In & Around Muenster
Muenster, Texas, is a city nestled in the North Texas Hill Country, an hour north of the DFW Metroplex and 20 minutes west of Gainesville, TX. Muenster was founded in 1889 by German Catholic settlers Carl and Emil Flusche and retains influences of its German roots today. The city has a variety of attractions, including large festivals and charming businesses. Here are some of our favorite places in and around Muenster!
History & Culture
Muenster Museum
The Muenster Museum was created to preserve Muenster's history through its collections, which include a research room with numerous photographs, newspapers, family histories, scrapbooks, and school yearbooks. Military memorabilia, school displays, church items, and medical equipment are among the numerous other items displayed in the museum. The museum hosts a few open houses throughout the year and an annual creche display featuring over 100 nativity scenes. Hours: Friday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
420 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-4788
Historical Marker
Placed in 1997, Muenster has a historical marker commemorating its 1889 founding, along with other events from the town’s early years!
33° 38.888′ N, 97° 22.846′ W.
German Village Factory Mural
This charming mural depicts a factory and village in a German-inspired style. There are plenty of opportunities for fun photos, such as walking a dog or knocking on a door!
113 Main St, Muenster, TX 76252
Oil Derrick Rest Stop
This rest stop, with picnic tables under oil derrick-inspired structures, is 4 miles east of Muenster on the north side of US Hwy 82.
Shopping
Fischer's Meat Market
Founded in 1927, Fischer’s Meat Market & Grocery is a third-generation family business with both old-fashioned know-how (all of their meat is still hand-trimmed) and state-of–the-art modern technology. The store also features the only known glockenspiel in the state of Texas, which, during operating hours, plays traditional German celebration music while seven animated characters rotate.
304 North Main Street, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-4211
The Bird Nest
When you are looking for gifts, The Bird Nest is a great stop for bird feeders, antiques, statues, and more. From outdoor garden statues to little keepsakes, a gift from The Bird Nest is a gift from the heart!
223 N Main Street, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-4343
Fresh Fella's Furnishings
A Fresh Take on Vintage, Antique, Industrial, and New Furniture, Lighting, and Home Décor!
215 N Main Street, Muenster, Texas 76252 (940) 759-5925
Main Street Mercantile
Main Street Mercantile carries a wide selection of antiques, collectables, and merchandise from all over the world!
202 N Main Street, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 736-3090
Gehrig’s Hardware
Gehrig’s Hardware offers Bridal registry options, sporting goods, hardware, Red Wing footwear, and more. They also offer repairs for shoes, tarps, tents, trampolines, sewing machines, and vacuum cleaners!
210 N Main Street, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-4112
Bayer’s Kolonialwaren und Backeri
Bayer’s is a retail and wholesale bakery featuring specialty breads, donuts, cookies, and nine flavors of strudel. There are also sausage kolaches & chicken peppers.
804 East Division (Highway 82), Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2822
Bee Sweet & Such
With a wide variety of seasonally rotating drink and food options, you are sure to find something sweet!
125 S Hickory St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 727-9026
Girlfriends Boutique
This cute boutique carries stylish clothing, accessories, and more! An in-store coffee shop is nestled in, ready for your coffee needs!
216 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2505
Vintage Soul Boutique & Salon
This unique combination of boutique and salon means an individual can leave with a fresh look!
211 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 768-9608
Lora’s Flowers & Tuxedos
Lora’s Flowers & Tuxedos offers beautiful floral arrangements for any occasion or just because, as well as gifts of home furnishings and décor!
213 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-4080
Ace Hardware
Muenster’s local Ace Hardware offers an extensive range of hardware, tools, paint, electrical, plumbing, and other supplies ready for use inside and outside your home!
115 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2296
Hess Meat Market Inc
This locally run facility processes meat on-site. Beyond their scrumptious variety of fresh, raw meats, they also have vegetables, cheese, and salsa!
605 N Mesquite St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2744
The Krahl Pantry
This charmingly quaint store offers practically every canned thing one can think of, including jams and jellies, vegetables, and so much more. There are also eggs, drinks, snacks, recipe mixes, and freeze-dried goodies! Catering is also one of their specialties!
405 N Elm St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 902-4961
Eating
Doc’s Sports Grill
Doc’s Sports Grill is housed in a building dating back to the 1920s that served as Muenster’s first hospital and pharmacy. The building was painstakingly restored and reopened as a sports grill serving appetizers, salads, burgers, pizzas, and more!
