- The list below includes 88 free or cheap things to do in or near Gruene, Texas, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Dance Clubs, Flea Markets, Ghost Towns and Parks.
- From Historic District of Gruene to Gruene Market Days, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gruene and in nearby cities within 25 miles like New Braunfels, San Marcos, Canyon Lake and Seguin.
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The Historic District of Gruene has a variety of shops, restaurants, and attractions. Gruene Hall, Cactus Jacks, Fickle Pickles Antiques and Pickles, and the Grapevine are all popular stops for people who visit the Historic District.
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A Gruene tradition dating back three decades, Gruene Market Days (also known as Old Gruene Market Days) features over 100 vendors displaying their original art and craft works. There is also live entertainment.
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Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas. The dance hall hosts a variety of performers, including icons like Willie Nelson, George Strait, and Lyle Lovett, as well as up-and-coming singer songwriters.
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Trips along the Guadalupe River and the Comal River are offered by Rockn' R Rides. Both standard sizes tubes and inflatable rafts are available to take passengers along the rivers in addition to stand-up paddleboards.
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A 14-screen movie theater, Creekside Cinemas 14 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and sound. The theater offers RealD 3D movies, reclining chairs, a bar and a concession area with food and drinks.
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On the Comal River in New Braunfels, Prince Solms Park is a popular spot for outdoor fun activities such as tubing, swimming and sun bathing. The park is also equipped with a a playground space for younger kids.
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Rent a tube and explore the Comal River with Texas Tubes, where a two hour float allows you to take in the scenery.
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One of the shortest rivers in the world, the two-mile Comal River is located entirely within the town of New Braunfels. The river is popular with swimmers and for water tubing.
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At Loma Falls, visitors can rent a tube, and take a tubing trip down the Comal River. Tours start at the Wurstfest grounds, and most tube rentals are done by the day.
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Well over a century old, New Braunfels' Faust Street Bridge is significant to the history of the area. A pedestrian bridge, it offers beautiful views of the Guadalupe River where both fishing and swimming is often enjoyed.