The Historic Granbury Square was the first courthouse square in Texas to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Being the first of its kind in Texas – you won’t want to miss spending evenings on the Historic Granbury Square, with a variety of different restaurants, bars, a thriving art scene, live-hit shows, historic museums and specialty shopping. Just minutes away are several beautiful and unique bed and breakfasts to complete your stay. You can also find the City Park, or the City Beach Park and Lake Granbury just a short walk from the Historic Granbury Square.
Built in 1952, the Brazos Drive-In Theater has been in continuous operation as one out of a handful left in the great state of Texas.
Additionally, the 1886 Granbury Opera House has recently been completely restored. This gorgeous theater sets the stage for the fantastic productions that the Granbury Theatre Company puts on year-round on this famous stage.
Built in 1885 with a gallows room for possible local executions!
The stories! Written, oral, feuds, murders, legends, and love.
Did you know...
The Legend of John Wilkes Booth
A long-standing folklore legend, many believe that John Wilkes Booth once lived in Granbury, above the Nutshell Eatery (now the Square Cafe), as John St. Helen. The story even appeared on “20/20” and “Unsolved Mysteries”.