Attractions in Boerne

Much of what makes the Texas Hill Country unique can be experienced at one of the many attractions in Boerne. Visit a home built by a German settler in the 1880s, enjoy the Hill Country’s enchanting scenery at Guadalupe River State Park, or journey underground at Cascade Caverns or the Cave Without a Name.

These are just a few ways you can enjoy your time in this captivating village, located about 30 miles north of San Antonio. Read on to discover many of Boerne’s great attractions below. 

 

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The AgriCultural Museum and Arts Center

Discover the history of agricultural and rural life in the Texas Hill Country. The museum contains a resident blacksmith showing off his techniques, woodworking shops, a pioneer house, outdoor displays of antique farm equipment, and a museum full of various exhibits. Bluegrass Jams are scheduled on the second and four Saturdays of the month. Bring your own instrument to play along. The Hill Country Council for the Arts calls this space home as well. Register for creative workshops and classes online. Both organizations host special events throughout the year, including festivals and antique tractor pulls. 

102 City Park Road
Boerne, TX 78006
(210) 445-1080

 

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Boerne City Lake Park

Boerne City Lake Park is a picturesque outdoor area that includes a fishing pier, picnic areas, a playground, a volleyball court, a boat dock, and a nine-hole disc golf course. Swimming, kayaking, boating, and hiking are some of the other top things to do in the park. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available through Hill Country Paddle Sports.

1 City Lake Road
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 248-1635

 

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Breweries and Pub Crawling

Boerne is home to multiple craft breweries, and most of them are within walking distance of each other. The Hill Country Mile is home to Cibolo Creek Brewing, Hamby's, Free Roam Brewing, and Tusculum Brewing. A little farther out, you will find the Dodging Duck Brewhaus and 28 Songs Brewhouse + Kitchen.

 

 

 

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Cascade Caverns

Experience life underground at Cascade Caverns, Boerne’s oldest tourist attraction. A guided one-hour tour will take you through the cave’s five corridors full of spectacular cave formations and unusual animals, such as the cliff chirping frog and the Cascade Caverns salamander. Above ground, you’ll find a gift shop, nature trails, picnic tables, a gem mining quarry, a prehistoric playground, a rock wall, selfies with Rex the dinosaur, and campsites.

226 Cascade Caverns Road
Boerne, TX 78015
(830) 755-8080

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Cave Without a Name

Incredible stalactite and stalagmite formations, magnificent flowstones, and more fill the six main rooms of Cave Without a Name, a natural and living cave system about 11 miles northeast of Boerne. Well-lit, easily traversable trails offer great views of these complex formations that took thousands of years to form. The cave is open every day of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check their calendar of events for underground concerts. 

325 Kreutzberg Road
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 537-4212

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Cibolo Nature Center

The Cibolo Nature Center has four distinct ecosystems that cover 100 acres of spectacular Hill Country terrain. Numerous hiking trails meander through these four areas, including a cypress tree-lined creek and a flat prairie blanketed by tall yellow-brown grass, and offer a great vantage point for taking in all the local wildlife. The weekly farmers market is held at the historic Herff Farm Homestead, located across the creek. Access the market from the 33 Herff Rd. entrance.  

140 City Park Road
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 249-4616

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Guadalupe River State Park

Guadalupe River State Park features four miles of riverfront terrain within a nine-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. Canoeing, fishing, swimming, bird-watching, and hiking are some of the more popular activities in the park, which connects with the Honey Creek State Natural Area to cover more than 4,200 contiguous acres of Hill Country territory.

3350 Park Road 31
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 438-2656

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Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area

Swim, paddle, fish, or simply relax on the scenic shores of the Guadalupe River in the Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area, situated about 10 miles northeast of Boerne. In addition to easy river access, the 117-acre natural area includes three miles of multiuse trails and three observation blinds ideal for observing or photographing birds and other wildlife.

143 Mark Twain
Boerne, TX 78006
(830) 537-3470

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Kuhlmann-King Historical House

Visit one of the oldest homes in Boerne, the Kuhlmann-King Historical House. The home, built in the 1880s by German immigrant William Kuhlmann, has a historic kitchen and a historical marker. This site is open for tours on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month.

402 East Blanco Road     
Boerne, TX 78006
(210) 275-8301

 

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Wine Tours from Boerne

There are many wineries throughout the Hill Country, and Boerne isn't far from some of the best of them. That's why one of the most popular things to do in town is to take a winery tour offered by one of the many operators in Boerne. These tours take you to a few of the many wineries and breweries around Boerne, meaning you don't have to worry about driving. Does it get any better than that? Check out this list here.