Enjoy The Ride, Know The Rules

New Braunfels city limits:

• No volume drinking devices
• No containers under 5 fluid oz.
• Noise devices may not be audible beyond 50 feet
• No jumping from bridges, dams, or trees
• Maximum permitted cooler size is 16 quarts, one per person
• Coolers must have a locking mechanism on the lid (zipper, Velcro, latch, cord)
• Vessels on the rivers may not be over 18 feet in length

On the Comal River within city limits:

• Inflatable flotation devices on the Comal River must be less than 5 feet in diameter or width at the narrowest point.
• Limit of two tubes per person on the Comal River.
• Canoes and kayaks may not use the Last Tubers Exit on the Comal River on weekends and holidays.

On the Guadalupe River within city limits:

• When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 500cfs, it is mandatory for all children under 8 years of age to wear a life jacket.
• When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 750cfs, it is mandatory for all individuals to wear a life jacket.
• When the river flow on the Guadalupe River is above 1000cfs, tubing is not allowed. The only allowed recreation is raft trips.

Gruene Hall – Texas’ Oldest Dance Hall

Built in the 1880s, Gruene Hall (pronounced “Green”) is known for bringing in great country musicians. Willie Nelson, Lyle Lovett. They all come here.

There is live music seven days a week, and you’ll always find someone on the large dance floor. They have a music calendar on their web site.

The tables are long rows of picnic benches. It’s easy to talk to people sitting near you. Mixed between younger folk and old timers, you’ll find locals and lots of tourists wearing their brand new boots. By the end of the night, most people are exhausted and their boots are off because of the blisters from doing the jitterbug.