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Just Friends or Something More, Best Places to Relax in Gruene, TX

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Cris Mueller

Live Music at The Grapevine in Gruene TX

Gruene, Texas… you can’t get lost, but you can vanish for a few hours. It makes for one of the best day dates and is located only about an hour from Austin. Make a lasting impression with your weekend sweetheart by taking the short drive and checking in on a few of the following digs.

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Dust Off Your Dancing Shoes for 2013 Gruene Music and Wine Festival

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Gruene Music and Wine Festival 2013

You’ll want to experience the sounds and tastes of Gruene Music and Wine Festival 2013. This fest has longevity as it heads into its 27th year. With that much history, it’s gotta be good! Located just outside New Braunfels, the historical town of Gruene is one of my favorite day trips from Austin. With lovable […]

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Gruene, Texas Is One of Our Favorite Day Trips from Austin

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Brittany Highland

Gruene Historic District in Texas

Click on the Play button on the podcast player above to listen to this week’s episode of the Austinot Podcast! Less than an hour south of Austin is Gruene, Texas, an area with a colorful history that’s perfect for a day trip or weekend away. Founded in the 1840’s, Gruene was once a booming transportation […]

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Austinot Podcast: Top 3 Day Trip Picks from Austin

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Brittany Highland

Hamilton-Pool-Nature-Preserve-Swimming

It’s literally impossible to run out of things to do in Austin, but every once in a while it’s nice to get a change of scenery. Lucky for Austin locals, Texas Hill Country and beyond is full of natural treasures, unique shopping options, and entertaining locations and events. Rather than making you do all the […]

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