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A day, a weekend, your New Braunfels.

Flexible suggestions; confirm opening days and admission before traveling.

Start with Historic downtown.

Historic downtown is a practical starting point for local restaurants, shops and public places in New Braunfels. Select a local restaurant from the directory, compare street addresses, and leave time to explore nearby public spaces. Check hours before traveling; these are suggested stops, not a verified walking route.

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Look behind the street names.

Downtown New Braunfels, Gruene and the Comal and Guadalupe rivers anchor a fast-growing Hill Country city. Use the linked history sources to go beyond the brief timeline, then choose a local shop or restaurant for the rest of the visit.

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Make room for culture.

Mill Street Art Gallery offers a starting point for a cultural visit. Check opening times directly, and use the forecast and regional air report before adding outdoor plans. Keep distances, heat and parking in mind.

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Hours and availability change, so check with each place before you go.

Choose a local meal

Start the day at one of these local restaurants.

Restaurant

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

Restaurant · 1287 Gruene Rd

The Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar is located in Historic Gruene, beneath the landmark water tower and in the ruins of an 1878 cotton gin, overlooking the Guadalupe River. This unique setting creates a legendary…

Add a cultural stop

Pair your meal with a museum or cultural visit. Check the map before choosing a route; these stops are not necessarily walkable from each other.

Art gallery

Mill Street Art Gallery

Art gallery · 387 W Mill St

Mill Street Art Gallery is a art gallery on 387 W Mill St in New Braunfels.

(830) 625-7574

Art gallery

The Barn

Art gallery · 1296 Gruene Rd

The Barn is a art gallery on 1296 Gruene Rd in New Braunfels.

Art gallery

New Braunfels Art League

Art gallery · 239 W San Antonio St

The New Braunfels Art League is a community of local artists in New Braunfels, Texas, open to anyone 18 or older, from professional artists to art appreciators and hobbyists. Programs include workshops, classes, and…

Leave time for a local shop

Save a shop for a second stop or another afternoon.

Bicycle shop

Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop

Bicycle shop · 1170 W San Antonio St

Trailhead Mountain Bike Shop in New Braunfels, Texas, serves as a destination for bike sales, tune-ups, repairs, and top bicycle accessories, family-owned and operated. This shop carries Giant, Evil, Rocky Mountain,…

Clothing shop

Let's Get Pickled N Shop

Clothing shop · 36160 FM3159

Let's Get Pickled N Shop is a clothing shop on 36160 FM3159 in New Braunfels.

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