Food scene
Great place to get out of the heat. Very good food! My favorite: Chopped Con with fries
40 locals recommend
Mozie's
1601-A Hunter RdGreat place to get out of the heat. Very good food! My favorite: Chopped Con with fries
Nice outdoor seating next to the Guadalupe River. Usually not too long of a wait time because they can seat a tremendous amount of people. My favorite: Chicken Fried Chicken and the trout.
211 locals recommend
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene RdNice outdoor seating next to the Guadalupe River. Usually not too long of a wait time because they can seat a tremendous amount of people. My favorite: Chicken Fried Chicken and the trout.
Cool Place to hang and have a delicious burger. My favorite: The Diablo with jalepeno/cheddar tots or sweet potato fries. Can be pretty loud indoors, but has a nice patio to sit on as well
65 locals recommend
Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burger Bar
295 E San Antonio StCool Place to hang and have a delicious burger. My favorite: The Diablo with jalepeno/cheddar tots or sweet potato fries. Can be pretty loud indoors, but has a nice patio to sit on as well
Nice relaxing atmosphere and serene patio out back. My favorite: Pork Carnitas and the Filet with gorgonzola. Huge portions so plan to take some home or split with a friend
87 locals recommend
Gruene River Company
1404 Gruene RdNice relaxing atmosphere and serene patio out back. My favorite: Pork Carnitas and the Filet with gorgonzola. Huge portions so plan to take some home or split with a friend
Love this place for their margaritas! My favorite: Swirl margarita (lime margarita with sangria). Food is okay here, but definitely worth a stop for one margarita. Be careful, more than one margarita can make you pretty sloppy!
20 locals recommend
Cantina del Rio
1299 Gruene RdLove this place for their margaritas! My favorite: Swirl margarita (lime margarita with sangria). Food is okay here, but definitely worth a stop for one margarita. Be careful, more than one margarita can make you pretty sloppy!
Buttermilk Cafe
1324 Common StGreat place for breakfast and homemade comfort food!
This place has the best beer selection in town. My favorite: McCanauhaze IPA. They also have a great breakfast menu-avocado toast and salmon board are pretty tasty. The meatball with spazal is delicious as well. It has a great German feel and hosts musical entertainment from time to time. Very busy on the weekends, but the outdoor sitting area is big with multiple picnic tables. They allow dogs in the outdoor area too which is a big plus!
64 locals recommend
Krause's Cafe
148 S Castell AveThis place has the best beer selection in town. My favorite: McCanauhaze IPA. They also have a great breakfast menu-avocado toast and salmon board are pretty tasty. The meatball with spazal is delicious as well. It has a great German feel and hosts musical entertainment from time to time. Very busy on the weekends, but the outdoor sitting area is big with multiple picnic tables. They allow dogs in the outdoor area too which is a big plus!
A very quaint place with an exceptional reputation for great food and atmosphere. They don't take reservations, but do have a nice outdoor area to hangout and wait for your table. My favorite: Seattle style salmon. Great for an intimate night out with your sweetie!
101 locals recommend
Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio StA very quaint place with an exceptional reputation for great food and atmosphere. They don't take reservations, but do have a nice outdoor area to hangout and wait for your table. My favorite: Seattle style salmon. Great for an intimate night out with your sweetie!
Great burgers and nice relaxing deck to sit on outside.
24 locals recommend
Lone Star Float House And Grill
7430 River RdGreat burgers and nice relaxing deck to sit on outside.
Wonderful little German restaurant. All dishes are very well done and have a German flare. It is slightly upscale and quiet, so not great for little ones. It is very small and quite busy, so it may be best to call for a reservation.
17 locals recommend
Alpine Haus Restaurant
251 S Seguin AveWonderful little German restaurant. All dishes are very well done and have a German flare. It is slightly upscale and quiet, so not great for little ones. It is very small and quite busy, so it may be best to call for a reservation.
This place is an excellent little bakery that also serves yummy crepes and paninis. Very delicious and a super cute and friendly environment.
Le Citron European Cafe & Bistro
173 S Seguin AveThis place is an excellent little bakery that also serves yummy crepes and paninis. Very delicious and a super cute and friendly environment.
Fun little place to grab a bite to eat and on some evenings they have cute entertainment.
