Local Attractions (within 30 minute's drive)
(click the name to view the location's web page.) |
| The Alamo |
Tour the centerpiece of Texas history!
Just 30 minutes away in San Antonio. |
| Aquarena Springs |
Headwaters of the San Marcos river, offers environmental exhibits, glass-bottom boat rides,
and more. |
| Brackenridge Park San Antonio |
Relax at the headwaters of the San Antonio River, adjacent to the Zoo. |
| Canyon Lake |
Water sports, fishing, dancing, golf, horseback riding, shopping, night clubs, museums. |
| Gruene |
Historic town includes old homes, stores, art gallery, winery, ice cream parlor, and rustic
beer hall, circa 1880, still popular for weekend dances. Gruene is also an ideal launching spot
for inner tube, raft, and canoe trips down the Guadalupe river. |
Guadalupe River and
Comal River |
Tubing, canoeing, and other river sports and attractions.
If you need toob rentals, check out:
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| Riley's Tavern |
The oldest tavern in the state of Texas
hosts live music seven nights a week. |
| Market Square - San Antonio |
A block-long open-air mall anchored by
two of the best Mexican restaurants, patterned after a real Mexican market. Great for souvenirs. |
| Natural Bridge Caverns |
A little underground fun. |
| New Braunfels |
Historic German town filled with good people, good food, lots of antiques and lots to do. |
| San Antonio River Walk |
River tours, restaurants, gift shops and other attractions. |
| San Marcos |
Recreation, dining, and serious shopping just up the road. |
| Schlitterbahn |
German for "wet road," it's the largest water park in Texas,
and the #1 ranked water park in the country. |
| Sea World San Antonio |
Rides, shows, animal attractions, and more. |
| Six Flags Fiesta Texas |
Rides, shows, rides, attractions, and did I mention rides? |
| Tanger Outlet Mall |
Four city blocks of shopping, more shopping, restaurants, and did I mention shopping? |
| Wimberly |
Charming texas town with natural waterways, unique gift shopping and souvenirs. |
| Wurstfest |
10-day festival of food and drink October 31 - November 9. |
Where to Eat |
| 2 Minutes Away in San Marcos: |
Bennigans, Wendy's, Taco Bell, Schlotzkys, Cracker Barrel, Lone Star Cafe, Outback Steakhouse |
| 5 Minutes Away in New Braunfels: |
Grist Mill, Rudy's BarBQ, Adobe Verde, Gruene Mansion Inn Restaurant, Guadalupe
Smoked Meat Company, Johnny Carinos Italian |
| 8 Minutes Away in New Braunfels: |
Adobe Cafe, New Braunfels Smokehaus, Granzin'z BBQ, China Kitchen, Luby's,
Mamacita's, Pat's Place |
| Must Do: |
Pats Place, Granzin's walkup take out BBQ, New Braunfels Smokehouse for Dried
Peppered Beef, Librado's for Taco Nortenos, Adobe for great Mexican food, Grist
Mill because it's the most popular in Gruene! |
| Also close by: |
Convenience store: 2 minutes away
Hunter Cafe: 1 block from Wahlhiefer Haus |