Joe's Guidebook
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Gruene
Take a beautiful scenic drive out to Fredericksburg. Easy access from Highway 46.
463 locals recommend
Fredericksburg
Take a beautiful scenic drive out to Fredericksburg. Easy access from Highway 46.
Enjoy Hill Country shopping and dining in Boerne. Check out Bear Moon cafe. The owner is up at 3 o’clock baking the finest breads and pastries. One of the best breakfast buffets around.
97 locals recommend
Boerne
Enjoy Hill Country shopping and dining in Boerne. Check out Bear Moon cafe. The owner is up at 3 o’clock baking the finest breads and pastries. One of the best breakfast buffets around.
A quick 7 mile drive from the house, relax on the lake in a boat or bring your own equipment. Crystal clear water and beautiful Hill Country scenery do not disappoint.
222 locals recommend
Canyon Lake
A quick 7 mile drive from the house, relax on the lake in a boat or bring your own equipment. Crystal clear water and beautiful Hill Country scenery do not disappoint.
Food scene
This place has an amazing atmosphere for unwinding and grabbing a cold beverage. Kid friendly and live music playing most evenings. In the heart of downtown New Braunfels.
64 locals recommend
Krause's Cafe
148 S Castell AveThis place has an amazing atmosphere for unwinding and grabbing a cold beverage. Kid friendly and live music playing most evenings. In the heart of downtown New Braunfels.
Great place to grab a drink and unwind. Adjacent to the Downtowner.
58 locals recommend
Pour Haus Patio Bar
343 W San Antonio StGreat place to grab a drink and unwind. Adjacent to the Downtowner.
Huisache Grill
303 W San Antonio StOne of my favorite coffee houses to grab a latte and study. This is a gem that you don’t want to miss.
7 locals recommend
2 Rivers Coffee
2351 TX-337 LoopOne of my favorite coffee houses to grab a latte and study. This is a gem that you don’t want to miss.
Scratch kitchen that makes an amazing biscuit. Don’t want to miss this place for breakfast after you catch the Grower’s market on a Saturday morning.
13 locals recommend
The Downtowner
208 S Castell AveScratch kitchen that makes an amazing biscuit. Don’t want to miss this place for breakfast after you catch the Grower’s market on a Saturday morning.
This hidden gem has phenomenal food and history. Situated in the historic Faust Hotel I’m on this place will be sure to please.
16 locals recommend
Faust Hotel and Brewpub
240 S Seguin AveThis hidden gem has phenomenal food and history. Situated in the historic Faust Hotel I’m on this place will be sure to please.
Located in a historic home close to downtown, definitely a great place to grab a burger and a brew.
6 locals recommend
Tin Top Burgers & Beer
283 S Union AveLocated in a historic home close to downtown, definitely a great place to grab a burger and a brew.
The oldest bakery in Texas located in the original building is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Amazing pastries and bread baked daily.
57 locals recommend
Naegelin's Bakery
129 S Seguin AveThe oldest bakery in Texas located in the original building is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Amazing pastries and bread baked daily.
Great burgers and craft beer. A hotspot after floating the river.
65 locals recommend
Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burger Bar
295 E San Antonio StGreat burgers and craft beer. A hotspot after floating the river.
Great place to grab a cup of coffee and fresh baked pastries. Located in the heart of downtown with great atmosphere.
38 locals recommend
2tarts Bakery
139 N Castell AveGreat place to grab a cup of coffee and fresh baked pastries. Located in the heart of downtown with great atmosphere.
Visitors to the area don’t want to miss this amazing food venue. Situated behind Green Hall, the food and scenery won’t disappoint.
211 locals recommend
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar
1287 Gruene RdVisitors to the area don’t want to miss this amazing food venue. Situated behind Green Hall, the food and scenery won’t disappoint.
The Oyster Bar
203 S Seguin AvePopular place located in downtown new Braunfels.
Upscale dining perfect for a romantic evening or a celebration.
53 locals recommend
Myron's Prime Steakhouse
136 N Castell AveUpscale dining perfect for a romantic evening or a celebration.
Shopping
If shopping is your thing you definitely don’t want to miss these outlets. A quick 20 minute drive will take you to a shopper’s paradise.
San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 I-35Make a quick stop to our local grocery store and pick up the essentials. Located 4 miles from the house, you will definitely leave with more than you expected. HEB has become a Texas staple and Many visitors love buying local Texas products to take back home with them.
8 locals recommend
H-E-B
1655 Hwy 46 WMake a quick stop to our local grocery store and pick up the essentials. Located 4 miles from the house, you will definitely leave with more than you expected. HEB has become a Texas staple and Many visitors love buying local Texas products to take back home with them.
Pick up a souvenir to remind you of your stay in New Braunfels. Located next to Myron’s steakhouse, there is some thing for everyone here, even the kids.
6 locals recommend
The Local
146 N Castell AvePick up a souvenir to remind you of your stay in New Braunfels. Located next to Myron’s steakhouse, there is some thing for everyone here, even the kids.
Take a trip back in time as you step through the doors of this original historic hardware store still in operation. The original floors, shelving, and friendly staff will transport you back to New Braunfels in the 1800s.
Henne Hardware Co
246 W San Antonio StTake a trip back in time as you step through the doors of this original historic hardware store still in operation. The original floors, shelving, and friendly staff will transport you back to New Braunfels in the 1800s.
Many people travel to the area to do some antique shopping. I have found this to be one of the better places in the area with great selection and Play away in the event that you can’t take your items with you this time around.
7 locals recommend
Downtown Antique Mall
209 W San Antonio StMany people travel to the area to do some antique shopping. I have found this to be one of the better places in the area with great selection and Play away in the event that you can’t take your items with you this time around.
Parks and Trails
Take a relaxing stroll through this beautiful waterfront park. Take a picnic lunch and unwind In this fantastic setting.
Landa Park Pool
164 Landa Park DrIf you will be visiting San Antonio this is a great place for a day hike. Paved and unpaved trails in an amazing setting.
99 locals recommend
Friedrich Wilderness Park
21395 Milsa DrIf you will be visiting San Antonio this is a great place for a day hike. Paved and unpaved trails in an amazing setting.
Wonderful place to begin your river float. Parking can be challenging so I recommend taking an Uber.
14 locals recommend
Landa Falls
133 Landa StWonderful place to begin your river float. Parking can be challenging so I recommend taking an Uber.
Outdoor entertainment
Check out this place for live music most weekends. Amazing venue and even better setting.
River Road Ice House
1791 Hueco Springs Loop RdCheck out one of the best outdoor venues in the area. Visit the White Water website for concert information.
163 locals recommend
Whitewater Amphitheater
11860 FM306Check out one of the best outdoor venues in the area. Visit the White Water website for concert information.
Sightseeing
You definitely don’t want to miss this place. One of the oldest dance halls in Texas. Many big country names have performed here. Grab a bite to eat at the Gristmill situated behind the hall.
367 locals recommend
Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdYou definitely don’t want to miss this place. One of the oldest dance halls in Texas. Many big country names have performed here. Grab a bite to eat at the Gristmill situated behind the hall.
Learn how Germans came to the area and started a new life. This amazing museum will tell the story of how New Braunfels came to be.
19 locals recommend
Sophienburg Museum
401 W Coll StLearn how Germans came to the area and started a new life. This amazing museum will tell the story of how New Braunfels came to be.