Get ready to slip and schlitterbahn at New Braunfels' branch of this nationally-recognized chain of waterparks. "Slide" sounds better in German, but you don't have to "sprechen sie Deutsch" to enjoy splashy thrills at the Slidenplatz or cool off at Das Lagune. More than 40 water attractions at the original New Braunfels location keep you just damp enough throughout the day. There's plenty of kid-friendly H2O here, including the Hansel and Gretel Kiddie Park and the Pizza Hot Tub (see it to believe it). Now, which way was Surfenburg?

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One-Day Pass Adult (12+) $38; Senior (65+) $32; Child (3-11) $32; Child (3 and under) Free Two-Day Pass Adult (12+) $58; Senior (65+) $46; Child (3-11) $46; Child (3 and under) Free Mid-Day Pass Adult (12+) $27; Senior (65+) $21; Child (3-11) $21; Child (3 and under) Free; Parking Free

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