Boerne, a city of Texas Hill Country, was named after the German author Ludwig Borne.
This makes Boerne a German-Texan City.
Apart from its German heritage, Boerne has more to offer to visitors planning a trip or vacation to the city.
From shopping to fine dining, thrilling outdoor adventures, to golfing, there is a lot to explore and enjoy in the city.
Whether traveling on your own or with family or friends or a partner, Boerne has something for everyone.
We have compiled a list of the best things to do in the city for you:
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Boerne has many natural parks and trails for outdoor activities like hiking.
Cibolo Center for Conservation is a good place to start.
It spans over a 100-acre area and gets around 100,000 visitors a year.
Different terrains like wildflowers and marshlands make Cibolo Center an interesting site for outdoor activities.
It also provides education and research about land, wildlife, and water.
Visit their website to learn more about the events and activities they organize, such as birding workshops and scavenger hunting.
If you only want to go out and relax, perhaps enjoy a picnic, there are many parks in Boerne to explore.
Borne Trails System and Joshua Springs Park and Preserve are popular picnic spots.
They also have walking trails of their own.
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Renowned as the oldest tourist attraction in Boerne, the Cascade Caverns are a novel way to experience the underground.
Also known as the “living cave,” these caverns have 5 corridors filled with amazing cave formations.
You may also spot some unique animals like the Cascade Caverns Salamander and the Cliff Chirping Frog.
Don’t forget to visit the on-site gift shop to take home some souvenirs.
Once you’re above the ground again, you will find nature trails, a pavilion, and tables for a nice picnic.
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Among many great caves found around Texas, the Cave without a Name has a special place.
This cave is massive.
Upon descending the spiral staircase, you will arrive in an open area full of caverns.
There are 6 major corridors inside the cave, filled with formations like stalactites and stalagmites.
You will also witness unique cascades of underground water.
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This designated Natural National Landmark cave has an interesting story behind its name.
The cave owner ran a competition asking people to come up with a name for the cave.
A child said that the cave was too beautiful for a single name that would do justice to its loveliness.
So, they left this cave without a name.
Boerne has many local wineries on the outskirts.
You can make a quick, fun trip to try their local brews.
Places like Bending Branch Wineries use organic produce to make their signature red wine, Crimson Cabernet.
If you want to try authentic Texan flavors, visit Saint Tryphon Winery.
They use native Texas grapes to produce wines, such as Tannat, Aglinaico, Mourvedre, and Tempranillo.
For a more social experience with live music, drop by the Singing Waters winery.
For all the shoppers visiting Boerne, there are many boutiques and stores along the Hill Country Mile.
The variety of items you can find here range from upscale brands to local goods.
If you want to purchase collectible antiques, visit Flashback Funtiques.
The Hill Country Mile also has many unique boutique shops and home décor stores.
When you get tired from all that shopping, walk into the Epicure Gourmet Market for a tasty snack.
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To learn about the history of rural life and agriculture in the Texas Hill Country, visit the Agricultural Heritage Museum.
The museum exhibits a large collection of antique farming equipment and old agriculture tools, including historic tractors.
To make things more interesting, the museum conducts blacksmith and woodworking workshops regularly.
Other scheduled events at the museum include art workshops, Blue Grass Jams, Antique Tractor Pulls, a monthly Handcrafted Market, and the annual Pumpkin Patch.
Wine is not the only popular alcohol in the city of Boerne.
The local breweries are equally great at quenching your thirst.
Visit the Cibolo Creek Brewing Company to try new beer.
This brewery invents a new brew every week.
They also have an outdoor patio area where you can sit and enjoy your beer.
Another good place to explore is Tusculum Brewing Company.
They serve great beer like their signature Bam-ba-lam and Ghost Piper Scotch Ale.
Fun fact: You can walk with your beer and sip it in the streets of Boerne.
This enhances the shopping experience, adding more fun to it.
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The food scene in Boerne is happening.
They have tons of cuisine options to choose from.
There are fine steak houses, delicious Texas barbecue, German bakeries, and more to try in Boerne.
Places like the Dienger Trading Co. are perfect for breakfast or brunch.
This coffee shop serves treats like croissants, French toast, and a country breakfast made from local produce.
For baked goodies, try Bear Moon Bakery.
Their Appalachian hand pies and Danish pastries are to die for.
Little Gretel Restaurant pays homage to Boerne’s German heritage with dishes like Kolache eggs and schnitzel.
If you want to eat the best chicken sandwich of your life, visit Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.
Their fried chicken sandwich is a local legend.
The best part is, you can also order a tasty beer to go with your meal.
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Brimming with all kinds of water activities, the Boerne City Lake Park is a must-visit destination.
The area is beautifully green, and the lake is inviting.
You can swim in the lake or the municipal pool or go fishing at the pier.
There is also a provision for riding a kayak or a boat in the water.
