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1. Landa Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Natural Bridge Caverns ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. McKenna Children's Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun

4. Downtown New Braunfels

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5. Canyon Lake

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6. Comal River

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Comal River
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7. Landa Falls

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8. Texas Tubes

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9. Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo

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Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo
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10. New Braunfels Farmer’s Market

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New Braunfels Farmer’s Market
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11. Schlitterbahn Waterpark

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Schlitterbahn Waterpark
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12. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre

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Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre
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13. Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre

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Stars and Stripes Drive-In Theatre
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14. The Sophienburg Museum

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15. The New Braunfels Railroad Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
The New Braunfels Railroad Museum
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16. Faust Street Bridge

Faust Street Bridge
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17. New Braunfels Conservation Society

New Braunfels Conservation Society
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18. Circle Arts Theatre

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19. Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture

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Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture
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20. Guadalupe Brewing Company

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21. Prince Solms Park

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22. Texas Ski Ranch

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • New Braunfels, founded by German settlers in 1845, boasts an old-world heritage that combines perfectly with its small-town charm.
  • Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, about an hour from Austin, this small town offers a diverse range of activities, wineries, attractions, and entertainment.
  • The Comal River provides most of the water for the water paradise Schlitterbahn Waterpark, consisting of seventy acres of family fun and adventures.
  • A visit to Canyon Lake is as much fun for avid fishermen as it is for those interested in prehistoric dinosaur tracks.
  • Check out Wurstfest.

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