7 locals recommend
Sylver Spoon Dinner Theater
6700 I-35Fun little place to grab a bite to eat and on some evenings they have cute entertainment.
Wonderful, fresh authentic Mexican food. Margaritas are delicious (especially the one made with Serrano peppers and honey)
14 locals recommend
La Cosecha Mexican Table
Interstate 35 North Frontage RoadWonderful, fresh authentic Mexican food. Margaritas are delicious (especially the one made with Serrano peppers and honey)
Neat little local brewery that has some pretty fantastic beers and wonderful pizza! They have a nice outdoor setup with a stage and they frequently host local musicians.
30 locals recommend
Guadalupe Brewing Company
1586 Wald RdNeat little local brewery that has some pretty fantastic beers and wonderful pizza! They have a nice outdoor setup with a stage and they frequently host local musicians.
Old local favorite for a great burger! The bar atmosphere in the back is pretty nice too. Nice outdoor area for kids to run around while you sip on your favorite beverage. They usually have bands booked every weekend.
31 locals recommend
Freiheit Country Store
2157 FM1101Old local favorite for a great burger! The bar atmosphere in the back is pretty nice too. Nice outdoor area for kids to run around while you sip on your favorite beverage. They usually have bands booked every weekend.
Seriously the best authentic Italian food in town. Located off the beaten' path-it's a locals favorite.
Noli's Vite
1744 East Common StreetSeriously the best authentic Italian food in town. Located off the beaten' path-it's a locals favorite.
This is the best sushi in town. Lovely atmosphere and very good food!
11 locals recommend
A Tan Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
1528 E Common StThis is the best sushi in town. Lovely atmosphere and very good food!
Very good local Mexican restaurant! In a strip center so not the most charming atmosphere but the food is super good and the locals go here often
15 locals recommend
Las Fontanas Mexican Kitchen
1551 N Walnut AveVery good local Mexican restaurant! In a strip center so not the most charming atmosphere but the food is super good and the locals go here often
Good seafood and oyster bar. This is a unique atmosphere as it is in the old New Braunfels post office building. Tends to be pretty busy and a bit loud, but has a great courtyard area where you can dine.
81 locals recommend
McAdoo's Seafood Company
196 N Castell AveGood seafood and oyster bar. This is a unique atmosphere as it is in the old New Braunfels post office building. Tends to be pretty busy and a bit loud, but has a great courtyard area where you can dine.
Adobe Cafe
124 I-35BLA local favorite with the best fajitas in town!
Sightseeing
Wonderful place to take the kiddos for a day at the pool. There is a lap pool and a natural pool which can be pretty refreshing. I used to take my kids fishing for crawfish here when they were little. We fed the ducks and the deer, but I believe you are not allowed to feed the wildlife anymore. There is a small passenger train that runs for the little ones which is pretty fun for them. Every Thursday during the summer months, there is a band that plays here and it is free.
120 locals recommend
Landa Park Pool
164 Landa Park DrWonderful place to take the kiddos for a day at the pool. There is a lap pool and a natural pool which can be pretty refreshing. I used to take my kids fishing for crawfish here when they were little. We fed the ducks and the deer, but I believe you are not allowed to feed the wildlife anymore. There is a small passenger train that runs for the little ones which is pretty fun for them. Every Thursday during the summer months, there is a band that plays here and it is free.
Every Saturday morning, this is a great place to grab some local veggies/meat/eggs and many other types of goodies. There is usually some free music entertainment. Great place to take your dog and people watch.
29 locals recommend
New Braunfels Farmers Market
186 S Castell AveEvery Saturday morning, this is a great place to grab some local veggies/meat/eggs and many other types of goodies. There is usually some free music entertainment. Great place to take your dog and people watch.
This is a beautiful drive from New Braunfels to Sattler. There are many camping areas along the river. Be aware of purple fence posts, as all property along the river is privately owned so do not trespass. If you'd like to enjoy the river, there are several points of entry at different establishments along the way where you can rent a tube and get a ride back to your car. Share the road as many cyclists train here.
