- TripBuzz found 94 things to do with kids in or near Gruene, Texas, including 92 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, San Marcos, Canyon Lake and Seguin.
- From Historic District of Gruene to Gruene Market Days, the Gruene area offers 77 different types of family activities, including: Flea Markets, Ghost Towns, Parks and Movie Theaters.
- Once a significant cotton-crop producing community, the city of Gruene is now a popular tourist destination. Founded in the 1800's, the city is one the most historically rich cities in the state, having most of its buildings registered as historic. Visitors enjoy the old-time feel of the city as the peruse the shops, saloon and museums, taking in the grand architecture and natural scenery.
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Visitors can take a ride on Spring Lake with the Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tours, formerly known as the Aquarena. The water in Spring Lake bubbles up from underground, because of the Edwards Aquifer, and is home to eight threatened species, and numerous migatory birds.
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Visitors swim, snorkel, scuba dive, tube, canoe, and kayak on the clear water of the San Marcos River, and along its banks are many popular campgrounds. The river is home to several endangered species including the Fountain Darter, San Marcos Gambusia, San Marcos Salamander, and Texas Wild Rice.
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Texas State University, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Environmental education, research, and outdoor learning is the focus of The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment. Visitors can enjoy viewing a variety of exhbits and taking a glass bottom boat ride.
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Home to the Texas Athletics football team, Bobcat Stadium offers visitors a 30,000 seat stadium where they can watch games with thousands of fans. Before the game, locals often tailgate from their car in the stadium's parking lot.
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For the ideal camping or RV experience on the northwest side of Canyon Lake, visit Potter's Creek Park. The site features 5 shower houses, pavilions, 114-RV campsites, tent camping, a large beach and boat ramps.
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Providing visitors with direct access to the lake, Cranes Mill Marina offers boat boarding services at its docks. The marina rents out motor boats, waverunners, pontoon boats, and kayaks for visitors to take out on the water.
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Located on a long peninsula on the shore of Canyon Lake, Crane's Mill Park features many water sport opportunities, including a ramp for boating along with two fishing piers. There are also 34 tent sites, 30 RV sites, restrooms, and wildlife viewing.
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Individuals who travel with Wimberley Zipline Adventures get views of creeks and canyons of the Wimberley Valley. The zipline tour lasts nearly two hours and covers an area of roughly 15 miles.
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Visitors of Pickrell Park can go swimming in the location's outdoor pool. The park also features a basketball court and playground structures for young visitors that wish to play and exercise.
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Crescent Bend Nature Park is a 190 acre natural setting complete with open-air picnic tables, fishing access, wildlife and plant observation and over 8000 feet of hiking surface. Also planned for the future are a canoe site, pavilions and guided tours.