Historic Gruene Texas

Gruene has been designated a Historic Town by the State of Texas.   The name of the town is pronounced like the color "Green".

Henry D. Gruene, the town's founder, originally bought land for a cotton farm in 1872 with his father and brothers. He built his first home in 1872 and modified it over the years. It still stands proudly with its Victoria galleries today as the Gruene Mansion Inn. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a designated Texas Historic Landmark.

Behind the arch, there are numerous outbuildings that were part of the Gruene Mansion. These buildings were elegantly remodeled and are part of the Gruene Mansion Inn.

Standing high above the town buildings, the Gruene water tower is a beacon for miles around to all visitors coming to Historic Gruene for another entertaining visit.

Whether you are a “Weekender” or in town for the week or longer, Gruene is a wonderful “happening” for all!

Visitors from far and near, love the town of Gruene so much that they keep coming back every chance they get.  No matter what your desires are, you are only moments away from shopping, eating, wine tasting, tubing, dancing, and lodging in just about any direction.

From Historic Gruene, Austin is 40 miles to the north, San Antonio is 25 miles to the south, and Houston is 160 miles to the east.  New Braunfels and Canyon Lake are only minutes away.

The first mercantile store was built by H.D. Gruene in 1878 to serve the local cotton farmers and travelers who passed through the area.  Later, the store was moved across the street in the Gruene Antique Store building.

Gruene Hall

Gruene Hall, a bar and dance hall, was built in the 1880’s and soon became the social center for the community.  It still stands at the end of Hunter Road and the intersection of Gruene Road.  It is oldest dance hall in Texas and many country-singing stars and legends have performed there over the years.  Willie Nelson, George Strait, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett are some of the well-known singers.  A complete list of the singers is displayed inside the hall.

Jump right in and cool off! The water’s great for swimming, wading, tubing, and rafting. The whole family can enjoy a day in the waters of the Guadalupe River.

Tourist Attractions in the Gruene Area:

• Natural Bridge Caverns – New Braunfels
  Texas' largest caverns. Located west of New Braunfels, Texas.
• Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch – New Braunfels
  Take a safari drive thru Texas style. Located west of New Braunfels, Texas.
• Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort – New Braunfels
  America's most favorite Waterpark resort.
• Canyon Lake
  Canyon Lake is a popular lake to the north of Gruene for boating and other water related recreational activities.
• Touring Texas
  This web site provides tourist information for the state of Texas with links to over 100 cities and towns throughout Texas.
• Wonder World Park - San Marcos, Texas
  The most visited cave in Texas.
• Seaworld Adventure Park - San Antonio
  Amusement rides, water rides and fun, shows with dolphins, whales and sea lions, and much more.
• Six Flags Fiesta Texas - San Antonio
  Six Flags Fiesta Texas is sure to be a crowd-pleaser with a full line-up of rides, shows, and family-fun entertainment.
• San Marcos
  San Marcos has some of the largest outlet malls in the country.