23 locals recommend
River Road
River RoadThis is a beautiful drive from New Braunfels to Sattler. There are many camping areas along the river. Be aware of purple fence posts, as all property along the river is privately owned so do not trespass. If you'd like to enjoy the river, there are several points of entry at different establishments along the way where you can rent a tube and get a ride back to your car. Share the road as many cyclists train here.
I haven’t been here yet but heard it’s pretty cool. You have to make a reservation for a guided tour
46 locals recommend
Canyon Lake Gorge Tour
I haven’t been here yet but heard it’s pretty cool. You have to make a reservation for a guided tour
This is a favorite place for boaters and you can rent a pontoon boat here for the day and enjoy some fun on the water. https://canyonlakemarinastx.com/rentals/
222 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
This is a favorite place for boaters and you can rent a pontoon boat here for the day and enjoy some fun on the water. https://canyonlakemarinastx.com/rentals/
Such a rare gem to get out of the Texas heat and into a massive cave. The animals are fun to watch and feed as well!
361 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdSuch a rare gem to get out of the Texas heat and into a massive cave. The animals are fun to watch and feed as well!
Floating the River
This is the river that runs through New Braunfels and is very popular for tubing. There are many tubing outfitters in the area that have points of entry and will pick you up at the end of your float. It's beautiful water-crystal clear and refreshing! Please make sure you pay attention to the Can Ban.
Police do monitor and will write citations in a heartbeat, so refer to this link so you are well prepared:
https://www.texastubes.com/comal-river-rules-2020-new-braunfels-can-ban
97 locals recommend
Comal River
This is the river that runs through New Braunfels and is very popular for tubing. There are many tubing outfitters in the area that have points of entry and will pick you up at the end of your float. It's beautiful water-crystal clear and refreshing! Please make sure you pay attention to the Can Ban.
Police do monitor and will write citations in a heartbeat, so refer to this link so you are well prepared:
https://www.texastubes.com/comal-river-rules-2020-new-braunfels-can-ban
This is a beautiful river. A favorite place to cruise on your bike or just take a drive is on River Road. Traffic can be heavy on River Road on the weekends, so please be careful if you choose to be on your bike. There are many camping sites along River Road as well.
The lower portion of this river flows through Gruene and is a favorite for tubing. There are also tubing outfitters along River Road, and at Whitewater Ampitheatre in Canyon Lake.
63 locals recommend
Guadalupe River
This is a beautiful river. A favorite place to cruise on your bike or just take a drive is on River Road. Traffic can be heavy on River Road on the weekends, so please be careful if you choose to be on your bike. There are many camping sites along River Road as well.
The lower portion of this river flows through Gruene and is a favorite for tubing. There are also tubing outfitters along River Road, and at Whitewater Ampitheatre in Canyon Lake.
This a 30 minute drive, but a very nice place to float. Not as busy as the Comal River that runs through New Braunfels. The Can Ban does not apply in this part of the river, but it is heavily policed, so please follow all their rules. https://www.floattheguadalupe.com/
31 locals recommend
Whitewater Sports
11860 FM306This a 30 minute drive, but a very nice place to float. Not as busy as the Comal River that runs through New Braunfels. The Can Ban does not apply in this part of the river, but it is heavily policed, so please follow all their rules. https://www.floattheguadalupe.com/
Floating the horseshoe is about a 30 minute drive away, but it is more serene and not as busy as the Comal in New Braunfels.
https://www.tubehaus.com/
34 locals recommend
Tube Haus
12454 FM306Floating the horseshoe is about a 30 minute drive away, but it is more serene and not as busy as the Comal in New Braunfels.
https://www.tubehaus.com/
This is the largest tubing outfitter that has multiple locations for both the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers. They are well organized and have several options. https://rockinr.com/
75 locals recommend
Rockin 'R' River Rides
1405 Gruene RdThis is the largest tubing outfitter that has multiple locations for both the Comal and Guadalupe Rivers. They are well organized and have several options. https://rockinr.com/
Lone Star Float House And Grill
7430 River RdNice float on the Guadalupe river
Texas Tubes
250 Meusebach StNice tubing outfitter for the Comal River
Another location that you can get into the Comal River. This location will give you the longest float! Remember the can ban so take your non disposable containers with your favorite beverage.
14 locals recommend
Landa Falls
133 Landa StAnother location that you can get into the Comal River. This location will give you the longest float! Remember the can ban so take your non disposable containers with your favorite beverage.
