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All About New Braunfels

New Braunfels, Texas is located 30 miles north of San Antonio and 46 miles south of Austin.

The New Braunfels community is known for it’s wonderful history of Germany ancestry and it’s tourist attractions along the Guadalupe River. New Braunfels is home to one of the largest Oktober (German for October) Fest celebrations in the nation, so most of the town is known for it’s fine home-brewed beers and German sausages.

The famed Texas Hill Country offers more color and natural wonder than most places in the United States. With state parks, natural areas, wildlife retreats and abundant lakes and rivers scattered throughout the area, you could travel to this part of the state time after time and always discover a new adventure.

Discover Gruene with a relaxing stroll through town or visit to the famous Gruene Hall. Tube the Comal or Guadalupe river, experience Schlitterbahn, or even visit San Antonio’s Sea World for a fun-filled stay. Enjoy easy access to San Marcos, San Antonio, and Austin, where you can experience great shopping, exceptional local musicians and entertainment, and plentiful fine or casual dining.

Come and enjoy a relaxing float down the Comal River or an exciting adventure down the Guadalupe River. Don’t miss Schlitterbahn Waterpark and Resort, the nation’s number one waterpark, where you can experience their uphill water rollercoaster.

All of This… 2 to 40 Minutes From Your Condo!

Schlitterbahn – less than 1/2 mile away!

Voted “World’s Best Waterpark” at the 2006 Golden Ticket Awards, Schlitterbahn is located on the banks of a spring-fed river in historic New Braunfels, combines a huge collection of water attractions and miles of tube chutes with a family-style resort. With over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds,17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters, Schlitterbahn has plenty to please everyone in the family!

Gruene, Texas

For a truly Texas experience, visit Gruene Historic District, a unique shopping and entertainment district on the banks of the Guadalupe River. Come stir up some dust while two-steppin’ across the well-worn floors of Gruene Hall, dine on hearty Texas cuisine at the Gristmill, or take a peek in any of the specialty stores located in restored turn-of-the-century buildings, where they’ve been gently resisting change since 1872.

Gruene Hall

Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas, and the Central Texas birthplace to many great songwriters and musicians. Including George Strait & Ace in the Hole, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lyle Lovett, Joe Ely, Robert Earl Keen, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Hal Ketchum, Bruce and Charlie Robison, and many more.

Natural Bridge Caverns

Come experience an incredible underground world of natural beauty at Natural Bridge Caverns. Designated a State Historical Site and National Natural Landmark, Natural Bridge Caverns is the largest and most spectacular show cavern in Texas. Be sure to experience the Watchtower Challenge climbing wall and zip line! Also, visit the Natural Bridge Mining Company. A gift shop, snack bar, and picnic grounds are also available. Open year ‘round.

Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch

Have you ever dreamed of going on an African Safari? Well, Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch is your dream come true, only Texas Style. From the comfort of your own vehicle, view, feed and photography species from all over the world roaming freely in the picturesque Texas Hill Country.

Rockin ‘R’ River Rides

Rockin ‘R’ River Rides has been a year-round, family-owned business since 1979. They service both the Guadalupe & Comal rivers with rafts, toobs, 1&2-man inflatable canoes, sit-on-top kayaks, campgrounds, full hook-up RV sites, cabins, retail stores, catering, picnic sites, beach volleyball and horseshoes – and they do it with a smile!

The Bandit Golf Club

The Bandit Golf Club, situated off the shores of Lake McQueeney, is a grand place to meet and play unforgettable golf. Significant elevation changes, sculpted fairways and perfect greens are characteristics that contributed to The Bandit being named the 7th Best Public Course in Texas by Golfweek magazine in 2006.

San Antonio River Walk

A winding wonderland beneath the bridges and streets of downtown San Antonio, bordered with stone paths and lush tropical gardens of ferns, fan palms, nandina, cycads and papyrus, the 2.5-mile San Antonio Riverwalk is lined with first-class hotels and restaurants. Locals stroll its length during contemplative morning walks and jogs. Couples enjoy the umbrella-shaded sidewalk cafe tables in the evenings. And both the young and young at heart spend weekend nights whooping it up at the many lively nightspots as the hours reach the single digits. “If you miss the River Walk, you’ve missed San Antonio,” a San Antonian advises.

The Alamo

The Mission San Antonio de Valero (a.k.a. The Alamo) where Mexican General Santa Anna’s army defeated David Crockett, Jim Bowie and 188 others on March 6, 1836, is the most famous spot in Texas. Its museum displays items from the Republic of Texas and documents the story of the Alamo’s fall. Built in 1718 as the city’s first mission, the chapel is one of the United States’ most photographed facades.

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