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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas
Pronounced: "new BRON-fells"
"Friendship", "Gently resisting change since 1872"
Population (2007): 51,804Businesses (2000):
Elevation: 630 ft
Area: 29.4 smCounty: Comal (county seat), Guadalupe
Zip Code: 78130, 78132
Area Code: 830Time Zone: CST
Coordinates: 29° 42' 6" N, 98° 7' 25" W
Location: SE border of county; 30 mi NE of San Antonio; 45 mi SW of Austin;
19 mi SW of San Marcos; 3 mi S of Gruene
Highways: IH-35, FR 725
Creeks:Rivers: Guadalupe, ComalLakes:Dunnlap (nearby)
Parks: Landa; Lifehaus, Fair, Cypress Bend, Prince Solms
REFERENCES
CITY:
CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS: 830-221-4000
424 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Web: www.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us; Email: not available
CHAMBER and TOURISM:
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS
830-625-2385; 800-572-2626
380 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Web: www.nbcham.org; Email: nbcc@nbcham.org
NEW BRAUNFELS DOWNTOWN ASSOCIATION: http://www.downtownnewbraunfels.com
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY REGIONAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTING TRAIL: www.tex-fest.com/regional/index.htm. Tourism spotlight on this town.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:
NEW BRAUNFELS MAIN STREET
Web: www.www.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us/index.aspx?nid=467
SMALLER NEIGHBORING TOWNS:
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: tourism, farming, ranching
MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:
GOLF COURSES: BANDIT GOLF COURSE; LANDA PARK GOLF COURSE; LEE'S PAR 3 GOLF; SUNDANCE GOLF COURSE (EXECUTIVE): See full details in Directory below.
CLEAR SPRINGS AVIARIES & ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS: 830-606-6029; IH-35 S, Exit 182. Gardens. A privately owned collection of 200 species of rare and endangered exotic birds and animals and 2000 exotic plants on a 35-acre park home. Admission.
DRY COMAL CREEK VINEYARDS: 830-885-4121; 1741 Herbelin Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132; www.drycomalcreek.com; Hours: Mon-Sun 12-5. Featuring unique and different Texas Style Wines. Directions: 6.6 mi W of New Braunfels off Hwy 46 W (at 1741 Herbelin Rd). Only 20 minutes from Loop 1604 via IH-35 or Hwy 281.
NATURAL BRIDGE CAVERNS: 210-651-6101; 26495 Natural Bridge Cavern Rd, Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266. Just 8 mi W IH-35 (Exit 175) in New Bruanfels. Take a tour of the largest caverns in Texas, visit the Natural Bridge Caverns Mining Company and learn about identifying gems and minerals while filling your pockets with treasure, or take the Adventure Tour through the South Cavern, a physically demanding and thrilling excursion into one of the world's premier caverns. Family-friendly guided tours along lighted, paved walkways. Open daily. Cavern
NATURAL BRIDGE WILDLIFE RANCH: 830-438-7400; 26515 Natural Bridge Cavern Rd, Natural Bridge Caverns, TX 78266. See this family African safari (Texas style) from the comfort of your own vehicle, travel through hundreds of acres of Texas ranchlands that are a safe home for species from all over the world. Open daily. Located next door to the Caverns. Wildlife Ranch
RIVER TUBING: From Canyon Lake to New Braunfels, on the Guadalupe River. Lots of outfitters and camps.
SCHLITTERBAHN WATERPARK RESORT: 830-625-2351; 305 W Austin St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. A 65-acre waterpark and resort complex features more than 40 rides and family activities in six themed areas. Miles of tube chutes. Voted "World's Best Waterpark 11 years in a row". Free parking. Schlitterbahn
ANIMAL WORLD & SNAKE FARM: 830-608-9270; 5640 IH-35 S, Exit 183, New Braunfels, TX. www.exoticanimalworld.com. 400+ reptiles. 10a-6p daily. Fee Required.
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC PLACES:
ALAMO CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM: 830-606-4311; 6401 IH 35S, New Braunfels, TX, 78132. Take a trip down memory lane among dozens of classic and vintage cars.
BUCKHORN BARBERSHOP MUSEUM: 830-629-2943; 521 W San Antonio, New Braunfels TX 78130. See Wagenfuehr Home below.
(THE) CARL FRIEDRICH BAETGE HOME (1805-1883): 830-629-6504; 1370 Church Hill Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Home built in 1852, 26 mi NW of New Braunfels. The house was dismantled and rebuilt on Conservation Plaza in 1975. Carl Baetge was a Civil Engineer from Germany. Home was completely restored and is furnished with period pieces, mostly of Texas or German origin. Operated as a museum by the New Braunfels Conservation Society.
DAS ANWESEN BED & BREAKFAST, EVENTS CENTER and PHARMACY MUSEUM: 866-526-1236; 360 Millie's Ln @ Hwy 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132; Includes event and wedding facilities. www.dasanwesen.com
HERITAGE VILLAGE, MUSEUM OF TEXAS HANDMADE FURNITURE: 830-629-6504; 1370 Church Hill Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. An historic home and valuable collection of early Texas handmade furniture. The Museum showcases the unique German heritage of New Braunfels with special recognition of the accomplishments of German cabinetmakers that helped settle the area from 1845-1880. Costumed docents conduct tours that include the historic Breustedt-Dillen fachwerk house with 75+pieces of early Texas handmade furniture, white English ironstone collection, cabinetmaker's shop, and 1847 Reininger log cabin. Library of books about Texas & local history and early Texas Furniture. Gift Shop. Ten acres of grounds and covered pavilion with catering kitchen and restrooms available for rental. Tue-Sun 1-4p, closed Mon and Dec-Jan. Email: museum@nbheritagevillage.com; Web: www.nbheritagevillage.com;
www.nbcham.org/museum_of_texas_handmade_furnitu.htm
www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/FF/lpf1.html
LINDHEIMER HOUSE: 830-608-1512; 491 Comal Ave, New Braunfels, TX, 78130. A small monument to a man credited with discovering several hundred plant species, including a milkweed, a loco weed, a mimosa, and a rock daisy. Antiques and period pieces, some that belonged to the self-taught botanist, fill the four small rooms of the wood and fachwerk house. Ferdinand Jakob Lindheimer (1801-1879) was the Father of Texas Botany, and a newspaper editor during War and Reconstruction. He was the man most responsible for New Braunfels being located by the Comal Springs. His 1852 half timber or Fachwerk home is fully restored with many original items and pieces of furniture. Operated as a museum by the New Braunfels Conservation Society.
MCKENNA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: 830-606-9525; 801 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-7939. A learning environment for children and families which stimulates thought, inspires imagination and prompts understanding through "hands-on" educational exhibits and programs which focus on fine arts, culture, history, science and technology. www.mckennakids.org
THE NEW BRAUNFELS CONSERVATION SOCIETY: 830-629-2943; 1300 Churchill Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Restored and furnishes 14 buildings circa 1849-187 to form a German Village called "Conservation Plaza". Open to the public. www.nbconservation.org
NEW BRAUNFELS FIRE MUSEUM: Fire Station One, on 1st block of Hill Street.