Recreation/Entertainment
A favorite for all ages. A gets a bit crowded, so best times to go are on Sunday evenings and Mondays. Its nice to be able to take your own food in, so make sure to pack a picnic to save some money. https://www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels
436 locals recommend
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveA favorite for all ages. A gets a bit crowded, so best times to go are on Sunday evenings and Mondays. Its nice to be able to take your own food in, so make sure to pack a picnic to save some money. https://www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels
This is a place you can wakeboard without a boat! You are pulled by a cable in a circle on the water and it includes different kinds of kickers and rails to hit if you are advanced enough. There is a boat lake where you can arrange to be pulled by a boat as well. It's a fun place for beginners and skilled boarders. Check Groupon for deals. There is a nice restaurant upstairs (Sylver Spoon) that we have not visited, but have heard the food is delicious and the skits/entertainment can be pretty fun. They are also opening a craft beer bar with ax throwing on the lower level. https://www.texasskiranch.com/
30 locals recommend
Texas Ski Ranch
6700 I-35This is a place you can wakeboard without a boat! You are pulled by a cable in a circle on the water and it includes different kinds of kickers and rails to hit if you are advanced enough. There is a boat lake where you can arrange to be pulled by a boat as well. It's a fun place for beginners and skilled boarders. Check Groupon for deals. There is a nice restaurant upstairs (Sylver Spoon) that we have not visited, but have heard the food is delicious and the skits/entertainment can be pretty fun. They are also opening a craft beer bar with ax throwing on the lower level. https://www.texasskiranch.com/
This is a unique experience for all! There's not very many drive in movie theaters around, so take advantage of this while you are in the area. http://driveinusa.com/nb/
47 locals recommend
Stars and Stripes Drive In Theatre
1178 Kroesche LnThis is a unique experience for all! There's not very many drive in movie theaters around, so take advantage of this while you are in the area. http://driveinusa.com/nb/
Great place to go if the weather isn't cooperating for the kids and they need to get out their energy
7 locals recommend
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
604 S Walnut AveGreat place to go if the weather isn't cooperating for the kids and they need to get out their energy
A personal favorite to get a beer or sangria and listen to local bands and dance a bit. Sometimes they’re free, and other times they have shows that sell out in 2 minutes. Two Ton of Steel plays on Tuesday nights with swing dance lessons provided the hour before. A great place for all, old and small!
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdA personal favorite to get a beer or sangria and listen to local bands and dance a bit. Sometimes they’re free, and other times they have shows that sell out in 2 minutes. Two Ton of Steel plays on Tuesday nights with swing dance lessons provided the hour before. A great place for all, old and small!
NIce outdoor area to watch some local artists. Ice cream shop included and nice bar.
7 locals recommend
The Gruene Grove
1263 Gruene RdNIce outdoor area to watch some local artists. Ice cream shop included and nice bar.
Get some wine tasting while you are here. This has a nice outdoor area with a small stage where local musical artists performs. Always a good time!
21 locals recommend
The Grapevine
1612 Hunter RdGet some wine tasting while you are here. This has a nice outdoor area with a small stage where local musical artists performs. Always a good time!
Nice outdoor bar with local musicians frequently. Has some unique seating and outdoor fire pits. Usually pretty busy and you can bring your dog here!
58 locals recommend
Pour Haus Patio Bar
343 W San Antonio StNice outdoor bar with local musicians frequently. Has some unique seating and outdoor fire pits. Usually pretty busy and you can bring your dog here!
Great place for young and old. Call for reservation if you'd like to bowl. There's plenty of other games too. They have a full bar and a nice menu. Our favorites: brussel sprout salad with egg on top, and cheese pizza (add pepperoni, lemon zest, and pepperocinis) Yum!
37 locals recommend
Downtown Social
386 W San Antonio StGreat place for young and old. Call for reservation if you'd like to bowl. There's plenty of other games too. They have a full bar and a nice menu. Our favorites: brussel sprout salad with egg on top, and cheese pizza (add pepperoni, lemon zest, and pepperocinis) Yum!
