Taking the kids to schlitterbahn and looking for some other options of things to do in New Braunfels. It's been years since I have been there. Will have 4,8, and 12 year olds.

I keep this list on my notes for anyone new to NB…needs a few updates but a good start. Lake still very low so Comal park swimming not as good as past years.

Food:
Mexican: Fontanas, Marinas (cheaper), Adobe Verde (Gruene), Cantina del Rio (Gruene)
Seafood:The Reel, McAdoos (nicer)
Nice Dining: Myrons (really nice steak), Huisache, Texas Bistro, Alpine Haus (German), Gennaros (Italian), Gruene River Grill; Gruene Door
Pizza: NY Pizza Pub, Bootleggers, infernos in Gruene
Burgers: Tin Top (by bahn), Muck and Fuss, Iron Horse (has outside play)
BBQ: Granzins, Coopers
Sandwiches/Soups: Cravings, Mozies (Gruene)
Dessert: 2 Tarts Bakery
Breakfast: Buttermilk Cafe; Fork and Spoon; Union Station; Los Gallos Tacos, Tias Tacos,


Things to do:
Childrens Museum, Comal Park (Canyon Lake swimming best spot), Overlook Park (CL Dam), Landa Park playgrounds and spring fed swimming pool), Morningside Park, Fischer Park, Cypress Bend Park (river play area), Prince Solms Park- Tubing comal; Gruene, Snake Farm Zoo, Natural Bridge Caverns, Railroad Museum, Faust St Bridge, Landa Spring Fed Pool, Panther Canyon Hiking Trail, Comal Creek Hiking Trails (by little league fields)

You didn't say you need a recommendation for a place to stay, but we are at Fernweh cabins and they are so nice. I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking for accommodations.

I grew up in NB, they would probably like Natural Bridge Caverns and the wildlife ranch. Landa Park has the train, mini golf and paddleboats although Landa kind of turns into a s-hole during the summer with all of the tourists in town. 30+ years ago hanging out on the Comal was an option when it was mostly families but I would not recommend it anymore.

FIMFO - I believe you can get day passes - the alpine coaster is the only one in TX and looks very cool.

how can any list of NB places not include Pat's, Naeglin's, or Krause's?

We spent many hours as kids and with our own kids feeding ducks and fishing with bread at Landa Park. There's always the Snake Farm also.