- 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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Featuring movies on its second run, Texas Cinema Showplace is a dollar theater with two movie screenings at a time. The theater has a concession stand that offers snacks like candy, popcorn, and refreshments.
17.2 Miles
Located on the Texas State Campus, Sewell Park is named the most relaxing space on the school's grounds. The park features the spring fed San Marcos River, basketball courts, picnic areas and more.
17.3 Miles
Dog Park of San Marcos offers relaxation for visitors and extensive play areas for their fun-loving dogs. The park features shady trees, water stations and a separate fenced-off play area for small breeds.
17.3 Miles
Consisting of 18 acres, City Park offers the community sports courts and fields for recreational activties. The park also has a man-made river that flows through it that visitors can swim in.
17.6 Miles
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Texas State University, 211 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666
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Environmental education, research, and outdoor learning is the focus of The Meadows Center for Water & the Environment. Visitors can enjoy viewing a variety of exhbits and taking a glass bottom boat ride.
17.6 Miles
Home to the Texas Athletics football team, Bobcat Stadium offers visitors a 30,000 seat stadium where they can watch games with thousands of fans. Before the game, locals often tailgate from their car in the stadium's parking lot.
17.7 Miles
Visitors swim, snorkel, scuba dive, tube, canoe, and kayak on the clear water of the San Marcos River, and along its banks are many popular campgrounds. The river is home to several endangered species including the Fountain Darter, San Marcos Gambusia, San Marcos Salamander, and Texas Wild Rice.
18.4 Miles
Individuals who travel with Wimberley Zipline Adventures get views of creeks and canyons of the Wimberley Valley. The zipline tour lasts nearly two hours and covers an area of roughly 15 miles.
18.5 Miles
Offering nine pin bowling on four lanes, Zorn Bowling Club is a small, family-friendly entertainment venue. The club also offers league play, a soda and snack stand and a pro shop.
19.6 Miles
Celebrating and honoring the lifestyle of early pioneers, Jack Glover's Cowboy Museum features various artifacts and memorabilia related to the Wild Wild West. Located in Wimberley, the museum is just a short drive from Pioneer Town.