Things To Do

Chapel Dulcinea

Highly recommended - since this is our wedding site! We thought you'd like to see it in on the map.

Texas Capitol

Gruene Hall

Texas’s oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall! Located halfway between Austin and San Antonio in New Braunfels, off of I-35

The Alamo

“Come and take it...” IN, that is! Meaning “Cottonwood” in Spanish, this 18th-century Franciscan mission was the site of a historic resistance effort by a small group of determined fighters for Texan independence from Mexico. For many a native Texan, it is the source & symbol of Texas Pride!

Museum of the Weird

Bats Under Congress Avenue Bridge

Arrive about 20 minutes before dusk to get a good viewing spot

San Antonio River Walk

Plenty of restaurants, bars and attractions - take a boat tour!

Pearl Brewery

Great local cafes, restaurants, shops and a farmer's market on the weekends. Go to Hotel Emma for posh cocktails!

Witte Museum

One of Will's favorite childhood haunts, the Witte is San Antonio's natural history museum

Historic Fredericksburg, TX

Located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is consistently hailed the “Best Small Town in Texas” and “Most Charming Southern Vacation,” perfect for fans of history, nature, food, wine, & shopping. An unforgettable day trip!

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Covering approximately 640 acres, rising approximately 425 ft above the surrounding terrain, & reaching 1,825 ft above sea level, Enchanted Rock is the largest pink granite monadnock in the United States. Rock on!

BUC-EE’s

This place must be seen to be believed! Have an hour - or few - to kill? Do yourself a favor and go! The New Braunfels Buc-ees, located off I-35 between San Antonio and Austin, is the largest convenience store in the world, with 68,000 square feet. When I first wanted to take Hayley here, she gave me one of her legendary dubious “looks” - she definitely thought I was telling her a Texas-sized tall tale! Then we went. And now it’s a must-visit anytime we're in South Texas.

Hamilton Pool

From Wikipedia: Hamilton Pool Preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. The pool is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71. Since the 1960s, Hamilton Pool has been a popular summer swimming spot for Austin visitors and residents.