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A Day in La Grange Hometown, Texas
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Fun, Sports & Getting Around | Close By
Historical
Drive down the streets built around
magnificent oak trees...
City Cemetery
Site of P. Carl J. Von Rosenburg marker, who fought at
Waterloo (Bus 71 East)
Faison Home
N.W. Faison, a survivor of the Dawson Massacre in the War with Mexico, built
this home in 1841. For reservations call
979-242-3566
or 968-6937.
Fayette County Courthouse
The courthouse was built in 1891, and was designed by
famed architect J. Reilly Gordon for a cost of $87,356.10-renovated in 2004.
Fayette County Jail
This 1883 structure served Fayette County as the County Jail for over 100
years. This building is now
home to the La Grange Area Chamber of Commerce.
Visitors welcomed. 171 S. Main St. 800-524-7264.
Fayette Heritage Museum Library & Archives
Exhibits, genealogy, microfilm, data back to early
1800's. Open Tues-Thurs (10-6), Fri (10-5), Sat (10-1), Sun (1-5).
979-968-6418
Hermes Drug Store
Built in 1856, it is the oldest drugstore still in
operation in Texas. Located on the square. 979-968-5835
Historic Oak Tree
Muster Oak on NE corner of the square. It was from this spot that
Captain Dawson in 1842 gathered a group of 53 courageous men to aid in the
Texas-Mexican Revolution.
Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State
Site
Resting place of men who drew the "Black Beans of Death"
and Kreische Brewery Ruins. Groups may call 979-968-5658-Spur 92.
Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center
Self-guided trail in Czech/English, Kalich Home with Czech gifts,
amphitheatre, and Fair Pavilion with original hardwood floors. Call
888-785-4500 or 979-968-9399.
Fun, Sports & Getting Around Travel the wildflower
trails March thru May...
Bike Routes
Whether you are practicing for your next ride or simply want
to enjoy the Fayette County Air!
Canoe Rentals
Ride the Colorado River--Call 979-247-4128 for church groups, 968-9465
(canoe/tubes) or 968-5600.
Country Music Opry
3rd Monday of every month, 7:30pm at the KC Hall. 979-968-5117 (190 S.
Brown St.)
Dance
Swiss Alp Dance Hall
every Saturday Night.
Dominoes
Play "42" every Thursday at 7p.m. 1290 FM155-Call
979-2474347
Fishing
Fayette Lake-Best Bass in Texas! Call 979-249-3344
or the Bait Shop at 979-249-5828
Fly Ins
Fayette Regional Air Center, 1st Saturday of each month.
Call 979-242-4056
Geo-Cache La Grange
Find the hidden cache..... Golfing
Scenic Frisch Auf! Valley Country Club-979-968-6113
Hot Air Balloon Ride w/ Team Eagle
979-733-8818 or mjohnsey@ghg.net
Rifle Range
Fayette County Gun Club. 979-249-4266 Other Activities
Youth Football, Tennis, bowling - 979-968-6711, swimming-979-968-5600.
Close By Walk the first bridge in Texas
(Bus.71), or picnic at the first roadside park (Hwy.71 W)...
F-100
Display
1st plane in USAF to fly super sonic. Fayette
Regional Air
Center. 979-242-4056.
Stanzel Model Aircraft Museum
Interactive exhibits and displays. Site of the first control line
model airplane kit.
Closed Tues & Thurs, open Mon, Wed, Fri & Sat
10:30 - 4:30, Sun 1:30 -
4:30 in Schulenburg 979-743-6559
Sterling McCall Museum
Old car museum in Warrenton. 979-249-5089
For The Sweet Tooth
Cross the countryside for the
"World's Best Kolaches"
Wiekel's Bakery
Discover the kolache!
 Katysweet Confectionary Tours
Candy factory tours. 1-800-524-7264
The Jersey Barnyard
Blue Bell Ice Cream-Hayrides-"Bell the Singing Cow"-tours for
all ages, special events. 979-249-3406
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