Guidebook for New Braunfels
Arts & Culture
Consistently named the best waterpark in the United States. (for real, not like "World's Best Coffee" in Elf)
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Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveConsistently named the best waterpark in the United States. (for real, not like "World's Best Coffee" in Elf)
Golf, swimming, picnicking. There is something for everyone here.
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I-Pool ye-Landa Park
164 Landa Park DrGolf, swimming, picnicking. There is something for everyone here.
Wursthalle
178 Landa Park Dr"10 day salute to sausage" (and beer) every fall.
Canyon Lake is great fun. If you don't have a boat or jet ski, you can rent one here.
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Canyon Lake Marina
280 MarinaCanyon Lake is great fun. If you don't have a boat or jet ski, you can rent one here.
Comal outfitters. Get everything you need to tube the Comal River here, including a bus ride back at the end of your trip. Be sure to bring approved beverage containers.
250 Meusebach St
250 Meusebach StreetComal outfitters. Get everything you need to tube the Comal River here, including a bus ride back at the end of your trip. Be sure to bring approved beverage containers.
All kinds of fun: cable wake boarding, live music, Wahoo's restaurant with a view of the lake, skate park, trampoline gym, shopping for boats and gear.
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Texas Ski Ranch
6700 I-35All kinds of fun: cable wake boarding, live music, Wahoo's restaurant with a view of the lake, skate park, trampoline gym, shopping for boats and gear.
Jaws Skate Park
250 S Grape AveCool skate park for kids and adults who have their own skate boards.
You will hit this if you rent a tube from Texas Tubes on your way down the river, or you can bring your own float and hang out in this park all day. We will even loan you one, if you like.
100 Liebscher Dr
100 Liebscher DriveYou will hit this if you rent a tube from Texas Tubes on your way down the river, or you can bring your own float and hang out in this park all day. We will even loan you one, if you like.
Great place to cool off in the summer. Pack a kite to fly in Zilker Park between dips.
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Barton Springs Municipal Pool
2201 William Barton DrGreat place to cool off in the summer. Pack a kite to fly in Zilker Park between dips.
South by Southwest is March 8-17, 2013. Get tickets and information at sxsw.com.
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Austin Convention Center
500 E Cesar Chavez StSouth by Southwest is March 8-17, 2013. Get tickets and information at sxsw.com.
ACL is October 4-6 and 11-13, 2013. Go to aclfestival.com for more information.
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Austin City Limits Festival
2100 Barton Springs RdACL is October 4-6 and 11-13, 2013. Go to aclfestival.com for more information.
Great amusement park with water rides. Stay for the laser light show after sunset.
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10Great amusement park with water rides. Stay for the laser light show after sunset.
Shows, aquariums and an amusement park. Sea World is lots of fun. And close to golfing and shopping, if you want to just drop off the kids.
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Sea World Drive
SeaWorld DriveShows, aquariums and an amusement park. Sea World is lots of fun. And close to golfing and shopping, if you want to just drop off the kids.
16424 Babcock Rd
16424 Babcock RoadGreat public golf course. The Texas Open is played here.
The festival is April 18-28, 2013. NIOSA is April 23. Go to http://www.fiesta-sa.org/ for more information.
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Fiesta San Antonio Commission
110 BroadwayThe festival is April 18-28, 2013. NIOSA is April 23. Go to http://www.fiesta-sa.org/ for more information.
Hosts the only F1 event in North America. The 2013 F1 race is November 15-17. This track hosts other race events, too. Go to http://circuitoftheamericas.com/ for more information.
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Circuit of The Americas
9201 Circuit of the Americas BlvdHosts the only F1 event in North America. The 2013 F1 race is November 15-17. This track hosts other race events, too. Go to http://circuitoftheamericas.com/ for more information.
We are a short drive to Longhorn games. Go to http://www.texassports.com/ for tickets and information.
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University of Texas at Austin
We are a short drive to Longhorn games. Go to http://www.texassports.com/ for tickets and information.
The Spurs and San Antonio Rampage play here and it hosts lots of great concerts. http://centersanantonio.com/ for tickets and information about upcoming events.
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I-AT&T Center
1 AT&T Center ParkwayThe Spurs and San Antonio Rampage play here and it hosts lots of great concerts. http://centersanantonio.com/ for tickets and information about upcoming events.
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin RdTake a wine tour.
Sample some wine. Go to http://www.gruenewinery.com/gruene/ for information.
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Winery on the Gruene
1308 Gruene RdSample some wine. Go to http://www.gruenewinery.com/gruene/ for information.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of Texas' oldest dance halls. Open nightly. Live music. Sometimes Willie Nelson even drops by.
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Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdOne of Texas' oldest dance halls. Open nightly. Live music. Sometimes Willie Nelson even drops by.
