East Hill Country, Texas - Attractions
The East Hill Country offers a wealth of very unique attractions nestled in the rural splendors and serene beauty of this rural oasis. Start with the German settled town of New Braunfels with its historic districts and performing arts. Soak in the old world heritage in New Braunfels at the must-see museums and walking tours. Animal lovers will enjoy the Animal World and Snake Farm in New Braunfels. The family will want to visit the area's museums that reflect the Old West, and galleries showcasing the cultures of the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The Wittliff Gallery in San Marcos offers exhibits of Southwestern and Mexican photography at Texas State University-San Marcos. Your Discovery Map will help you discover the arts and cultural treasures in the East Hill Country.
Animal World and Snake Farm 5640 IH-35 S, Exit 182, New Braunfels—As seen on Discovery Channel. For 40 years, tourists have hailed Animal World and Snake Farm as the "must see" attraction of IH-35 in New Braunfels. Interact with animals in the petting zoo, and see over 500 animals on display including primates, alligators, exotic hoof stock, birds, cats and snakes. Open daily.
www.exoticanimalworld.com 830-608-9270 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Aquarena Center 921 Aquarena Springs Dr, San Marcos—Aquarena Center at Texas State University-San Marcos is an environmental learning center dedicated to protecting, conserving and educating the public on the important role that water plays in everyone's daily life. Glass bottom boat tours run daily and are $6 for adults and $5 for children (4-15) and seniors.
www.aquarena.txstate.edu 512-245-7570 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Buckhorn Barbershop Museum 1300 Church Hill Dr.
• Lindheimer Haus, 491 Comal St—830-629-2943.
www.nbconservation.org 830-629-2943 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Bobcat Athletics The Bobcats of Texas State University-San Marcos compete in Division I (I-AA in football) of the NCAA. Men's and women's teams are fielded in 14 different sports. The 'Cats compete in the Southland Conference, which includes teams from Texas, Louisiana, and Arkansas. For ticket information, visit the Web site or contact the Texas State ticket office.
• Bobcat Field, located on Charles Austin Dr, San Marcos.
txstatebobcats.collegesports.com 512-245-2272 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Brauntex Performing Arts Theater 290 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels.830-627-0808 Calaboose African-American History Museum 200 MLK Dr, San Marcos—Built in 1873 during the Reconstruction period, the Calaboose served as the first Hays County jail. During World War II, the building served as a USO Center for black servicemen. Museum and gift shop open Sa 1pm-5pm. $3 entry donation.512-393-8421 Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit 12404 Ranch Rd 12, Wimberley—Central Texas Bonsai Exhibit: Over 200 Bonsai trees on display. Open to the public. No admission fee. Jade Gardens Bonsai Nursery: Over 1,000 containers of trees. Pottery, books, and gift shop.
www.wimberley-tx.com/~bonsaijg 512-847-2514 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Emilyann Theatre FM 2325, Wimberley—Outdoor live theatre venue with summer musical "Gospel Accordin' to Texas" and Shakespeare in a beautiful outdoor setting. Call for show dates and times. Our other annual events include our Butterfly Festival with the release of hundreds of butterflies, and our Trail of Lights with live entertainment during the Christmas season.
www.emilyann.org 512-847-6969 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Helicopter Tours of Texas 1176 FM 306, New Braunfels—Giving you a new perspective of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Helicopter tours as low as $39.00 per person. Scenic tours of Canyon Lake and the Canyon Lake Gorge, Schlitterbahn, Texas Ski Ranch, Gruene and the Guadalupe River. Custom tours available.
www.helitourstx.com 877-655-7733 / 830-625-7733 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Heritage Museum of The Texas Hill Country 4831 FM 2673, Canyon Lake.830-899-4542 Heritage Village 1370 Church Hill Dr, New Braunfels.
www.nbheritagevillage.com 830-629-6504 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
LBJ Museum of San Marcos 131 N Guadalupe St, San Marcos—The 36th President of the United States attended what is now Texas State University-San Marcos (1927-1930). The LBJ Museum of San Marcos focuses on how LBJ's early experiences as a college student and schoolteacher impacted our local community and our American society.www.lbjmuseum.com 512-353-3300 Lindheimer House 1300 Church Hill Dr.
• Lindheimer Haus, 491 Comal St—830-629-2943.
www.nbconservation.org 830-629-2943 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Mandola Estate Winery and Trattoria Lisina 13308 FM150 W, Wimberley—A Big Taste of Italy in the Texas Hill Country. Visit our tasting room and store, tour the winery, and enjoy our gardens. Next door, Trattoria Lisina offers authentic country-style Italian fare. From veal scaloppine, duck, and rabbit to homemade sausages, pizzas, and pastas. Enjoy cozy indoor or outdoor seating. Available for private functions.
MandolaWines.com Restaurant: 512-894-3111 / Winery: 512-858-1470 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
McKenna Children's Museum 801 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels.830-620-0939 New Braunfels Conservation Plaza 1300 Church Hill Dr, New Braunfels.
• Lindheimer Haus, 491 Comal St—830-629-2943.
www.nbconservation.org 830-629-2943 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
New Braunfels Fire Museum 169 S Hill Ave, New Braunfels.830-608-2120 New Braunfels Railroad Museum 302 W San Antonio St, New Braunfels.830-627-2447 Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort 400 N Liberty, New Braunfels—Texas's largest waterpark. Schlitterbahn has something for everyone, including tube chutes, water slides, uphill water coasters, pools, hot tubs, kiddie water playgrounds, and year-round resort rooms. Open weekends spring and fall, and daily in summer.
www.schlitterbahn.com 830-625-2351 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Sophienburg 401 W Coll, New Braunfels.
www.sophienburg.org 830-629-1572 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Texas Ski Ranch 6700 IH-35 N, Exit 193 from New Braunfels and Exit 195 from San Marcos—Action sports paradise. Lounge on TSR's beach. Try the cable lake, skatepark, boat lake, or rock wall. Relax at Coconutz Bar and Grill. Huge Board Shop. MasterCraft Boats! Rentals and lessons available. TSR...It's a way of life!
www.texasskiranch.com 830-627-2843 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
Wimberley Glass Works 6469 Ranch Rd 12 at Hugo Rd, Wimberley—WGW creates hand-blown glass lighting, home decor, and gifts. Visiting the gallery is a unique and entertaining experience. Visitors can observe the thrilling glassblowing process and then shop for their very own piece of art glass.
www.wgw.com 512-393-3316 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
The Wimberley Players 450 Old Kyle Rd, Wimberley.512-847-1592 Wittliff Gallery Albert B. Alkek Library, San Marcos—The Wittliff Gallery of Southwestern and Mexican Photography at Texas State University-San Marcos is a creative center and has archives devoted to the photographic cultures of Mexico and the Southwestern United States. The Gallery's mission is to bring together a comprehensive range of work from the region that represents the history of photography from the 19th century to the present day, with an emphasis on contemporary imagery. For more information and hours of operation visit
www.library.txstate.edu/swwc/wg 512-245-2313 Click below to visit a location on the interactive map!
