On this site are the ruins of the stone brewery and home built by stonemason
Heinrich L. Carsick, who came to La Grange in the 1840s. It was one of the first
commercial breweries in Texas, with an output of more than 700 barrels in one
year. Guided tours tell the story of this German immigrant and details of his
brewing process. The brewery is part of the adjacent Monument Hill State
Historic Site and may be viewed from an overlook. Tours on 2–3:30 p.m. Sat.–Sun.
No entrance fee. Donations accepted. Two miles south off U.S. 77 at 414 State
Loop 92. 979/968-5658, 800/792-1112. www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/monument_hill_and_kreische_brewery.
City: La Grange
Region: Prairies and Lakes
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
