Hill Country · Music & Culture · Country & Small Towns
Gruene Hall
New Braunfels, Texas
Family friendlyTexas's oldest continually operating dance hall, with worn wood floors and live music most nights.
Afternoon shows are often free and all-ages. Learn a two-step before you go — someone will ask.
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Nearest town: New Braunfels · About 1 hrs from San Antonio · Explore the New Braunfels city guide →
- Best season
- Spring through fall
- Time needed
- Evening to a full day
- Cost
- Free most afternoons; cover for headliners
- Getting around
- Historic wood floors; street parking fills on weekends.
- Reservations
- Buy tickets ahead for named acts.
For families: All ages welcome in daytime; the Gruene historic district is easy to stroll.
Where to eat
Gristmill River Restaurant
Terraced patio over the Guadalupe.
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Texas's oldest bakery, since 1868.
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Tubing the Guadalupe
Outfitters rent tubes right in Gruene.
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Hours and details change — check before you go.
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