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City in Texas, United States
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New Braunfels is a resort town in the Texas Hill Country. As the name implies, it has a German heritage, and many of the local attractions capitalize on this.
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The largest convenience store in the world (66,335 sq ft).
The oldest continually operated dance hall in Texas.
A Texas music retail store which was started on the Internet by Chad Raney and grew into a bricks and mortar retail location.
The General Store has an ice cream bar; dozens of different salsas, jams, and butters; t-shirts; and lots of miscellaneous toys and gifts, all right across the street from Gruene Hall.
Consistently called the best waterpark in the world. Complete with four parks, and the highest rated water ride in the country, this waterpark is an ideal tourist spot. See web site for various ticket prices, reserve rooms early to ensure availability.
Run by the city of New Braunfels. Tube rental also has a $10 deposit, returned when you return the tubes - you are asked to write your name on the receipt, which is kept on file for the day, and your deposit is returned when you provide the rented tubes and name on the receipt.
Offers tubes, shuttles, and parking.
Folkfest is an annual Family Heritage festival celebrating the German/Anglo/Spanish heritage of New Braunfels. Most activities take place at the Heritage Village, but there is a costumed children's parade (the Kindermaskenball Parade) that takes place in Downtown New Braunfels. This is generally held the second week of April, but check the website for more details
The Comal County Fair is one of the largest county fairs in Texas and is generally held the last week of September. The Friday during the Fair is a local holiday with a downtown parade and other activities
German for "sausage festival", is held for ten days, beginning the Friday before the first Monday in November. Concessions are found throughout the grounds. Activities celebrating the German heritage take place throughout New Braunfels during Wurstfest (Heritage Exhibit)
A large park along the Comal river. It has lots of trails and open spaces, but is not very secluded. Landa Park also has new and improved playground equipment!
Panther Canyon Nature Trail is a 51 acre wilderness area at the western edge of Landa Park that is excellent for hiking, geocaching, etc.
On the Gaudalupe. This park also serves as auxiliary parking for Schlitterbahn during the summer months.
On the Guadalupe.
Series of underground caverns west of New Braunfels.
Granzin's has the best and freshest meat for the cheapest price in New Braunfels.
The gingerbread men, apple struedel and sugar cookies are excellent.
Alongside the river, Gristmill's large country atmosphere serves up excellent food. It's often a long wait on weekends and predominantly tourist.
An intimate and casual restaurant serving creative contemporary cuisine with fresh regional ingredients.
Caters to tubing groups. Proper attire is of course required by law (that is, shirts and shoes), but they take to-go orders. Their burgers are great, and they have a variety of local beer.
Known for its fried catfish. Amazing country atmosphere.
One of several microbreweries.
Has a full bar with several Texas beers.
Known as the "OB" to locals, this bar has a full bar with a fun atmosphere.
First tavern in Texas after Prohibition. Serves pizza, tacos, and sandwiches. They have regular concerts which require tickets.
Has cottages on a bend in the Comal river. Low-cost tube rentals and shuttle service are available for guests.
An historic hotel, built in 1929 and decorated in 1930s style. They have an on-site pub with patio.
Hotel opened in 2008, featuring interior corridor rooms with an elevator, breakfast, pool and heated spa, high speed and wireless Internet, business center, fitness room, meeting space, and guest laundry. All rooms feature king bed with sleeper sofa or two queen beds. Amenities include a work desk, LCD TVs with HBO and HD channels, microwave/refrigerator, coffeemaker, iron/board, and hairdryer.
Beautiful RV resort on the Guadalupe River with 53 - cemented full hook up sites 20/30/50 AMP paved drives, free cable TV, free Wi-Fi. clean bath houses and laundry facilities. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, on site manager, and array of activities and nearby attractions.
A variety of stores in the historic Gruene district of New Braunfels, including a winery, hand-made furniture, and arts/crafts
A large variety of shops along the streets.
New Braunfels is situated on IH-35 at SH-46, near the Comal and Guadalupe rivers. Access to New Braunfels is accessible via private plane charter, highway access, and the Greyhound Bus Line.
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With heavy traffic and crowded roads, bicycle and foot are appealing travel options. There are a few bicycle rental shops in town.
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