Why Stop In Comal County???

Comal County has been called one of the most picturesque places in Texas. Nestled in the foothills of the Hill Country, Comal County provides plenty of recreation and entertainment for the whole family.
Jump into the heart of the Texas Hill Country and you’ll find New Braunfels. Founded in 1845 by German settlers, our town is full of Old World heritage and small-town charm. Take a walking tour and visit our museums and historic districts, including the Comal County Courthouse built in 1898 by James Riley Gordon who designed 16 Texas courthouses.
Enjoy the country’s No. 1 water park, Schlitterbahn, with 65 acres of family fun. Float our two clear, clean rivers, the Comal and the Guadalupe, Texas style in a “toob”! Be sure to try your hand at fly fishing on the Guadalupe.
See the caverns at Natural Bridge Caverns and safari at Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch. Enjoy wake boarding at Texas Ski Ranch.
Landa Park offers picnic facilities under the shade of giant oak trees. Ride a miniature train that chugs around the 196-acre park. Rent a paddle boat, or take in a round of miniature golf.
Enjoy Historic Gruene, featuring wine tasting, antique shopping and dining, and don’t forget Gruene Hall. Built in 1878, Gruene Hall is the oldest continually running dance hall in Texas.
Experience the beauty and tranquility of Canyon Lake, which offers 8,230 acres with 80 miles of shoreline. Country comfort, friendly folks, tasty food and spectacular sunsets will make you a repeat visitor to the area. Be sure to visit the dinosaur tracks at the Heritage Museum.
Take a tour of the breathtaking, 64-acre gorge that was created after the flood of 2002 when water gushed over the Canyon Lake dam spillover. Fossils and dinosaur tracks from three different species have been unearthed. Visit the county engineer’s Web site for photos of the gorge under the heading “2002 Flood Info” at www.cceo.org.
Come for a weekend or stay a lifetime