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Planning your wedding will never be complete without having some prenup photos. Relax, smile, and put on those beautiful dresses at these best wedding pictorial venues in town. 1. Faust Street Bridge The bridge is one of the most popular wedding engagement venues in town. It overlooks the Guadalupe River and it’s also available for weddings and other special events.  Photo by Brian Thomas via Facebook 2. Gruene Hall This historic town hall hasn’t changed much by design ever since it was first built. It still has its original layout and advertisement signs from the 1930s to the 1940s still hang around the hall.  Photo via playinnewbraunfels.com 3. Landa Park You can find a lot of backdrop choices here. When you’re planning a photoshoot during the fall, do it when the leaves are turning golden. Sunsets are also perfect for a photo session here.  4. Dry Comal Creek Wine and Winery Take your photos in their vast vineyards and feature their rustic wine barrels in your pictorials. After your photoshoot, have some wine tasting. Make sure to call them for reservations.  Photo via Facebook 5. Cypress Bend Park This park features a pavilion, playground, the Guadalupe River, and a lot of open spaces. There is plenty of parking too and the place is rarely crowded.  Photo via nbtexas.org Have fun taking those memorable photos! After a joyful day, visit 7 Monk’s Café in Downtown New Braunfels for some authentic Indian and Mediterranean cuisine.
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The time for haunted stories and ghost talks is nearly here. Amidst the town’s quaint little shops and brick walls, did you know that New Braunfels has shivering stories to tell too? Stories about love, loss, and mysteries. Here are our picks for the best places! 1. Faust Hotel Opened in 1929, there’s no wonder that this hotel is haunted. Many people say that the original owner still walks its halls and sounds of children playing can still be heard even if no one is playing. Address: 240 South Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-625-7791  Photo via Facebook 2. Prince Solms Inn A tragic love story floats inside this place. Stories say that a spirit of a woman in a flowing white dress is seen throughout the inn. Read the full story here. Address: 295 East San Antonio Suite #202 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-312-5387  Photo via Facebook 3. La Llorona at the Guadalupe River You might have heard several versions of this story but the most basic story is about a woman who drowned her children in a river because her husband left her for a younger woman. La Llorona means “The Weeping Woman” and she is typically described as wearing a long white dress.  4. Comal County Courthouse Employees in the courthouse say that a ghost of a former worker haunts the courthouse. If you happen to visit this place, see if you can feel the presence of Irene. Read true staff encounters here.  5. Naeglin’s Bakery The oldest bakery in New Braunfels is quite haunted. Employees report that they hear children playing and objects getting moved around. Address: 129 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-625-5722  Photo via Facebook Wouldn’t you be surprised if there’s a ghost tour around the town? Book a 90-minute walking guided tour to experience and feel these paranormal activities first-hand.
Learn more about it here. Erin O. Wallace’s book, Haunted New Braunfels: A True Wild West Ghost Town, also narrates the spooky stories that roam around the town. After your haunted adventure, visit 7 Monk’s Café downtown to shake off those fears! Taste some authentic Indian and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of New Braunfels. This article is accurate as of the time of publishing. We always recommend calling every individual business to ensure their hours of operation remain accurate. The 10-day fun celebration of food and music to commemorate the town’s German heritage is fast approaching. Are you ready for Wurfest? Get your dancing skills and appetites ready for some of the best sausages you’ll ever taste. Let’s start celebrating! The festival will happen on November 5-14,2021. Make sure to secure your tickets online to avail of some discounts or you can also buy on site. Children 12 and below are admitted for free. For more information about the festival read here. Festival Hours: FIRST FRIDAY 4:00pm-11:00pm SATURDAYS 11:00am-12:00 midnight SUNDAYS 11:00am-10:00pm MON-THUR 5:00pm-10:00pm FRIDAYS 5:00pm-11:00pm Bringing your kids to the festival? Shop for German clothing in these shops and you might want to get yours too! 1. Kuckucks Nest Address: 3150 N State Hwy 16, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 Phone: +1 830-889-9707 You’ll find Dirndls, Lederhosen, Authentic German Imports, and many more in this store.  Photo via Facebook 2. Freaky Findz Address: 651 N Business 35, Ste 310 New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-302-7580 For costumes for all occasions check this fun and unique store.  Photo via website If you are planning to extend your Wurstfest experience, here are some accommodations that you can book. 1. Comal Inn Address: 424 Comal Ave. New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-629-6060 It’s located across the street from the Comal River and a walking distance away from the historic downtown. Choose from 5 rooms and 2 cottages.  Photo via website 2. Comal River Cottages Address: 405 E Zink St. New Braunfels, TX 78131 Phone: +1 830-609-8196 For accommodation near the river, check their properties out. From small groups to large groups they can surely accommodate y’all.  Photo via website 4. Gruene Cottages Address: 1950 Hunter Rd New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-625-5818 They have 7 guest houses and three bedrooms that feature luxury and the Gruene vibe.  Photo via Facebook 4. Zink Haus Villas Address: 168 E Zink St New Braunfels TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-358-7458 They offer three separate villas for you to choose from. Their properties are only within walking distance from restaurants, bars, boutique shops, the Comal River Tube Chute, as well as Schlitterbahn Waterpark.  Photo via website 5. Sophie's Gasthaus Address: 487 W. San Antonio Street New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-271-3437 Their newly renovated home combines classic and German architecture. They offer 8 rooms for all groups.  Photo via Facebook For more accommodation, see here.
