Guidebook for Canyon Lake
Tourist Attractions
Schlitterbahn Water Park. Splash Town Water Park. SeaWorld, Pearl Brewery and the River Walk, Fiesta Texas, San Antonio Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns and Wildlife Safari, Gruene, Tx with Gruene Hall, McKenna Children's Museum, Landa Park, Canyon Lake, Guadalupe River
7 miles away. antlercafe.com. The best restaurant in the area because of the variety. They even have frog legs, and liver. Great kid's playground.
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Richter's Antler Cafe
1 Sun Valley Dr7 miles away. antlercafe.com. The best restaurant in the area because of the variety. They even have frog legs, and liver. Great kid's playground.
Park your car and enjoy the downtown Bars and Restaurants: Huisache Grill, krause's cafe, 2 Tarts Bakery, Calahan's Pub and Grill, Bonjour Texas, Alpine Haus, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Cravings, famous Granzin BarBQ, McAdoo's Seafood Co., Myron's Prime Steak House, famous Naegelin's Bakery, New Braunfels Coffee, The list is endless.
Downtown New Braunfels
226 W San Antonio StPark your car and enjoy the downtown Bars and Restaurants: Huisache Grill, krause's cafe, 2 Tarts Bakery, Calahan's Pub and Grill, Bonjour Texas, Alpine Haus, Cancun Mexican Restaurant, Cravings, famous Granzin BarBQ, McAdoo's Seafood Co., Myron's Prime Steak House, famous Naegelin's Bakery, New Braunfels Coffee, The list is endless.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Oyster Bar
203 S Seguin AveGreat fresh oysters, games of pool, and great bartenders.
Sixth Street is distinctly Austin. With its colorful and bustling array of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s a sure bet for experiencing local characters and the vibrancy of the city.
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Sixth Street Historic District
Sixth Street is distinctly Austin. With its colorful and bustling array of bars, restaurants and entertainment venues, it’s a sure bet for experiencing local characters and the vibrancy of the city.
Texas' Oldest Dance Hall, located at historic Gruene in New Braunfels, features Texas' best live music every day.
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Gruene Hall
1281 Gruene RdTexas' Oldest Dance Hall, located at historic Gruene in New Braunfels, features Texas' best live music every day.
Sightseeing
30 miles away. Things to see: The Bella Vista Ranch Tours (texasoliveoil.com) takes you to Tuscany without leaving Texas with 1200 olive trees, and winery. Taste olive oil, wine, and balsamic vinegar. Wimberly Glassworks (info@wgw.com) Texas' premier hand blown glass lighting and art glass studio with free glassblowing demonstrations. Absolutely amazing. For the swimmers in your group: Blue Hole Regional Park, Jacobs Well, Wimberly Zipline Adventure, Wimberly Market Days, Pioneer Town,
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Wimberley
30 miles away. Things to see: The Bella Vista Ranch Tours (texasoliveoil.com) takes you to Tuscany without leaving Texas with 1200 olive trees, and winery. Taste olive oil, wine, and balsamic vinegar. Wimberly Glassworks (info@wgw.com) Texas' premier hand blown glass lighting and art glass studio with free glassblowing demonstrations. Absolutely amazing. For the swimmers in your group: Blue Hole Regional Park, Jacobs Well, Wimberly Zipline Adventure, Wimberly Market Days, Pioneer Town,
30 minutes away: The Science Mill (info@sciencemill.org) is a children's museum with exhibits, games, and programs. Discover the fun of science.
Texas Hills Vineyards 830-868-2321, Arc deTexas Winery (info@arcdetexas.com) a world class wine bar and tasting room.
Pedernales River Nature Park 512-473-3366 fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, canoe/kayak.
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Johnson City
30 minutes away: The Science Mill (info@sciencemill.org) is a children's museum with exhibits, games, and programs. Discover the fun of science.
Texas Hills Vineyards 830-868-2321, Arc deTexas Winery (info@arcdetexas.com) a world class wine bar and tasting room.
Pedernales River Nature Park 512-473-3366 fishing, swimming, picnicking, hiking, canoe/kayak.
15 miles away. The Lavendar Capital of Texas. Blanco State Park on the Blanco River, swim, picnic, fish.
Exotic Resort Zoo and Safari (zooexotics.com) petting zoo, open range drive through safari.
CN Stars Trail Horse Rides 509-961-8956
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Blanco
15 miles away. The Lavendar Capital of Texas. Blanco State Park on the Blanco River, swim, picnic, fish.
Exotic Resort Zoo and Safari (zooexotics.com) petting zoo, open range drive through safari.