MUSEUM OF ART AND MUSIC: 830-625-5636; 1259 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX, 78130. Dedicated to inspiring, educating, and enriching the life of the public by deepening the understanding of the human experience through the collection, preservation and exhibition of diverse cultural traditions focusing on visual art, folk art, craft, and music of the state of Texas. www.nbmuseum.org
RAILROAD MUSEUM: 830-627-2447; 302 San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. In the Old New Braunfels Depot (c 1891).
SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM: 830-629-1572; 401 W Coll St (at Academy Ave), New Braunfels, TX 78130. Preserve the history of the settlement of New Braunfels by "The Society for the Protection of German Emigrants to Texas" in 1844-1847 and the subsequent development of this city and area of Texas. Relates history through display of artifacts and early life in New Braunfels and written history of the area through thousands of collections of personal and public documents. www.sophienburg.org. Email: sophienburg@sbcglobal.net.
(THE) WAGENFUEHR HOME & BUCKHORN BARBERSHOP MUSEUM: 830-629-6504; 1370 Church Hill Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. A "collector's paradise." A "1900's" equipped barber shop contains literally hundreds of hand-carved miniature circus figures and pictures made from rocks. Operated as a museum by the New Braunfels Conservation Society.
NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions.
Some of the very nearby attractions include:
HISTORIC GRUENE: Pronounced "green". Once a significant cotton-producing community along the Guadalupe River, the economy is now supported primarily by tourism. Gruene lies entirely within the city limits of New Braunfels. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Featuring wine tasting, shopping, dining, dancing, and B&B's. Oldest dance hall in Texas.
MAJOR RETAIL SHOPPING MALL OUTLETS: On SE side of IH-35 at Exit 201 between New Braunfels and San Marcos. See description at San Marcos Profile
SAN MARCOS: AQUARENA SPRINGS; BELVIN STREET DISTRICT; HISTORIC CITY HALL AND FIRE STATION; COMMEMORATIVE AIR FORCE CENTRAL TEXAS WING; SHOPPING OUTLET MALLS; GOLF; RIVER TUBING; NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY; SCENIC DRIVES; TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY; WITTLIFF GALLERY; WONDER WORLD PARK; MANY RECREATIONAL PARKS
PARKS: There are many state and county parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:
CANYON LAKE AREA: CANYON PARK; CANYON BEACH PARK; COMAL PARK; CRANES MILL PARK; GUADALUPE PARK; NORTH PARK; OVERLOOK PARK; POTTERS CREEK PARK; JACOB'S PARK
SPRING BRANCH: HILL COUNTRY STATE NATURAL AREA; HONEY CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA
Local city parks include:
LANDA PAKK: Scenic city park with hundreds of artesian springs. Ride the miniature train in the most beautiful walking arboretum. Host to annual Wurstfest. Landa Park.
EVENT CALENDAR: For full details on each event see Chamber web site, The NB Scene and
Festivals & Events
April: Folkfest
May: Wein & Saengerfest: noon-10p downtown. Wine & beer tasting, grape stomp,
farmers market, cooking seminars, art market, live music, children's activities, street dance.
June: Frog Fest
September: Comal County Fair
November (early): Wurstfest (sausage festival); A German-heritage celebration salutes the "best of the wurst." Features singing societies, traditional German bands, dancing groups and sausages of every description. Historical exhibits, art shows and special events.
November (3rd week): WEIHNACHTSMARKT (courthouse area lighting and events); Schlitterbahn's River of Lights Spectacular (on Comal River, several shows each night, dancing Christmas trees)
December: Wassifest
ON-GOING EVENTS:
Every Third Tue: COMAL COUNTY MUSIC SHOW, At Knights of Columbus Hall, 111 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. 830-629-4547.
Every Sat: NEW BRAUNFELS FARM TO MARKET, Rain or shine, 9a-1p, at 148 S Castell Ave. 830-629-2223. www.nbfarmersmarket.com. Locally grown fresh produce, cheeses, meats, jams, jellies, flower, art and more. Live music and chef demonstrations. See Hill Country Market Days, Trade Days, Farmers Markets
Every Sat: CANYON TRAIL CHUCK WAGON SUPPER & COWBOY MUSIC SHOW, 830-626-8200; 888-408-7245.
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HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: " It was founded on March 21, 1845, when, under the auspices of the Adelsverein, Nicolaus Zink led a German immigrant wagontrain up the Guadalupe River to the ford of the San Antonio-Nacogdoches road. They made camp at a site on Comal Creek (now Dry Comal Creek) chosen by Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, the first commissioner general of the Adelsverein, and promptly organized to receive later arrivals. Zink platted preliminary town and farm lots and supervised construction of a primitive stockade, the Zinkenburg, to protect the immigrants against allegedly cannibalistic Indians. Within weeks Prince Solms had laid the cornerstone for a more permanent fort and headquarters for the immigrant association, the Sophienburg (now the Sophienburg Museum), made provision for supplying the burgeoning settlement through its first summer on the frontier, and handed leadership of the colony over to John O. Meusebach. By summer the settlers numbered between 300 and 400, and the community had been incorporated under the name of Prince Solms's estate on the Lahn River in western Germany, Braunfels. From 1846 until the 1880s a number of Hispanics and Lipan Indians moved into New Braunfels each spring during sheep-shearing season.
Taking advantage of the reliable water power afforded by Comal Springs and the community's position on the road between Austin and San Antonio, the settlers wasted little time establishing the supply and processing businesses-stores, millworks, and craft shops-that soon made New Braunfels the commercial center of a growing agricultural area. Many immigrants brought artisanal skills as well as business acumen to their new home. Within a decade of its founding New Braunfels had emerged as a manufacturing center supplying wagons, farm implements, leather goods, furniture, and clothing for pioneers settling the hills of Central Texas. The town also figured as an important market for the expanding agricultural frontier. Its markets supplied places as close as Bastrop and Victoria and as far away as New Orleans, New York, and the Nassau province of Germany. It is reported that in 1850 New Braunfels was the fourth largest town in Texas.
The community's social and cultural development proceeded with its economic progress. Independent Evangelical Protestant, Lutheran, Methodist, and Catholic congregations were formed in the early years of settlement and undertook the construction of permanent church buildings. Blacks formed Baptist and Methodist churches in the late 1860s. The initial church school gave way to a city school, then to a district system that in 1858 was incorporated with the New Braunfels Academy. Citizens voted unanimously to impose a tax for the support of a public school eighteen years before the Constitution of 1876 provided for such local taxation throughout Texas. New Braunfels, Galveston, and Fredricksburg were among the first Texas towns to collect taxes to support schools. Catholics established schools in the 1860s under the direction of the Sisters of Divine Providence; black schools were formed during Reconstruction, and schools for Hispanics appeared early in the twentieth century. In the decades before 1990 the New Braunfels Independent School District supported five schools. A gregarious lot, the Germans of New Braunfels also organized the Germania Singing Society, the Schuetzen Verein, a shooting club, and one of the early Turnvereins or athletic clubs. All of these served to maintain the ethnic and cultural identity of the original settlers for later generations. The Neu Braunfelser Zeitung, which issued its first edition in 1852, was published continuously in German until 1957; it later merged with the English language newspaper, the New Braunfels Herald.
