The Historic Faust Street Bridge (New Braunfels), built in 1887, is an impressive Whipple Truss Bridge that towers high above the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. It was constructed by the King Iron and Bridge Company of Cleveland, Ohio in 1887. This monumental truss structure extends more than 640 feet in length across the Guadalupe…
Landa Park is a 51-acre park located in New Braunfels, TX. The park features playgrounds, picnic sites, hiking trails, a spring-fed pool and an Olympic-sized swimming pool, paddle boats, fishing, a miniature train, a restaurant, tennis courts, a miniature golf course, and an 18-hole golf course. This park is a lot of fun with something…
The New Braunfels Farmers Market provides locally-grown produce, meats, snacks, and a variety of other hand-crafted items to New Braunfels’ Historic District. It also features a variety of fresh and homemade breakfasts and other ready-to-eat snacks if you come to the Farmers Market hungry. Location The Farmers Market is located at 186 S. Castell Avenue…
The Gruene Historic District was on our list of must-visits while in the Texas Hill Country and has to be on yours as well! There are so many things to do in Gruene Texas. This beautiful and fun little historic town is on the outskirts of New Braunfels right on the Guadalupe River. It’s definitely…
We drove from New Braunfels’ Faust Hotel over to the vast Canyon Lake and Dam Texas to check it out. This dam and reservoir is a site to see while in the Texas Hill Country. It is truly a monumental feat of engineering. Where is it Located? The dam is located 36 miles (58 km)…
The Faust Hotel and Brew Company is a historic boutique hotel located in downtown New Braunfels, Texas. Connected to the lobby is a brewpub with great beer and food. This is a great place to stay while in the New Braunfels, TX or Texas Hill Country area. You might even have to put up with…