113 North Main Street, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-3627
Rohmer’s Restaurant
A three-generation family restaurant that has been in operation for over 50 years. Rohmer’s serves German, Mexican, and barbecue as well as traditional foods. They also offer catering facilities for picnics, banquets, weddings, and just about any occasion.
217 East Division (Highway 82), Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2973
Rico's Place
Rico's is conveniently located near the Muenster Antique Mall on Highway 82. You'll enjoy their acclaimed salsa, thin chips, and handmade street tacos. Rico's has a relaxed atmosphere with a menu full of delicious choices!
603 East Division (Highway 82), Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2295
Drinking
4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery
Where the shortgrass prairie drops into the Red River Valley, the 4R Ranch — with its majestic vistas and rocky terrain — is perfectly situated for growing grapes. Chinquapin oaks, white-tailed deer, the endangered black-capped vireo, and the occasional Rio Grande turkey inhabit this incredible property.
Powered by the sun, earth, and wind, 4R Ranch Vineyards & Winery invites us all to slow our pace, enjoy the view, and sip a glass of wine in the magnificent Red River Valley!
Also available as an event venue.
1473 Co Rd 477, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 736-3370
Blue Ostrich Winery & Vineyard
Enjoy tastings, tours, and light snacks at this family-owned and operated winery and vineyard. For many years, this facility was one of the foremost ostrich-breeding and ranching facilities in the Southwest. The structure that houses the winery, tasting room, and corporate offices was once filled with ostrich eggs, chicks, and fledglings. The acreage to the west, which nurtures Tempranillo, Viognier, and Cabernet grapevines, was the same hillside where hundreds of 7-foot-tall ostriches roamed during the 80s and 90s.
5611 FM2382, St Jo, TX 76265 (940) 995-3100
Arche Wines
Visit this estate vineyard and boutique winery, and you’ll understand why people are saying "Texas wine is good wine.” The tasting room is open every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.
228 Wagner Road, Saint Jo, Texas 76265 (940) 900-WINE (9463)
Accommodations
Schillinghaus Bed & Breakfast
Nestled in beautiful Muenster, Schillinghaus Bed & Breakfast is a tranquil retreat for you and your family. Stay in this lovely inn while you visit attractions in the area. With fully stocked private apartments, the owners of Schillinghaus customize rooms for each guest's stay.
134 North Maple Street, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 759-2080
Seyler Haus Bed & Breakfast
With each beautiful ensuite named after a past or current owner of the bed and breakfast, you are sure to be immersed in Muenster’s history and culture! It maintains the historic American Four Square home design and aesthetic elements of its 1915 building, while also offering modern amenities for a delightful stay. Other treats include a kitchen stocked with basic pantry items, full breakfast options, gardens, and an outdoor pool, hot tub, and firepit recreation area.
319 1st St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 727-8971
The Loft at 113
This swanky space comfortably sleeps up to 8 people. It also includes fabulous amenities such as Wi-Fi, a Roku connection, a well-equipped coffee bar, and seating, kitchen, and dining areas.
113 N Main St, Muenster, TX 76252 (940) 268-4493
Our B&B Picks
Here are our top at-a-glance picks for B&Bs in Muenster. There are many more options available on Airbnb.com that you may also like to consider.
Rural Home w/ Hot Tub < 7 Mi to Winery & Golfing
This large farmhouse is fully equipped and ready to provide you and yours with a delightful stay, comfortably accommodating up to 10 people with 4 bedrooms, 5 beds, and 3 baths. The space also includes a hot tub, pool table, ping pong table, and a wrap-around porch and patio opening to a view of the countryside (while still being fairly close to town).
Charming, Fully Restored Farmhouse on Acreage
This home accommodates up to 8 guests with 3 bedrooms, 2 beds, and 2 baths. This beautiful late-1800s farmhouse has been restored to preserve its aesthetic charm while also providing full modern convenience, including a sit-down spa-quality shower, outdoor seating, and board games, making it a delightful home away from home.
Klement Farm - Since 1934
This historically rich farm residence accommodates up to 6 guests with 3 bedrooms, 4 beds, and 2 baths. The Klement family land on which this house stands has been passed down through the family since 1934, a few years after their ancestors emigrated from Germany to Texas. Being 4 minutes from Muenster, it presents Wi-Fi, a record player, an indoor electric fireplace, barbecue supplies, and an outdoor space with seating and a fireplace.