New Braunfels Tourist Attractions
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30 mi. north-east of San Antonio on I 35 is New Braunfels, founded by German settlers in 1845. At the beginning of November each year it is the scene of the ten-day Wurstfest (Sausage Festival). Even more popular as a spectacle is the unusual sight of people floating down a 21.2 mi. stretch of the Comal River squeezed into an inflated innertube. Further diversions of a similar kind will be found at the vast "Schlitterbahn" water park.
Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture
Heritage Village is the home of the Museum of Texas Handmade Furniture, housed in the 1858 Breustedt House. The museum displays furniture crafted by the German tischlermeisters (cabinet masters) who immigrated to the Texas Hill Country 1845-1880. Outbuildings include a cabinetmakers shop, The Reininger Cabin, and the Breustedt kitchen.Annually during the month of April, Heritage Village hosts historic Kindermasken Parade, a children's costume event dating to early New Braunfels. Kindermasken kicks off Folkfest, a two-day family heritage event that includes period demonstrations and reenactments, ethnic dancing, German food and many fun children's activities.
Lindheimer House
This is the home of Ferdinand Jakob Linheimer who classified much of the Texas flora. This small house was built in 1852 and still contains many original furnishings.
McKenna Children's Museum (Formerly the Children's Museum in New Braunfels)
McKenna Children's Museum offers a variety of interactive displays designed to entertain and educate children. Exhibits include a TV studio and puppet palace, among others.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort
Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark has Sand Castle Cove with a five-story water fun house, slides, tunnel chutes, uphill water coasters and the world's largest surfing ride.
Sophienburg Museum
The Sophienburg Museum depicts the history of the town and the life of the town's founder, Prince Car of Solms-Braunfels.
Alamo Classic Car Museum
The Alamo Classic Car Museum displays restored classic and vintage cars.
Landa Park
Landa Park offers picnic facilities under the shade of giant, ancient oak trees.
