Guidebook for New Braunfels

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Guidebook for New Braunfels

Entertainment & Activities

This old dance hall is charming and attracts top talent. It is a quick drive or an inexpensive cab ride away. The town of Gruene offers shopping and dining, so go early and stay late!
367 recommandé par les habitants
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd
367 recommandé par les habitants
This old dance hall is charming and attracts top talent. It is a quick drive or an inexpensive cab ride away. The town of Gruene offers shopping and dining, so go early and stay late!
This is the original! The park is fed by the clean, chilly waters of the Comal River and is a great place to hang out on hot Texas days. Take your own picnic and get there early to claim a picnic table.
436 recommandé par les habitants
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty Ave
436 recommandé par les habitants
This is the original! The park is fed by the clean, chilly waters of the Comal River and is a great place to hang out on hot Texas days. Take your own picnic and get there early to claim a picnic table.
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Comal Tubes
1880 I-35BL
34 recommandé par les habitants

Essentials

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H-E-B
651 S Walnut Ave
25 recommandé par les habitants
This is the big, new HEB. More options than the little one on Walnut.
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H-E-B plus!
2965 Interstate 35 North Frontage Road
30 recommandé par les habitants
This is the big, new HEB. More options than the little one on Walnut.

Food Scene

Cajun inspired seafood - high quality and great atmosphere! On Friday and Saturday nights, there is usually live music in the courtyard and on Sundays, there is a fabulous bloody mary bar. McAdoo's is housed in the original Post Office, which has been converted into a beautiful space, while reusing many of the original materials. As a New Orleans transplant, it was a great relief to discover real cajun cooking in the Hill Country. (With a little Texas influence, of course. The seafood enchiladas are wicked!)
81 recommandé par les habitants
McAdoo's Seafood Company
196 N Castell Ave
81 recommandé par les habitants
Cajun inspired seafood - high quality and great atmosphere! On Friday and Saturday nights, there is usually live music in the courtyard and on Sundays, there is a fabulous bloody mary bar. McAdoo's is housed in the original Post Office, which has been converted into a beautiful space, while reusing many of the original materials. As a New Orleans transplant, it was a great relief to discover real cajun cooking in the Hill Country. (With a little Texas influence, of course. The seafood enchiladas are wicked!)
Mamacita's is tacky in the most delicious way. Excellent food and great margaritas.
Mamacita's
Mamacita's is tacky in the most delicious way. Excellent food and great margaritas.
This locally owned and run restaurant is set in a building originally constructed in the 1920's and is surrounded by other renovated buildings containing shops and galleries, creating the pedestrian Grassmarket. Huisache serves delicious, fresh American-style soups, salads, and entrees and features a nice wine list. This little gem is charming and the food is excellent!
101 recommandé par les habitants
Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio St
101 recommandé par les habitants
This locally owned and run restaurant is set in a building originally constructed in the 1920's and is surrounded by other renovated buildings containing shops and galleries, creating the pedestrian Grassmarket. Huisache serves delicious, fresh American-style soups, salads, and entrees and features a nice wine list. This little gem is charming and the food is excellent!
Nice German bakery, good for brunches, or casual lunch or dinner.
20 recommandé par les habitants
Fork & Spoon
651 I-35BL
20 recommandé par les habitants
Nice German bakery, good for brunches, or casual lunch or dinner.
Crosswalk offers specialty coffee drinks, nice salads, sandwiches, and wraps. I believe it is local, and have always had a good experience. It is one of the healthier options in the area, and in nice weather, I like to sit outside and enjoy the view of Main Plaza in this cute little town.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Crosswalk Coffeehouse & Cafe
471 Main Plaza
9 recommandé par les habitants
Crosswalk offers specialty coffee drinks, nice salads, sandwiches, and wraps. I believe it is local, and have always had a good experience. It is one of the healthier options in the area, and in nice weather, I like to sit outside and enjoy the view of Main Plaza in this cute little town.
Great food overlooking the Guadalupe. Located in the nice little town of Gruene, where there is nice shopping and live music next door at Gruene hall. Allow some time, as there is frequently a long wait.
211 recommandé par les habitants
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene Rd
211 recommandé par les habitants
Great food overlooking the Guadalupe. Located in the nice little town of Gruene, where there is nice shopping and live music next door at Gruene hall. Allow some time, as there is frequently a long wait.
This is my favorite barbecue in the area, and I love the look of the building.
8 recommandé par les habitants
New Braunfels Smokehouse
1090 I-35BL
8 recommandé par les habitants
This is my favorite barbecue in the area, and I love the look of the building.
Quality food in a nice setting, Gennaro's offers a great date night venue.
Gennaro's La Cucina Italiana
1304 E Common St
Quality food in a nice setting, Gennaro's offers a great date night venue.
If you are not into healthfood, but you are into fried shrimp, onion rings, etc., this is the place for you! Be prepared to wait for a table during the busy hours, but it is worth it. Extremely casual.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Clear Springs Restaurant
1692 TX-46
35 recommandé par les habitants
If you are not into healthfood, but you are into fried shrimp, onion rings, etc., this is the place for you! Be prepared to wait for a table during the busy hours, but it is worth it. Extremely casual.

Parks & Nature

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Landa Park Pool
164 Landa Park Dr
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Guadalupe River State Park
3350 Park Rd 31
125 recommandé par les habitants

Drinks & Nightlife

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Faust Hotel and Brewpub
240 S Seguin Ave
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New Braunfels Brewing Co
180 W Mill St
Bar, music, and grill, all located in a somewhat ramshackle, but charming building. And a REALLY easy drive from my house, even when the traffic is abominable.
31 recommandé par les habitants
Freiheit Country Store
2157 FM1101
31 recommandé par les habitants
Bar, music, and grill, all located in a somewhat ramshackle, but charming building. And a REALLY easy drive from my house, even when the traffic is abominable.

Shopping

Nice homemade soaps, candles, potpourri, etc. Local and unique.
Verbena Soap Company
1640 Hunter Rd
Nice homemade soaps, candles, potpourri, etc. Local and unique.
Gruene Market Days (check calendar) are celebrated occasions around here. Even when the market is not open, this a nice little collection of shops and restaurants and is pedestrian friendly.
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Gruene Texas
1601 Hunter Rd
11 recommandé par les habitants
Gruene Market Days (check calendar) are celebrated occasions around here. Even when the market is not open, this a nice little collection of shops and restaurants and is pedestrian friendly.