New Braunfels Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Comal and Guadalupe counties in Texas, United States, that is the county sear of Comal County
About New Braunfels
New Braunfels is usually considered a vacation destination. While it has no university of its own, it has a distinct college town feel, probably due to the huge numbers of students from universities in nearbySan AntonioandSan Marcos. Most of the town's revenue comes from tourism drawn by the incredible rivers, including the Comal River, which is the world's shortest, entirely located within the city limits. New Braunfels is also the home of several other smaller "towns" within the city. One of these "towns" isGruene, TX, home of the Gristmill Restaurant and Gruene Hall. As elsewhere in the region, English and Spanish are the primary languages. But if you're lucky, you might overhear the odd conversation in Texas German, a dialect brought here by 19th-century immigrants that's still toda
Top Attractions in New Braunfels
Explore the best things to see and do in New Braunfels:
- ★Buc-ee's
- ★City Tube Rental
- ★Comal County Fair
- ★Cypress Bend Park
- ★Fair Park
- ★Felger's Tube Rental
- ★Gruene General Store
- ★Gruene Hall
Where to Eat in New Braunfels
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Clear Springs Texas Seafood
- 🍴Granzin's Meat Market
- 🍴Gristmill Restaurant
- 🍴Huisache Grill
- 🍴Naegelin's Bakery
- 🍴Pat's Place
Where to Stay in New Braunfels
- 🏨River Ranch RV Resort
- 🏨Sleep Inn & Suites
- 🏨Super 8 By Wyndham New Braunfels
- 🏨The Faust Hotel
- 🏨The Other Place
New Braunfels Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: