Located in the Texas Hill Country, Shiner is the perfect weekend getaway. You’ll find everything from shopping, parks, live music, antiques, and of course a tasting of Shiner beer at the famous Spoetzl Brewery.
Located between San Antonio and Houston, you’ll find this adorable small town that is filled with beautiful scenery, local parks, outdoor adventures, shopping, and delicious food!
There are so many fun things to do in this Lavaca Count town, making it a fun day trip of your passing through or a relaxing weekend getaway.
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Shiner is famous for being the home of Spoetzel Brewery, the producer of Shiner Bock, and is now distributed in 49 states. But beer isn’t all it’s known for. It also has the nickname the “Cleanest Little City in America.”
What to do in Shiner, TX
Antiques, Art & Beer
This unique shop opened in 2003 and is a fun place to purchase unique items. Enjoy an adult beverage and snack on their homemade fudge while strolling through the boutique.
The store features 300 beers, 180 wines, and antiques! The store is filled with an impressive collection of antiques souvenirs and memorabilia for purchase.
Shiner Bluestem
This unique store is open from Wednesday thru Saturday and can be found on US Highway 90A.
It’s known for selling authentic Texas-made products. Everything from pies, organic meats, baked goods, noodles, artwork, souvenirs, furniture, jewelry, gifts, home decor, and more.
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Edwin Wolters Memorial Museum
Whether you take a guided tour or walk through the museum at your own pace, you will enjoy several hours of exploring.
The museum features the history of Shiner and has large artifacts, rotating exhibits, vintage guns, musical instruments, antiques, and dinosaur bones.
Gaslight Theatre
The Shiner Gaslight Theatre is a non-profit dinner theatre that holds132 guests. Opened in 1895, once hosted plays, political debates, and balls. It has since gone under major renovations, but the original proscenium arch remains.
Shows range from contemporary and classic theater and are a great family-friendly event. Productions take place three times per year and are always a popular event.
Green-Dickson Municipal Park
Situated on 148 acres, this park has it all. You can hook up your RV, catch a baseball game, and play on the volleyball courts. shoot hoops and enjoy the playgrounds.
The park also features covered picnic areas and barbecue pits.
Hoffie & Lank Wolters Shiner Public Library
Most people may think a visit to the library isn’t their idea of fun. But if you love curling up in a corner with a good book or checking out the latest magazines, then this is a great option.
Not only do they offer books, magazines, and free internet access, but also public meeting rooms, art displays, and cultural events.
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Howard’s Convenience Store
This is a unique and fun place to visit in Shiner. It’s a convenience store during the day and a music venue on the weekends.
Guests can enjoy Shiner beer on draft, listen to live music and enjoy the secret Biergarten. They do offer a small menu with light bites at the bar.
Kaspar Wire Works
What began as a rancher using discarded steel wire fencing and turning them into steel baskets to transport hay and corn shucks.
Today, Kaspar Wire Works is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of fan guards, fry baskets, and newspaper racks.
Plan to schedule a tour.
Maeker’s Sausage and Processing
A family-owned meat processing plant is where the locals shop for fresh meat.
They offer a wide variety of meat both in large and small batches. Their handcrafted hickory-smoked sausages are a store favorite.
Old City Hall
Built in 1927, once housed the town’s library and three firetrucks. It also features an auditorium that can seat 434 people and is where performances and political rallies took place.
Today, the City Hall is only home to the police station. It’s a unique structure to view and get a glimpse of Shiner’s past.
Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
Placed on the US National Register of Historic Places in 1983, taking a self-guided tour of this stunning church is a must-do.
This is a great free thing to do with the family. The Romanesque Revival church architecture is stunning and the paintings and stained glass windows will have you feeling like you’re touring a batiste in Europe.
Shiner Escape Rooms
Located near Spoetzl Brewery, the Shiner Escape Room is a fun place to go for a date night or out with friends.
Choose from Evil Roy’s Mind escape room if you are looking for a scare. Or Cell Block D which has puzzles and riddles for you to solve before you can escape.
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Shinerville Coffee House
Enjoy a slow morning and relax at this local coffee house. The coffee shop sources its milk from local dairy suppliers, and they buy their pastry offerings from local bakeries.
On sunny days, enjoy the spacious patio area while sipping on coffee.
Spoetzl Brewery
A trip to Shiner, TX isn’t complete unless you take a tour of this brewery. Established in 1999, this family-owned brewery has a wide variety of Shiner Boch Beers for tasting and is Texas’ oldest independent brewery.
After the tour, stop by the gift shop to purchase a few souvenirs. Then head out to the covered patio to listen to live music, play yard games, and enjoy a bottle of beer.
Welhausen Park
If you’re looking for a spot to have a picnic or a place to let the kids burn off some energy, then Welhausen Park is a great place. Located on N Avenue E and has something fun for everyone.
It’s located only a short walk from Downtown Shiner. Set up a picnic under the gazebo, play catch in the open field, or enjoy a few minutes on the swing set. The park also offers park benches and a giant chess set.