An NB Local Guidebook
Things to Do
Check out the events online. They have a drive through zoo, an underground cave you can hike, zipline course, and other fun activities for all ages and abilities.
361 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdCheck out the events online. They have a drive through zoo, an underground cave you can hike, zipline course, and other fun activities for all ages and abilities.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AvePerfect place to play for all ages!
Play on the beach, go fishing, jet ski, rent a boat and go wakeboarding or water skiing, walk the Canyon Lake Dam, hike, or picnic in scenic views.
222 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
Play on the beach, go fishing, jet ski, rent a boat and go wakeboarding or water skiing, walk the Canyon Lake Dam, hike, or picnic in scenic views.
Natural spring fed Comal is the shortest river! It's home to some endangered species, so please love our rivers and leave them better than you found them. Starting in Landa Park and ending in the Guadalupe river, the Comal is always 71 degrees and perfect for a short tube float with three chutes.
97 locals recommend
Comal River
Natural spring fed Comal is the shortest river! It's home to some endangered species, so please love our rivers and leave them better than you found them. Starting in Landa Park and ending in the Guadalupe river, the Comal is always 71 degrees and perfect for a short tube float with three chutes.
Headwaters at the Comal
333 East Klingemann StreetLearn about the Comal River.
Drive up River rd and get in with a toobing outfitter anywhere along the Guadalupe and you'll have a great time tubing or rafting this river with rapids, cliffs, trees, and fun people watching. pack a cooler and don't miss your exit. Sun protection and hydration make the next day way more fun!
63 locals recommend
Guadalupe River
Drive up River rd and get in with a toobing outfitter anywhere along the Guadalupe and you'll have a great time tubing or rafting this river with rapids, cliffs, trees, and fun people watching. pack a cooler and don't miss your exit. Sun protection and hydration make the next day way more fun!
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Shopping!
Wakeboard on a line that pulls you in circles around an island and past a small beach. Dine at Sylver Spoon and listen to the occasional band playing.
30 locals recommend
Texas Ski Ranch
6700 I-35Wakeboard on a line that pulls you in circles around an island and past a small beach. Dine at Sylver Spoon and listen to the occasional band playing.
Great atmosphere, even better food. This location has a brunch that's tough to beat, the best filet mignon in town (and it's on a salt block!), huge wine selection, entertainment including dinner theater. Beautiful view of palm trees and a beach and optional outdoor seating.
7 locals recommend
Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater
6700 I-35Great atmosphere, even better food. This location has a brunch that's tough to beat, the best filet mignon in town (and it's on a salt block!), huge wine selection, entertainment including dinner theater. Beautiful view of palm trees and a beach and optional outdoor seating.
My favorite short hike in town is great for all abilities and fun for dogs and kids, too.
Panther Canyon Trail
15 Gazebo CirMy favorite short hike in town is great for all abilities and fun for dogs and kids, too.
The springfed pool is a hidden gem of New Braunfels. Try riding paddle boats, mini golf, walking the arboretum trail, volleyball, playgrounds, visit the natural spring that starts the Comal river, or ride the Landa Park Train.
120 locals recommend
Landa Park Pool
164 Landa Park DrThe springfed pool is a hidden gem of New Braunfels. Try riding paddle boats, mini golf, walking the arboretum trail, volleyball, playgrounds, visit the natural spring that starts the Comal river, or ride the Landa Park Train.
Fun concerts, billiards, and sometimes free dance lessons. Oldest dance Hall in Texas.
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdFun concerts, billiards, and sometimes free dance lessons. Oldest dance Hall in Texas.
City advice
Useful phrases
Pronounce Cities
How to sound like a local
New Braunfels= "New Brawn fells", there's only one "S" in New Braunfels
Gruene= "Green"
Seguin= "Seg geen"
Schertz= "Shirts"
Bourne= "Burney"
Bulverde= "Bull ver dee"
San Marcos= "San Markuss"
Comal = not co-mall, "Co mal"
Guadalupe= This one has 2 local pronunciations "Guada loop A" and the "Guada loop" AKA "the Guad"
We abbreviate New Braunfels as NB or NBTX.
Customs and culture
Be Nice
We never, ever, EVER litter (especially in our gorgeous rivers) and we smile and are courteous drivers. Don't honk in town unless you're waving at a friend, our traffic has increased, so leave extra time to get where you're going. Don't trample on bluebonnet flowers or pick them. Locals will be extremely offended. When taking photos on a field of bluebonnets, tread lightly and try to find a bare spot before sitting (and watch for snakes). We don't say howdy, but nearly everyone says hey y'all. Smile and take your time enjoying beautiful NB. The Comal river is always 71 degrees Fahrenheit.