Granbury Square Plaza

Best place to go in Granbury, great shops, delicious food, and very friendly people. Don’t forget to stop in and see the beautiful courthouse. Plus we have an opera house and a Babe’s

You just don’t see places like this too often.
While walking around Granbury Square I kept recalling the iconic scenes from the Back to the Future movies of the clock tower and its surroundings. That’s what you get here – old-​style architecture and a small-​town vibe that, if just for a moment, makes you feel like you’ve been transported back in time.
The square is full of shops and restaurants and even a B&B. And there is a beautiful courthouse at its center. If you’re in the area, be sure to check out this unique a charming little spot where the buildings all look as if they’ve been kept just how they were originally constructed in the late 1800s.

So I’ve been to my fair share of squares in Texas. I am reasonably confident in saying that Granbury Square is one of the best. It has a good central design, with a nice grass buffer between the centerpiece courthouse and the parking area (there is more parking, and public restrooms, behind the Opera House). A statue of General Granbury proudly stands in one corner.
There are numerous shops and restaurants to explore, as well other interests a short walk away (bed and breakfasts, an art gallery, a library and the old jail).
The public beach is also walkable from the square, making for a nice walk to see the water or perhaps to look at some of the bed and breakfasts (there are B&B options on the square, and also walking distance from the square).
The plaza is home to many event throughout the year. During these times the parking lot is used for vendors and entertainment, and makes for a lovely way to spend the day. See the Granbury website for the event calendar (
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Oh, and the recently renovated Hood County Courthouse is now open four tours.