Erin and I set out to explore the New Braunfels Main Plaza and the Historic District of New Braunfels to see the beautiful historical buildings and murals. In the process, we came upon the mural below and thought, “How cool”. After getting some great pictures, we decided to continue to the other side of the…
The New Braunfels Main Plaza (Town Square, or more like an oval) is a beautiful space within a large roundabout in the heart of the New Braunfels Historic District. The Main Plaza is a celebration of those who helped develop this city and defend this country. The Main Plaza represents the era of the German/Texan…
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…
