New Braunfels, Texas


New Braunfels in Texas boasts off co-existence of German heritage with modern Texan lifestyle. The city is accessible by easy drive from most of the major cities of Texas having Austin at 40 miles to the north, Houston at 160 miles to the east, San Antonio is only 25 miles south from the city. Every year a fairly large amount of tourists return to this city in summer to enjoy diverse vacationing activities and especially water activities. The city is famous for cold spring rivers, Guadalupe River and Comal River flowing through the city. The Comal River is one of the shortest rivers flowing just 3.2 miles before it ends into Guadalupe River. The headwater of Comal River is situated at Landa Park which is site for hundreds of artesian springs flowing from the Edwards Aquifer. No wonder, your summer trip scheduled in New Braunfels can be brimming of numerous activities and they take centre stage especially during summer season. Some of the must visit and must do things on your summer vacation in the city includes –

1. Head toward one of the major destination of the city, the Schlitterbahn. This is a great waterpark for entire families to enjoy and host picnics. People irrespective of ages and interests can enjoy at this waterpark. Children have safer water areas with low water level. Any child is safe and enjoy at this Schlitterbahn despite their swimming capability and interest in water rides.

2. Many tourists like getting wet in the Guadalupe River. Numerous tube rental companies around the river to offer safety to novice swimmers. Tubing is available for those visitors who can swim.

3. Landa Park is a great location for picnics during summer. While you can take relief under huge shadow of oak trees, let your children hop around the playground. During summer, you will listen to music from local surrounding on every Thursday night from 7.30pm. Landa Park has one Aquatic Complex with several types and level swimming from zero level to rope swing and slide.

4. There is McKenna Children’s Museum to let your children enjoy and be entertained a great deal. The engaging and fun-filled environment is enjoyable for all from toddlers to pre-teen kids.

5. Your fear for reptiles, alligators and creepy species can be alleviated as you take your family and kids to the Animal World and Snakes Farm. This is the house of 500 species of animals and you will see dangerous alligators being fed.

If you are enthusiastic about world of fauna, after you leave this Animal World & Snakes Farm go to Natural Bridge Wildlife Park where you can capture photos and feed wild animals. Animals across the world are collected in this zoo. The park is located between San Antonia and New Braunfels. Otherwise, you can enjoy golf session at the Landa Park.