--- title: "Comal County Top Picks — Hill Country Top Picks" description: "Springs, tubes & good times" lang: en json-ld: --- [hillcountrytoppicks.com ](/) [What To Do](/category/what-to-do)[Where To Eat](/category/where-to-eat)[Where To Stay](/category/where-to-stay)[Submit Link](/submit) ![Comal County](/assets/county-comal-DSlPY6qm.jpg) [Back to Home](/) # Comal County Top Picks Springs, tubes & good times Cities: New Braunfels Canyon Lake Gruene ## Day Adventures [ ![The Cliff Carver Alpine Coaster](/assets/camp-fimfo-DbJaWMq5.jpg) ### The Cliff Carver Alpine Coaster Texas' first and only alpine coaster — a gravity-propelled sled that bobs and weaves nearly 1 mile down the Hill Country hills at speeds up to 25 mph. View Details → ](/detail/the-cliff-carver-alpine-coaster) ## Get Wet [ ![Comal Tubes](/assets/comal-tubes-74Mgr3Xr.jpg) ### Comal Tubes Glide along the crystal-clear Comal River with New Braunfels' friendliest tubing outfitter. View Details → ](/detail/comal-tubes)[ ![Guadalupe River Tubing](/assets/guadalupe-tubing-y1scsS45.png) ### Guadalupe River Tubing Float the rapids on Texas' most iconic river. View Details → ](/detail/guadalupe-river-tubing)[ ![Landa Falls](/assets/landa-falls-C_LL2WGQ.jpg) ### Landa Falls Float the longest stretch of the Comal River from the Wurstfest grounds with free parking and a free shuttle back. View Details → ](/detail/landa-falls)[ ![Rockin' R River Rides](/assets/rockin-r-BQaBsQIU.jpg) ### Rockin' R River Rides Voted Best Outfitter in New Braunfels 15 years running. View Details → ](/detail/rockin-r-river-rides)[ ![Schlitterbahn New Braunfels](/assets/schlitterbahn-CVpqaQAG.jpg) ### Schlitterbahn New Braunfels Texas' legendary waterpark with spring-fed rides, lazy rivers, and world-class slides. View Details → ](/detail/schlitterbahn) ## Live Music [ ![Gruene Hall](/assets/gruene-hall-DnU_rYMw.jpg) ### Gruene Hall Texas' oldest dance hall — live music every night. View Details → ](/detail/gruene-hall)[ ![Whitewater Amphitheater](/assets/whitewater-amphitheater-2QUHhP_T.png) ### Whitewater Amphitheater Iconic outdoor concert venue on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels. View Details → ](/detail/whitewater-amphitheater) ## Family Fun [ ![Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo](/assets/animal-world-snake-farm-BHUu-mzd.jpg) ### Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo A unique zoo featuring up-close animal encounters including capybaras, reptiles, and exotic species. Offers birthday parties, field trips, and special events in the heart of Hill Country. View Details → ](/detail/animal-world-snake-farm-zoo) ## Rodeo [ ![Tejas Rodeo Company](/assets/tejas-rodeo-DEjikFdB.jpg) ### Tejas Rodeo Company Home of the Saturday Night Rodeo — family-friendly weekly rodeo and live music series in Bulverde. View Details → ](/detail/bandera-prorodeo) ## Parks [ ![Natural Bridge Caverns](/assets/natural-bridge-caverns-C7qLTmY6.jpg) ### Natural Bridge Caverns Texas' largest commercial caverns. View Details → ](/detail/natural-bridge-caverns) ## Hiking [ ![Canyon Lake Gorge](/assets/canyon-lake-gorge-DdfnH7xM.png) ### Canyon Lake Gorge A geological wonder carved by a historic 2002 flood that exposed 110-million-year-old cretaceous limestone, fossils, and even dinosaur footprints. This 64-acre gorge showcases the exposed Trinity Aquifer, ancient fault lines, waterfalls, and springs — a real-life geology classroom in the Hill Country. View Details → ](/detail/canyon-lake-gorge) ## BBQ & Smokehouse [ ![Black's BBQ New Braunfels](/assets/blacks-bbq-BaXNC_zR.jpg) ### Black's BBQ New Braunfels Legendary Lockhart BBQ family's Hill Country outpost. View Details → ](/detail/blacks-bbq-new-braunfels) ## Fine Dining [ ![Gristmill River Restaurant](/assets/gristmill-C8Bzxbus.png) ### Gristmill River Restaurant Dine above the Guadalupe in a historic cotton gin. View Details → ](/detail/gristmill-river-restaurant)[ ![Huisache Grill](/assets/huisache-grill-CxFHNjkt.png) ### Huisache Grill Award-winning American bistro in a 1920s home. View Details → ](/detail/huisache-grill)[ ![McAdoo's Seafood](/assets/mcadoos-seafood-Cw3LkdWs.png) ### McAdoo's Seafood Fresh Gulf seafood in a lively downtown atmosphere. View Details → ](/detail/mcadoos-seafood) ## Breweries & Bars [ ![Cowboys and Cadillacs](/assets/cowboys-cadillacs-CaHBgAEX.jpg) ### Cowboys and Cadillacs Upscale rooftop bar and lounge in downtown New Braunfels. View Details → ](/detail/cowboys-and-cadillacs)[ ![Krause's Café](/assets/krauses-cafe-CauP_GKP.jpg) ### Krause's Café German-Texan biergarten with house-brewed beers. View Details → ](/detail/krauses-cafe) ## Cafés & Bakeries [ ![Naegelin's Bakery](/assets/naegelins-bakery-CaG-U8Jn.jpg) ### Naegelin's Bakery Oldest bakery in Texas — strudel, cookies, and kolaches since 1868. View Details → ](/detail/naegelins-bakery) ## Unique Resorts [ ![Camp Fimfo](/assets/camp-fimfo-DbJaWMq5.jpg) ### Camp Fimfo An outdoor adventure resort in the Texas Hill Country where the great outside is always fun. Camp Fimfo offers a range of accommodations from cozy cabins and safari tents to full-hookup RV sites, all set