THE HILL COUNTRY MILE

SHOPPING, CULINARY DELIGHTS AND HISTORIC SITES!

Boerne’s Hill Country Mile is Texas-sizedmile stretching 1.1 miles through the heart of Boerne. It offers a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences in a vibrant, historic downtown. So get out your walking shoes and do some exploring!

Whether you are interested in the latest in women’s fashion, jewelry, home goods and accessories, art, men’s wear, children’s clothing, antiques or other specialty items, there is a shop or boutique for you! Need a little sustenance before you return to the shops? Boerne offers a host of fine and casual dining options, a variety of bakeries, coffee shops, microbreweries and more – some with outside seating available so you can continue to enjoy our beautiful Hill Country weather.

NATURAL BEAUTY

Boerne has great options for outdoor living! Enjoy the extensive trail system along Cibolo Creek, including River Road Park, where you can cast a line, bring a picnic, ride a bike and enjoy your day. Not far from the Hill Country Mile is the Old No. 9 Trail that follows the historic alignment of the old San Antonio & Aransas Pass Railroad route that brought early visitors from San Antonio to Boerne. On both trails you will find new treats to delight the eye! Several sculptures have been installed as part of the Boerne Art al Fresco Public Art Competition. Be sure to download a Public Art Walking tour brochure at artalfresco.org. You can also download an audio walking tour via the free Otocast app. Don’t forget to take a selfie with your favorite sculpture and share it with us at on Facebook at Boerne Art al Fresco!

RIVER SOUTH ARTS DISTRICT

South of the Cibolo is where you will find a quieter Boerne, with more great places to shop, eat and relax. Art and design shops, galleries, restaurants, lodging, and some of the city’s most stunning historic buildings can be found including St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church, an iconic limestone structure built high on a hill overlooking the city. The church was modeled after San Antonio’s Mission de la Purisma (1730) with twin towers that rise 65 feet in the air. Next door, The Phillip Manor has seen many uses over the last 152 years, and now has been restored into a boutique hotel, pub and event center. Across the street, the two-story triple column structure with arched windows is the Victorian style Carstanjen House (also called The Mansion House). Nearby is the famous Kronkosky Tower, on the grounds of the Benedictine Ministries offering the best view in Boerne, and Veterans Park.

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