CN Stars Trail Horse Rides 509-961-8956
20 minute drive. visittrivalley.com. Top Things To Do: Gruene Historic District, Landa Park, Comal River, Guadalupe River, SCHLITTERBAHN Water Park, Animal World and Snake Farm, McKenna Children's Museum, Sophieburg Museum, New Braunfels Railroad Museum, Winery on the Gruene, Prince Solms Park (swim), Landa Falls (swim), Guadalupe Brewing Company, Landa Park Pool, Whitewater Amphitheatre, Fischer Park, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, Hinman Island Park, Gruene Antique Company, Texas Ski Ranch, Downtown Antique Mall, Water 2 Wine, Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church
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New Braunfels
20 minute drive. visittrivalley.com. Top Things To Do: Gruene Historic District, Landa Park, Comal River, Guadalupe River, SCHLITTERBAHN Water Park, Animal World and Snake Farm, McKenna Children's Museum, Sophieburg Museum, New Braunfels Railroad Museum, Winery on the Gruene, Prince Solms Park (swim), Landa Falls (swim), Guadalupe Brewing Company, Landa Park Pool, Whitewater Amphitheatre, Fischer Park, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, Hinman Island Park, Gruene Antique Company, Texas Ski Ranch, Downtown Antique Mall, Water 2 Wine, Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church
This city is 30 minutes away. Things to do:
The River Walk with its festival, parades, music, restaurants, river barges through the downtown districts, is miles of something for everyone.
The Pearl District (atpearl.com), also on the river, is a top culinary and cultural destination, home of the Culinary Institute of America.
San Antonio Zoo (sazoo.org) Open year round, 750 species on 56 acres. While there visit Brackenridge Park with the Botanical Garden, Japanese Tea Gardens, Sunken Garden Theatre, Witte Museum, Alamo Golf Course (alamocitygolftrail.com). Children love the San Antonio Eagle miniature train.
Sea World (seaworld.com) Opening February 29 is the Texas Stingray, the tallest, fastest, longest wooden roller coaster in Texas. Animal shows, and kid's playgrounds.
Six Flags/Fiesta Texas (sixflags.com) Roller coasters, White Water Bay, Entertainment, something for everyone.
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San Antonio
This city is 30 minutes away. Things to do:
The River Walk with its festival, parades, music, restaurants, river barges through the downtown districts, is miles of something for everyone.
The Pearl District (atpearl.com), also on the river, is a top culinary and cultural destination, home of the Culinary Institute of America.
San Antonio Zoo (sazoo.org) Open year round, 750 species on 56 acres. While there visit Brackenridge Park with the Botanical Garden, Japanese Tea Gardens, Sunken Garden Theatre, Witte Museum, Alamo Golf Course (alamocitygolftrail.com). Children love the San Antonio Eagle miniature train.
Sea World (seaworld.com) Opening February 29 is the Texas Stingray, the tallest, fastest, longest wooden roller coaster in Texas. Animal shows, and kid's playgrounds.
Six Flags/Fiesta Texas (sixflags.com) Roller coasters, White Water Bay, Entertainment, something for everyone.
Entertainment & Activities
They will take you on a float, or you can just sit on the patio, or on the picnic tables in the water. Listen to a live band on Sunday evenings and people watch. Please eat the burger, they hand make the patties and they are the best you'll ever eat!
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Lone Star Float House And Grill
7430 River RdThey will take you on a float, or you can just sit on the patio, or on the picnic tables in the water. Listen to a live band on Sunday evenings and people watch. Please eat the burger, they hand make the patties and they are the best you'll ever eat!
You can bring your own tubes or rent them from an outfitter and tube between public access points at each end of the Horseshoe. The Horseshoe is a horseshoe-shaped portion of the river with public access points at each end. They are close enough to walk between, making it easy for you to put in, tube the loop, get out, and repeat until your heart’s content. The Horseshoe is about 1.6 miles away.
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Horseshoe Tubing Company
546 Riverside PathYou can bring your own tubes or rent them from an outfitter and tube between public access points at each end of the Horseshoe. The Horseshoe is a horseshoe-shaped portion of the river with public access points at each end. They are close enough to walk between, making it easy for you to put in, tube the loop, get out, and repeat until your heart’s content. The Horseshoe is about 1.6 miles away.
Canyon Lake Boat Ramp 3
1241 Comal Park RdPublic Boat Ramps
Local country club with a beautiful 18-hole golf course, pool, grill, and driving range for a minimal fee.
The Club at Rebecca Creek
10101 Rebecca Creek RdLocal country club with a beautiful 18-hole golf course, pool, grill, and driving range for a minimal fee.
Staff is Awesome! Big selection of Archery equipment. Indoor range is cool as hell 20 yds. I didn't go to the outside range. Staff told me it had further yardage. Range fees are better than a gun range. $5 for an hour or $10 for the day. Open Now during hunting season. Others aren't.