This park provides grills for the perfect family picnic.
The park offers a playground, a volleyball court, a 9-hole disc golf course, a bird observatory, and a butterfly garden for land activities.
There are also nature trails for hiking.
Every Saturday, Herff Farms allows local growers, ranchers, and artisans to occupy their space and sell local goods and produce.
This open-air farmer’s market is set on the historic German Farmstead of Herff Farms.
There are other sights to behold in the area like walking trails, meadows, fenced gardens, and the Herff House itself.
Regular events are held on the property.
These range from Yoga and fitness classes to gardening workshops and live music concerts.
The Alpine Tower at Don Strange Ranch was voted the Best Entertainment in Kendall County.
Their challenge tower begins from the ground and goes up to 60 feet (18.29 m) in the air.
The rope tower caters to adventurers of different experiences with varying levels of difficulty.
The challenges will improve your teamwork skills and communication skills and boost your overall confidence.
You can also enjoy their high-speed zip lines.
Book your tickets in advance and overcome your fear of heights.
Boerne has many art galleries to explore.
To observe unique and varied fine art from the local artists, visit the Carriage House Gallery.
Another establishment that supports local artists is Gallery 195.
This gallery is located in a 135-year-old historic building.
For a taste of Latin American culture, COSAS Museum is the place to go.
This museum has quality Mexican folk art, Latin American furniture, textiles, and accessories on exhibit.
Then there is the Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery.
They offer more than 30 works of art from national and international artists.
If you are interested in pottery, metal-works, and wood carvings, you should drop by the Hill Country Pottery.
This place also sells locally made lotions and soaps.
When you are in the cowboy capital of the world, you better try horse riding.
Boerne has some great ranches and stables for an equestrian adventure.
One such place is the Diamond C Stables.
They are located between San Antonio and Boerne.
You can ride horses on trails, take horse-riding lessons and learn to groom horses.
They also have riding arenas, round pens, and pastures if you want to train with your horse.
For a more intimate experience, go on a trail ride under the guidance of professional trainer Willie Stricker at Stricker Trail Rides.
You will get to enjoy the greenery around Tapatio Springs in the scenic Hill Country of Boerne.
This skate park was built after consulting with the local skating community.
As a result, we have a truly unique street-scape plaza-style park.
The park spans a 7,500 sq.ft.area, including picnic tables for a nice brunch or lunch and a playground for kids.
Hundreds of people visit the park every day and have a great time.
A few miles away from Bourne, the Tejas Rodeo Company is a gem of a place.
Experience Texas’ true western heritage at one of their action-packed rodeo shows.
The shows are held every Saturday, 9 months a year, between March and November.
They have horse boarding facilities and also give out horse-riding lessons.
A dance with live music follows the rodeo shows.
Don’t forget to visit the Tejas Steakhouse and Saloon.
The eatery offers many delicacies like Texas barbecue, steaks, and burgers.
Wash down all that food with their local spirits, cold beer, and tasty cocktails.
One of the best things to enjoy under the warm Texan sun is playing golf.
It takes only 15 minutes from Boerne to reach the Buckhorn Golf Course.
Situated at the foothills of the Hill Country, the terrain in this golf course has the desired land attributes for a challenging game of golf.
The area has elevation changes, oak trees, clear water creaks, and a picturesque view.
Another option is the championship-level golf course in the Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort.
You will enjoy golfing amidst limestone cliffs and oak trees.
The resort also offers other activities like hiking, biking, and horse-riding.
Volunteers fully drive the Boerne Performing Arts organization.
They bring world-class concert series, live music, and dance performances to Boerne every year.
The performances can range from orchestral bands to rock and roll and Siberian dance recitals.
International artists from Japan, Australia, Russia, India, Ireland, and many more countries come to Boerne.
The organization also offers programs for kids.
Over 21,000 students have benefited from the organization’s efforts.
Another non-profit art organization is the Boerne Community Theatre.
They bring great musicals and theater plays on stage every year.
All that traveling and exploring can leave you sore.
To rejuvenate and revitalize, Boerne has many spas and salons to choose from.
Visit the Puresol Spa & Salt Cave at the Tapatio Spring Resort.
This world-class spa offers massages, body treatments, and facials.
Among its more exotic facilities are the Halotherapy salt cave inhalation sessions and yoga classes inside the salt cave.
For more variety, drop by Bella Salud Massage.
They offer various treatments like Hot Stone massage, Swedish massage, Chair massage, Aromatherapy, and a special massage to address Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.
If you want to experience something simpler, then Massage Matters is the place to go.
They focus on massages only and don’t digress into other beauty treatments.
They offer Deep Tissue massage, Prenatal massage, Reflexology, Hot Stone Therapy, Lomi Lomi massage, Raindrop massage, and many more.
They provide a special treatment called Medical massage that targets specific problems like TMJ, Craniosacral, and sports-related areas.
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