Things to do

Here is a small sampling of activities to enjoy while visiting Canyon Lake.
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Our family-owned, family-friendly park offers FREE parking, FREE tubes, FREE lifejackets, and allows you to bring your own picnic (no glass or alcohol please).

Bring the whole family and see why Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort has been voted the best waterpark anywhere! Schlitterbahn Waterpark Resort in New Braunfels has over 3 miles of tubing adventures, 7 children’s water playgrounds,17 water slides, the world’s first surfing machine, and 3 uphill water coasters spread over 65 acres of fun!
The Guadalupe River in Canyon Lake Texas is a paradise in the middle of the Texas Hill Country. This little slice of paradise is a beautiful place to visit. Discover the Texas Hill Country and the beautiful scenery.The lower river begins at the outlet of Canyon Lake, near New Braunfels. The section between Canyon Dam and New Braunfels is a popular destination for tubing, rafting, kayaking, and canoeing. You can float the majestic Guadalupe River and soak up the flawless Hill Country sunshine or on clear summer nights, enjoy a camp out and a glimpse of the wondrous display of stars.

Shanty Tubes offers Tubing, Rafting, Kayaking and Canoeing along with a variety of river trips--short, medium, and long trips.
We offer a great atmosphere-- on and off the river and are here to provide you with days of fun and relaxation.
Located just minutes from the shores of Canyon Lake, The Tackle Box has everything you need to be successful on the water. Great fishing trips start here. Get your live bait, tackle, rentals, beer & ice, fishing licenses in one convinient location.
Arriving in Texas in the mid-1840s, German farmers became the first settlers of what is now known as Gruene, Texas. A German immigrant, Ernst Gruene, and his bride Antoinette, had reached the newly established city of New Braunfels in 1845, but acreage was scarce. Thus, Ernst and his two sons purchased land just down river, and Ernst built the first home in Gruene.Further construction during this profitable time included a dance hall and saloon—Gruene Hall—which became the center of the community’s social life.

Today, Gruene is once again a thriving community, and as citizens of Gruene, we welcome you to come out and walk around; enjoy our rich history. But most of all, enjoy your visit




Texas' most visited safari park offers the opportunity to view, photograph & feed species
from all over the world from the comfort of your own vehicle!


The Sun Resorts Marinas have 2 locations on Canyon Lake for your convenience: Canyon Lake Marina and Cranes Mill Marina. The locations combined provide a complete boating experience, offering much more than just a place to put your boat. From mechanics to burgers, these marinas offer patrons from San Antonio to Austin the benefits of a Sun Resorts Marina experience.





Wimberly, TX is a quaint, artsy town perfect for a day of shopping, sightseeing and eating out.