By the early 1880s, with a population estimated at 2,000, the community was linked by telegraph and rail lines with Austin and San Antonio, and textile factories along the Comal River were shipping cotton and woolen products. The following decade saw the installation of electric streetlights and the first telephone line through New Braunfels. A permanent county courthouse adjacent to the town square in New Braunfels opened in 1898. By 1900 both the International-Great Northern and the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroads provided freight and passenger service and had helped secure the city's future as a manufacturing and shipping center. Flour mills, textile factories, and processing plants for construction materials provided the basis for steady growth in the twentieth century; from a population estimated at 3,165 in 1912 the town doubled in size to 6,242 by the onset of the Great Depression. The depression and the boll weevil nearly devastated the textile industry, which returned very slowly. A new growth period during and immediately after World War II saw the depression-era total nearly double again. In 1952 New Braunfels had approximately 12,200 residents. To keep pace with this growth and attendant social changes, New Braunfels reorganized its city government twice in the twentieth century, replacing the original aldermanic form in 1920 with the mayor-commission system, and subsequently replacing that with a council-manager form. In 1947 the city incorporated eight suburbs within its limits.
In the twentieth century New Braunfels added tourism to its major industries. The replacement of water and steam with electrical power in the late 1800s made land along the Comal and Guadalupe rivers within the city limits available for public use. By 1936 the city had reserved much of this land for parks by purchasing Cypress Bend and Landa parks. Landa Park had first opened in 1899 as a private resort area, and, promoted by the International-Great Northern Railroad, had begun to develop as a tourist destination for weekend excursions from San Antonio. Tourism in New Braunfels accelerated in the decades following World War II, when Interstate Highway 35 was completed and when local merchants and investors began to capitalize on the natural and historic attractions offered by the city and its environs, particularly the recreational potential of the Guadalupe River and, after 1964, of Canyon Lake. The opening of Natural Bridge Caverns and the Wurstfest, a German-heritage celebration, in the early 1960s also facilitated the growth of a tourist industry that by the mid-1980s supported some thirty hotels and motels, as well as resort condominiums, around the city and Canyon Lake.
Tourism combined with the continued vitality of the city's industrial sector to sustain a roughly 30 percent increase in the population of New Braunfels for several decades after World War II. The city's proximity to San Antonio was another factor in its growth; in 1973 Comal County became part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Statistical Area. In the mid-1980s New Braunfels had fourteen major industries (each with more than seventy-five employees), with textile and construction-materials producers still predominant. Seven major financial institutions fueled the growth. In the 1970 census New Braunfels registered 17,859 residents; in 1980 it posted a gain to 22,402. Hispanic-surnamed residents constituted 34.3 percent of the population and blacks 1.6 percent. In 1990 New Braunfels had a population of 27,334 and extended into Guadalupe County. The population grew to 36,494 in 2000."
PRIOR NAMES: Neu-Braunfels
NATIONAL REGISTRY SITES:
CEMETERIES: Yes
AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: yes; Vehicle Repair: yes; Hospital: yes; Med Clinic: yes; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes
PORTAL WEB CAM GALLERY: New Braunfels
OTHER PROFILES: Wikipedia; ePodunk; City Data; Texas Escapes, Travel Texas
NOTES:
For Directory Listings, be sure to also check Gruene listings (Gruene is a part of New Braunfels).
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
ANNABELLE'S ANTIQUES: 830-627-7681; Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
CACTUS JACK'S ANTIQUES: 830-620-9602; 1706 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
FURNITURE & ANTIQUE SHOP: 830-609-0004; 236 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GRUENE ANTIQUE CO: 830-629-7781; 1607 Hunter Rd, Gruene TX 78130
RED ROOSTER CAFE & ANTIQUE COMPANY: 830-609-3311; 386 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.redroosterworld.com
764 WEST: 830-629-0998; 764 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5502
ARNDT GALLERY & FRAME SHOP: 830-625-6633; 880 Business IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5739
ARTISTIC CUSTOM FRAMING: 830-625-1929; 618 S Seguin, New Braunfels, TX 78130-7647
BELDOTTI DESIGNS: 830-708-7116; New Braunfels, TX 78130
CASA DE LINDA: 830-624-5302; 850 IH-35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.casadelinda.com. Art classes, camps & parties; Student art gallery.
EQUISITE STAINED GLASS: 830-625-3640; 532 Colvin, New Braunfels, TX 78130-7627
EAGLEBEAR GALLERIA: 830-609-6500; 265 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HAUS OF ANTIQUITIES & OTHER CURIOSITIES: 830-608-8083; 295 E Mill St, New Braunfels TX 78130. http://hausofantiquities.com. An unusual gallerie of art and furniture for the passionately curious at heart
MAIN PLAZA STUDIO: 830-643-0509; 357 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5136
MUSEUM OF ART AND MUSIC: 830-625-5636; 1259 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Dedicated to inspiring, educating, and enriching the life of the public by deepening the understanding of the human experience through the collection, preservation and exhibition of diverse cultural traditions focusing on visual art, folk art, craft, and music of the state of Texas. www.nbmuseum.org
NEW BRAUNFELS ART LEAGUE (NBAL): 830-629-8022; 239 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-7936. www.newbraunfelsartleague.org. Includes three galleries: The Main Gallery, the Prince Carl Gallery and the Elaine Felder Gallery. Annual Artoberfest in Oct & Nov.
P H WILDLIFE FINE ART PRINTS: 830-620-4934; 1179 Hwy 81 E, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3786
SMILING EYES PHOTO GALLERY: 1263 1/2 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130830-629-7474
CHURCHES
CROSS LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL: 830-625-3666; 2171 E Common, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.crosslcms.org
NEW BRAUNFELS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 373 Howard St., New Braunfels, TX 78130
NEW BRAUNFELS PROTESTANT CHURCH: New Braunfels, TX 78130
ST. PETER & PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH: New Braunfels, TX 78130
AGAPE DAY SPA: 830-625-7111; 125 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.agapedayspa.co
BELLE WAXING AND SKINCARE: 830-358-7217; 1260 River Acres Dr, Ste B, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://bellewaxingandskincare.com
LANDMARK SALON & SPA: 830-632-5141; 144 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.landmarksalonandspa.com
MILLENNIUM MEDI SPA: 830-608-9989; 651 N Business 35, Ste 720, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.millmedispa.com
MONA LISA'S MASSAGE DAY SPA: 830-626-8511; 989 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130
OOOH LA LA SALON: 830-626-6565; 642 Comal Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Hair salon. www.ooohlalabeautysalon.com
TWIN RIVERS SPA HOUSE: 830-620-4687; 453 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.twinriversspahaus.com
CLEAR SPRINGS CAFE: 830-629-3777; 1692 Hwy 46, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Germania Farmer Verein. Established: 1870, "The Hill Country's Oldest Dance Hall". Elvis has been here. Restaurant: open 11a-9p. "The first store and Dance Hall was built in 1873 by Johann Andreas Breutedt and also served as a saloon and cotton storage facility. Today the old building has been beautifully restored and is a great Texas style family restaurant with a very rustic atmosphere. Occasionally musical events have showcased Steven Fromholz, Tracy Nelson, Clay Blaker, George Strait, and even Bo Diddley."
CRYSTAL CHANDELIER: New Braunfels, TX 78130. According to the web site www.soyoulikegeorgestrait.com, "The Chandelier now sits as a vacant shell on the side of the road on the north side of New Braunfels . . . only a couple of miles from Greune Hall it was a club fashioned for the new popularity of country music. It had a BIG DANCE FLOOR! One of the best dance floors in any club I saw Ace play at. Even with a big crowd you could enjoy a great dance here. Backstage was basically outside. There was a small room offstage, and then the door to outside where they parked the first bus Ace had."
