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Willkommen zu New Braunfels! You may notice the truly unique ambiance that attracts so many tourists to New Braunfels. This is attributed to the historic German influences that molded the town more than one hundred and sixty years ago!

Willkommen zu New Braunfels! You may notice the truly unique ambiance that attracts so many tourists to New Braunfels. This is attributed to the historic German influences that molded the town more than one hundred and sixty years ago!

While in the town of San Marcos, it should be mandatory to visit the crystal clear San Marcos Springs. The springs are an artesian outflow from the Edwards Aquifer that provides most of the water for the San Marcos River system. Situated near the heart of the Texas State University campus, the crystal clear waters are iconic to the school and the town of San Marcos.

While in the town of San Marcos, it should be mandatory to visit the crystal clear San Marcos Springs. The springs are an artesian outflow from the Edwards Aquifer that provides most of the water for the San Marcos River system. Situated near the heart of the Texas State University campus, the crystal clear waters are iconic to the school and the town of San Marcos.

The beautiful city of San Marcos is located along Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio. The city was incorporated in 1877 and has been honored with listings in the National Register of Historic Places due to the restoration and preservation of significant late nineteenth and early twentieth century buildings.

The beautiful city of San Marcos is located along Interstate 35 between Austin and San Antonio. The city was incorporated in 1877 and has been honored with listings in the National Register of Historic Places due to the restoration and preservation of significant late nineteenth and early twentieth century buildings.

Between San Antonio & Temple, Texas, see if you can observe any difference in geography on the east and west sides of the train route. The variation may appear subtle, but the differences in geography signify important differences in natural resources that are available and the cultures of people on either side of the divide. The Amtrak route follows a huge crack, or actually a series of many cracks, in the earth's surface called the Balcones Escarpment.

Between San Antonio & Temple, Texas, see if you can observe any difference in geography on the east and west sides of the train route. The variation may appear subtle, but the differences in geography signify important differences in natural resources that are available and the cultures of people on either side of the divide. The Amtrak route follows a huge crack, or actually a series of many cracks, in the earth's surface called the Balcones Escarpment.

Starting its path in Lubbock, Texas and winding its way through the Texas Hill Country, the Colorado River is a gently flowing river that has played a big part in shaping our history. Though today Texans enjoy the slow moving waters of the Colorado River for recreation and hydropower, it hasn't always been such a tranquil and relaxing environment.

Starting its path in Lubbock, Texas and winding its way through the Texas Hill Country, the Colorado River is a gently flowing river that has played a big part in shaping our history. Though today Texans enjoy the slow moving waters of the Colorado River for recreation and hydropower, it hasn't always been such a tranquil and relaxing environment.