Michelle’s guidebook
The great outdoors
Guadalupe Canoe Livery
8195 US-281Great spot for canoe, kayak, and tube rental.
Blanco State Park
101 Park Rd 23Great place for a swim
Perfect place to go hang out in the crystal clear water at Canyon Lake. It's quite a hike to get down to the beach, so be careful!
20 locals recommend
Canyon Beach
Canyon Park RoadPerfect place to go hang out in the crystal clear water at Canyon Lake. It's quite a hike to get down to the beach, so be careful!
A must do! Wonderful views, and you can also camp.
233 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965A must do! Wonderful views, and you can also camp.
Food scene
The Loft Coffee House
4400 US-281Local non profit coffee spot
The Branch Neighborhood Grill
17130 TX-46Great outdoor patio with kids playground.
Max's Roadhouse
5375 US-281Fun bar, they also have great burgers.
Our favorite restaurant-- classy and delicious food. Salad and garlic knots served with every meal-- I have yet to try something I didn't like, but my go to meal is the Eggplant Parmesan.
158 locals recommend
Gennaro's Trattoria
10018 Startz RdOur favorite restaurant-- classy and delicious food. Salad and garlic knots served with every meal-- I have yet to try something I didn't like, but my go to meal is the Eggplant Parmesan.
Local American food- play area for kids. They also have chickens roaming outside!
48 locals recommend
Richter's Antler Cafe
1 Sun Valley DrLocal American food- play area for kids. They also have chickens roaming outside!
Inexpensive but delicious and authentic Mexican food. Also has a playground for kids.
Mariscos El Paisa
29094 US-281Inexpensive but delicious and authentic Mexican food. Also has a playground for kids.
bourbon and branch bar
4476 U.S. 281We love the vibe! Good drinks and they usually have a food truck.
New area in town! They have this awesome coffee shop, with food trucks and live music as well! There’s a great play area for kids.
Walker and Tay Coffee Haus
15000 TX-46New area in town! They have this awesome coffee shop, with food trucks and live music as well! There’s a great play area for kids.
Spechts Texas
112 W Specht RdWonderful margaritas and brisket fries! Live band on the weekends.
Food is decent, drinks are good and they have live music!
9 locals recommend
Screaming Goat Yard & Tap
4 Sun Valley DriveFood is decent, drinks are good and they have live music!
Entertainment
Great golfing right around the corner
River Crossing Club
500 River WayGolf course just around the corner
Spring Creek Gardens
11355 US-281Great place to go grab a glass of wine and browse the beautiful nursery!
Rebecca Creek Distillery
26605 Bulverde RdThey have fun karaoke!
Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert RdA really fun distillery
Fun place for kids to explore the caves. They also have an obstacle course
361 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns
26495 Natural Bridge Caverns RdFun place for kids to explore the caves. They also have an obstacle course
Lots of fun for kids! They get to feed and touch animals from the car
168 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Wildlife Ranch
26515 Natural Bridge Caverns RdLots of fun for kids! They get to feed and touch animals from the car
Wineries
William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290Great wine! Only 30 miles from the house.
Dry Comal Creek Vineyards
1741 Herbelin RdCute winery, close to the house as well.
One of our favorite wine spots! Only about 45 minutes from the house and super wine!
26 locals recommend
Hye Meadow Winery
U.S. 290One of our favorite wine spots! Only about 45 minutes from the house and super wine!
Shopping
Great shopping! All the best stores in this area of town.
450 locals recommend
The Shops at La Cantera
15900 La Cantera PkwyGreat shopping! All the best stores in this area of town.
Farmhouse Market
17080 TX-46Love this boutique. Cute clothes, and its affordable.
City advice
Don't miss
Fishing Spots
Guadalupe River State Park-- During a weekday it’s less crowded and if you go left or upstream at the river there is a decent opportunity to catch catfish.
Canyon Lake has Cranes Mill Park. Decent shore line fishing. Better on a weekday.
Blanco State Park has a good shore line. Stay to the east in the park for the best shore.
Boerne has a damn on HWY 46 with lots of ducks. Likely can throw a line there.
Boerne has their own lake that has shoreline fishing.
You can go down into Sattler and find River Road. It is a long and beautiful road along the river. Remember, someone owns every inc