This small town only has about 2,000 people living in it, but it's packed with rich history. The quaint Texas charm will reel you in, and the delicious brews will make you want to stay. A quick 1.5 hour drive will lead you someplace unforgettable. Get off the beaten path and take a day trip like none other. This tiny town near Austin is home to one of the oldest breweries in Texas.

The drive is scenic and serene.

Leave the honking car horns and infuriating traffic behind. When you embark on your journey to Shiner, you'll experience rich Texas bliss.

You'll feel like you stepped back in time.

In the 1880s, Shiner, Texas was a trading post called Half Moon. For a long time, this place remained a sleepy little town with nothing in it. In fact, there wasn't even a railroad coming through.

All of this changed when a man named Henry B. Shiner stepped in.

In 1887, Henry B. Shiner made an offer with the San Antonio and Aransas Pass Railway that changed the course of this town. He gave the railway company 250 acres of land in exchange for a depot and right-of-way. This railroad ran right through his property, and people started moving here in droves.

You'll love walking through Shiner's historic main street.

Stroll past the gorgeous Shiner Gaslight Theatre and check out the green cabin museums. In Shiner, you can experience old Texas like you never have before.

Nothing beats a tour through the famous Spoetzl Brewery.

This brewery, famous for making Shiner Beer, was built in 1909. It's now the oldest independent brewery in Texas, and it's full of fascinating information. Spoetzl Brewery was founded by Czech and German immigrants who longed for the beer they had back home. With the help of brewmaster Kosmos Spoetzl, this brewery became a Texas institution.

Tour the facility and take in the sights!

There's nothing quite like Shiner, Texas. The Spoetzl Brewery is open Monday - Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. Beginning June 16th, 2018, the brewery will be open for free, public tours on Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm. It can be found at 603 E. Brewery St. in Shiner, Texas. For more information on the fascinating brewery, visit their website.

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