Sophienburg Museum and Archives Travel Information (New Braunfels, TX)

Concrete City: Seguin Many towns boast nicknames, from Austin’s “River City” to San Antonio’s “Alamo City.” Seguin, though, has one of the most unusual: “The Mother of Concrete Cities.” A Seguin chemist held several concre... Seguin, TX

New Braunfels German farmers and craftsmen by the thousands immigrated to Texas in the mid-1800s, many of them starting towns in a broad swath of fertile land in central Texas. Among the early immigrants in the 184... New Braunfels, TX

New Braunfels and Gruene If you’re looking for a romantic getaway in a historic inn or a weekend of outdoor fun, New Braunfels is the place. Just half an hour northeast of San Antonio, this town of 30,700 offers something for... New Braunfels, TX

Old-World Fun: Gruene and New Braunfels Once a separate community but now part of New Braunfels, Gruene is a popular destination for shoppers and water recreation lovers. Once a ghost town, Gruene has been transformed into a very popular sh... New Braunfels, TX

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Panther Canyon Trail (Distance: 0.8 mi) This is a surprisingly scenic hike up a lush canyon in Landa Park, a New Braunfels city park that is worth visiting in its own right. In addition to enjoying the scenery, interpretive information will...

New Braunfels, TX - Hiking - length:1.6 mi

Two Gruene / River Road Cruises (Distance: 2.4 mi) The common thread tying these two tours from Gruene together is the extraordinary 10-mile portion of River Road paralleling the Guadalupe River. It's downhill for most of the way along River Road, an...

Gruene, TX - Road Biking - length:30.7 mi

Cibolo Nature Center: Prairie, Creekside, and Woodlands Trails (Distance: 11.5 mi) Along the Creek Trail, towering bald cypress trees create a canopy for singing birds and darting dragonflies. Look into the clear water of Cibolo Creek to see red-eared slider turtles and catfish. The...

Boerne, TX - Hiking - length:2.2 mi

Gorge Hike (Distance: 11.9 mi) The Canyon Lake Gorge story begins with a normal rainy day, builds to a climatic event of cataclysmic proportions with all the drama of a disaster movie, and concludes with a happy ending. Canyon Lake...

New Braunfels, TX - Hiking - length:1.3 mi

Guadalupe River Trail (Distance: 12.2 mi) Known to fly fishermen throughout the state as the premier spot for the long rod, this isolated trail located near the Canyon Lake Tailrace also offers hikers a quiet reprieve from the busier parks in...

Sattler, TX - Hiking - length:1 mi

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Landa Park Landa Park Golf Course Municipal, 18 holes 6168 yards, par 72 0.9 miles from center of Sophienburg Museum and Archives

Lee's Birdee's Golf Center & Driving Range Public, 9 holes 1095 yards, par 27 4.3 miles from center of Sophienburg Museum and Archives

Bandit The Bandit Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6928 yards, par 71 6.4 miles from center of Sophienburg Museum and Archives

Northcliffe Northcliffe Country Club Public, 18 holes 6532 yards, par 72 8.2 miles from center of Sophienburg Museum and Archives

Canyon Lake Canyon Lake Golf Club Public, 18 holes 6168 yards, par 72 13.3 miles from center of Sophienburg Museum and Archives

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