among towering trees along the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels. The resort features waterpark-style pools, a lazy river, tubing, fishing, mini golf, and miles of hiking trails. With a general store, on-site dining, and a packed events calendar, Camp Fimfo delivers a premium camping experience for families, couples, and groups year-round. View Details → ](/detail/camp-huaco-springs)[ ![Gruene Mansion Inn](/assets/gruene-mansion-inn-LPzUTZ0-.jpg) ### Gruene Mansion Inn The only boutique hotel within Gruene's Historic District, Gruene Mansion Inn puts you literally a two-step away from Texas' oldest dance hall. Finish a show at Gruene Hall and be home in under a minute. The inn offers beautifully appointed rooms and suites — many with private patios overlooking the banks of the Guadalupe River. Float the river by day, enjoy downtown Gruene's shopping and dining, and soak up the soul of Texas on the front porch. With its unbeatable location and warm hospitality, it's the ultimate Gruene experience. View Details → ](/detail/river-road-camps)[ ![Schlitterbahn Resort](/assets/schlitterbahn-resort-BLb5-F9J.jpg) ### Schlitterbahn Resort The iconic waterpark resort on the banks of the Comal River in New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn has been a Texas family tradition for decades. Now part of the Six Flags family, the resort features world-famous water rides, lazy rivers, wave pools, and the legendary Master Blaster uphill water coaster. On-site accommodations let you stay steps from the action, and season passes offer unlimited visits all summer long. With new attractions added regularly and easy access to Gruene and downtown New Braunfels, Schlitterbahn remains the ultimate Texas waterpark destination. View Details → ](/detail/schlitterbahn-resort) ## Hill Country Airbnbs [ ![Skyhouse Guadalupe Blanca](/assets/skyhouse-guadalupe-BJgaSq9m.jpg) ### Skyhouse Guadalupe Blanca A luxury cliffside vacation home perched 85 feet above the Guadalupe River near Gruene Hall. Skyhouse Guadalupe Blanca offers three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and sleeps up to 11 guests in high-end style. The property features a heated pool, hot tub, outdoor dining area, and breathtaking river views from every angle. Designed and crafted for an elevated experience, this stunning vacation rental combines modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country — perfect for group getaways, celebrations, or a memorable family retreat. View Details → ](/detail/skyhouse-guadalupe-blanco) ## Cabins & Cottages [ ![Gruene Lake Ranch](/assets/gruene-lake-ranch-wX6_CFET.jpg) ### Gruene Lake Ranch Modern luxury cabins on a serene ranch just outside historic Gruene, Texas. Gruene Lake Ranch features beautifully designed two-story turnkey cabins sleeping up to eight guests, stocked with today's modern conveniences including full kitchens, spacious living areas, and private outdoor decks. Set on a scenic property with a lake, the ranch offers a peaceful retreat while keeping you minutes from Gruene Hall, the Guadalupe River, and New Braunfels' best dining and nightlife. Perfect for family reunions, group getaways, or a romantic Hill Country escape. View Details → ](/detail/gruene-lake-ranch) ## Glamping [ ![Fernweh](/assets/fernweh-DjkK8I3w.jpg) ### Fernweh A newly built collection of vacation rentals nestled alongside the serene Guadalupe River just outside downtown New Braunfels. Fernweh offers cozy, comfortable accommodations surrounded by the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country — perfect for romantic escapes, family getaways, or group retreats. View Details → ](/detail/fernweh) ## B&Bs & Inns [ ![Gruene Apple B&B](/assets/gruene-apple-C6j9ZasV.webp) ### Gruene Apple B&B A charming Victorian-style bed and breakfast with a classic wrap-around porch in the heart of historic Gruene. Gruene Apple B&B offers cozy, individually decorated rooms just steps from Gruene Hall, the oldest dance hall in Texas, and the shops and restaurants of Gruene's Historic District. Guests wake to a homemade breakfast and can easily walk to the Guadalupe River for tubing, or stroll to the Gristmill for dinner. It's a quintessential Hill Country getaway with old-fashioned Southern hospitality. View Details → ](/detail/t-bar-m-resort) ## Romantic Getaways [ ![Gruene Mansion Inn Romantic](/assets/gruene-mansion-inn-romantic-Ccx-54_Q.webp) ### Gruene Mansion Inn Romantic A romantic Victorian estate on the banks of the Guadalupe River in historic Gruene, offering elegantly appointed rooms with river views, private balconies, and old-world charm. Gruene Mansion Inn's romantic packages include champagne, chocolates, and spa services — perfect for anniversaries, honeymoons, or a weekend escape. Wake to a gourmet breakfast, relax on the wraparound porch, and let the sound of the river carry your worries away. Just steps from Gruene Hall and the best of New Braunfels. View Details → ](/detail/gruene-mansion-inn-romantic) ### HILL COUNTRY TOP PICKS Your curated guide to the best of the Texas Hill Country. 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