Tavern in the Gruene
830 Gruene RdLive music and dancing.
Mozie's
1601-A Hunter RdFun place in an historic Gruene building.
Great place to stop in for a drink and a Mexican dinner. I included it under bar, because I go there for happy hour, but it is also a restaurant.
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Cantina del Rio
1299 Gruene RdGreat place to stop in for a drink and a Mexican dinner. I included it under bar, because I go there for happy hour, but it is also a restaurant.
The Phoenix Saloon
193 W San Antonio StLive music. Fun atmosphere. Try the chili.
Food Scene
Dine on the shores of the Guadalupe River in historic Gruene.
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Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene RdDine on the shores of the Guadalupe River in historic Gruene.
NB Pizza 46
636 Texas 46Great pizza restaurant, owned by New Braunfelsers. Be sure to get a cupcake for dessert.
Reasonably-priced restaurant on the shore of the Guadalupe. Often easier to get a seat here than at Gristmill.
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Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene RdReasonably-priced restaurant on the shore of the Guadalupe. Often easier to get a seat here than at Gristmill.
Friesenhaus
1050 S Seguin AveAuthentic German restaurant and bakery. Be sure to get a schnitzel.
Great food in a nice atmosphere. I am always torn between the Three Salad Sampler and their tortilla soup. Both are always good. Be sure to check out the shops in back.
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Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio StGreat food in a nice atmosphere. I am always torn between the Three Salad Sampler and their tortilla soup. Both are always good. Be sure to check out the shops in back.
Great food. Weekend brunch buffet has an omelette station and lots of good food, but my favorite is the lunch cobb salad. It is fresh and delicious.
Red Rooster Cafe
386 W San Antonio StGreat food. Weekend brunch buffet has an omelette station and lots of good food, but my favorite is the lunch cobb salad. It is fresh and delicious.
Yummy soup special every day and the Envy sandwich is delicious. Remember to get your firecrackers.
Cravings
712 W San Antonio StYummy soup special every day and the Envy sandwich is delicious. Remember to get your firecrackers.
So good. Get some barbecue at the drive-thru window, then picnic in Landa Park. Be sure to order a tea. Closed Sundays (which I always forget until I get down there).
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Granzin Bar-B-Q
660 W San Antonio StSo good. Get some barbecue at the drive-thru window, then picnic in Landa Park. Be sure to order a tea. Closed Sundays (which I always forget until I get down there).
Olives Italian
215 S Seguin AveGreat lunch specials. Delicious.
Sightseeing
With restaurants, bars, coffee shops and boutiques, historic downtown New Braunfels is a great place to explore. You can do this while the family hits the Comal.
Main Plaza
Main PlazaWith restaurants, bars, coffee shops and boutiques, historic downtown New Braunfels is a great place to explore. You can do this while the family hits the Comal.
I-Alamo
300 Alamo PlazaTexas revolution museum.
River Walk
River WalkLots to see. Be sure to eat at Casa Rio.
Great place to find a swimming hole or Guadalupe tube rental in the warm months. Or if you just want to take a pretty riverside drive (or scoot), River Road is a great start.
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River Road
River RoadGreat place to find a swimming hole or Guadalupe tube rental in the warm months. Or if you just want to take a pretty riverside drive (or scoot), River Road is a great start.
Great to pair with a trip to the Alamo and River Walk. Be sure to eat at Mi Tierra and check out the import shops.
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I-Market Square Yasekhaya
514 W Commerce StGreat to pair with a trip to the Alamo and River Walk. Be sure to eat at Mi Tierra and check out the import shops.
Great restaurants, antique shopping, general store and lots of shops. Good place to spend an afternoon. Just up the hill from a good swimming spot on the Guadalupe River.
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Gruene
Great restaurants, antique shopping, general store and lots of shops. Good place to spend an afternoon. Just up the hill from a good swimming spot on the Guadalupe River.
Shopping
Two outlet malls right next to one another: Prime and Tanger. Great for any shopping list.
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San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Two outlet malls right next to one another: Prime and Tanger. Great for any shopping list.
Monthly flea market in Gruene. Lots of crafts and local flavor.
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Adobe Verde
1724 Hunter RdMonthly flea market in Gruene. Lots of crafts and local flavor.
Beautiful outdoor mall. Close to Sea World and Palladium IMAX theater, if you want to drop off the kids while you shop.
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Brookstone
15900 La Cantera PkwyBeautiful outdoor mall. Close to Sea World and Palladium IMAX theater, if you want to drop off the kids while you shop.
148 S Castell Ave
148 South Castell AvenueOpen air market every Saturday.
Everything Else
Casual service that often features accompaniment on an acoustic guitar.
Gruene United Methodist Church
2629 E Common StCasual service that often features accompaniment on an acoustic guitar.