DEVIL'S BACKBONE TAVERN: Farm Road 32, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Near Canyon Lake, S of Wimberley.
FREIHEIT COUNTRY STORE: 830-625-9400; 2157 FM 1101 off Hwy 46 E, 3/4 miles from New Braunfels (5 minutes off I-35). Established: 1889. Open: Tue-Sat 11-2. "Humble Time Radio Show is recorded here each Saturday highlighting local unknown as well as known talent. It's a great experience to attend. Owners Shorty and Rosie Haas are a great couple worth the stop just to talk to, and it's only 5 minutes off busy I-35. Cold, cold beer and good food. Geronimo Trevino performed live here on May 24, 1997."
KNIPPER'S STORE & DANCE HALL: New Braunfels, TX 78130
River Rd ICEHOUSE: 830-626-1335; 1791 Hueco Springs Loop Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132. "There's another dance hall you might want on your list -- River Rd Icehouse in New Braunfels. It recently remodeled and has turned into a first-class dance facility. It's hosting big artists, like Pat Green, Kevin Fowler, Roger Creager, etc... Cabins to rent, tubing on the Comal River and lots of great food and good music."
SAENGERHALLE: 830-625-4255; 255 Saengerhalle Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130, off Hwy 46, E of New Braunfels, 2 miles. 5 minutes off IH 35. Open Daily 4p. A huge air conditioned dance hall, and a beer garden under the Texas skies! "In 1863, just two miles east of New Braunfels, five German singing groups bought the area the Hall now stands on as a meeting place for their "Men's Singing Societies." Now, the Hall includes a 10,000 square foot dance floor. In 1997 the descendants of the Hall's original founders sold the property, and it has been converted to a "new" Honky Tonk. Showcased are such Texas artists as Cornell Hurd, Sisters Morales, Gary P Nunn, Don Walser, Geronimo Trevino, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Alvin Crow and many others. A great evening for all. Don't miss it.". [We understand Saengerhalle was closed in June 2006. Portal Editor]
SHADY ACRES RESORT & DANCE HALL: New Braunfels, TX 78130
TAVERN IN THE GRUENE: 830-608-0438; 830 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.taverninthegruene.com
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BANDIT GOLF COURSE: 830-609-4665; 6019 FM 725, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.banditgolfclub.net. Map. Public, 18 holes, 6928 yds, par 71
LANDA PARK GOLF COURSE: 830-221-4340; 180 Golf Course Dr., New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.nbtexas.org/index.aspx?nid=423. Municipal, Public, 18 holes, 6168 yds.
LEE'S PAR 3 GOLF: 830-620-4653; 1450 W Klein Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130-9036. Public, 9 holes, 1095 yds, par 27.
SUNDANCE GOLF COURSE (EXECUTIVE): 830-629-3817; 2294 Common St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-3156. Public, 18 holes, 3558 yds, par 58
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT:
NEW BRAUNFELS, CITY OF: 830-221-4000; 424 S Castell Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us
NEW BRAUNFELS EMS: New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.nbfdtraining.com/EMS
NEW BRAUNFELS MUNCIPAL AIRPORT (BAZ): 830-221-4290 New Braunfels, TX 78130. Publicly owned, open to the public. 4 mi E of downtown. 78130. No tower. www.newbraunfelsairport.com
LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: Comal County Government Offices
STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices
COMAL COUNTY AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE OFFICE: 830-620-3440; 325 Resource Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78132-3775. Agents: Kathleen L. Greer, Glenn Avriett, Martha D. Joyce, Karla Friesenhahn. http://comal-tx.tamu.edu, comal-tx@tamu.edu
STATE REPRESENTATIVE DOUG MILLER, TEXAS HOUSE DISTRICT 73: 512-463-0325; 830-624-8338, Fax: 830-624-8330; 387 W Mill Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist73/miller.php
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ACORN HILL BED & BREAKFAST: 800-525-4618; 250 School House, New Braunfels, TX 78132
A1 VACATION - New Braunfels: 1-866-686-8520; 1551 N Walnut, Stes 13-257, New Braunfels, TX 78130
ACCENTS OF GRUENE: 800-722-5560; 1671 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132
BEST WESTERN INN & SUITES: 830-625-7337; 1493 IH-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
BUDGET INN: 830-625-6266; 348 IH-35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
COMAL INN: 830-629-6060; 424 Comal Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
COMFORT SUITES: 830-643-1100; 1489 I-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
DAYS INN: 830-608-0004; 963 I-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
ECONOLODGE: 830-620-7766; 815 S I-35, New Braunfels, TX 78130
EXECUTIVE INN & SUITES: 830-625-3932; 808 Hwy 46 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
DAS ANWESEN BED & BREAKFAST AND EVENTS CENTER: 866-526-1236, 360 Millie's Lane @ Hwy 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132. Includes event and wedding facilities. www.dasanwesen.com
EXECUTIVE INN & SteS - New Braunfels: 830-625-EXEC(3932); 808 Hwy 46 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
FAUST HOTEL & BREWING COMPANY: 830-625-7791; 240 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.fausthotel.com. Historic hotel, restaurant, full bar, brewpub.
GERLICH-WAGENFUEHR B & B: 830-626-7295; 505 W San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78131
HAMPTON INN: 830-608-0123; 979 I-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HAWTHORNE SUITES SAN ANTONIO: 830-643-9300; 1533 IH-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HILL COUNTRY INN/BUDGET HOST: 830-625-7373; 210 Business 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HISTORIC KUEBLER WALDRIP HAUS & DANVILLE SCHOOLHOUSE B & B: 800-299-8372; 1620 Hueco Springs Loop, New Braunfels, TX 78132
HOWARD JOHNSONS: 830-629-6888; 210 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HUNTER ROAD STAGECOACH STOP B&B: 830-620-9453; 5441 FM 1102, New Braunfels, TX 78132
KUEBLER-WALDRIP HAUS: 830-625-8300; 1620 Hueco Springs Loop Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
(THE) LAMB'S REST INN: 830-609-3932; 1385 Edwards Blvd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.lambsrestinn.com
LA QUINTA INN & SUITES: 830-627-3333; 365 Hwy 46 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
LAMB'S REST INN: 830-609-3932; 1385 Edwards Blvd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.lambsrestinn.com
MOTEL 6: 830-626-0600; 1275 NI-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
NB GETAWAYS: 866-958-9911; 494 S Seguin Ave, St 200, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.nbgetaways.com. Vacation rental service.
NEW BRAUNFELS BED AND BREAKFAST ASSOCIATION: New Braunfels, TX 78130
OAK-WOOD INN: 830-625-6282; 375 Texas 46 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
(THE) OTHER PLACE RESORT ON THE COMAL RIVER: 830-625-5114; 385 Other Place Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.theotherplaceresort.com. Riverfront cabins on 4 ac, secluded and quiet.
