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Things to Do in New Braunfels, Gruene & the Comal

Parks, historic sites and places worth an afternoon — with hours, directions and what to expect when you get there.

26 places in New Braunfels, Gruene & the Comal
AttractionNew BraunfelsAnimal World and Snake Farm ZooAnimal World and Snake Farm Zoo offers an up-close wildlife experience with a diverse collection of exotic animals and interactive…Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM ExperienceNew BraunfelsBrauntex Performing Arts TheatreThe Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre anchors downtown New Braunfels with its historic marquee…Box office open Monday through Friday 10 AM… RiverNew BraunfelsCity Tube ChuteExperience the rush of the Comal River at the City Tube Chute, a man-made whitewater rapid bypass that adds a thrilling slide to…Daylight/always accessible RiverFreeNew BraunfelsComal SpringsLocated within Landa Park, Comal Springs is the largest spring system in Texas…Daylight/always accessible RiverFreeNew BraunfelsCypress Bend ParkCypress Bend Park sits along the Guadalupe River, providing a designated exit point for tubers and a shaded green space for…Daylight/always accessible ExperienceFreeNew BraunfelsDry Comal Creek Nature TrailExplore the natural beauty of New Braunfels on the Dry Comal Creek Nature Trail…Daylight/always accessible AttractionFreeNew BraunfelsFaust Street BridgeThe Faust Street Bridge offers a historic pedestrian route over the Guadalupe River…daylight/always accessible ParksFreeNew BraunfelsFischer ParkFischer Park is the largest park in the New Braunfels system, offering 62 acres of hilltop views, nature trails…Monday-Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 9am-3pm… ExperienceNew BraunfelsHeadwaters at the ComalDiscover the origins of the Comal River at this 16-acre conservation site…Wednesday to Saturday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm… RiverFreeNew BraunfelsHinman Island ParkNestled along the Comal River, Hinman Island Park offers a scenic, tree-shaded retreat perfect for tubing, swimming…Daylight/always accessible AttractionFreeNew BraunfelsHistoric Outdoor Art MuseumThe Historic Outdoor Art Museum transforms downtown New Braunfels into a walkable gallery…daylight/always accessible ParksFreeNew BraunfelsLanda ParkLanda Park offers 51 acres of natural beauty in New Braunfels, anchored by the largest springs in Texas and shaded by ancient oak…Daily 6:00 am - 10:00 pm AttractionNew BraunfelsMcKenna Children's MuseumMcKenna Children's Museum offers a hands-on learning environment designed to engage young minds through interactive play and…Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm… AttractionNew BraunfelsMuseum of Texas Handmade FurnitureDiscover the artistry of early German immigrants at this 11-acre historic site…Tuesday - Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM AttractionFreeNew BraunfelsNew Braunfels Downtown Historic DistrictThe New Braunfels Downtown Historic District surrounds the Main Plaza, offering a walkable collection of preserved 19th-century…Always accessible AttractionFreeNew BraunfelsNew Braunfels Railroad MuseumStep into the golden age of rail travel at the New Braunfels Railroad Museum…Wednesday to Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM ParksFreeNew BraunfelsPrince Solms ParkPrince Solms Park serves as a primary gateway to the Comal River, offering extensive recreational facilities and direct access to…6:00 AM to 12:00 AM daily RiverFreeNew BraunfelsRiver Acres ParkRiver Acres Park provides a peaceful 1.1-acre retreat along the Guadalupe River, offering shaded picnic spots and easy water access.Daylight/always accessible AttractionNew BraunfelsSchlitterbahn Waterpark New BraunfelsSchlitterbahn Waterpark utilizes the natural flow of the Comal River to power a massive network of tube chutes, water slides…Seasonal operating calendar AttractionNew BraunfelsSophienburg Museum and ArchivesExplore the rich German heritage of New Braunfels at the Sophienburg Museum and Archives…Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm ExperienceNew BraunfelsStars and Stripes Drive-In TheatreExperience classic Americana at the Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre, offering double features under the Texas sky with modern…Open nightly year-round, gates open at 7:00 PM ExperienceFreeNew BraunfelsTexas Ski RanchTexas Ski Ranch is a 70-acre action sports complex offering cable wakeboarding, a floating obstacle course, and paintball fields.Open daily ExperienceFreeGrueneGruene HallBuilt in 1878, Gruene Hall stands as the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas…Open daily, hours vary by event AttractionFreeGrueneGruene Historic DistrictThe Gruene Historic District preserves a 15-acre footprint of 19th-century German-Texan heritage…Always accessible AttractionGarden RidgeNatural Bridge CavernsExplore the largest commercial caverns in Texas, featuring massive underground chambers and spectacular geological formations.Varies by day, check website AttractionGarden RidgeNatural Bridge Wildlife RanchExperience a Texas-style African safari at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, where hundreds of exotic animals roam freely across 500…Open daily 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (or 5:00 PM)
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