New Braunfels

New Braunfels is a city near San Antonio, Texas. It's known for the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, which wind past leafy parks like Landa and Cypress Bend. Original 1800s German buildings like Gruene Hall are preserved in the Gruene Historic District. To the west, walkways snake through underground limestone caves at Natural Bridge Caverns. The Schlitterbahn water park has rides, slides and a wave pool.
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Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
1. Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
4.3
(10876)
Temporarily Closed
Water park
Water & Amusement Parks
A white-water canyon, waterslides, pools, floats & other thrill rides, plus food & drinks.
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We have our season passes and each summer the kids love it even more. Schlitterbahn has truly become part of their childhood, the kind of place they’ll look back on and smile about. From the lazy rivers to the slides, every visit is full of laughter, sun, and memories we’ll always treasure! It’s clean, safe, and the staff is always friendly. Definitely our favorite summer tradition!
Very BIG waterpark. Was about $100 per ticket at the door. I recommend getting tickets ONLINE because you will save a lot of money. Went on a Monday in June and to be expected there were very long lines for every ride. Be prepared to do lots of walking as well. The food was not good here. We had the burgers, pizza, and their fries and everything tasted frozen and was way overpriced.
We arrived 20 min before they opened on a Wednesday and bought tickets online. We got in no problem and no wait. We heard that the east side park had the big water slides my kids were excited about so we decided to hit those first. That was a big mistake. My boys waited in line for ONE of those big slides for TWO hours. Not exaggerating. My daughter and I were in line at the other slide for an hour and a half. So by 1:15, we had only been on ONE thing. We are from out of town and didn’t bring coolers so we then waited in line for over THIRTY minutes to spend $115 on coldish not great burgers. So by 2:15 after being there at 10:45, we only had been on one slide. My kids were pretty discouraged and didn’t feel like it was worth the $350 we spent on tickets for the 5 of us. We decided to skip the big slides as they just weren’t worth it and we did the tube chute ones. They were really fun and we enjoyed them. We also enjoyed the lazy river which also was like a wave river. They thought the wave pool wasn’t awesome as it was really small and not that exciting as we have big ones where we are from. I think overall it was a bit disappointing as we traveled a ways and spent a lot of money to wait in long lines. We will not be returning.
Fun family water park .. Really huge with multiple slides - great lazy river - ample of shaded seating ..! Plenty of attentive staff 💯 The only drawback is the food - very limited options - we ordered the pizza with breadsticks ; pizza was ok but breadsticks were hard and dry 🫤 Chicken sandwich with waffle fries was so hard - like stone really so inedible 👎🏻Overall great all day fun spot - just make sure to bring your own food here ..! Nice shuttle transport from one park to the other 💯
Some of the rides are a bit unkept, but it’s totally worth it. It’s so much fun! And if you get a season pass with Fiesta Texas you get access to both.
highly recommended experience for this summer! The food is a bit pricey, but the good thing is that you’re allowed to bring your own, which is a big plus. Also, it’s much better to buy the tickets online — they’re more affordable and it saves time at the entrance. Overall, everything was great: the atmosphere, the attractions, and how well everything is organized. Definitely worth the visit!
We went first weekend of September. No wait time to enter and didn’t wait long at all for rides. I was fun and organized. I you need locker there were 3 different size locker. You can take your cooler and food. Also we were told that there was no shower but clearly there was one in the restrooms by lockers and we used it.
This review is about the wonderful staff of lifeguards and guest relations employee Ebony (unsure of spelling). The lifeguards were extremely friendly all around and always helpful. When I lost my glasses Ebony was a great help as well as reassuring to someone that had become blind again. She also helped another guest find their phone and helped when my fast lane pass ripped. The park as a whole is the best Waterpark I’ve been to yet. Prices are a little high but what can you expect.
Gruene Historic District
2. Gruene Historic District
Sights & Landmarks
Ghost Towns
Landa Park
3. Landa Park
4.8
(8461)
Park
Nature & Parks
51-acre riverside park with a miniature train, nature trail, mini-golf, picnic tables & more.
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The park retains its timeless charm, serving as a serene haven for generations. Nature and vibrant flowers create a stunning landscape for leisurely strolls. A charming train adds a nostalgic touch, delighting visitors of all ages. Families create lifelong memories in the serene atmosphere of the park. The eternal beauty of this site continues to captivate and inspire.
Landa Park is one of those hidden gems that feels like a little escape without leaving town. Whether you’re coming with kids, friends, or just need a peaceful walk, this place has something for everyone. The natural scenery is beautiful year-round, with huge trees, a calm river, and shaded picnic areas. The paddle boats are a fun touch, and the miniature train ride brings out the kid in everyone. Clean restrooms, plenty of parking, and well-maintained trails make it super accessible. Perfect spot to relax, read, or just breathe. Highly recommended for locals and visitors alike!
