Living in New Braunfels

Looking for a lively city with a small-town feel? New Braunfels could be the perfect place for your new custom home. Weston Dean Custom Homes builds new homes in quiet, friendly communities in and around New Braunfels, TX.

What is New Braunfels known for?

New Braunfels is located in Comal Country and was founded by German settlers in 1845, and German culture is still prevalent in the city today. You’ll see German traditions in the food, the beer, and the annual Wurstfest celebration.

For much of its history, New Braunfels has been known as a small town. In the next few years, however, the population will be approaching 100,000. Even with all the growth over the years, New Braunfels has an abundance of open space, quiet neighborhoods, and Hill Country scenery to enjoy.

What to do in Downtown New Braunfels

One of the best things you can do downtown is eat. Local restaurants provide unique ways to take in the culture of New Braunfels. Bars and saloons downtown let residents unwind together, enjoying craft beer and live music.

Family fun is easy to find in New Braunfels, like at McKenna’s Children Museum, the enormous Schlitterbahn Waterpark, or the Natural Bridge underground caverns. The Comal and the Guadalupe rivers run through New Braunfels and are an essential part of the scenery. Spending a lazy day floating down the river on a tubing trip is a classic pastime in New Braunfels. It’s a fitting activity for a friendly, easy-going town.

Moving to New Braunfels

Many people are drawn to New Braunfels because it’s a great place to raise a family. Greatschools.org ranks many schools very highly in the Comal Independent School District, especially the elementary schools. Small towns have always been known for taking care of the kids. 

You’ll feel that sense of community in New Braunfels, and you’ll also be less than half an hour from the edge of San Antonio. The convenient proximity to I-35 also places you only half an hour from Austin. Gruene, TX is another great small town located near New Braunfels that offers plenty of boutique shops, amazing restaurants, relaxation, recreation and live music at Gruene Hall which is “Texas’ oldest continually operating and most famous dance hall.

”We are a featured “build on your lot” builder in many beautiful areas in New Braunfels and the surrounding areas. You can rest assured you’ll never lose that feeling of small-town peacefulness, even as the city continues to grow.

Visit our model homes in Copper Ridge or Vintage Oaks and see all the communities where we build in New Braunfels. Contact us and we can answer any questions you have about building a custom home in New Braunfels, TX.