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.

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