"My Hometown!" Shiner by ShinerBlonde

Shiner Travel Guide: 25 reviews and 29 photos

Shiner - Cleanest Little city in Texas

So much to say about such a small town with a population of 2070.

Found in Lavaca County between Austin and Victoria in central Texas, Shiner was named after Henry B. Shiner in 1888. Today, Shiner's population consists mostly of Czech and German decedents and the town supports a weekly newspaper, the Shiner Gazette, which was established in 1892. Shiner's claim to fame: the Spoetzl brewery, the sole producer of Shiner Beer, distributes their product all over Texas and in twenty-two other states.

4th of July Celebrations!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Polka Hour at 11 am and Bocktoberfest
Cons:Things shut down pretty early!

Intro Updated Jun 16, 2004
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Inn in the heart of Shiner Hotels (2)

Owned and operated by Hubert Novak and his family, all the rooms are newly decorated with a country charm that is... more travel advice

Bocktoberfest 2004 Things to Do (5)

The 11th Annual Bocktoberfest 2004 will be on Saturday, October 16th, at the historic Spoetzl Brewery in Shiner, Texas.... more travel advice

The Gaslight Theatre Things to Do (5)

Shiner's first Opera House lives again. Originally the setting for plays, balls, political debates, church socials, town... more travel advice

Edwin Wolters Museum Things to Do (5)

This is an outstanding legacy of Shiner's history. It graciously displays an antique gun collection, old-time country... more travel advice

Restaurants (1)
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mikelisaanna Sep 11, 2005 at 6:08 AM

I enjoyed my quick stopover in Shiner (did the brewery tour) years ago on a drive across the USA. Glad to see that that the brewery and town are doing well. Now we just need someone to figure out a way to get some Shiner Bock up here to New Jersey!
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rexvaughan Jan 24, 2005 at 6:57 AM

So this is where that great beer comes from! I love your motto - that is the only proper travel attitude. Happy Birthday from Georgia.
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ATXtraveler Jun 20, 2004 at 5:17 PM

Great Shiner Page... looking forward to more Austin information as well!
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evona Jun 19, 2004 at 10:25 AM

Gret start, nice page. Greetings :)
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genispp Jun 16, 2004 at 11:02 PM

Beautiful page. I like your photos
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flyingkiwi Jun 7, 2004 at 1:13 PM

I like the sound of the Bocktoberfest. Nice pages. :)
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dsantosh Jun 6, 2004 at 11:36 PM

Awaiting more.