PRINCE SOLMS INN BED & BREAKFAST: 830-625-9169; 800-625-9169; 295 E San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.princesolmsinn.com
RED ROOF INN: 830) 626-7000; 815 I-35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
RODEWAY INN: 830-629-6991; 1209 I-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
SLEEP INN & SUITES - New Braunfels: 830-625-7700; 1477 IH-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
SCHLITTERBAHN NEW BRAUNFELS HOTEL - HOLIDAY INN: 830-625-8017; 1051 I-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
SLEEP INN & SUITES: 830-625-7700; 1477 IH-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
STAGECOACH INN 800-201-2912; 5441 FM 1102, New Braunfels, TX 78132
SUPER 8 MOTEL - New Braunfels: 830-629-1155; 510 Hwy 46 S @ I35, New Braunfels, TX 78130
UPPER 8 MOTEL: 830-629-1155; 510 Texas 46 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
T-BAR-M RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER: 800-292-5469; 2549 Hwy 46 W, New Braunfels, TX 78132
WASSER HAUS & LODGE: 830-626-8886; 211 W Lincoln, New Braunfels, TX 78130
WINGATE BY WYNDHAM: 830-515-4701; IH-35 (Exit 191), 245 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78130
2ND CROSSING CAMP: 830-620-4036; 6515 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
ACCENTS OF GRUENE: 800-722-5560; 1671 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132
AMIGO MEL's TRT: 830-620-4878; 1791 Hueco Springs Loop Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
BEZDEK'S RENTALS: 830-964-2244; 7308 River R; New Braunfels, TX 78132
BOBCAT BUNGALOWS: 830-907-3780; 246 Bobcat Run, New Braunfels, TX 78132
CAMP HUACO SPRINGS: 830-625-5411; 1st Crossing & River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
CASTLE AVALON: 781-31-0418; New Braunfels, TX
GARDO'S CAMPING AND TUBE RENTALS: 979-204-3500; 8001 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
GILLIGAN'S ISLAND: 830-964-2456; 9360 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
GRUENE OUTPOST RIVER LODGE: 830-625-7772; 1273 River Terrace, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HIDEOUT CABINS ON THE GUADALUPE: 888-354-4433; 6954 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
HIDEOUT ON THE HORSESHOE: 1-888-354-4433; 6954 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.stayandfloat.com
HILL COUNTRY RV RESORTS & COTTAGES: 830-625-1919; 131 Ruekle Rd, New Braunfels, Texas 78130
JANIE'S RIVERBANK I: 830-625-4928; 6000 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
JERRY'S RENTALS: 830-625-2036; 4970 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
K L RANCH CAMP: 830-625-3038; 5300 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
LAZY L&L CAMPGROUND & RENTALS: 830-964-3455; 11699 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
LONE STAR FLOAT HOUSE: 830-907-3866; 7430 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
MOO COW CABINS: 361-573-0454; 9084 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78133
MOUNTAIN BREEZE CAMP: 830-964-2484; 201 Mountain Breeze Camp Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
O' HENRY'S HIDEAWAY: 830-964-4443; 8511 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
OAK HILL RIVER INN: 830-907-2525; 7331 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
RAINBOW CAMP: 830-964-2227; 8690 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
RIO LINDA LODGE & CABINS: 877-800-8707; 7830 & 7840 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.portandpath.comVacation rental on the Guadalupe River. 2BR/1BA lodge and two 1BR/1BA cabins. Located between the 2nd & 3rd crossings. 175 ft. of river front, shade trees, enclosed sleeping porch, full kitchens, fully furnished, 75 yards downstream from the Chute.
RIO RAFT & RESORT: 877-RIO-RAFT; 14130 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
RIVER ROAD CAMP: 830-907-2687; 6385 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
RIVER ROAD TREEHOUSES: 888-993-6772; 12660 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.riverroadcabins.com
ROY'S RENTALS: 830-964-3721; 6530 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
WEST INN OF GRUENE: 830-609-1199, 1608 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
MEDICAL SERVICES
CENTRAL TEXAS VEIN SOLUTIONS: 830-625-6258; 652 N Houston Ave, Ste 3, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.centraltexasveinsolutions.com
CHRISTUS SANTA ROSA HOSPITAL: New Braunfels, TX 78130
LIVING HEALTH NEW BRAUNFELS: 830-632-5906; 1099 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.livinghealthnewbraunfels.com. Massage Therapy, Nutritional Therapy, Hydro-Colon Therapy
MCKENNA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: 830-606-9111, 600 N Union Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.mckenna.org
STAMPS CHIROPRACTIC: 830-625-6011; 1551 N Walnut Ave, Ste 40, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.stampschiropractic.com
SUNDANCE CENTER FOR CANCER CARE: 830-629-4200; New Braunfels, TX 78130
MISCELLANEOUS GOODS & SERVICES
AKIN, DOHERTY, KLEIN & FEUGE: 830-815-1100; 1040 N New Walnut Ave, Ste E, Boerne, TX 78006. www.adkf.com.
ANIMAL HOUSE AND SNAKE FARM ZOO: 830-608-9270; 5640 IH-35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78132-4945. www.exoticanimalworld.com
BULLSEYE SHOOTING SPORTS: 830-660-9703; 169 Autumn Chase, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.bullseyeshootingsports.com. Concealed Handgun License classes. Archery taught by certified USA Archery instructor, and NRA Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun and Range Safety Officer taught by NRA certified instructor.
(THE) BUNK HAUS BED & BUCKET: 830-660-3124; 3366 Westmeyer Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.thebunkhaus.net. This is a unique "horse hotel" that allows you to comfortably sleep literally just feet away from your horses yet close to area conveniences. Choice of three 10'x12' inside stalls (with possible additional 12'x12' run out), three 12'x12' covered stalls, two 10'x12' covered stalls, a round pen, two one-acre turn-out pastures and a wash area. No trail rides or rentals. Not a dude ranch.
CAMPING WORLD: 800-648-0603; 3887 I-35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130; Camping supply store and RV SuperCenter.
COMAL TUBES: 830-629-5437; 664 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.thefamilyexchange.com/tuberentalnewbraunfels.html. River tube rentals.
FOR GOODNESS SAKE NATURAL FOOD STORE: 1306 Common St, Ste 101, New Braunfels, TX 78130
KOOL TAN: 830-629-5665; 1847 Hwy 46, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.kooltan.com
COTTON EYED JOES: 830-620-1995; 1608 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. T-shirts, gifts, CDs
COUNTY LINE BEAUTY SALON: 210-630-9083; 1629 W County Line Rd, Ste A, New Braunfels, TX 78130-1133. www.countyline1629.com
DANCING BEAR: 830-629-2059; 1632 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
DAVID TROY SALON: 830-627-9011; 2351 Loop 337, Ste E, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.davidtroy.comHair salon.
DEMENTED CYLCES: 817-690-0401; 277 W San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.dementedcycles.com
ELLIS ENTERPRISES: 830-625-2274; New Braunfels, TX 78130. Garage doors and Operators.
EVERGREEN RV CENTER: 800-615-5366; IH-35, Exit 190, New Braunfels, TX 78130
FARM BUREAU INSURANCE: 830-625-6924; 1105 Eikel St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.fbtx-ins.com
FIRST STATE BANK: 830-608-0233; 401 Main Plaza, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.firststate-texas.com
(THE) GABLES: 830-629-2726; 1627 New Braunfels Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GRUENE RIVER COMPANY CONTACT: 830-625-2800; 888-705-2800; 1404 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.gruenerivercompany.com. Rafting, tubing
GRUENE HARLEY-DAVIDSON: 830-624-2473; 1288 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.grueneharley.com
HELICOPTER TOURS OF TEXAS: 830-627-2843; 6700 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.helitourstx.com
(THE) HENNE HARDWARE COMPANY: 246 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. (c.1893)
HOMEFIELD: 830-626-1971; 1975 IH-35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.homefieldliving.com. The outdoor living store.
