01 · Neighborhood
Gruene Historic District
Antique shops, wine tasting and porch dining along one very photogenic main street.
02 · New Braunfels
Gruene Hall
The oldest dance hall in Texas, with live music most nights and a screen door that never quite closes.
03 · New Braunfels
Schlitterbahn
The waterpark that put New Braunfels on the map, with river rides built right into the landscape.
04 · New Braunfels
Guadalupe River
Cypress lined banks for a longer float, a paddle or a slow afternoon in the shade.
05 · New Braunfels
Downtown New Braunfels
German bakeries, the Main Plaza bandstand and local restaurants a short drive from your door.
06 · New Braunfels
Landa Park
Giant oaks, a spring fed pool and easy walking paths beside the headwaters of the Comal.
Plan the trip
Local guides, written for the way people actually visit.
A Weekend Guide to New Braunfels, Texas
Two days in New Braunfels done well: river time, Gruene Hall, German bakeries and where to sleep between it all.
Read guideTubing the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers: What to Know First
How the two New Braunfels rivers differ, what to pack, when to go and how to plan a float day with kids or a group.
Read guideGruene Hall and the Gruene Historic District: A Local Guide
The oldest dance hall in Texas, what to expect on a music night, and how to spend an afternoon in the Gruene historic district.
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