Downtown Travel Guide
New Braunfels
Popular places to visit
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark
Although it is home to one of the longest water rides in the world and attracts visitors from all over the world, this amusement park in Texas maintains its homey family-owned spirit.
Comal River
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Comal River during your travels in New Braunfels.
Gruene Hall
Find out about the history of New Braunfels when you spend time at Gruene Hall. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Landa Park
Choose from a range of laid-back pursuits on land or water at this serene public space just a short drive from San Antonio.
Prince Solms Park
After visiting Prince Solms Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in New Braunfels. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Texas Tubes
Take the family on an outing to Texas Tubes during your trip to New Braunfels. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.
Things to do
San Antonio: Twisted Trails Zip Rails, Ropes & Climbing Wall
San Antonio: Discovery Tour at Natural Bridge Caverns
Axe Throwing Experience in San Antonio TX
Natural Bridge Caverns Hidden Wonders Tour
Top hotels in Downtown
The Resort at Schlitterbahn
we got a great deal on a cabin with a beautiful view of the Comal River. Staff was fantastic and the accommodations were perfect.
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa
This place is out of this world. Food and drinks are a lil in the uppper side of the price scale. but besides that, it was a great stay.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Antonio I-35 N at Toepperwein
Don’t get duped! The pictures are not of this hotel. They stole the pics from another La Quinta’s website. We encountered mold, yellow towels, broken lights and plugs, stained sheets, an empty vape pen in the tissue box, sticky something on the floor, an awful persistent smell, broken vending machines, ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Marcos Outlet Mall
Hotel is on a very bad condition. Bathroom are nasty and not clean at all. Everything looks old and very deteriorated but what bothered me most was the bathroom so that I actually had to switch rooms because the first one was horrible. It was disgusting; given the condition of the hotel, they really ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
LivAway Suites Austin San Marcos
Excellent and new hotel. Only two things that could be a challenge but the price overcomes both. One is the lobby shuts down at 11pm which requires extra steps to check in. The other is no breakfast, however, has a stocked kitchen. Great for overnight travelers. Lack of swimming pool could also be ...
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham San Marcos
None of our outlets worked, kinda run down but it’s a place to sleep. Pancakes were paper thin a machine made them for you, the bagel and bread smelled bad. The orange juice was like water.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown
Eastside
If you're spending some time in Eastside, Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark and Comal River are top sights worth seeing.
Landa Park Highlands
While visiting Landa Park Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Comal River and Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Waterpark.
Gruene
River views, gardens and shopping are some highlights of Gruene. Make a stop by Gruene Hall or Guadalupe River while you're exploring.
Clear Springs
While visiting Clear Springs, you might make a stop by sights like Lake Dunlap and Guadalupe River.
Lake Dunlap
If you're spending some time in Lake Dunlap, Lake Dunlap and Guadalupe River are top sights worth seeing.
River Road
If you're spending some time in River Road, Guadalupe River is a top sight worth visiting.