JEFF WALNE HOMES: 830-620-7309; 614 S Business IH-35, Ste C, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Custom home builder. www.jeffwalnehomes.com
JIN'S BED AND BISCUITS: New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.jinsbedandbiscuits.com. A new, high quality lodging facility for dogs and cats.
(THE) JUMPY PLACE: 830-625-9900; 1145 N Loop 337, Ste 200, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.thejumpyplacetx.com. Children's activity place
LIVING HEALTH NEW BRAUNFELS: 830-632-5906; 1099 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.livinghealthnewbraunfels.com
NBGROUPX; 210-310-6498; New Braunfels, 231 S Business 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Fitness
NEW BRAUNFELS TAXI: 830-743-0285; New Braunfels, TX 78030. www.newbraunfelstaxi.com
PHANTOM RIDER CHOPPERS: 830-228-4606; 6535 W Hwy 46, New Braunfels, TX 78130. 6 mi W of Loop 337, on the south side. Harley Davidson & after market. Repair & service. Dyno Jet Tuning.
PRE-PAID LEGAL SERVICES, INC: 512-914-3872; 30482 FM 3009, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.prepaidlegal.com/hub/johncoker
POOKIE JANE'S BOUTIQUE: 830-626-6446; 1633 Hunter Rd, Ste E, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.pookiejanes.com
PRODEDGY, A WILLIAM EDGE AVEDA SALON: 830-387-4097; 651 IH Business 35, Ste 330, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://prodedgy.businesscatalyst.com
RIVER RENOVATIONS LLC: 830-964-3451; 1108 Ponderosa Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.riverrenovations.com
ROCKIN 'R' RIVER RIDES: 830-629-9999; 800-55FLOAT; 1405 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.rockinr.com. Interactive River Map. Tubing, rafting, camping
ROLL RAGE: 512-903-2380; 7400 N IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://rollrage.com. ATV adventure tours.
ROMAN HOLIDAY MOTOR HOMES: 830-608-0555; 5270 IH-35 N (at Exit 193), New Braunfels, TX 78030
SYNTAUR PRODUCTIONS & RECORDING STUDIO: 800-334-1288; 1418 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Keyboard sounds and accessories, for Ensoniq, Akai, Alesis, Roland, Korg, Casio, E-mu, and Kurzweil. An integral part of our sound design business is our professional 24-track digital recording studio, which is also available for outside projects. www.syntaur.com
TEXAS MOTORCYCLE RENTALS/TEXAS MOTORCYCLE ADVENTURES: 720-940-9630; New Braunfels, TX 78130. Owner: James Williams. Adventure bikes, touring bikes, dual sport bikes. Bikes delivered to locations of choice. james@texasmotorcycleadventures.com, www.TexasMotorcycleAdventures.com
TEXAS SKI RANCH: 830-627-2843; 6700 N IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.texasskiranch.com.
TEXAS SPHERE RIDES: 830-214-7804; 6700 N IH 35, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://txsphereride.com. 2 people trapped in a harness and riding together down the hill in a 10 ft clear rubber ball. An extreme ride, not for the faint hearted.
TRACTOR SUPPLY CO: 830-626-3026; 840 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.tractorsupply.com
SPRING LOADED TRAMPOLINE PARK: 830-237-7039; 6700 I-35 N Frontage Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.springloadedtsr.com
VINTAGE OAKS AT THE VINEYARD: 800-659-2135; 1110 Vintage Way, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.vintageoakstexas.com. Vineyard living, a unique wine country lifestyle.
WATER 2 WINE: 830-609-WINE(9463); 185 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. The wine you want, they way you want it, by the glass, by the bottle or by a privately labeled batch. www.water2wine.us
WHITE CRANE MASSAGE SPA: 830-625-7549; 118 S Union Ave, New Braunfels Tx 78130 www.whitecranemassageandspa.com
WHITEWATER ON THE HORSESHOE: 830-964-3800; 11800 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.whitewaterrocks.com. Outdoor music venue, amphitheatre.
WORLD CAR KIA OF NEW BRAUNFELS: 877-825-9684; 830-606-9471; 3363 IH 35 S, Exit 184, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.worldcarkiaonline.com
WOODS CYCLE COUNTRY: 830-606-9828; 1933 IH 35 E (Exit 191), New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.woodscyclecountry.com
ALAMO CLASSIC CAR MUSEUM: 830-606-4311; 6401 IH 35S, New Braunfels, TX 78132. Take a trip down memory lane among dozens of classic and vintage cars.
BUCKHORN BARBERSHOP MUSEUM: 830-629-2943; 521 W San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78130. See Wagenfuehr Home below.
(THE) CARL FRIEDRICH BAETGE HOME (1805-1883): 830-629-6504; 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Home built in 1852, 26 mi NW of New Braunfels. The house was dismantled and rebuilt on Conservation Plaza in 1975. Carl Baetge was a Civil Engineer from Germany. Home was completely restored and is furnished with period pieces, mostly of Texas or German orgin. Operated as a museum by the New Braunfels Conservation Society.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GREATER NEW BRAUNFELS: 830-625-2385; 800-572-2626; 380 S Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.nbcham.org;
DAS ANWESEN BED & BREAKFAST, EVENTS CENTER and PHARMACY MUSEUM: 866-526-1236; 360 Millie's Lane @ Hwy 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132; Includes event and wedding facilities. www.dasanwesen.com
HERITAGE VILLAGE, MUSEUM OF TEXAS HANDMADE FURNITURE: 830-629-6504; 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130. An historic home and valuable collection of early Texas handmade furniture. The Museum showcases the unique German heritage of New Braunfels with special recognition of the accomplishments of German cabinetmakers that helped settle the area from 1845-1880. Costumed docents conduct tours that include the historic Breustedt-Dillen fachwerk house with 75+pieces of early Texas handmade furniture, white English ironstone collection, cabinetmaker's shop, and 1847 Reininger log cabin. Library of books about Texas & local history and early Texas Furniture. Gift Shop. Ten acres of grounds and covered pavilion with catering kitchen and restrooms available for rental. Tue-Sun 1-4p, closed Mon and Dec-Jan. Email: museum@nbheritagevillage.com; Web: www.nbheritagevillage.com;
www.nbcham.org/museum_of_texas_handmade_furnitu.htm
www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/FF/lpf1.html
LINDHEIMER HOUSE: 830-608-1512; 491 Comal Avenue, New Braunfels, TX, 78130. A small monument to a man credited with discovering several hundred plant species, including a milkweed, a loco weed, a mimosa, and a rock daisy. Antiques and period pieces, some that belonged to the self-taught botanist, fill the four small rooms of the wood and fachwerk house. Ferdinand Jakob Lindheimer (1801-1879) was the Father of Texas Botany, and a newspaper editor during War and Reconstruction. He was the man most responsible for New Braunfels being located by the Comal Springs. His 1852 half timber or Fachwerk home is fully restored with many original items and pieces of furniture. Operated as a museum by the New Braunfels Conservation Society.
