NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas,
Feb. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Spring break with teens can be a challenge. Teenagers want
some independence and adventure. New
Braunfels, the heart of the Texas Hill Country, has a lot to
offer a teen family for Spring Break:
Teenage Adventures
The Blastenhoff section of
Schlitterbahn is open for Spring Break 2018. The award-winning
Master Blaster is the most exciting uphill water coaster in the
world. Other rides teens and younger siblings will enjoy
include:
o Wolfpack- Family raft ride
o Black Knight- Two dark tunnel tube slides
o Kinderhaven- Pool and slide area for kids
o Torrent River- Tidal wave river
o Blastenhoff Beach- Giant wave pool
o Han's Hideout- Five-story water fun house
o Bamboozle Bay- Heated pool with swim-up refreshment
bar
o Sky Coaster-
Skydive/Hang-Glide thrill ride
Natural Bridge Caverns are the
largest commercial caverns in Texas. The deepest part of the public tour is
180 feet below the surface. Undeveloped areas of the cavern reach
depths of 230 feet. Adventure Tours allow you to explore these
undeveloped "wild" cave areas. Get lowered down a 160-foot deep
well shaft. Explore the depths with only the light from your
helmet. Experienced staff guide you. Drop, crawl, climb and slide
through the caves – teens will love the raw adventure.
- Wakeboard/Waterski/Snowboard/Skateboard/Stand Up
Paddleboard
Texas Ski Ranch (TSR) is a 70-acre
action sports paradise. It is ranked as one of the top wakeboarding
and cable park facilities in the world. Learn to ski and wakeboard
or snowboard, skateboard or stand up paddleboard. Lessons are by
sponsored skaters and TSR skate team. Advanced athletes and
competitors can take their skills to the next level. Lessons
include helmet and pads, but bring your own skateboard! You get one
hour of private coaching plus one hour to continue skating and
practice what you learn. There's also two paint ball courses and a
Nerf Gun course.
For the Younger Set
- Obstacle Course/Zip Lines
The Canopy Explorer Course &
Zip Lines at Natural Bridge Caverns are three adventure activities
in one. Test your balance on a four-story obstacle course. Can you
grapple your way to the top of a 60-foot, four-tier adventure
course in 30 minutes? Test your agility, balance and strength on 47
fascinating obstacles. Then, take your fun to the next level on the
Zip Lines, gliding high above the Texas Hill Country. Snap into
your harness, step to the edge of the zip line platform, raise your
feet and sail across the landscape. For children six and under,
there's also a Canopy Kids Course.
How about an up close and personal
animal encounter? The Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo focuses on
the importance of conservation. Meet the animal "ambassador" of
your choosing with a zookeeper. Learn about the animal and develop
a compassion for wildlife. Take photos with the animal, even hold
the animal (depending on what animal is selected!) Choices include
African Bullfrog, Striped Skunk, Polish Rabbit, Groundhog, Texas
Tortoise, Savannah Monitor, Siamese Crocodile, Gopher Snake,
Burmese Python, Coati and Fennec Fox.
Family Fun
Remember when you went to the
drive in with your parents (or remember your parents talking about
it!) In New Braunfels there's a brand new three-screen drive in
theater. The Stars and Stripes Drive In Theater offers a unique
family experience today. The 50's styled décor is fun and
refreshments are reasonably priced. Enjoy two movies for the price
of one and make a great family memory.
Texas Hill Country dance halls
welcome families and feature great entertainers. Gruene Hall in
New Braunfels is one of the oldest
dance halls in Texas. It has free
live music during the day. Popular artists entertain later in the
evenings. It's a chance to teach those teens and preteens how to
two-step and let the little ones dance on your toes.
Make this Spring Break a great memory for your teenagers, the
younger set, and mom and dad. Check out these other great
attractions in New Braunfels,
Texas:
- The Mining Sluice
- Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
- McKenna Children's Museum
- Landa Park
- PlayInNewBraunfels
New Braunfels is best known for
river recreation on its two great rivers, the Guadalupe and the Comal. The average temperature March 10-31 is 71-80. Check out river trip
planning at http://tubeinnewbraunfels.com/.
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SOURCE Greater New Braunfels Convention & Visitors
Bureau