Why New Braunfels is growing
Between Austin and San Antonio, New Braunfels keeps growing around the Comal and Guadalupe rivers and the dance halls of Gruene. The guide below connects the town to nearby parks, signature stops, local food and golf so it can anchor a full weekend instead of a quick pass-through.
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Things to do nearby
Hill Country · Music & Culture
Gruene Hall
Texas's oldest continually operating dance hall, with worn wood floors and live music most nights.
South Texas · History
San Antonio Missions
The Alamo plus four 18th-century missions linked by the River Walk's Mission Reach — a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Hill Country · Nature
Hamilton Pool Preserve
A collapsed grotto with a 50-foot waterfall spilling into a jade-green pool, a short walk from the trailhead.
Parks & recreation nearby
Connect the city with a trail, lake, historic site or open-sky day trip.
State natural area · Spring Branch
Honey Creek State Natural Area
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Honey Creek State Natural Area.
State park · Spring Branch
Guadalupe River State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Guadalupe River State Park.
State park · Lockhart
Lockhart State Park
Explore the landscapes, trails and stories around Lockhart State Park.
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