MCKENNA CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: 830-620-0939; 386 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130-7939. A learning environment for children and families which stimulates thought, inspires imagination and prompts understanding through "hands-on" educational exhibits and programs which focus on fine arts, culture, history, science and technology. www.nbchildren.org
(THE) NEW BRAUNFELS CONSERVATION SOCIETY: 830-629-2943; 1300 Churchill Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Restored and furnishes 14 buildings circa 1849-187 to form a German Village called Conservation Plaza. Open to the public. www.nbconservation.org
NEW BRAUNFELS FIRE MUSEUM: Fire Station One, on 1st block of Hill Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
MUSEUM OF ART AND MUSIC: 830-625-5636; 1259 Gruene Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130. Dedicated to inspiring, educating, and enriching the life of the public by deepening the understanding of the human experience through the collection, preservation and exhibition of diverse cultural traditions focusing on visual art, folk art, craft, and music of the state of Texas. www.nbmuseum.org
RAILROAD MUSEUM: 830-627-2447; 302 San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. In the Old New Braunfels Depot (c 1891).
SOPHIENBURG MUSEUM: 830-629-1572; 401 W. Coll St. (at Academy Ave), New Braunfels, TX 78130. Preserve the history of the settlement of New Braunfels by "The Society for the Protection of German Emigrants to Texas" in 1844-1847 and the subsequent development of this city and area of Texas. Relates history through display of artifacts and early life in New Braunfels and written history of the area through thousands of collections of personal and public documents. www.sophienburg.org. Email: sophienburg@sbcglobal.net.
(THE) WAGENFUEHR HOME & BUCKHORN BARBERSHOP MUSEUM: 830-629-6504; 1370 Church Hill Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130. A "collector's paradise." A "1900's" equipped barber shop contains literally hundreds of hand-carved miniature circus figures and pictures made from rocks. Operated as a museum by the New Braunfels Conservation Society.
NON-PROFIT & PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
BRAUNTEX THEATER: 830-627-0808; 290 W San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.brauntex.org. Performing arts theater. Venue can be rented for conferences, weddings and events. Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre Association, Inc.
CIRCLE ARTS THEATRE: 830-620-4848; 17 Cane Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.circleartstheatre.org; Elizabeth Elliott founded Circle Arts in 1968 and has kept it going strong ever since, staging four plays each season, including an original melodrama performed during October's Wurstfest celebration. Circle Arts also offers theatre classes for children ages 7-14 and, for middle school and high school students, the Inner Circle Theatre Company.
ELKS LODGE: www.elks.org. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks (BPOE) is a non-profit, community service organization that invests in their communities through programs that help children grow up healthy and drug-free, by undertaking projects that address unmet need, and by honoring the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Local Elks Lodge: 830-625-6330; 353 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
(THE) GERMAN HERITAGE FOUNDATION: www.germanheritagefoundation.com. Preserving the Texas Hill Country German heritage and culture.
GERMAN-TEXAN HERITAGE SOCIETY: www.germantexans.org
GOODTIME POLKA & WALTZ CLUB: Eagles Hall, 257 E S St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GREATER N B ARTS COUNCIL: 830-625-4248; POB 311171, New Braunfels, TX 78131-1171. www.gnbac.org. A coalition of performing, visual and literary arts organizations
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: . www.kofc.org. A fraternal benefit society dedicated to charity, unity and fraternity. Local: 830-629-4547; 111 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Music Show, every third Tue.
NEW BRAUNFELS GEMISCHTER CHOR HARMONIE: New Braunfels TX, 78130. www.nbharmonie.org. Rehearsal every Mon 7p-8:30p at Eden Hill, 531 Lakeview Blvd in their Friendship Hall
NEW BRAUNFELS GERMAN AMERICAN SOCIETY: http://newbraunfelsgermanamericansociety.com
NEW BRAUNFELS THEATRE COMPANY: www.nbtxtc.org. Producing first rate, professional quality, Broadway Shows.
WURSTFEST ASSOCATION OF NEW BRAUNFELS: 830-625-9167; 178 Landa Park Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.wurstfest.com
MILLSTREAM COTTONS: 830-620-1382; 471-A Main Plaza, New Baunfels, TX 78130. 9:30a-5p Mon-Fri, and 10a-4p on Saturdays. Owner: Sally Shimek.
GRANDBY's QUILTS: 225 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GRUENE QUILT HAUS: 1255 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GUNNY SACK: New Braunfels, TX 78130
OAK LEAF QUILTS: 830-629-0774; 225 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.oakleafquilts.com
OBIE'S COUNTRY STORE: 1585 Main St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
QUILT BARN: 830-620-5810; 186 E Garden St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. Tue-Sat 10a-6p. Owner: Barbara Slone. Specializing in: Classes for beginners.
(THE) QUILT HAUS: 830-620-1382; 651 N Business IH-35, #510, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.quilthaus.com
BRADFIELD PROPERTIES, INC: 830-629-3338; 373 S Seguin, 830-822-3711; 219 E San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5120
CENTURY 21-UNITED-ACTION: 830-625-8061; 604 S Seguin St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.century21.com
ALEXANDER, LINDA: 830-708-1251; 604 S Seguin, New Braunfels, TX 78130
COLDWELL BANKER, REALTORS: 830-629-1192; 493 S Seguin, New Braunfels, TX 78130-7642
COMAL COUNTY REALTY: 830-606-6000; 130 S Seguin, New Braunfels, TX 78130
D LEE EDWARDS REALTY INC: 830-620-7653; 1109 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5320
EVELYN MORRIS: 830-237-2698; 300 Landa, New Braunfels, TX 78130
EXIT REALTY - KATHY ALLBRITTON: 210-289-2116; 1019 E Common, #1003, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.kathysellsnewbraunfels.com
FIDELIS BUYER'S VOICE REAL ESTATE: 830-609-1111; 555 IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GREAT LOCATIONS REALTY - SALES & RENTALS: 830-625-7766; 144 Landa Street, Ste 154, New Braunfels, TX 78130
GUADALUPE REALTY CO: 830-629-0985; 1150 Hwy 46 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130-2714
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY: 830-832-4517; 830-387-9224; 435 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.thegreuneteam.com
LEPAGE PROPERTIES, INC: 555 IH 35 S, Ste 320-C, New Braunfels, TX 78130
LONE OAK REAL ESTATE: 830-708-4457; 651 S Walnut, #F, New Braunfels, TX 78130
LOWMAN & ASSOCIATES REALTY, INC: 830-629-5050; 2007 IH 35 S, New Braunfels, TX 78130-6813
MICKEY FERRELL REALTORS: 830-629-5959; 300 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5715
RANDALL MORRIS & ASSOCIATES REAL ESTATE: 830-609-7400; 190 S Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.randallmorris.com
PEGGY WIGGINS: 830-223-5362; 123 N Seguin, Ste 210, New Braunfels, TX 78130
PROPERTY PROFESSIONALS: 830-625-8065; 421 S Seguin, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.propertynb.com
PRUDENTIAL CLASSIC REALTY-Don Johnson Co Realtors: 830-708-0746; 877-624-8272; 1551 N Walnut, Ste 1, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.realnewbraunfels.com
RE/MAX GENESIS II: 830-627-3629; 1619 E Common, Bldg J, Ste 1, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.genesis.remax-texas.com
RE/MAX NEW BRAUNFELS: 830-624-3330; 645 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
RESTAURANTS-DINING-BEVERAGES-ENTERTAINMENT
2TARTS BAKERY: 830-387-4606; 139 N Castell, Ste 300, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.2tarts.com
ADOBE VERDE: 830-629-0777; 1724 Hunter Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.adobeverde.com
BARN DOOR RESTAURANT: 8400 N New Braunfels (near IH-410), New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://barndoorrestaurant.com
BILLY'S ICE: 830-629-8169; 1193 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.billysice.com. Live entertainment.