This is a very popular 10 day annual salute to sausage that occurs in the beginning of November every year. German music, food, and fun. In the past couple years, entrance has been free on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesday. There will be new buildings this year for the food vendors since a fire destroyed much of the grounds November 2019. Prost!
45 locals recommend
Wurstfest
178 Landa Park DrThis is a very popular 10 day annual salute to sausage that occurs in the beginning of November every year. German music, food, and fun. In the past couple years, entrance has been free on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesday. There will be new buildings this year for the food vendors since a fire destroyed much of the grounds November 2019. Prost!
This is a cute little personal theatre that has some entertaining shows. They serve complimentary beer and wine, but please leave a "donation" to help keep this place alive.
Circle Arts Theatre
124 Elizabeth AveThis is a cute little personal theatre that has some entertaining shows. They serve complimentary beer and wine, but please leave a "donation" to help keep this place alive.
They love what they do and they have wonderful horses for trail rides. I have seen them at Hancock trail up at Canyon Lake where they have met guests with the horses and take them on a most enjoyable ride around the lake.
7 locals recommend
Hollow Tree Ranch
789 Herbelin RdThey love what they do and they have wonderful horses for trail rides. I have seen them at Hancock trail up at Canyon Lake where they have met guests with the horses and take them on a most enjoyable ride around the lake.
Cute little bike shop that encourages cycling. If you want to join a friendly and local road cycling group, check out NB cycling on Facebook. They post rides 5 days a week
The Chain Link Bicycle Shop
139 N Castell AveCute little bike shop that encourages cycling. If you want to join a friendly and local road cycling group, check out NB cycling on Facebook. They post rides 5 days a week
Pedego Electric Bikes New Braunfels
133 Landa StRent an e bike and tour the town!
Animal World and Snake Farm Zoo
5640 Interstate 35Cute little unique zoo that all ages will enjoy!
Nice place to get a walk or jog in. Has a great little splash pad for the little ones and a butterfly garden.
21 locals recommend
Fischer Park
1935 Hilltop Summit RoadNice place to get a walk or jog in. Has a great little splash pad for the little ones and a butterfly garden.
This guy is just a couple doors down from Brodie’s bungalow. I believe he can put in up at the boat ramps and you can kayak to Brodie’s directly. Be aware that there is no shade on Lake Dunlap due to its current state so make sure you wear sun screen and take water.
Outlaw River Rentals
350 Wunderlich LnThis guy is just a couple doors down from Brodie’s bungalow. I believe he can put in up at the boat ramps and you can kayak to Brodie’s directly. Be aware that there is no shade on Lake Dunlap due to its current state so make sure you wear sun screen and take water.
I highly recommend this place as it is a unique experience and we are very blessed to have it here in NB. This is a very charming intimate setting where you can hear some very talented local musicians. Buy tickets off of event brite or go to their Facebook page. They do not serve food or drinks, but you can byob!
The Redbird Listening Room
1260 I-35I highly recommend this place as it is a unique experience and we are very blessed to have it here in NB. This is a very charming intimate setting where you can hear some very talented local musicians. Buy tickets off of event brite or go to their Facebook page. They do not serve food or drinks, but you can byob!
Fun little local rodeo that you can attend. There is a steakhouse on the premises and they have a dance after the rodeo. Cowboy up!
30 locals recommend
Tejas Rodeo, Steakhouse and Saloon
401 Obst RdFun little local rodeo that you can attend. There is a steakhouse on the premises and they have a dance after the rodeo. Cowboy up!
Just a short drive to Seguin if you have little ones that want a bit of excitement for the day. I have never been here, but I've heard people say it is fun for the kids
32 locals recommend
ZDT's Amusement Park
301 W Kingsbury StJust a short drive to Seguin if you have little ones that want a bit of excitement for the day. I have never been here, but I've heard people say it is fun for the kids
Just up the road in San Marcos. I haven't visited this place, but have heard good things about it.
58 locals recommend
Wonder World Cave & Adventure Park
1000 Prospect StJust up the road in San Marcos. I haven't visited this place, but have heard good things about it.
City advice
Ways to save
Check Groupon
There tends to always be a deal on groupon for tubing outfitters in the area. Make sure you read the fine print and you are able to use the groupon on your selected day. Sometimes they eliminate holidays and weekends so please be aware