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Introduction
If there is one attribute that best sums up New Braunfels, it is one of coming together. It is here where Old World charm meets modern lifestyles; where tradition mingles with the future. Located between the urban hotspots of Austin and San Antonio, yet nestled in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, New Braunfels truly is the best of both worlds.
Texans flock to New Braunfels as a vacation destination. Its two biggest calling cards are as a water playground and a culture of rich German heritage.
Two rivers, the Comal and Guadalupe, flow through New Braunfels, fueling one of the most popular pastimes: tubing. A perfect outing for family and friends, numerous outfitters can rent whatever you need for a float on a lazy river. The same waters from the Comal Springs are also the source splashing at Schlitterbahn Waterpark, named the best water park in the world every year since 1998. And just down the road is Canyon Lake, with 80 miles of shoreline, day parks, camping, fishing, wakeboarding, skiing, and more.
German heritage is evident in New Braunfels’ architecture, culture, and cuisine. Established by a German prince in 1845, to this day about a quarter of New Braunfels’ residents claim German ancestry. German words proliferate business names and restaurant menus, and some say the scent of strudels and schnitzels is always present. This is never more true than early November during Wurstfest, perhaps the largest Oktoberfest celebration this side of the ocean with 150,000 attendees consuming 40 tons of sausage in ten days.
But this only scratches the surface. From spelunking through caves to toasting in wineries, from 18 holes of golf, to 250cc’s of motocross, New Braunfels is a choose-your-own adventure of fun. So click around for more info.
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