New Braunfels · Comal County, TX
Free things to do in New Braunfels
Scout analyzed 79 New Braunfels places and surfaced the ones that actually fit free.
Places analyzed
79
Matches
24
Typical spend
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Typical visit
1.5 hr
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Family
Schlitterbahn
Outdoors
Blue Hole Regional Park
Lush park showcasing a forested swimming area with rope swings plus a basketball court & trails.
Outdoors
Hinman Island Park
This 10-acre recreation area has paved paths, kids' play sets & picnic tables, plus water access.
Outdoors
Guadalupe River Access Trail
Nightlife
Krause's Cafe
Lively beer garden & taproom with beers, wines & margaritas on tap, plus American & German fare.
Outdoors
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Nature park featuring a walking trail, restrooms & blinds for watching birds & other wildlife.
Outdoors
Purgatory Creek Natural Area
Recreation area with scenic overlooks & a trail system for hiking & biking, plus parking areas.
Outdoors
Prince Solms Park
Outdoors
Panther Canyon Nature Trail
Outdoors
Cypress Bend Park
Forested area on a river with fishing, swimming, picnic & play areas, plus BBQ & horseshoe pits.
Outdoors
Cypress Creek Nature Preserve
Tranquil nature trail along Cypress Creek with picnic tables, a playground, pavilion & restrooms.
Outdoors
Palmetto State Park
Hiking, birding & camping in a forest plus river swimming & canoe rentals.
Outdoors
Jacob's Well Natural Area
A popular swimming spot, this creek features an artesian spring & underwater caves.
Outdoors
Canyon Lake Observation Area
Outdoors
Madrone Trail
Family
Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels
A white-water canyon, waterslides, pools, floats & other thrill rides, plus food & drinks.
Arts & Culture
McKenna Children's Museum
Interactive exhibits for young kids focusing on space, culture & technology in colorful environs.
Gruene
Gruene Grove
Family
Sip-N-Putt
Outdoors
Ernest Eikel Field
Arts & Culture
New Braunfels Railroad Museum
Museum displaying a locomotive, train cars & model railroads in a converted rail depot.
Family
Green Acres Golf and Games, Inc.
Complex with mini-golf, go-karts, paintball, bumper boats, batting cages, party rooms & a snack bar.
Arts & Culture
Stars & Stripes Drive-In Theatre
Classic movies are shown with the latest Hollywood releases at this classic drive-in theater.
Outdoors
Fischer Park
Large green space with 2 mi. of trails, 2 fishing ponds, a splash pad & a playground.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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