Hidden Gems Places To Visit in New Braunfels, Texas, United States
- 4.5 New Braunfels Railroad Museum (83 reviews)
-The cutest little railway museum
Speciality Museums
My husband was keen to see the model railways so we popped in for a visit. It's a very small museum with three or four small rooms and a couple of train carriages outside. It's free to visit but they encourage a donation of $3 per person. What it lacks in size it makes up in character. Staff are very friendly and the whole place is quirkily lovable. There were two working model railways, one of them enormous and including a tiny replica of a portion of New Braunfels high street. In addition there were vintage suitcases, signage and the like. Outside you could visit the inside of an old-fashioned dining car and the inside of an old caboose, both very interesting to see. Very enjoyable little place! Worth the visit. See more..
- 4.5 Landa Falls (80 reviews)
-BEWARE AT THE END!!!!!
Nature & Wildlife Areas • Water Parks
My sister, brother in law. And myself went this past weekend. Had a blast. Except for the end. The stairs were slippery with algae. I jumped off my tube which was a big mistake. It was deep ( it’s 13 ft). and the current was strong ( very) . I struggled to get to the stairs. I can swim but the current was pulling me under swallowing water several times. Thank God a man grabbed my hand and pulled me up. They really need a worker there to assist the swimmers. The river ride was good… BEWARE OF THE EXIT!!!! I suggest to get off before you approach it. See more..
- 4.5 Sophienburg Museum (70 reviews)
-Worth A Stop
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • History Museums
Every story has a beginning and the saga of New Braunfels starts here! Take a journey to Texas with Prince Carl and his group of German colonists as they cross the ocean to establish a new colony at the edge of Indian Territory. Live their dream of freedom, adventure and prosperity. Exhibits rich in local artifacts, photographic images, maps and documents take visitors through the history and cultural heritage of New Braunfels and Comal County. The archives is one of the largest repositories of information chronicling the German immigration movement to Texas. The collection includes more than a million photographic images, newspapers, oral history recordings, government and church records, and genealogical information. Sophie's Shop, the museum store, carries the best in German collectibles, including nutcrackers, smokers, and Inge-Glas ornaments, as well as, books on New Braunfels, Texas, and regional history. Find New Braunfels souvenir t-shirts and decor to remember your trip. See more..
- 4.5 Prince Solms Park (60 reviews)
-Enjoyed a brief run alongside the river
Parks
An unexpected delight on my morning run through New Braunfels on New Years day there were quite a few people doing some lazy laps in the river and I'd imagine during the summer, indeed you can see all the tubing infrastructure that this place really comes to life. But even in the winter, the walk alongside the river is a delight - the river path is currently blocked going into town where it would pass under a bridge that's being reconstructed. It's also connected into Landa Park if you look on the map which is also really great to visit. See more..
- 4.5 Gruene Antique Company (54 reviews)
-A must In Gruene!!!
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Antique Shops
An experience that always has something you simply must have! A huge antique place inside a beautiful old building. Half the joy is just walking around the old place. Plenty of items to choose from. See more..
- 4.5 Texas Ski Ranch (46 reviews)
-Great for Wake Board Beginners
Sports Complexes
We take fun seriously! Texas Ski Ranch has over 70 acres of activities for action sports enthusiasts, as well as acres of beaches for the more relaxed enthusiast. Two Cable Lakes for wake boarding, one with a slider park, and one, "Little Bro" cableway just for beginners. A Private Lake provide ideal conditions for lessons behind a MasterCraft boat, or a more leisurely Stand Up Paddle session. Two skateboarding area's, a 16,000 square foot Indoor Trampoline Park, Rockwall and more ensure a fun filled day for all. The Boardshop at Texas Ski Ranch offers the largest selection of wake and skate gear in central Texas, along with TOMS shoes, bikini's and board shorts, denim and street wear from RVCA, Volcom, Reef, Vans, Nike, BIllabong, Rip Curl and more. Wahoo's Fish Taco has a fun menu influenced by the flavors of Mexico and Brazil, and a full bar, All with views of the beaches and lakes. The Wakezone at Texas Ski Ranch Features MasterCraft tow boats, and pontoons just for fun.Summer Camps, private lessons, day and weekly rates for visitors, party and meeting space and special event programs make TSR a true "Way of Life". See more..
