- The list below includes 87 free or cheap things to do in or near New Braunfels, Texas, including 77 different types of inexpensive activities like Tubing, River, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Landa Park to Comal River, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in New Braunfels and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Marcos, Canyon Lake, Seguin and Wimberley.
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Have a cold beer or jump in the water, listen to live music, enjoy the riverside, and watch movie under the stars with friends or family
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The 51-acre Landia Park can be explored by walking on the .8-mile walking path, by riding the miniature train, or by paddleboat. Some favorite activities at the park include a playground and an arboretum.
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One of the shortest rivers in the world, the two-mile Comal River is located entirely within the town of New Braunfels. The river is popular with swimmers and for water tubing.
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Opening in 1966 by the Army Corps of Engineers, the 8,230-acre Canyon Lake is designed to protect the cities below it from floods. Visitors find opportunities to boat, fish, and swim in the lake, while along its 80 miles of shoreline, people can camp, hike, picnic, and hunt.
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Visitors exploring the Guadalupe River find a lot to do including canoeing, fishing, swimming, and tubing. Along the shores, people can ride horses, hike, camp, ride mountain bikes, or bird watch.
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Well over a century old, New Braunfels' Faust Street Bridge is significant to the history of the area. A pedestrian bridge, it offers beautiful views of the Guadalupe River where both fishing and swimming is often enjoyed.
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On the Comal River in New Braunfels, Prince Solms Park is a popular spot for outdoor fun activities such as tubing, swimming and sun bathing. The park is also equipped with a a playground space for younger kids.
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Gilligan's Island has been a family owned and operated facility since 1981. They provide a range of amenities including riverside Camping - Rafts & Toobs - Bath House & Showers - Cabins, RV and Tent Sites.
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Braunfels Square is part of the historic main plaza in downtown New Braunfels. It features a prominent bandstand and is the venue for many family-friendly events like the downtown tree lighting, Wassailfest, and the Wein & Saengerfest.
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801 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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The McKenna Children's Museum is designed to help children use all their senses. Some popular areas of the museum include the Grocery Store, Hill country campgrounds, Lend-a-Hand ranch, New BraunFit, The Great Outdoors, Town Square, Kid's Clinic, Art Studio and Aquarium.
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Trips along the Guadalupe River and the Comal River are offered by Rockn' R Rides. Both standard sizes tubes and inflatable rafts are available to take passengers along the rivers in addition to stand-up paddleboards.