I’ve always wanted to have an adventure in New Braunfels, Texas, but I had no idea just how fun and exciting it would be! I’ll be posting several blogs on this amazing Texas town, so consider this PART ONE. Thank you to In New Braunfels for hosting me!
Last year I made myself a promise that I would be exploring more and more of Texas during 2018. My husband and I drove through Gruene (pronounced Green) Historic District several years ago, but didn’t explore the area other than a quick walk and meal in Gruene. Gruene Hall is where the country dance scenes for the John Travolta film, “Michael” were shot. Fortunately, I recently spent a memorable weekend in New Braunfels, and had an amazing time. There is so much to do in the area! Two rivers to raft and kayak in, Schlitterbahn (a family owned park that has been the #1 Waterpark in the World for the last 20 Years. Located on the banks of the spring-fed Comal River in New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn’s flagship waterpark has 51 attractions on over 70 acres!), Landa Park, the cutest downtown filled with one of a kind shops and restaurants, a Saturday morning Farmer’s Market, and of course, Gruene. The offerings were more than I could do in one weekend, so you can be sure I will be going back!
New Braunfels is famous in Texas for its festivals, especially Wurstfest, a 10 day German festival in November. The town was named and founded by Prince Carl Solms-Braunfels from Braunfels, Hesse, Germany, and the German flavor is deeply embedded in the town and its people. During 1844, German settlers came with Prince Carl to the place where the Comal River and the Guadelupe River meet. New settlers in 1846 from Germany founded Fredericksburg, Texas, another place I want to visit!
I visited restaurants, bakeries, the Farmer’s Market, Krause’s Biergarten, and enjoyed the various historical murals of the town. I spent an afternoon with Judy, VP of the Chamber of New Braunfels, and a morning with Jan Kingsbury of Spass Walking Tours. When you go to New Braunfels, you should absolutely contact Jan! The walking tour was so much fun, which is what Spass means in German. I had such an interesting time with her. Check out my fabulous walking tour!
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I’ve never heard of this town, but there is so much to do there. I would love to go to Gruene Hall!
It’s between Austin and San antonio, two of our awesome cities!
Never would have guessed that New Braunfels would have so many fun things to do! I’ve never heard of the water park there but it outclasses any water parks near me. I also love it when a town reflects its heritage in the architecture or cuisine!
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Number 1 Waterpark in the world! Pretty awesome!
You had me at waterpark and farmers market. Must say I have never heard of New Braunfels before though. If i am ever in Texas i will certainly go for a look
You must come to Texas and visit New Braunfels among other fabulous sights!
I’m a sucker for a good walking tour and German food. Love that there is a town in Texas whose heritage is from Germany. I would never have associated the two together. Love how travel opens your eyes and taste buds!
I’ll admit I’ve never even heard of New Braunfels before! I really want to explore more of Texas, only seen Austin, Houston and Dallas. Thanks for sharing 🙂
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