SHINER

Population 2,008

Altitude 350

General

Founded in 1887: a trade center for Czech and German farmers. Cotton is still king in the area, although the beef and dairy cattle play an important role in the economy. Green-Dickson Municipal park offers R.V. camping facilities, picnic area, baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts. The park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Call 512-594-3362 for more information.

Attractions

• SPOETZL BREWERY - One of the few remaining breweries whose product is made, bought and consumed entirely in Texas! Almost all of the annual 25,000 barrels are marketed in the surrounding area. There is a gift shop, museum that features memorabilia from the brewery and the town of Shiner. Open daily, except Sunday. For groups of 20 or more call 512-594-3852.
• EDWIN WOLTERS MEMORIAL MUSEUM - Displays include guns, furniture, utensils, natural history and memorabilia of early Shiner history. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Located at 306 South Avenue I.

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