Stopped in to eat my lunch at this park. I was surprised at how large it was. Numerous sidewalks and walking areas throughout the park. Lots of green space, picnic tables, and large trees. Their play areas for children volleyball court, and even some nice water features. Picnic tables for lunch as well as restrooms. Office facilities appear to be ADA approved. Barbecue pits and trash cans are conveniently located near the picnic tables. There's also a small gauge train track running throughout the park although I did not see a train. Perhaps it's only certain times of the day? Overall, a very nice surprising family friendly park that I will be sure to visit again for lunch next time.
My favorite park in New Braunfels has been a beloved destination since my childhood, and I'm grateful to now visit with my own children. I enjoy the park's natural surroundings, including its trees, wildlife, and water feature. The train ride and hiking trail are a sweet addition, and paddle boats are also available for recreation.
Most beautiful and peaceful park I’ve seen. I love it! All the magnificent birds, butterflies, deer and native brings me so much joy every time I’m there.
This park is pristine and lovely we love coming here to fish n consistently caught bass. The water is clear n the scenery is stunning, making it a great spot for photography and gatherings with family and friends
Wonderful park, very spacious,clean and rich with new Braunfels history ,it has a few pavilions that could be rented for your family gatherings, office parties or gender reveals,there is a small miniature train you can ride with the kids around the park, there are bar-b-que pits with bench tables for your weekend cookouts,it is pet friendly with benches and water fountains throughout the trails, so you can take a rest as you walk about the grounds,,there are swimming and fishing areas, plenty of parking space and a playground for the kids,sets of swings for you lovers,, oh yes and there are park rangers around throughout the day to enforce park rules and that's just to name a few things
I love riding the train. My mother took my sister and I when we were growing up. We recently went back to ride again. Make memories every day ✨️ God bless all of you.
Comal River
4. Comal River
4.6
(442)
River
Nature & Parks
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Guess we picked the wrong day for tubing 😅. The place is crowded. Useful info: parking and entry is free after 7:00 PM. The park bench is chargeable on weekends and holidays. Plenty of restrooms available
We stopped by on a June summer day to check out the river. The recent rains had enough water for the flow to be moving a gentle rate making it very nice for the tubers. Parking was enough enough. There were some people along the banks and floating the river but not a crazy amount. All was nice, sane and calm.
I love floating rivers. The float is long, which I like. If I am getting into a river, i want it to actually take a long time to enjoy. I don't want it to be over fast. I love the homes on the river, they're so beautiful. I also love that there are tube chutes during the float. That was unique to this float. I took off a stars for the following reasons: There are TOOOOOO many people on this river. There are some spaces without people but really you are forced to listen to other peoples music for far too long because it is hard to slow down or speed up in most areas. There are people who are dangerously drunk. I have only floated on Wednesdays and apparently that is the day everyone mows their lawn, because the river is FULL of grass and weeds. Also, I have floated this twice, first time no issues with the water. Second time, I got an eye infection from the water. Overall: I might do it again, but honestly would rather find a different float if possible.
Love bringing the kids here to float the river. Our floats were great the first few days but then monday... I've never seen so many people smoking weed in my life. The whole river was a giant cloud. We also seen one group doing coke. What do you tell.ypur kids when they ask questions?I just don't like my kids around that. Local law enforcement needs to do more.
We always have a good time floating in the river! It's fun to bring your own tubes and spend the day floating on the cold river water in the hot sun
We were really looking forward to a fun, refreshing trip to the Comal River for Memorial Day weekend, but it turned out to be pretty disappointing. Before heading out, we called around and spoke to several places, all of which assured us the water levels were “normal.” Spoiler alert: they were not. Once we got there, it was clear the river was down at least 3 to 4 feet. Tubing was more like walking—with your tube dragging behind you. You spend more time navigating rocks and shallow patches than actually floating. There were no rapids, no cool flow, and honestly, not much fun to be had. The water was murky and warm, and the riverbed was full of overgrown grass and gunk that you constantly had to wade through. It didn’t feel clean or refreshing like the Comal usually does. It was just hot, slow, and a bit gross. I get that river conditions can vary, but being told it was all good and “normal” when it clearly wasn’t really made the trip feel like a bust. This year was a letdown—we’ve had great times on the Comal in the past, but this wasn’t one of them.
Absolutely a place for retirees on weekdays. Beautiful water. Low crossing from side to side. You can picnic or use grills to make your food. Tubing also
Water was low but we still had fun. Call local places to check safe swimming levels.
Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
5. Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo
4.6
(4893)
Zoo
Nature & Parks
Roadside attraction with snakes galore, primates, exotic breeds, a petting zoo & interactive shows.
