Daytrip to Gruene

A one day excursion from San Antonio heads us northeast to New Braunfels and Gruene. New Braunfels is on old German town on the Guadalupe River. This areas claim to fame is day long tubing trips down the river and there are tubing shops everywhere.

After a bit of streetwalking, we climb back into the car and head to Gruene (pronounced green). Why Gruene? The music of course, and it's a Harley ride destination.

The main attraction in Gruene is Gruene Hall (pretty original name huh?). An old time dance hall, beer hall, country music hall and general all around honky tonk.

So what you say? Well this is where Janis Joplin developed her music and called her home stage. Who else? Garth Brooks, Randy Travis, Ernest Stubbs, etc. etc. If they do country they have been here and there are signed pictures on the walls to prove it. Oh, don't forget, John Travolta for the movie "Michael".

But before the Hall, we had to find some grub. A trip to the old mill was in order. Great spot, all windows that open, overlookng the Guadalupe river.

Gruene is a place to return to! See some more images by clicking here.