Insider guides to Gruene & the Hill Country.
The good restaurants. The best music nights. The river spots locals actually float. Written by people who live here and host here.
Every post is written for one type of reader: someone planning a trip to the Texas Hill Country who wants to skip the tourist traps and find the places worth their time. We update this blog regularly with seasonal guides, restaurant picks, music venue recommendations, and river-day plans. Bookmark the page, there's always something new.
Hill Country Wineries Within 30 Minutes of New Braunfels (2026)
Where to taste good Texas wine within 30 minutes of New Braunfels. Local picks from a Wiggins Homestays host: Winery on the Gruene, Dry Comal Creek, Fawncrest, and Sister Creek. Updated May 2026. ...more
Wine & Tastings
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Best Restaurants in Gruene & New Braunfels (2026 Local Picks)
Where to eat in Gruene and downtown New Braunfels in 2026. Local picks from a Wiggins Homestays host, with the new spots worth the hype and the classics worth keeping. Updated May 2026. ...more
Dining & Restaurants
May 15, 2026•undefined
Top 5 Tube Rentals New Braunfels/Gruene
The top 5 best tube rentals in New Braunfels and Gruene, Texas. When planning your next river float make sure you know the best spots to get your tubes! ...more
River
March 17, 2026•7 min read