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The Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum: Walk Through a Wilderness of Trees

October 9, 2014 by

The Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum is a unique community attraction that aims to study, display, and preserve many different types of trees. The arboretum first opened in 1982, and since then it has acquired more than 80 different species of trees, evolving to become one of the most diverse arboretums in all of Texas.

With each visit, guests can learn about the botany and arboriculture of the trees housed here. The 1.25-mile walking trail winds through the entire expanse of the arboretum, and the city offers guided tours several times each season. Self-guided tours are also very popular as the Parks Administration Office sells an informative arboretum guide that describes each tree you’ll encounter along the way.

From cleaning the air to enhancing the area’s ecosystem, the Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum has a great deal of positive impact on the New Braunfels area.

The Dolores and Bill Schumann Arboretum
Golf Course Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4000
www.nbtexas.org/index.aspx?nid=1441

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New Braunfels Public Library: Check Out Reading Materials for All Ages

September 15, 2014 by

Few things tie a community together better than a great public library, and that’s exactly what the New Braunfels Public Library does for the residents of New Braunfels. This city-owned library houses more than 107,000 books and other reading materials that range from children’s stories to the latest fiction novels.

There are different sections specifically for children, teens, and adults, as well as 24 computer stations available for public use. Internet is available throughout the library, and guests can use the printers for 50 cents per page. Throughout the year there are also numerous reading programs, job search resources, and children’s story times and play times held at the library.

The New Braunfels Public Library is free for city residents, and those outside of New Braunfels can join for a small fee. For a full list of library hours and other information, visit the convenient website.

New Braunfels Public Library
700 East Common Street
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4300
www.nbtexas.org/index.aspx?NID=114
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Dry Comal Creek Vineyards: A Fun-Filled Winery With Texas Flair

August 14, 2014 by

Wine enthusiasts in the New Braunfels area love Dry Comal Creek Vineyards for its expansive wine selection, comfortable tasting room, and its Texas Hill Country backdrop. This unique vineyard is one of the only producers of Black Spanish wine from Texas to California, and it makes its own core wines that include both white and red options, port wines, and sparkling wines in a variety of sweetness levels.

The tasting room is completely unpretentious and often a howling good time, and the knowledgeable tour guides won’t even bat an eyelid if you spill on the floor. Tasting fees vary based on the type of wines that you’d like to try, and there are also complete vineyard tours that enable guests to see how the entire winemaking process works. Best of all, Dry Comal Creek Vineyards offers an annual Grape Stomp where guests can compete in stomping grapes to make their very own wine!

Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin Road
New Braunfels, TX 78132
(830) 885-4076
www.drycomalcreek.com
www.yelp.com/biz/dry-comal-creek-vineyards-new-braunfels

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Natural Bridge Caverns: Explore an Underground World

July 17, 2014 by

For adventurous nature-lovers, there are few places in the New Braunfels area more thrilling than the Natural Bridge Caverns. This series of underground chambers is lined with incredible natural rock formations, and the large main room is bigger than a football field!

Guided tours provide scientific information as they lead you from chamber to chamber of the expansive caverns, and once you’re above ground, the tour explores rocks, minerals, and gemstones from the Natural Bridge Mining Company Sluice. For visitors who want even more outdoor adventure, the Natural Bridge Caverns also feature a canopy challenge with 40 different agility-testing obstacles on a 60-foot high adventure course, and the high-speed zip lines send you soaring over the Texas Hill Country. Whether you’re 8 or 80, there’s something fascinating for everyone at the Natural Bridge Caverns!

For information about pricing and a calendar of events, visit the Natural Bridge Caverns website.

Natural Bridge Caverns
‪26495 Natural Bridge Caverns Road
San Antonio, TX ‪78266
www.naturalbridgecaverns.com
www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60956-d169799-Reviews-Natural_Bridge_Caverns-San_Antonio_Texas.html

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San Marcos Premium Outlets: Miles Of Value

July 10, 2014 by

With over 140 designer shops to choose from the Premium Outlets are sure to satisfy everyone from kids to adults. Shops range from your high end stores such as Fendi and Prada to Bath and Body Works and more. They offer many shop-and-stay packages with the hotels in the area for those traveling through. Premium Outlets also have partnered with shuttle services to provide round trip rides from San Antonio and Austin for value-conscious customers. Be prepared for a full day of shopping as this outlet mall covers 3 miles of space while managing to still be walkable. The outlets are full of sales, deals and great quality shops. Inside the outlet mall they also have a great food court housing restaurants to sit down in and also quick grab and go booths and Starbucks for all of your coffee needs. New stores and vendors are added to the facility regularly, making each trip an adventure.

