Look up from the far side
The Water Tower
See the landmark that, according to the story, drew Chip Kaufman up into Gruene.
Look Again · Guadalupe River
The River Crossing
Stop for a minute in the middle of the bridge.
Take it in
Look both ways.
This is a great spot for a picture. Upriver you can see Gruene rapids as the water tumbles over the rocks. Downriver is more serene as it flows through the cypress trees and out of sight.
The story
Why this crossing mattered
It’s easy to think of the Guadalupe as the edge of Gruene. Historically, it was a big part of what made this place work.