- 4.5 The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre (34 reviews)
-Beautiful theater
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Theaters
Opened in 1942 as a movie theatre, the Art Deco-styled Brauntex, located in the heart of historic downtown New Braunfels Texas (between Austin and San Antonio), now a restored 586 seat performing arts venue, provides an intimate setting to enjoy your favorite artists. The Brauntex is also home to a myriad of events including films, musical and theatrical productions as well as private and corporate events; thus, providing a stage to the community to experience live performing arts events, film screenings while serving as a desirable and stylish venue for other nonprofits to utilize. See more..
- 4.5 Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen (33 reviews)
-Nice place and good variety of beverages
Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Breweries
Large venue focusing on outdoor seating, great pizza and specialty craft beer brewed on site. Live music often. See more..
- 4.5 Water 2 Wine (26 reviews)
-Wine tasting
Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 7:30 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards
Had a great time. Wine was good and affordable taste testing. Went in the afternoon and was not crowded at all. Would definitely recommend. See more..
- 4.5 Barn Pottery (25 reviews)
-Lovely Pottery Shop by local artisans
Spent < 1 hour Art Galleries
Beautiful pieces of pottery. Owned by a husband and wife who are very talented potters.. They also sell on behalf of other local artists. Interesting pieces with descriptions of how they are made. I bought a small dish that has a melted marble in the bottom giving it a pretty blue/green crackle look. Worth taking a look, Very friendly owners whose studio is on-site. See more..
- 4.5 Downtown Antique Mall (23 reviews)
-Not to be missed if you like antique malls
Antique Shops • Shopping Malls
This mall did not show up on a Google search, but we had heard it was good. It is easy to find on the main street in the city business district. We were able to find some excellent items at reasonable prices. The merchandise is mostly "smalls," but there are some lower quality furnitures items available. The rangs of items is huge there are dealers in the basements, but the quality is not as good as on the main floor. There are 60 dealers in this mall. The staff is helpful. We liked this stop! See more..
- 4.5 Museum Of Texas Handmade Furniture (21 reviews)
-Hidden Gem in Historic Town
Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
We've been coming to New Braunfels for over 40 years and had never been here. Try to go on "Second Saturday"!! The house with no nails and vintage furniture and the surrounding out-buildings are really cool, but the best experience was by chance we attended on the 2nd Saturday of September. Every 2nd Saturday the area's living historians take over the out-buildings with demonstrations of life back then. Awesome experience for both adults and kids! See more..
- 4.5 Fischer Park (21 reviews)
-Great place to walk!
Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 AM Spent 2-3 hours Parks
Fischer Park, the largest park in the New Braunfels park system, offers a variety of amenities for discovery and exploration. Stroll or run around the park on over two miles of greenway trails, where fresh air, sunshine and nature are abundant. Relax at the two fishing ponds, look for butterflies at the Monarch Waystation, dig for dinosaur bones in the Archaeology/Paleontology Dig, splash at the sprayground, enjoy the playgrounds or take in the dramatic views of New Braunfels from the 62-acre hill top park. The Fischer Park Nature Education Center provides a variety of programs and events to ignite your interest and curiosity in the natural world. Click here to view the current issue of "The Fun Things in Life" program guide. Learn more about parks and recreation programs, special events and classes, including Fischer Park Nature Education Center programs. See more..
What's a Hidden gem?
We call places hidden gems that are new, extremely good, but are not that popular yet - you should check them out. The criteria is to have a rating of 4.5 or more and more than 20 reviews and less than 100 reviews.