Viking Archery
41000 FM3159Staff is Awesome! Big selection of Archery equipment. Indoor range is cool as hell 20 yds. I didn't go to the outside range. Staff told me it had further yardage. Range fees are better than a gun range. $5 for an hour or $10 for the day. Open Now during hunting season. Others aren't.
Schlitterbahn New Braunfels is the original water park resort. Deep in the heart of central Texas, Schlitterbahn grew out of the spring fed river and German heritage of the Hill Country. With two distinct waterpark experiences with 51 attractions over 70 acres, it's easy to see why New Braunfels is Schlitterbahn's flagship location.
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Parke ng Tubig Schlitterbahn New Braunfels
400 N Liberty AveSchlitterbahn New Braunfels is the original water park resort. Deep in the heart of central Texas, Schlitterbahn grew out of the spring fed river and German heritage of the Hill Country. With two distinct waterpark experiences with 51 attractions over 70 acres, it's easy to see why New Braunfels is Schlitterbahn's flagship location.
From pulse-pounding roller coasters to gentler options for tots. Cool off at White Water Bay or take a break at one of our entertaining shows. Catch a bite at one of our restaurants and don't forget to pick up your souvenirs so you can remember the day!
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Six Flags Fiesta Texas
17000 W I-10From pulse-pounding roller coasters to gentler options for tots. Cool off at White Water Bay or take a break at one of our entertaining shows. Catch a bite at one of our restaurants and don't forget to pick up your souvenirs so you can remember the day!
Challenge yourself to the 360-degree flips of The Great White or the 15 story plunges of Steel Eel! Enjoy memorable live shows and unique attractions such as Penguin Encounter® and Pacific Point Preserve. Most importantly, SeaWorld is all about animals: From killer whales to belugas, penguins to bottlenose dolphins and sea lions to sharks, marine life abounds!
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SeaWorld San Antonio
10500 Sea World DrChallenge yourself to the 360-degree flips of The Great White or the 15 story plunges of Steel Eel! Enjoy memorable live shows and unique attractions such as Penguin Encounter® and Pacific Point Preserve. Most importantly, SeaWorld is all about animals: From killer whales to belugas, penguins to bottlenose dolphins and sea lions to sharks, marine life abounds!
This is no longer run by a private company under the name "Aquarena Springs". It is now run by the University at San Marcos. It has nature trails and picnic areas, but the real treat are the boat rides in the glass bottom boats. The water is crystal clear and the sights are interesting and fun. Kids are entertained and love it. The boat guides are knowledgeable and teach you much about the water life. Highly recommended for family fun.
Aquarena Springs Drive
Aquarena Springs DriveThis is no longer run by a private company under the name "Aquarena Springs". It is now run by the University at San Marcos. It has nature trails and picnic areas, but the real treat are the boat rides in the glass bottom boats. The water is crystal clear and the sights are interesting and fun. Kids are entertained and love it. The boat guides are knowledgeable and teach you much about the water life. Highly recommended for family fun.
20 minute drive to Gruene, TX. What is in Gruene?
Guene Hall: gruenehall.com. Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall, built in 1878. Great family venue. 100s of photos of famous celebrities adorn the walls. Free shows weekly, as well as ticketed events.
Wineries: Winery on the Gruene 830-608-1976, The Grapevine 830-606-0093.
Gristmill River Restaurant: 830-625-0684. Located on the cliffs of the Guadalupe River, this 1878 cotton gin was built by German craftsman and still stands strong.
Other restaurants: Inferno's Wood Fired Oven & Spirits, The River House, Cantina del Rio, Adobe Verde, Gruene River Grill.
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Gruene
20 minute drive to Gruene, TX. What is in Gruene?
Guene Hall: gruenehall.com. Texas' oldest continually operating dance hall, built in 1878. Great family venue. 100s of photos of famous celebrities adorn the walls. Free shows weekly, as well as ticketed events.
Wineries: Winery on the Gruene 830-608-1976, The Grapevine 830-606-0093.
Gristmill River Restaurant: 830-625-0684. Located on the cliffs of the Guadalupe River, this 1878 cotton gin was built by German craftsman and still stands strong.
Other restaurants: Inferno's Wood Fired Oven & Spirits, The River House, Cantina del Rio, Adobe Verde, Gruene River Grill.
