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Area Guide

New Braunfels and River Road

Home to seven of the homes, New Braunfels is the heart of Guadalupe River tubing country. River Road winds between the third and fourth crossings, minutes from live music, a waterpark, and an amphitheater, with San Antonio and Austin both an easy drive.

Nearby Attractions

  • Gruene Hall, the oldest continually operating dance hall in Texas, with live music most days
  • Schlitterbahn Waterpark, about 10 to 18 minutes from the river homes
  • Whitewater Amphitheater, riverside live-music venue, roughly 8 to 10 minutes away
  • Natural Bridge Caverns and the historic Gruene district
  • Landa Park and the Comal River for an easy, shorter float

Airports

  • San Antonio International Airport (SAT): about 30 to 40 minutes
  • Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS): about 60 to 75 minutes

Restaurants

  • Gristmill River Restaurant and Bar in historic Gruene
  • The Gruene Door and Huisache Grill for dinner
  • 2Tarts Bakery and Wild Flour Cafe for morning coffee and pastries
  • Local breweries and wineries within 10 to 20 minutes

Shopping

  • Gruene Historic District boutiques and antiques
  • San Marcos outlet malls (Premium Outlets and Tanger), about 30 minutes
  • Downtown New Braunfels shops and the farmers market

River and Water
(the beach equivalent)

  • Walk-out Guadalupe River access from the backyards of the river homes
  • Tubing, floating, swimming, and fishing on a quieter stretch between crossings
  • On-site kayak rentals (single $30 per day, double $50 per day)
  • Float-trip outfitters and shuttle stops nearby, including next to Hunka Hunka Guadalupe Love

Activities

  • Live music at Gruene Hall and Whitewater Amphitheater
  • Tubing and kayaking the Guadalupe
  • Cave tours at Natural Bridge Caverns
  • Wine and brewery tasting across the Hill Country

Local Recommendations from the host

Book Gruene Hall show nights early in summer; they fill fast

Float earlier in the day in peak season to beat the crowds and the heat

Ask about combining neighboring river homes for reunions and events