by six local artists. Paintings, sculpture, pottery & handcrafted jewelry. 830-626-6250

(16) GRUENE GENERAL STORE Selected as one of the 40 best places to visit in Texas: soda fountain, homemade fudge, Texas foods, unusual gifts, books, cards, antiques, signs & tins in a nostalgic setting. 830-629-6021

(17) GRUENE HAT COMPANY "The Best Little Hat House in Texas" offering customized cowboy hats for every style. Home of HD Gruene's original bank vault.

(18) GRUENE OUTFITTERS Top line outdoor wear, fresh & saltwater fly tackle, footwear & fine accessories such as hats, sunglasses & travel gear. Fly fishing lessons . 830-625-4440

(19) GRUENE WITH ENVY Fabulous fashions such as Ivy Jane, Johnny Was, Double D Ranch, YellowBox & many others. Offering the largest selection of Corral "Cowgirl" boots in town! Open daily. Like them on Facebook! 830-627-0612

(20) GRUENEWERKS Leasing commercial space in Gruene. 830-708-4446

(21) HUNTER JUNCTION Since 1981 - Gruene's first retail shop. Suppliers of quality I-shirts, sportswear, gifts & souvenirs. Located in the 1854 Rudolf du Menil building. Open daily-year round . 830-629-4900

(22) NATURAL SELECTIONS Located in the Casa de Pablo Lopez Specializing in rocks, fossils, jewelry, antiquities from abroad with arrowheads & artifacts. Also find home accents, framed art & unique gifts with a Texas twist. 830-627-2922

(23) RED & GRUENE Holiday decorations & gifts specializing in memorable, unique Christmas items.

(24) THE BARN POTTERY (Formerly Buck Pottery) Come see a potter at work. Also showing the handwork of other skilled potters, jewelers, metal smiths & wood workers. 830-629-7975

(25) THE BEST Ll'L BATH HAUS Delight in creating your own custom salt scrubs & lotions! Proudly offering luxury bath products & some of the most unique gift ideas in Gruene. 830-302-7999

(26) THE GREAT TEXAS PECAN CANDY CO. Handmade pecan candies. 830-627-3343

(27) THE POMEGRANATE Carrying the highest quality of clothing , footwear & accessories for women & youth from tested & trusted brands. Find gifts, decor & local charml 830-609-9790

(28) YOU QUACK ME UP TOYS Not your average toy store! Carrying an eclectic mix of awesome toys & snarky gifts for ages 0-100. Come see the giant duck! 830-620-4700

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History of Gruene

Arriving in Texas in the mid-1840s. German farmers became the first settlers of what is now known as Gruene, Texas. A German immigrant, Ernst Gruene. and his bride Antoinette. had reached the newly established city of New Braunfels in 1845, but acreage was scarce. Thus. Ernst and his two sons purchased land just down river, and Ernst built the first home in Gruene (30) in early fachwerk style. His second son. Henry D. Gruene, built his home (1) and planted his surrounding land with cotton. Having become the number one cash crop. the cotton business soon brought 20 to 30 families to Gruene's lands.

Gruene built houses in various styles-a Victorian cottage (27). a large brick home (31). and a frame house (32) for the foreman of his farm. The first mercantile store (16) was built in 1878 and a cotton gin (6) powered by the Guadalupe River was added soon after. Further construction during this profitable time included a dance hall (8) and saloon-Gruene Hall-which became the center of the community's social life.

As the town continued to prosper, a new mercantile building (3) sprang up in 1904. However, the death of Henry D. in 1920 marked the downfall of Gruene's development and good fortune. In 1922, the original cotton gin burned and was replaced down the road by a modern electric model (33). Yet, the economic disasters of the boll weevil and the Depression were too much for the family businesses and they went under, except for Gruene Hall, which never closed.

It was not until 1974-75, when much of the Gruene estate was sold. that new purchasers arrived. New businesses were established and all of Gruene was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, Gruene is once again a thriving community. and as citizens of Gruene, we welcome you to come out and walk around: enjoy our rich history. But most of all. enjoy your visit.

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