Float down the crystal-clear Comal and Guadalupe Rivers for an unforgettable outdoor adventure! Then, immerse yourself in the rich German heritage at Gruene Hall, Texas's oldest dance hall, or savor delicious local flavors. It’s a perfect blend of lively fun and historic charm.
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Mozie's
1601-A Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
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398 E San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
2951 Cold Spring Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
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Conway's
262 W Jahn St, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Billy's Ice
Gruene Tinis
2351 Gruene Lake Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
The Palms Lounge
6162 FM725, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
The Grapevine
1612 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130, USA
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The 691 places we track in New Braunfels, TX span restaurants, bars, parks, museums, music venues, and outdoor spots — ranked by real visitor ratings, not paid placements. Dry Comal Creek Vineyards is one of the most-visited; the full list groups picks by category so you can match the day youre planning. Use the trip planner below the list to chain three or four into a single itinerary.
New Braunfels, TX stands out for its food scene, local culture, and a mix of indoor and outdoor things to do. Browse the category sections below to see which slice fits your trip — restaurants and bars for an evening out, parks and museums for a daytime plan, or live music and events for a night you wont forget.
Several places on this list are free or low-cost — parks, public art, free admission days at museums, and trails. Check the "Free Things to Do" filter above the list to see only no-cover spots, or browse parks and attractions for outdoor options that wont cost anything.
Yes — most visitors plan a 2–3 day weekend in New Braunfels, TX comfortably. A typical itinerary mixes one foodie meal (the city has plenty of $$ and $$$ spots), a daytime activity (park, museum, or attraction), and an evening out (bar, live music, or rooftop). Start with the trip planner below and well build a routed day-by-day plan around your picks.
The restaurants section below ranks the top-rated spots in New Braunfels, TX by visitor reviews. For a specific cuisine — tacos, BBQ, pizza, sushi, vegan — use the cuisine chips to filter. Reservations are common at $$$ and $$$$ spots; most $$ and below take walk-ins.
The kid-friendly filter above shows spots that explicitly welcome families — kids menus, room to move around, and tolerant staff. Parks, museums, and water parks (when in season) round out a day with kids. Build a kid-friendly itinerary with the trip planner; it sequences stops by drive time.
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