Fodor's Expert Review Gruene Homestead Inn

This collection of historic farmhouses features rooms and suites dating from the 1850s to the early 1900s, renovated to reflect the ambience of their era while still providing modern-day comforts—perhaps the best one being the outdoor pool with a hot tub and swim-up bar. An on-site event venue called Fiddler's Gruene, which features a full-service bar, stage, and yard games, also makes the Homestead Inn a popular option for weddings and other events.