20 minute drive. visittrivalley.com. Top Things To Do: Gruene Historic District, Landa Park, Comal River, Guadalupe River, SCHLITTERBAHN Water Park, Animal World and Snake Farm, McKenna Children's Museum, Sophieburg Museum, New Braunfels Railroad Museum, Winery on the Gruene, Prince Solms Park (swim), Landa Falls (swim), Guadalupe Brewing Company, Landa Park Pool, Whitewater Amphitheatre, Fischer Park, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, Hinman Island Park, Gruene Antique Company, Texas Ski Ranch, Downtown Antique Mall, Water 2 Wine, Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church
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New Braunfels
20 minute drive. visittrivalley.com. Top Things To Do: Gruene Historic District, Landa Park, Comal River, Guadalupe River, SCHLITTERBAHN Water Park, Animal World and Snake Farm, McKenna Children's Museum, Sophieburg Museum, New Braunfels Railroad Museum, Winery on the Gruene, Prince Solms Park (swim), Landa Falls (swim), Guadalupe Brewing Company, Landa Park Pool, Whitewater Amphitheatre, Fischer Park, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, The Brauntex Performing Arts Theatre, Hinman Island Park, Gruene Antique Company, Texas Ski Ranch, Downtown Antique Mall, Water 2 Wine, Saint Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Parks & Nature
Highlights: Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country (300 dinosaur tracks). Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Whitewater Amphitheatre (famous musicians), Canyon Lake Golf Club (18 hole course), Canyon Gorge (mini Grand Canyon), swim beaches, nature trails, boat rentals of all sizes, rainbow trout fishing in season
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Canyon Lake
Highlights: Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country (300 dinosaur tracks). Dry Comal Creek Vineyards, Whitewater Amphitheatre (famous musicians), Canyon Lake Golf Club (18 hole course), Canyon Gorge (mini Grand Canyon), swim beaches, nature trails, boat rentals of all sizes, rainbow trout fishing in season
Beautiful Parks with Covered Picnic Areas & Lake Access for swimming, fishing. 830-964-3341
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Potters Creek Park
3145 Potters Creek RdBeautiful Parks with Covered Picnic Areas & Lake Access for swimming, fishing. 830-964-3341
830-438-7400. Meander through 450 acres of rolling hills, creek beds, and magnificent live oak trees and witness the behavior of over 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered animal species worldwide.Get your safari hat—and join us for an adventure of a lifetime—African Safari, Texas-Style!
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Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd830-438-7400. Meander through 450 acres of rolling hills, creek beds, and magnificent live oak trees and witness the behavior of over 500 animals from 40 exotic, native and endangered animal species worldwide.Get your safari hat—and join us for an adventure of a lifetime—African Safari, Texas-Style!
nbtexas.org. Landa Park offers picnic facilities under the shade of giant, ancient oak trees. Walk or jog on the parks special trails, or ride a miniature train that chugs around the 51 acre park. An excursion on a paddle boat is one of the best ways to see the Comal Springs and Landa Lake. Why not take in a round of miniature golf, relax at the playground or enjoy the flora and fauna on the Panther Canyon Nature Trail?
Don’t forget to enjoy the walking William and Dolores Schumann Arboretum tour with over 50 species of trees. Guides are available at the Parks Administration Office, corner of Landa Park Drive and Golf Course Road for a fee of $5.00.
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Pool ng Landa Park
164 Landa Park Drnbtexas.org. Landa Park offers picnic facilities under the shade of giant, ancient oak trees. Walk or jog on the parks special trails, or ride a miniature train that chugs around the 51 acre park. An excursion on a paddle boat is one of the best ways to see the Comal Springs and Landa Lake. Why not take in a round of miniature golf, relax at the playground or enjoy the flora and fauna on the Panther Canyon Nature Trail?
Don’t forget to enjoy the walking William and Dolores Schumann Arboretum tour with over 50 species of trees. Guides are available at the Parks Administration Office, corner of Landa Park Drive and Golf Course Road for a fee of $5.00.
210-651-6101. The largest known commercial caverns in Texas. Located next to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, a drive-through wildlife safari park. 180' below ground, the caverns maintain 70* temperature year round.
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Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Rd210-651-6101. The largest known commercial caverns in Texas. Located next to the Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, a drive-through wildlife safari park. 180' below ground, the caverns maintain 70* temperature year round.
830-438-2656. Four miles of Guadalupe River frontage. Swim, fish, tube, 13 miles of hiking and bike trails, picnic. Kids can become Junior Rangers.
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Parke ng Estado ng Guadalupe River
3350 Park Rd 31830-438-2656. Four miles of Guadalupe River frontage. Swim, fish, tube, 13 miles of hiking and bike trails, picnic. Kids can become Junior Rangers.
Arts & Culture
Dinosaur tracks, Native Indian Exhibits, Fossil display, antique farm equipment display, Canyon Lake Dam construction exhibit, and nature trail. 15 minutes away. museum@gvtc.com 830-899-4542
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The Heritage Museum of the Texas Hill Country
4831 FM2673Dinosaur tracks, Native Indian Exhibits, Fossil display, antique farm equipment display, Canyon Lake Dam construction exhibit, and nature trail. 15 minutes away. museum@gvtc.com 830-899-4542