Snuggled between the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, New Braunfels is a small city near San Antonio known for its spacious lush parks, such as Cypress Bend and Landa, and the strong German influence left over from the city’s original German settlers. The city’s historic downtown Gruene district is full of well-preserved 1800s buildings such as Gruene Hall. The city is surrounded by a network of caves, such as the Natural Bridge Caverns, which the kids will love exploring. The nearby Schlitterbahn water park has a large number of fun slides, rides, and a large wave pool. Lake Dunlap, a reservoir on the Guadalupe river, is a pleasant cool spot to try fishing or kayaking. Landa Park is a 51-acre park on the river bank with a miniature train, mini-golf, picnic tables, and a network of hiking and biking trails. Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo Exhibits is a curious roadside attraction famous for its large number of snakes and other animals.

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