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Things To Do

We’re so excited to have you join us for our wedding, and we wanted to share some of our favorite spots in the area to help make your visit even more special! Whether you’re in the mood for a delicious meal or a little adventure, there’s something here for everyone. We’ve included a list of our favorite restaurants—places we love for everything from cozy brunches to romantic dinners. If you're looking to explore, we’ve highlighted a few must-see attractions and activities that are near and dear to us, whether it's a cozy coffee shop, farmers market, or our go to bars! And for those who want to stay active, we’ve also added our go-to gym for a quick workout. We hope these recommendations help you enjoy the area as much as we do—whether you’re looking to relax or make some new memories before the big day!
Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

Gristmill River Restaurant & Bar

1287 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Chicken-fried steak, burgers & ribs served in an 1878 cotton gin with a shady patio & river views. This is a frequent staple for us to go to!

Pearl Farmers Market

Pearl Farmers Market

312 Pearl Parkway, San Antonio, TX 78215

This is one of our favorite dates to do! At the market you can find local cuisine to have for brunch, coffee, goods, and drinks!

Putt Pub

307 South L B J Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

A vibrant venue boasting two full bars, indoor and outdoor seating. The best part? An 18-hole miniature golf course packed with challenging obstacles and whimsical weirdness. Immerse yourself in games and good vibes while soaking up the laid-back charm of a neighborhood bar.

Rheas Ice Cream- NBTX

283 South Union Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Best ice cream hands down! Make sure to get Alec and Abby's favorite the smores or goat cheese and raspberry!

Kinnor Coffee & Cocktails

Kinnor Coffee & Cocktails

540 South Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Best coffee and cocktails in New Braunfels! go to coffee order is the Butterscotch Latte and for cocktails you have to have their in house Espresso Martini!

Betty Lou Coffee Co.

Betty Lou Coffee Co.

231 Landa St, New Braunfels, TX 78130

A coffee trailer located in downtown new braunfels!

Armadillo Boulders

Armadillo Boulders

211 South Stagecoach Trail, San Marcos, TX 78666

Another favorite outing spot! 110+ boulder problems with 25+ new problems weekly Fitness area with cardio, weights, and bodyweight training equipment!

Winery on the Gruene

Winery on the Gruene

1308 Gruene Road, New Braunfels, TX 78130

They are an award-winning, custom boutique winery that specializes in making wine from all over the world. They blend, ferment, age and bottle over 30 different wines all here in New Braunfels. Tastings are offered daily, no reservation required.

Downtown Social

386 West San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130

A bar that we go often to for trivia on Wednesday night!

Laika Cheesecake & Espresso

Laika Cheesecake & Espresso

1430 Unicorn Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Cheescake and coffee - need I say more!? Alec's fav is the smores and Abby loves any of the gluten free options!

7 Monk's Café- Indian & Mediterranean

494 North Seguin Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130

An Indian and Mediterranean restauraunt!

Muck & Fuss Craft Beer and Burgers

295 East San Antonio Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Think burgers, good drinks, and downtown New Braunfels!

The Coffee Bar

142 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

Another go to coffee spot that Abby loves to grab something from on her way to work

The Root Cellar Cafe

The Root Cellar Cafe

215 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

GREAT brunch spot!

Krause's Cafe

148 South Castell Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130

German food and a great time!

North Street Curry Shop

216 North Street, San Marcos, TX 78666

A restauraunt featuring indian and mexican fusion food!

The Magnolia Pancake Haus

17730 Interstate 35 North, Schertz, TX 78154

Known for their famous pancakes! Make sure to get on the waitlist through yelp to avoid the wait!

Bless Your Heart Gift Shop

18771 Farm to Market Road 2252, San Antonio, TX 78266

A cute little boutique with all the southern charm, sparkle, and Taylor Swift references! Abby is known for dropping a chunk of her paycheck here!

San Marcos river tubing

San Marcos river tubing

San Marcos, TX 78666

Make sure to bring your tubes and a cold beer! One of the best free activities to do in San Marcos!

Nowhere Bookshop

5154 Broadway, San Antonio, TX 78209

Needing a new book, shop local! A cute indy bookshop with all the top of the charts books!

Herbert's

1440 North Walnut Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Mexican food that also has an outdoor playground for the kiddos

Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen

Guadalupe Brewing Company & Pizza Kitchen

1586 Wald Road, New Braunfels, TX 78132

Salted Carmel Scotch and detroit or chicago style pizza- need I say more?!

Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tours

Meadows Center Glass-Bottom Boat Tours

201 San Marcos Springs Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

SINGHS Vietnamese

2803 North Saint Mary's Street, San Antonio, TX 78212

Go get yourself some AMAZING vietamese food- we drive here all the time to get the bun!

Phở Tran88

212 North LBJ Drive, San Marcos, TX 78666

One of Alec and Abby's favorite places to get pho and fried rice!

Gypsy Waltz

Gypsy Waltz

625 Central Parkway, Ste 105, New Braunfels, TX 78130

Abby's favorite gym! It's all heated via infrared and humidity but you can take cycle, yoga, kettlebell, trampoline, TRX, and Barre!

Pure Barre

Pure Barre

1551 North Walnut Avenue, New Braunfels, TX 78130