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Gruene is pronounced "green". German immigrants established the village before 1850. Perched on the beautiful Guadelupe River, Gruene offers something for everyone. For more info and printable brouchure visit Gruene online: http://www.gruenetexas.com/

Historic structures, many restored and being restored,include old homes, stores, art galleries, a winery, and an ice cream parlor.

The Gruene Mansion Inn, One of the best Inn's in the U.S. !                  The Gruene Mansion Inn Bed & Breakfast is located near New Braunfels, Texas in the historic community of Gruene. Sitting on the banks of the Guadalupe River, and adjacent to Gruene Hall (the oldest continuously running dance hall in the state), the Gruene Mansion Inn offers you the opportunity to enjoy lodging in the most uniquely Texas-experience in high style. Visit The Gruene Mansion Inn B & B online: http://www.gruenemansioninn.com/index.php

Gruene Hall, a rustic beer hall, circa 1880, is still popular for weekend dances. Many famous musicians have made their way through Gruene Hall, and still do, watch the calendar for upcoming events:  http://www.gruenehall.com/

The Guadelupe River is one of the best rivers in Texas for ater recreation. Great fishing,, tubing, rafting and canoeing. Gruene is the perfect launching spot. Pack a picnic and enjoy the scenery and people watching. 

Gruene's history ( Click on any highlighted word for more info) begins in 1872 when German farmer Heinrich (Henry) D. Gruene purchased 6,000 acres (24 km²) of farmland three miles (5 km) north of New Braunfels along the Guadalupe River. In 1878 Gruene opened a mercantile store to serve the several dozen or so families sharecropping on his land. Benefited by its location along the stagecoach route between Austin and San Antonio, the store thrived for many years and stimulated local commercial growth. Gruene Hall opened in 1878, and the Thorn Hill School and three large cotton gins soon followed. By the time the International-Great Northern Railroad was built across Comal County in the 1880's the small community was bustling with commercial and farming activity, and officially took the name Gruene after its founding father and most prominent citizen.

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