# Attractions Source: https://rioguadaluperesort.com/attractions/ Updated: 2026-04-17 ### Whitewater Amphitheater Just minutes from Rio Guadalupe Resort, Whitewater Amphitheater is one of the Texas Hill Country’s premier outdoor live music venues. Nestled along the Guadalupe River in New Braunfels, the open-air venue hosts an unforgettable lineup of country, rock, and Americana acts throughout the season. The 2026 season kicks off Friday, May 2nd with country music icon Willie Nelson — the perfect reason to extend your stay on the river. [View Upcoming Shows](https://whitewaterrocks.com/) ![A large crowd attends an outdoor nighttime concert, facing a brightly lit stage with a band performing. Colorful lights shine onstage, and many audience members are taking photos or raising their hands. Trees are visible in the background.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Gemini_Generated_Image_7dqbju7dqbju7dqb-scaled-e1776431868218-1024x556.png) ### Things to Do ![A simple, white illustration of a lifebuoy with four evenly spaced horizontal lines across it, on a black background. The circular lifebuoy with an inner and outer ring symbolizes safety and rescue at sea, often seen at coastal attractions.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/TubeIcon-white.png) #### Tubing Enjoy a relaxing float along the Guadalupe River. Rio Guadalupe Resort’s 1/4 mile river frontage and on-site tube rentals make it easy and convenient to spend a day in the water. [Tube Rentals](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/guadalupe-river-rafting-and-tubing/) ![A simple white line drawing of a fish with its mouth open, facing a fishing hook on a line. The image, evoking the allure of underwater attractions, is set against a black background.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Fishing-Icon-white.png) #### Fishing Rio Guadalupe Resort offers some of the best fishing in Texas! Reel in a variety of fish including rainbow trout, brown trout, Guadalupe bass and more. [Fishing](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/fishing-on-the-guadalupe-river/) ![A minimalist white line drawing of a kayak overlaid with a crossed paddle, reminiscent of outdoor attractions. The design is simple and symmetrical, with clear outlines making up the shape of the kayak and paddle, all set against a black background.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kayak_Icon-white.png) #### Kayaks Rio Guadalupe Resort offers for sale rafts and on-site kayaks rentals, so you can enjoy the beautiful Guadalupe River year-round. [Raft & Kayak Rentals](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/raft-kayak-rentals-guadalupe-rivers/) ![A white musical note symbol is shown on a black background, resembling an eighth note with a flagged stem pointing to the right and a solid notehead. This striking image harmonizes perfectly with the aesthetics of top sightseeing attractions, making it an iconic emblem in tourism.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/note-white.png) #### Historic Gruene Hall Gruene Hall, known for its outstanding live music performances, is a short drive away. Enjoy the drive down River Road, named one of the “Best Scenic Drives” in all of Texas. ![A simple white ticket icon with a dotted line in the middle, indicating a perforation for easy tearing. The ticket, often used for attractions, is oriented at an angle against a black background.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ticket-white.png) #### Animal World Snake Farm and Zoo Take a break from the River and explore the Animal World Snake Farm and Zoo in New Braunfels. ![A minimalist white line drawing of a kayak overlaid with a crossed paddle, reminiscent of outdoor attractions. The design is simple and symmetrical, with clear outlines making up the shape of the kayak and paddle, all set against a black background.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kayak_Icon-white.png) #### Schlitterbahn Waterpark Spend a fun and exciting day in the sun at the Schlitterbahn waterpark in New Braunfels, Texas. ### Book Your Next Adventure! Located in New Braunfels, Texas, Rio Guadalupe Resort is perfect for the whole family! Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in a quaint river-side cabin or enjoy the view from one of Rio’s 58 RV sites. [Reservations](https://www.campspot.com/book/rioguadaluperesort) [![Aerial view of a campground with multiple RVs and cabins set among trees. To the left, a river flows beside the campground, with a path running parallel to it. The image is vibrant with shades of green from trees and the turquoise hue of the river.](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Cabins-on-the-Guadalupe-River.jpg)](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/top-summer-activities-new-braunfels-tx/) #### [Top Summer Activities – New Braunfels, TX](https://rioguadaluperesort.com/top-summer-activities-new-braunfels-tx/) At Rio, we like to rock and roll all summer long. 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