Ashley & Kiel
Things To Do
Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
Congress Avenue Bridge shelters the largest urban bat colony in North America. Between 750,000 and 1.5 million bats fly out near dusk. Best viewing dates: April-October.
Krause's Cafe
Krause’s Café is a New Braunfels historic restaurant opened in 1938 and successfully run until 1995. Since reopening, Krause’s Café honors the previous traditions of the restaurant with the addition of a ‘biergarten,’ live music, and more. The menu reflects New Braunfels’ German heritage as well as South Texas flavors. Over 70 beers are available on tap with local, regional, and international options. The restaurant also features cocktails and wines on tap. There is a large outdoor area for children to play as well.
Gruene
Small town outside of New Braunfels filled with shopping and plenty of restaurants. Gruene is home to Gruene Hall, built in 1878, Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall.
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch, home to more than 500 exotic animals from around the world that roam 400 acres of rolling hills, thickets of mesquite trees, and creek beds. Recognized by the State of Texas as a Land Heritage Property, the ranch offers a full day’s worth of unforgettable experiences for young and old alike. This drive through wildlife ranch also offers walkable exhibits.
The Alamo
The Alamo is one of the most famous sites in United States history, forever linked to the 13-day Battle of the Alamo in 1836, which ended with the deaths of defenders James Bowie, William Travis, and Davy Crockett. Today, the 18th-century Mission San Antonio de Valero complex, now known as the Alamo, welcomes more than 2.5 million visitors per year to its chapel, barracks, gardens, and small museum.