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German immigrants were on their way to New Braunfels in 1844. New Braunfels was established in 1845 by Prince Carl who named the settlement in honor of his home of Solmss-Braunfels, Germany. New Braunfels thrived and by 1850 it was the fourth largest city in Texas. We will start our tour at the Sophienburg Museum where you can immerse yourself in the life of a German colonist, the hardships suffered and the freedoms gained. Our next stop will be the New Braunfels Railroad Museum. This museum is dedicated to the preservation of railroad artifacts and education. They have a variety of artifacts and photographs form the golden age of railroading on display related to the past New Braunfels operations of the International and Great Northern, MOPAC and MKT railroads. Next stop will be the Gristmill River Restaurant. This restaurant is located in the historic district of Gruene, TX and opened in 1977. After lunch there will be time for shopping in Gruene. Cost includes motorcoach transportation, lunch, admission fees and tips.