Be sure to stop by at 7 Monk's Café for amazing Indian and Mediterranean cuisine in town. Have fun and enjoy! This article is accurate as of the time of publishing. We always recommend calling every individual business to ensure their hours of operation remain accurate. New in town and not sure what to do or where to go? Check out these amazing local attractions and places to eat we’ve compiled for you. Enjoy your stay in our unique town. Places to go 1. Landa Park Address: 164 Landa Park Drive, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Landa Park offers a lot of activities. You can enjoy nature by walking on the trails, or riding the miniature train around the park. It also offers paddle boating to really enjoy the Comal Springs and Landa Lake. Be sure to check out the Panther Canyon Trail, where you’ll enjoy wildlife. Here are some places in the park you can enjoy for free:
 Photo via www.nbtexas.org 2. Schlitterbahn Water Park Address: 400 N Liberty Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Your New Braunfels visit wouldn’t be complete without having fun at this water park. There are just so many rides and fun things to do here! If you’re looking for a place to stay, look no further; they offer it too. For a more detailed guide on how to enjoy Schlitterbahn, read here.  Photo via Facebook 3. Comal and Guadalupe Rivers New Braunfels is the home of these two famous rivers. Tube and float in its cool waters to be refreshed under the hot Texas sun. If you’re planning to float these rivers, read this and this.  Photo via www.nbtexas.org 4. Fischer Park Address: 1935 Hilltop Summit Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Visit the largest park in New Braunfels. Bring your family or friends to have a nature stroll, picnic, or do some water activities. Don’t forget to visit the Nature Education Center or view New Braunfels from the 62-acre hill top park.  Photo via www.nbtexas.org 5. Gruene Hall Address: 1281 Gruene Rd. New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Catch some live music and meet some new friends in Texas’ oldest and continually operating dance hall. Check their calendar for upcoming events.  Photo via website Where to eat 1. 7 Monk’s Café Address: 494 N Seguin Avenue New Braunfels, Texas 78130 Phone: +1 830-387-4053 For some authentic Indian and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of New Braunfels, visit this café. Their menu is inspired by their culinary travels in Europe and their roots growing up in India. The recipes they serve are the food they cook in their homes.  Photo via website 2. Naegelin's Bakery Address: 129 S Seguin Ave, New Braunfels, TX 78130 Phone: +1 830-625-5722 Taste delicious bread and pastries in Texas’ oldest bakery since 1868. Don’t miss tasting their strudels, a pastry they’ve perfected years ago, and a popular item on their menu is the Lebkuche, a thick, rectangular brown cookie covered with pink frosting.  Photo via Facebook 3. Lazy J Crawfish Address: 5441 fm 1102 New Braunfels, TX 78132 Phone: +1 936-334-6568 Your go-to restaurant for seafood in New Braunfels. They bring the freshest seafood to their menu. Also a BYOB, so bring your favorites!  Photo via Facebook 4. McAdoo's Seafood Company Address: 196 North Castell Avenue New Braunfels, TX Phone: +1 830-629-3474 For seafood and happy hour in downtown, visit McAdoo’s. Enjoy their creole favorites, cajun specialties, and fresh fish. They’re located in the old post office.  Photo via Facebook 5. Food Trucks in New Braunfels Want to explore local food and flavors but not in the restaurants? Try going to some food trucks in New Braunfels. See this Facebook Page where you’ll see and find the best food trucks in town. BONUS: Folkfest New Braunfels 2021 is coming up on October 9-10. Folkfest is an annual celebration of New Braunfels to honor history with re-enactments, pioneer crafts, live music, food, and drinks. See here for more information.  Photo via Facebook We hope you’ll enjoy your New Braunfels getaway. For more New Braunfels guides, visit our website here.
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