San Marcos Premium Outlets
3939 South Interstate 35
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 396-2200
www.yelp.com/biz/san-marcos-premium-outlets-san-marcos

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Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery: Expressions of Texas and Beyond

July 3, 2014 by

From a wooden front porch nestled behind the thick trunks of towering trees to a stone fireplace surrounded by leather chairs and sofas, Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery exudes Texan charm inside and out. It's home to not only the works of more than 30 artists inside, but also a spate of sculptures outside in the 10,000-square-foot garden.

The gallery plays host to a mix of Western works and internationally-inspired pieces. One sculptor, H. R. Kaiser, pays homage to the Wild West of a Texas's past with cowboys crafted from metal. Whereas Texas-based Joe Barrington also works in metal, but his masterpieces masquerade as nature. From metal-molded cacti to a stationary crow and armadillo, his pieces depict common Texan sights. For works that depict far-flung locales, look for the art of Victor Hohne, whose paintings and photos are largely informed by world culture and wildlife.

Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery
605 S. Main Street
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 816-5335
www.texastreasuresfineart.com
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Poteet Country Winery: Raise a Glass to South Texas

June 12, 2014 by

Follow the weathered wooden arrow pointing down a rustic dirt road lined with windmills, and you'll eventually find yourself at Poteet Country Winery. True to its name, this local winery makes its guests feel as though they're far out in the countryside—despite being only about a 40-minute drive south of San Antonio.

Poteet Country Winery was opened in 1998 by two born-and-bred country boys with a penchant for creating sweet, fruit-based wines. From strawberries to blackberries, they continue to pluck the ripest berries and press them into wines at this charming family-owned and -operated winery.

Enjoy a free wine tasting behind its wooden facade, which evokes an old-timey general store, or take a tour of the winery (also free). With hardwood floors and exposed wooden beams overhead, the cozy spot is the perfect place to hunker down with a glass of fresh wine, especially if you take it out to the back porch overlooking the natural splendor of southern Texas.

Poteet Country Winery
400 Tank Hollow Road
Poteet, TX 78065
(830) 261-4710
www.winestoresanantonio.com
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Go for a Run or Plan a Picnic at Landa Park

May 8, 2014 by

Runners flock to New Braunfels' Landa Park early in the morning, jogging in the shade of its towering oak trees and offering warm welcomes to passersby as they go. The distinct community vibe that permeates this 51-acre park is a big part of what makes it so special to locals, according to reviews. More often than not, a police officer is even perched at the entrance, ensuring every car that enters is traveling a safe speed.

If that isn't enough to sell you on this local park, then perhaps its wealth of activities will be. A miniature train chugs around its 51 acres with guests aboard. Paddle boats are available to take out on placid Landa Park Lake. There's a wading pool and playground where children can play, a stage and amphitheater for fresh-air performances, and sand volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. More than 75 grills are scattered throughout the park, as well as 300-plus picnic tables, so head there early in the afternoon to snag a spot for a picnic lunch.

Landa Park
Landa Park Drive
New Braunfels, TX 78130
(830) 221-4350
www.texasoutside.com/newbraunfels/nblandaparkframes.htm
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Get fit!

April 8, 2014 by

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. It can help:

  • Control your weight
  • Reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease
  • Reduce your risk for type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome
  • Reduce your risk of some cancers
  • Strengthen your bones and muscles
  • Improve your mental health and mood
  • Improve your ability to do daily activities and prevent falls, if you’re an older adult
  • Increase your chances of living longer

With all those benefits, why not get moving? All it takes to get started is to put on some sneaks and visit our fitness center that’s conveniently located right here.

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