George's Ballroom, New Ulm

#6 among attractions in New Ulm

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George's Ballroom is a ballroom in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States. It was built in 1947 and became a popular spot for young couples reuniting after World War II. Performers such as Lawrence Welk, The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller and the Six Fat Dutchmen all played there, and in its heyday it was an important center for big bands and polka music. George's Ballroom was listed as a contributing property to the New Ulm Commercial Historic District. ()

Coordinates: 44°18'49"N, 94°27'28"W

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George's Ballroom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermann Heights Monument, Wanda Gag House, Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, Minnesota Music Hall of Fame.

0.9 miSW
Monuments and statues, View point, Playground
Hermann Heights Monument, New Ulm
23 min walk • The Hermann Heights Monument is a statue erected in New Ulm, Minnesota. The statue depicts Arminius, an ancient Cheruscan, but locals refer to the statue as Hermann the German.
0.4 miW
Historical place, Museum
Wanda Gag House, New Ulm
10 min walk • The Wanda Gág House is a historic house museum at 226 North Washington Street in New Ulm, Minnesota. The museum commemorates the life and legacy of author and artist Wanda Gág, whose childhood home this was.
0.6 miNW
Church
Cathedral of the Holy Trinity, New Ulm
16 min walk • The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity is a Roman Catholic cathedral in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States and is the seat of the Diocese of New Ulm.
~1010 ftW
Specialty museum, Museum
Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, New Ulm
5 min walk • The Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is located at First North Street and Broadway in New Ulm, Minnesota, United States, in the former public library.
~670 ftW
44°18'47"N • 94°27'37"W
Brown County Historical Society MN, New Ulm
4 min walk • History museum, Museum
1.6 miSE
44°17'47"N • 94°26'9"W
Putting Green Mini Golf, New Ulm
42 min walk • Outdoor activities, Golf
0.9 miSW
Cafeteria, Universities and schools
Martin Luther College, New Ulm
23 min walk • Martin Luther College is a private college in New Ulm, Minnesota, operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Martin Luther College was established in 1995, when Northwestern College of Watertown, Wisconsin, combined with Dr.
~970 ftW
44°18'47"N • 94°27'41"W
New Ulm Public Library - City of New Ulm, New Ulm
5 min walk • Library
~1600 ftW
44°18'44"N • 94°27'49"W
State Street Theater Co., New Ulm
8 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.5 miNW
Novelty architecture
New Ulm Oil Company Service Station, New Ulm
12 min walk • The New Ulm Oil Company Service Station is a historic gas station in New Ulm, Minnesota. The private, commercial structure was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 31, 1979.

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Which popular attractions are close to George's Ballroom?

Nearby attractions include Brown County Historical Society MN, New Ulm (4 min walk), New Ulm Public Library - City of New Ulm, New Ulm (5 min walk), Minnesota Music Hall of Fame, New Ulm (5 min walk), State Street Theater Co., New Ulm (8 min walk).