Owned by the New Braunfels Conservation Society, these priceless structures
have been preserved. The Baetge House is a good example of fachwerk
construction. The two-story house was built in 1852 by German engineer Carl
Baetge 26 miles northwest of city. The house was dismantled and rebuilt on the
plaza in 1975. Furnishings include period pieces, mostly of Texas or German
origin. Other structures include the Rose Conservatory and the Star Exchange,
the Lohse-Fischer Home, the Haelbig Music Studio, the Church Hill School, the
Jahn Cabinet Shop and the Jahn Home. Conservation Plaza open 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Tue.–Fri. and 2–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun. Admission charge. 1300 Church Hill Drive.
City: New Braunfels
Region: Hill Country
With so many amazing things to do in Texas, there’s not enough room to feature them all. So check out some popular attractions to see just how much fun your Texas vacation can be.
Palo Duro Canyon State Park
City: Canyon
Region: Panhandle Plains
Lakes near Dallas
City: Dallas
Region: Prairies and Lakes
Lake Conroe Park
City: Conroe
Region: Piney Woods
Galveston Island Beach
City: Galveston
Region: Gulf Coast
Lakes near San Antonio
City: San Antonio
Region: South Texas Plains
Devil’s Backbone
City: Wimberley
Region: Hill Country
Balmorhea State Park
City: Balmorhea
Region: Big Bend Country