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This place was such a delightful spot. My mother-in-law wanted to take my niece somewhere fun while she had a short summer stay here, so my husband and I took them both to the Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo. I will admit that I am not usually supportive of zoos and have only been to a couple in the last decade, but this one seemed to take good care of the animals. Staff members were constantly roaming the grounds, checking on animals and refilling waters and such. I was impressed. All of the animals seemed in wonderful spirits, and I captured a good chunk of footage of them that I hope you enjoy. The petting zoo was fun, but do be warned that the goats like to jump! I wouldn’t recommend going in there without some feed. The other animals are very sweet and definitely fun to look at! All in all, it was a delightful trip, and I would heavily recommend this place for any small excursions with children or adults who want to see some animals up close.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 — Amazing Experience at Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo! We visited Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo in San Antonio thinking it would just be a small place with a few snakes, but it turned out to be way beyond our expectations. We ended up seeing so many different snakes and animals, and the highlight was the huge lion we got to see from so close — honestly the closest we’ve ever been to a lion! The place has a great variety of wildlife, and the experience felt much bigger and better than we imagined. We added some pictures because it was truly worth capturing. Overall, we had a great time and really enjoyed the visit. Definitely recommend it if you're in San Antonio!
It's such a great place with a feel of back in the day entertainment. Of course everything is about money these days but here, it feels much more laid back. The majority of the employees are of this new younger generation so they are absolutely horrible with real life human interaction. Most have zero personality. With that being said, the shows every 30 min, the petting zoo, the free roaming chickens, being able to interact with the animals more than any zoo, all of it is really great. So, despite 90% of the employees walking around like zombies because they have zero social skills, it's worth a visit. If you want to save money, do not buy any food or drinks, it's all outrageously expensive. For a group of six, one cup of food is absolutely plenty. The little cup of worms is not worth the price. But you'll be going for the experience with the animals & it's wonderful
We had a blast! We did one encounter with the capybaras. All the enclosures looked really clean and well kept. It even smelled okay for a bunch of animals. I can't say that for most places I have been. They have a bunch of reptile enclosures and although not all are accurate to their nature habitat they are well kept and clean. All the reptiles looked healthy. The overall size of the entire zoo is rather small but it packs a lot in the footprint.
Would visit again. The most venomous snakes displayed here and as well as other African exotic animals. You get to feed goats and an alpaca. You can hear lions call and hyenas. There are hand sanitizer stations and a hand washing in convenient areas.
My daughter's birthday tradition is to go to Buccees for lunch and then the Animal World and Snake Farm. She loves it. Turned 16 this year. We went on August 4, a Monday. Not crowded at all. We arrived mid-day. Not expecting the animals to be active as the sun was at peak, but was very happy to see the 3 wolves, the Lions and the hyenas moving about. It isn't a long visit but we enjoy coming every year. The staff are nice and eager to help. And the facility is clean and safe. The tickets are a bit pricey, but for small zoo, it is worth it.
We are thoroughly impressed with The Snake Farm in New Braunfels, which offers an exceptional experience. The staff is consistently friendly and provides educational insights into the various animals. The petting area and reptile exhibits within the building are particularly noteworthy, and the numerous exhibits and educational activities, such as rock mining, are equally impressive. The gift shop serves as a lovely reminder of our visit.
My husband, three-year-old and I love this place! The animals seem happy and you can see them so much more closely than at the big zoo. We also caught the pop-up show featuring their owl! He is beautiful! My son loves the petting zoo. There’s so many goats and deer! There’s even a calf, llama and a white reindeer! This was our second visit and we will definitely go again!
New Braunfels
6. New Braunfels
Sights & Landmarks
Points of Interest & Landmarks
New Braunfels is a city near San Antonio, Texas. It's known for the Comal and Guadalupe rivers, which wind past leafy parks like Landa and Cypress Bend. Original 1800s German buildings like Gruene Hall are preserved in the Gruene Historic District. To the west, walkways snake through underground limestone caves at Natural Bridge Caverns. The Schlitterbahn water park has rides, slides and a wave pool.
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Other notable attractions

Son's Guadalupe
Campground
Nature & Parks
McKenna Children's Museum
Children's museum
Museums
Interactive exhibits for young kids focusing on space, culture & technology in colorful environs.
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
Winery
Food & Drink
Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
Drive-in movie theater
Concerts & Shows
Classic movies are shown with the latest Hollywood releases at this classic drive-in theater.
Faust St Bridge
Sights & Landmarks
Bridges
Scenic wrought-iron truss bridge built in 1887, with a wooden boardwalk for pedestrians & cyclists.
Winery on the Gruene
Winery
Food & Drink
Landa Falls
Water & Amusement Parks
Historical landmark
Tubes & coolers to rent for floating the scenic Comal River, with a return-shuttle service.
New Braunfels Historic Railroad and Modelers Society
Rail museum
Museums
Museum displaying a locomotive, train cars & model railroads in a converted rail depot.
The Sophienburg Museum & Archives
Local history museum
Sights & Landmarks
Museum & archives established in 1933, dedicated to local history & German cultural heritage.
Prince Solms Park
Park
Nature & Parks

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