One of the rapidly growing cities in the country for a good reason is New Braunfels. It is an awesome place that you can call home. Make sure to enjoy bed and breakfast at Sophie’s while you plan for a vacation in this city.
The following are the best things you can do while you visit New Braunfels:
Play in the River
Two rivers are flowing through this town, offering you several spots to select from for your summer swimming and inner-tubing while you are here in New Braunfels. The spring-fed Comal River is the pristine body of water originating in the Landa Park to the north side of the town.
The other option for the aquatic adventure is the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, which is one of the recreational rivers flowing in Texas all through from Kerr County to the Gulf Coast being the other option. This section would wind its way through the core of New Braunfels, offering a scenic backdrop for swimming and paddling.
Fishing is one of the top ways in terms of savoring the natural beauty of the Guadalupe River. You can now get your tackle box along with the bait in terms of trying your luck at snagging a bass, catfish, trout, as well as sunfish, all of which are bountiful in this rover. The popularity of fishing here has also led to the inception of the Troutfest festival. You can check out either the River Acres Park or the Cypress Bend Part to access the Guadalupe River.
Check out the various attractions of Braunfels.
You might be thinking that you are done experiencing all that this place has in its offerings after you have gone through the river tubing or ridden on a water coaster. You need to think again. You are simply getting started here.
You can easily take a walk over to the wild side with a safari at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, which is the home to about 500 exotic and endangered animals from all around the world, and also get a close-up view of the alligators, primates, snakes, and the birds at the Animal World along with the Snake farm Zoo. You can also visit the Museum & Archives of Sophienburg to learn about Solms-Braunfels Prince Carl and the other people playing a major role in the early days of this town.
Savor a Taste of Texas Craft Beer and Wine
The hotbed for the independent wineries, vineyards, and craft breweries in the Texas Hill Country. As you stay here, it is equally the best place to be while you are into Cabernet Sauvignons or the pale ales. New Braunfels is the best place to start with your tasting tour through this region. It is also the gateway to the Hill Country Craft Beer Trail, the collection of about 15 breweries within the town at a driving distance.
Ride the Waves at Schlitterbahn
Isn’t the two mesmerizing rivers not enough for you? It is the best thing while you are here as New Braunfels is the home to one of the top waterparks here in Texas. While you are making your stay at Sophie’s Guesthaus, you can check out all the thrilling slides and coasters along with the relaxing wave and wading pools and all the other things of Schlitterbahn Waterpark. You can easily feel the rush while you are plummeting down about a six-story tall Water Coaster or the wobble that is around the tight corners over to the rapids of the Fall, which is the longest waterpark ride in the world.
- Tour the Historic District of Gruene
You can do several things here, like perusing European antiques, checking the work of an expert potter, sipping on the Texas craft beer or wine as you swing your hips at the oldest continually operating dance hall of Gruene. You can do all the great things while you are making a stay at the Gruene Historic District. The town is today a one-stop-shop for every Texan, being originally settled n 1845 by Ernst Gruene.