15 of the best small towns in Texas to road trip to this summer

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1. Gruene

When visiting Gruene, a town established by German farmers in the 1840s, the #1 thing on your to-do list should be seeing a show at the famous Gruene Hall, which is Texas' oldest operating dance hall, built in 1878. less Keep clicking to see some of the best small towns in Texas to visit on a road trip.



1. Gruene

When visiting Gruene, a town established by German farmers in the 1840s, the #1 thing on your to-do list should be ... more Photo: Stephen Saks, Getty Images Photo: Stephen Saks, Getty Images Image 1 of / 19 Caption Close 15 of the best small towns in Texas to road trip to this summer 1 / 19 Back to Gallery

Welcome to Texas: one of the best states for road tripping, where the highways stretch for miles and the summer heat is sweltering.

While Texas is home to some of the biggest cities in the U.S., there are some hidden gems along the backroads that you won't want to miss.

So put on your boots, and get ready to say "Howdy, y'all" to these small Texas towns!