--- title: "Fun Things to Do With Kids Near New Braunfels | Son's" description: "Fun things to do with kids near New Braunfels: tubing the Guadalupe, cabanas, glamping, Schlitterbahn, Natural Bridge Caverns & more family favorites." lang: en-US json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "headline": "10 Fun Things to Do With Kids Near New Braunfels", "description": "Fun things to do with kids near New Braunfels: tubing the Guadalupe, cabanas, glamping, Schlitterbahn, Natural Bridge Caverns & more family favorites.", "image": "https://sonsguadalupe.com/og-image.png", "author": { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Son's Guadalupe" }, "datePublished": "2026-05-05", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://sonsguadalupe.com/blog/fun-things-to-do-with-kids-near-new-braunfels" }, "keywords": "fun things to do with kids near New Braunfels, family getaways near New Braunfels, tubing the Guadalupe River, cabana rentals near New Braunfels, glamping near New Braunfels, tent camping on River Road" }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BreadcrumbList", "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "name": "Home", "item": "https://sonsguadalupe.com/" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 2, "name": "Blog", "item": "https://sonsguadalupe.com/blog" }, { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 3, "name": "10 Fun Things to Do With Kids Near New Braunfels", "item": "https://sonsguadalupe.com/blog/fun-things-to-do-with-kids-near-new-braunfels" } ] } ] --- 🎉 $29.99 Tubing & Kayaking Today at Son's River Ranch! — BOOK NOW! 🎉 $29.99 Tubing & Kayaking Today at Son's River Ranch! — BOOK NOW! [![Son's Guadalupe - Private River Basecamp](/assets/logo-B_Gj14XO.png)](/) Day Rentals [Tubing](/tubing)[Property Map](/property-map)[FAQs](/faqs)[Blog](/blog)[Contact Us](/contact) [877-577-7667 ](tel:877-577-7667)Book Now Book Now 1. [Home](/) 2. [Blog](/blog) 3. 10 Fun Things to Do With Kids Near New Braunfels (Beyond the Tube) ![Kids playing in the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels — fun things to do with kids](/assets/kids-playing-river-DkPqqJaW.jpg) May 5, 2026 # 10 Fun Things to Do With Kids Near New Braunfels (Beyond the Tube) [Back to Blog](/blog) Planning **family getaways near New Braunfels**? You've picked the right corner of Texas. Between the Guadalupe River, the Hill Country, and a list of attractions a mile long, there's no shortage of **fun things to do with kids near New Braunfels**. Here are our 10 favorites — starting (of course) on the river. ![Family tubing the Guadalupe River near New Braunfels](/assets/family-tubing-fun-DMv5wo6N.jpg) ## 1\. Tubing the Guadalupe River The #1 thing to do near New Braunfels with kids. Calm stretches, gentle rapids, and crystal-clear water — book tubes through Son's Guadalupe and float right from your private cabana. ## 2\. Riverside Cabana Rentals on the Guadalupe Skip the parking-lot shuffle. Cabana rentals near New Braunfels give your family a shaded home base with a picnic table, river access, and zero stress. ## 3\. Kayaking the Guadalupe Older kids love paddling our calm cypress-lined stretches. Add a kayak rental to your tubing day for double the fun. ## 4\. Glamping Near New Braunfels Riverside bell tents with AC and real beds — the perfect upgrade for kids who want adventure without sleeping on the ground. ## 5\. Tent Camping on River Road If your kids love a true campout, tent camping on River Road is a Texas tradition. Fire pits, stars, and the sound of the river. ## 6\. Schlitterbahn Waterpark Just minutes from Son's Guadalupe — pair a day at the world-famous waterpark with a relaxing river day. ## 7\. Natural Bridge Caverns Texas's largest commercial cavern is a short drive from New Braunfels. A great rainy-day backup for family getaways. ## 8\. Gruene Historic District Live music, ice cream, and Texas history. A family-friendly afternoon stop on any New Braunfels trip. ## 9\. Riverside Picnics & Swimming Holes Pack lunch and post up at one of our shallow swim spots — perfect for the youngest members of the family. ## 10\. Campfire S'mores at Son's End every family getaway near New Braunfels around the fire pit. The kids will be talking about it for years. ![Campfire and s'mores at a family getaway near New Braunfels](/assets/campfire-smores-DmLl1ijw.jpg) ## Build Your Family Getaway in One Booking With Son's Guadalupe, you can book cabana rentals near New Braunfels, tubing the Guadalupe River, glamping near New Braunfels, and tent camping on River Road all in one place. It's the easiest way to plan family getaways near New Braunfels — and the most fun your kids will have all year. [Book Now](/book-now)[Family Getaways](/family-getaways-new-braunfels) ## Related Reads [ ![Stress-Free Family Tubing on the Guadalupe — A Parent's Playbook](/assets/kid-tubing-DSUwWCpF.jpg) ### Stress-Free Family Tubing on the Guadalupe — A Parent's Playbook Skip the long walks, crowded shuttles and unknown parking. How shuttle-assisted, limited-capacity tubing at Son's Guadalupe turns a chaotic float into a calm family day. 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Read more ](/blog/lazy-river-near-me-guadalupe) More Family Fun ## Cabanas, Tubing, Glamping & Camping on the Guadalupe Pair any of these activities with cabana rentals on the Guadalupe River, glamping near New Braunfels, or tent camping on River Road for the complete family getaway near New Braunfels. Son's Guadalupe makes it easy to mix and match. [Cabanas →](/cabanas)[Tubing →](/tubing)[Glamping →](/glamping)[Tent Camping →](/tent-camping-new-braunfels) ![Son's Guadalupe logo — Private River Basecamp on the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, TX](/assets/logo-B_Gj14XO.png) Your private riverside basecamp on the Guadalupe — where comfort, control, and family fun replace chaos, crowds, and stress. 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