BUDDY'S BACKYARD: 830-632-5352; 1440 N Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.bbyard.com
COOPER'S OLD TIME PIT BAR-B-QUE: 830-627-0627; 1125 N Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.coopersbbqnewbraunfels.com
FAUST HOTEL & BREWING COMPANY: 830-625-7791; 240 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.fausthotel.com. Historic hotel, restaurant, full bar, brewpub.
FRIESENHAUS: 830-625-1040; 148 S Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.friesenhausnb.com
GOURMAGE: 830-214-6471; 270 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.gourmagetx.com. Cheese, chocolate & wine
GRANZIN BAR-B-Q: 830-629-6615; 660 W San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://granzinsbbq.com
GRANZIN'S MEAT MARKET: 830-625-3510; 1644 Mcqueeney Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://granzinsmeatmarket.com
GUADALUPE SMOKED MEAT CO: 830-629-6121; 1299 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
HUISACHE GRILL & WINE BAR: 830-620-9001; 303 W San Antionio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.huisache.com
LIBERTY BISTRO: 830-624-7876; 200 N Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.mylibertybistro.com
(THE) LUG NUT SALOON: 830-964-6111; 11285 FM 306, New Braunfels, TX 78132
MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY: 830-625-2663; 1308 Common St, Ste 208, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.marbleslab.com
MCDOO'S SEAFOOD COMPANY: 830-629-3474; 196 N Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.mcadoos.com
MYRON'S PRIME STEAKHOUSE: 830-624-1024; 136 N Castell, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.myronsprimesteakhouse.com
NAEGELIN'S BAKERY: 830-625-5722; 877-788-2895; 129 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.naegelins.com
NEW BRAUNFELS SMOKEHOUSE: 830-625-2416; 1090 N Business IH 35; New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.nbsmokehouse.com
OLIVES ITALIAN MARKET: 830-620-9188; 215 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://olivesitalianmarket.com
OMA GRUENE'S SECRET GARTEN-CYPRESS RAPIDS AT GRUENE: 830-625-1045; 1263 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.omalovesyou.com. Live entertainment. Behind the Red Brick Inn, next to the Mansion.
(THE) ORD'S: 830-626-3151; 160 Creekside Way, Ste 402, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.theordsonline.com
PAPA MURPHY'S PIZZA: 830-625-8888; 606 S Walnut Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.papamurphys.com
PHOENIX SALOON: 830-643-1400; 193 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
RED ROOSTER CAFE & ANTIQUE COMPANY: 830-609-3311; 386 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.redroosterworld.com
RIVER HOUSE TEA ROOM: 830-608-0690; 1617 New Braunfels Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130
TAVERN IN THE GRUENE: 830-608-0438; 830 Gruene Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. http://www.taverninthegruene.comwww.taverninthegruene.com
TEXAS HARBOR SEAFOOD: 830-620-9934; 490 S Hwy 46, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.texasharborseafood.com
2nd CROSSING CAMP: 830-620-4036; 6515 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
BILLY GOAT's GRUFF: 830-643-4146; 8570 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
CAMP HUACO SPRINGS: 830-625-5411; 4481 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132-3122. www.camphuacosprings.com
CANYON TRAIL CAMPGROUND: 830-625-0825; 2136 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130-2500
CEDAR BLUFF CAMP: 830-964-3639; 8750 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132-3106
CLIFFVIEW FAMILY RV RESORT: 830-964-2205 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
GARDO's: 979-204-3500; 9440 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132;
GOOD TIME CAMPGROUNDS: 830-964-3790; 9300 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132-3101
HILL COUNTRY RV RESORT & COTTAGES: 830-625-1919; 131 Ruekle Rd., New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.hillcountryrvresortnb.com
IH 35 RV PARK: 830-625-0825; 2136 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
JERRY's TOO: 830-625-1766; 1290 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130-4050
KL RANCH CAMP: 830-625-3038; 5300 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132-3020
LAKESIDE RV PARK: 830-625-5494; 1671 Arndt Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
LANDA RV and CAMPGROUND: 830-625-1211; 565 N Market St, New Braunfels, TX 78130-5033
LAZY L&L CAMPGROUND: 830-964-3455; 11699 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132-2115. www.lazylandl.com
LITTLE PONDEROSA RV PARK: 830-964-4480; 2335 Ponderosa Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132-2072
MOUNTAIN BREEZE CAMP: 830-964-2484; 201 Mountain Breeze Camp Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
O'HENRY's HIDEAWAY: 830-964-4443; 8511 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132-3084
RAINBOW CAMP & RIVER OUTFITTERS: 830-964-2227; 8690 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.rainbowcamp.us
RIO RAFT & RESORT: 877-RIO-RAFT; 14130 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
RIVER RANCH RV RESORT: 830-624-1820; 420 Business Loop 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.riverranchtexas.com
River Rd CAMP: 830-625-5004; 6365 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
ROY's RENTALS & CAMPGROUNDS: 830-964-3721; 6530 River Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132
YORK CREEK RV PARK: 830-660-0073; 1250 York Creek Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.yorkcreekrvpark.com
SCHOOLS
NEW BRAUNFELS ISD: New Braunfels, TX 78130. www.nbisd.org
- CARL SCHURZ ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6680; 633 W. Coll St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- COUNTY LINE ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6610; 1200 County Line Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- LAMAR ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6890; 240 N Central, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- (THE) LEARNING CENTER: 830-627-6960; 902 W San Antonio, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- LONE STAR ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6820; 2343 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- KLEIN ROAD ELEMENTARY: 830-221-1700; 2620 Klein Way, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6470; 1911 S Walnut, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- NEW BRAUNFELS HIGH SCHOOL: 830-627-6000; 2551 Loop 337, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- NEW BRAUNFELS MIDDLE SCHOOL: 830-627-6270; 659 S Guenther, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- OAKRUN MIDDLE SCHOOL: 830-627-6400; 415 OakRun Point, New Braunfels, TX 78132
- SEELE ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6750; 540 Howard St, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- WALNUT SPRINGS ELEMENTARY: 830-627-6540; 1900 S Walnut, New Braunfels, TX 78130
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DRY COMAL CREEK VINEYARDS: 830-885-4121; 1741 Herbelin Rd, New Braunfels, TX 78132. www.drycomalcreek.com. Mon-Sun 12-5. Featuring unique and different Texas Style Wines. Directions: 6.6 mi W of New Braunfels off Hwy 46 W (at 1741 Herbelin Rd). Only 20 minutes from Loop 1604 via IH35 or Hwy 281.
SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:
An upscale Western-style Guest House Bed & Breakfast
in a Beautiful Ranch Setting in the Gorgeous Texas Hill Country
B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177
9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.SandyRoadGuestHaus.com Email: info@SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
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