Day Trip to La Grange 🍺 (FULL EPISODE) S4 E3
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- Опубліковано 6 лип 2024
- THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on October 25, 2012. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
This might just be the “Best Little Day Trip in Texas.” I’m sure Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton would agree, as it was the events of La Grange’s famous “Chicken Ranch” that inspired the classic musical “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.” While the brothel is no longer around (it was moved to Dallas and then burned down), there’s still plenty to do in this town.
For starters, “Czech” out the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. This museum gives visitors a feel for the culture and early days of Fayette County when thousands of Czech immigrants populated the area. The museum has clothes, relocated homes and lots of musical instruments. Crank up the polka, baby!
To drink like an early Czech, head to Texas’s oldest functioning meadery, the Rohan Meadery, which has been making authentic old world meads right here in La Grange for many generations. You can learn all about how this honey wine is made and taste many different kinds. You may even run into Beowulf or a few dragons along the way…
To experience the natural side of La Grange, set up a paddling trip down the Colorado River with the folks from Camp Lone Star. This short trip is perfect for large groups and anyone hesitant to get in the river, and you’ll soon be at ease as you wind around the city in this slow flowing water.
One other must-see stop is the Monument Hill & Kreische Brewery State Historic Site. This park holds two incredible historic sites and a ton of beautiful nature. One site is Monument Hill honoring the Texan heroes who lost their lives in the Dawson Massacre and Mier Expedition, where Texans had to draw beans for their lives. The other stop is the stone ruins of the Kreische Brewery, one of the oldest breweries in Texas started in the 1860s, and the house of the Kreische family, which you can tour.
We are saddened to write that after over 100 years of service and 4 generations of BBQ-lovin’ Texans, PRAUSE'S MEAT MARKET has closed since we filmed our episode.
For some reason, the best Czech food is in gas stations. To taste delicious Czech culture and a true Texas road trip tradition, head to Hruska’s in Ellinger, TX for a kolache or klobasniky(the meat kolaches). They’ve got dozens of sweet kolache treats and meaty Czech eats, and if you’re looking for more than a snack, they also make a mean burger. You can also find tasty kolaches at Weikel’s Bakery in La Grange
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My daughter, Hollie, resurrected the oldest bar and grill in La Grange: The Post Oak Bar and Grill. Voted best in Fayette County several times. Check it out; cold beer and great food: plus live music every week
Dating this show is that Monument Hill-Kreische Brewery has since been transferred from Texas Parks and Wildlife to the Texas Historical Commission. If you want to keep your day in La Grange going a little longer, check out live music at The Bugle Boy, a WWII-era structure where listening is taken seriously.
I love that place. I was bummed we couldn't include it.
Sadly, Prause Meat Market is no longer open. I remember, when I was growing up, my Mom would get meat there sometimes.
I miss PRAUSE MEAT MARKET so much!
Hruška’s makes one of the best cheeseburgers I’ve ever had.
Nice! I was born there. Lots of good memories at monument hill.
Love your channel. Its been 30 years since I've been to the San Antonio/Austin area but I had my 1st Chicken Fried Steak 50 years ago in Columbus TX at a red roof restaurant next to a HJ right off of I10/. To this day it was the best I've had. I was talking to a pro baseball player raised in Columbus, on the Marlins Roster, and he says it is still there. Well if your ever around Columbus why not check! And do a special on Chicken Fried Steak.
Yes, it is dated. Prause is no longer in La Grange. It has been closed for a few years.
I hear the name La Grange I think of ZZ Top
Chet come hang out with me at the Smithville 711!
Epiphone Les Paul burst tasty choice I have the same guitar and a custom pro. Uh how how how a lotta nice girls out there.
Great episode Chetster!
Can’t go wrong with Monument Hill
Cattle in river + swimming in same river...🤔🤣💩
Sadly 2020 took out Prause's 😢.
Is it ever going to re open?
@@DADY-ke8hg no. The family sold the building. They are still around. I really miss the meat market! That's where I bought my meat. Too many small businesses were lost during COVID.
Just checking here Chet but this should be titled S4 E3? ;)
Go to Columbus!!!
Just let me know,,,,if ya wanna go,,,,,,,,to that home out on the Range,,,,gotta lotta nice girls,,,,,,,,if your down in Acuna,,,,,and ya aint up to being alone
May I suggest posting the original air date in the title for older episodes?
Prause Meat Market 130 years and taken out by the flu?
I want to film a documentary about you. I emailed you more information :)