New Braunfels Guides

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Best Texas Cities for Families 2025: Schools, Safety & Costs
Let's be honest: choosing where to raise your kids in Texas feels like picking a favorite BBQ joint – everyone has strong opinions, and you're probably going to second-guess yourself…
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New Braunfels Golf Guide: Course Reviews, Fees & Booking
New Braunfels might be famous for its rivers and German heritage, but the golf scene here is quietly spectacular. With eight courses within a 15-mile radius and weather that lets…
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Gluten-Free Dining in New Braunfels TX: 20+ Restaurant Guide
If you're gluten-free and headed to New Braunfels, you're probably wondering if you'll be stuck eating sad lettuce wraps while everyone else devours German sausages and pretzel buns. Good news:…
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Youth Sports Leagues New Braunfels: Registration & Costs 2025
If you've ever tried to navigate the world of youth sports and activities in New Braunfels, you know it can feel like attempting to solve a Rubik's Cube while riding…
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Best Day Trips from New Braunfels TX: 15 Destinations Under 2 Hours
New Braunfels sits in the sweet spot of Texas Hill Country, surrounded by destinations that pack more variety into a two-hour radius than most states offer in their entirety. Whether…
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New Braunfels TX Neighborhoods: 2025 Homebuyer’s Guide
New Braunfels somehow managed to bottle up Texas Hill Country magic, add a splash of German heritage, and price it all at least 20% below Austin's insanity. If you're hunting…
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New Braunfels After-School Programs: Complete Parent Guide 2025
Listen, we need to talk about after-school programs in New Braunfels. Between the YMCA closing last July and registration deadlines that seem designed by someone who enjoys watching parents panic,…
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Where Teens Hang Out in New Braunfels TX (Budget Options)
Finding decent teen hangout spots in smaller Texas cities can feel like searching for air conditioning in July… nearly impossible and desperately needed. New Braunfels surprises with genuinely solid options…
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Best Texas Lakes for Fishing, Swimming & Camping in 2025
Texas might only have one natural lake, but don't let that fool you. With nearly 7,000 reservoirs sprawling across 5,607 square miles of water, the Lone Star State has basically…
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Best Historic Sites in Texas: Complete Guide to 25+ Landmarks
Let me tell you something about Texas history… it's everywhere, and I mean that literally. From 13,000-year-old Native American quarries to gleaming presidential libraries, this state packs more historical punch…
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5 Actually-Worth-It Spots for Fresh Sushi in New Braunfels
Looking for fresh, well prepared sushi around New Braunfels with attentive service and sensible prices? From polished sushi bars and lively hibachi tables to fast casual poke and generously filled…
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Texas Kayaking Guide: Best Rivers, Lakes & Coastal Paddling Spots
Texas waterways span an absolutely ridiculous 26 million acres of paddling possibilities, from crystal-clear springs to muddy bayous where prehistoric-looking creatures lurk beneath cypress roots. Whether you're seeking Instagram-worthy sunset…
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Texas with Kids: Top Attractions, Free Days & Money-Saving Tips
Planning a family trip to Texas feels like trying to wrangle cats… there's just so much to see and everyone wants to go in different directions. After spending way too…
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Texas Ghost Towns: Complete Guide to Visiting Abandoned Sites
Texas has more ghost towns than any other state, with over 500 abandoned settlements scattered across its vast landscape. These remnants of boom-and-bust dreams offer something you won't find in…
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Texas College Guide: Top Schools, Real Costs & Getting In
So you're thinking about college in Texas? Smart move, considering the state offers everything from tiny elite schools where professors actually know your name to massive universities where football stadiums…
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Volunteer Opportunities in New Braunfels, TX: Complete Guide
If you've ever thought "I really should volunteer more" while scrolling through social media feeling guilty about your lack of civic engagement, you're not alone. New Braunfels offers over 100…
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Best Happy Hours in New Braunfels TX: $2 Beers to $5 Cocktails
Let's be honest… finding a great happy hour deal shouldn't require a spreadsheet and three hours of research. Yet here we are in 2025, navigating paid parking downtown and construction…
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Texas Sports Teams Guide: NFL, NBA, MLB, MLS & Semi-Pro in 2025
Texas does everything bigger, and that includes sports. With 13 major professional teams and dozens of semi-pro franchises scattered across the state, Texas has become America's most diverse sports market,…
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Texas Scenic Routes: Your Guide to 15 Breathtaking Road Trips
Let me tell you about the time I accidentally discovered Texas has more scenic miles than a Hollywood movie location scout's dream journal. Between the desert canyons that look like…
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Tasty Treats: 9 of Our Favorite Ice Cream Spots Around New Braunfels
New Braunfels offers a well rounded scoop scene, from elegant gelato and craft custards to nostalgic soda fountains and vibrant paleterias. Whether you want a shaded patio, a stroll friendly…
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