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Things To Do
Gruene Historic District
Gruene, Texas (pronounced /’grin:n/ Green) is a historic district located within New Braunfels, Texas that is an estimated one hour drive from Austin. Established by Henry D. Gruene in 1872, this thriving historic district was originally populated by German cotton farmers dating back to before the Civil War. Despite its growing population during the mid to late 1800s, Gruene started becoming a ghost town after the boll weevil plague that hit the small town in the 1920s. Today, Gruene is known for its rustic old Texan feel that attracts many Texans as well as national and international tourists. For anyone who wants to explore what small towns offer, then Gruene is the ideal place to plan your next adventure out from Austin.
Barton Springs Pool
Barton Springs Pool is a recreational outdoor swimming pool that is filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs. It is located on the grounds of Zilker Park in Austin, Texas. The pool exists within the channel of Barton Creek and utilizes water from Main Barton Spring, the fourth largest spring in Texas. The pool is a popular venue for year-round swimming, as its temperature hovers between about 68 °F (20 °C) and 74 °F (23 °C) year round.
The Alamo
The Battle of the Alamo was a 13 day siege at a mission in San Antonio that was fought between February 23, 1836 – March 6, 1836 by Mexican forces of about 4000, under President General Santa Anna, against a handful of 180 American rebels fighting for Texan independence from Mexico. The battle was won by the Mexicans but the 13 days gave General Sam Houston time to build and develop his Texan Army at San Jacinto who were motivated by the courage shown, against all odds, by their fellow Texans.
Schlitterbahn Waterpark
At the center of Schlitterbahn there are miles of rivers. The waterpark started on the banks of the Comal River. Tube chutes, rides, tube slides, and pools use spring fed river water that always stays a cool 72 degrees and flows right back into the river. Truly the hottest, coolest time in Texas!
Rockin R River Rides
Groups of "tubers" link together with a lazy ankle resting on one another's inflated (18 wheeler giant sized inflated ) tube, with one extra tube designated as the beer cooler holder, and down the river you go. The Guadalupe is spring fed from a source back in the hill country and water temp is a constant 68 degrees even when the air temp is 100 or higher. It is a lovely way to spend a summer's afternoon, with a slight buzz and numb cold bottom, drifting along as the current takes you, looking at the bright blue sky dotted with puffy white clouds.
River Walk
Iconic area with landscaped walkways, bridges, restaurants, bars, hotels, shops & boat tours.