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NEW BRAUNFELS
Population 28,686
Altitude 720
General
Seat of Comal County, it was established in 1845 on the Comal River by
German settlers led by Prince Carl of Salms-Braunfels. Successful farming,
ranching, abundant water from large springs contributed to early prosperity
of the settlement. German influence in tradition, culture and language
still are prominent; famous for sausages, breads, and popular river resorts.
Mill Store Plaza is one of the state's largest factory direct stores
with some 50 manufactures selling direct.
Plaza is open at 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Wurstfest (Sausage Festival), 10 days early November salutes the best
of the wurst. Features singing societies, traditional German bands, dancing
groups and sausages of every description. Historical exhibits, art shows
and special events.
ALAMO CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM
BAETGE HOUSE
THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
GRUENE
GUADLUPE VALLEY WINERY
HISTORIC INNS
New
Braunfels Wine Cellar
LANDA PARK
LINDHEIMER HOME
MUSEUM OF TEXAS HANDMADE FURNITURE
NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS
NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH
RIVER CAMPS
RIVER GUIDES AND OUTFITTERS
SCENIC DRIVES
SCHLITTERBAHN
SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM
Attractions
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ALAMO CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM - Take a trip down
memory lane among dozens of classic and vintage cars. On I-35 south near
the city limits, exits 180 or 182.
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BAETGE HOUSE - Good example of fachwerk construction,
two story house was built in 1852. The furnishing on the first floor predate
1860; the second floor allows inspection of construction technique. 1370
Church Hill Drive.
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THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM - Children of all
ages enjoy hands-on exhibits which include CMN-TV studio, a puppet palace,
and other creative areas. 183 I-35, McQueeny Exit.
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GRUENE - German immigrants established the
village before 1850. It is now a part of New Braunfels. Historic structures,
both ruins and restored, include old homes, stores, art gallery, winery,
ice cream parlor, and rustic beer hall, circa 1880. It is still popular
for weekend dances. Located on the Guadalupe River, Gruene road off North
Loop 337.
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GUADLUPE VALLEY WINERY - No vineyard; the grapes
purchased from Texas vineyards and brought to the winery in restored cotton
gin, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tasting room and
gift shop. 1720 hunter road in Gruene.
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HISTORIC INNS; Faust Hotel - Restored
1920s hotel with ornate, decorative tile, ceiling fans, and candlestick
telephones in each room. Veranda Restaurant features Texas and German style
fare. 62 rooms with baths. 240 South Seguin Street.
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PRINCE SOLMS INN - Small, plain Texan
exterior; exquisite antique furnishings, 14 foot ceilings, orange bronze
hardware, garden, and patio flagged with huge stones from a 19th Century
prison. Wolfgang Keller restaurant in the basement. Eight rooms with baths
and two suites. 295 East San Antonio Street.
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LANDA PARK - Exceptionally scenic city park
around crystal springs heading the Comal River. Towering trees, spring
fed swimming pools, tubing, picnicking, boating, bicycling, hiking, and
golf. The largest springs in the state (more than 8 million gallons an
hour) from the state's shortest river - 2.5 miles. Miniature train ride
winds through the park.
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LINDHEIMER HOME - Ferdinand Jakob Lindheimer
(1801-1879) was the first to classify much of native Texas flora; more
than 30 varieties bear his name. The house, circa 1852, displays the fachwerk
construction German settlers adapted to Texas cedar and limestone. Many
original furnishings. 491 Comal Street.
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MUSEUM OF TEXAS HANDMADE FURNITURE - House
in historic (1858) Andreas Bruestecdt home, displays include dozens of
furniture pieces hand-crafted in 'Texas during the 1800s. English ironstone,
pewter, and other artifacts from the 1700s. One-room log cabin features
furnishings and tools. 1370 Church Hill Drive.
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NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS - Vast subterranean
maze on ranch land some 17 miles west, designated a U.S. Natural Landmark.
Gigantic rooms and corridors stretch more than a mile, leading to underground
Purgatory Creek and awesome cave formations. 12 miles west via Texas 46
and F.M. 1863.
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NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH - 200
acre drive through preserve spreading over picturesque Texas Hill country
where exotic animals, birds, and Texas wildlife roam freely. Be sure to
get container of complimentary food; some animals (African ostrich, sable
antelope, yak and others) will actually put their heads into car window
for their treat. Extra feed is sold in the visitor center for two petting
zoos. Snack bar and picnic area. Natural Bridge Caverns on F.M. 3009.
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RIVER CAMPS - River camps/resorts have
been popular for decades. Clear cool spring fed pools, tubing chutes, rapids,
and exceptionally scenic settings for family recreation. Family groups
abundant during the summer, visitors from northern states during the winter.
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RIVER GUIDES AND OUTFITTERS - Several
New Braunfels outfitters provide raft and canoe rentals, plus guided float
trips here and in the Big Bend region of far West Texas.
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SCENIC DRIVES - Any of several highways into
the Hill Country are scenic, R.M. 32, "Devil's Backbone," northwest of
Canyon Reservoir is exceptionally beautiful, as is county road from New
Braunfels to Sattler along the Guadalupe River.
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SCHLITTERBAHN - (Slippery Road) Water
amusement park highlighted by water slides from German style castle tower,
also tube chutes, swimming lagoon, sand beach, bumper boas, giant hot tub,
and children's water play areas. 400 North Liberty.
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SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM - On hilltop site where
Prince Carl of Solms Braunfels built a log fortress. Displays many of the
nobleman's personal effects, Indian artifacts and household items of the
pioneer era. 401 West Coll Street at Academy Avenue.
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