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Sometimes, you just know.
You drive down the winding streets of a quaint village lined with historic shops and inviting eateries and can immediately feel how special it is without having ever been there before.
That's the place.
And maybe, the entire experience started out as a detour or a pitstop, but the town's charm, charisma of its residents, and the calmness of its parks drew you into something bigger.
Like a painting frozen in time that's forever evolving and a place that feels like home to all who walk its weathered sidewalks.
Yes, that's the place.
According to a list compiled by HGTV, the best small town in Texas is Gruene. This charming little town was also named among the most charming small towns in America.
Here's what HGTV had to say about the best small town in each state:
"The original buildings in Gruene, Texas, built circa 1800 to 1900s, almost fell to developers until an architecture student from the University of Texas at Austin saved the day. His efforts helped land the town on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, residents and visitors shop at local boutiques and Old Gruene Market Days, tube the Comal River and dance at Gruene Hall, built in 1878. The town is about a 45-minute drive from Austin and an hour from San Antonio."
For a continued list of the most charming small towns across the country check out HGTV's full report.