to Boerne

Many people from the northern parts of the United States, or “snow birds” as they are generally referred to, venture down to the Hill Country to escape the cold climate. Once again, even on a seasonal basis, it is Boerne’s weather that continues to attract part-time residents and visitors.

e City of Boerne is a full-service municipality, providing all basic government services such as streets, police, re, animal control, solid waste collection, electric, water, wastewater, gas, cemetery, library, parks, and recreation.

ings to Do in Boerne e following are just some of the attractions that Kendall County is proud to provide its residents and tourists:

Boerne, Texas o ers visitors and residents a fabulous combination of Old World charm and Texas hospitality. e tastefully restored Main Street boasts a ton of antique shops, gi stores, art galleries, restaurants, co ee shops, turn-ofthe-century European architecture, and picturesque gardens and greenbelts. No matter what you’re looking for, Boerne has it. e small-town feel warms the heart and provides the perfect setting to relax the body and restore the soul.

Agricultural Heritage

Center and Museum

Phone: (830) 249-6007 www.agmuseum.us is facility is located in Boerne City Park on over ve acres. It includes a blacksmith shop, woodworking shop, pioneer house, wagon house, main museum building and many outdoor exhibits showcasing antique farm machinery and implements.

Boerne Community eatre

907 East Blanco Road

Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: (830) 249-9166 www.boernetheatre.org e Buckhorn Golf Course

Boerne Community eatre has been the nonpro t community theatre of Boerne, Texas since 1991. ey present ve regular productions, two Teen Troupe shows, three children’s summer drama camps and a “ eatre on the Edge” special.

36 FM 473

Comfort, TX 78013

Phone: (830) 995-5351 www.buckhorngolfcourse.com e Buckhorn’s championship layout utilizes the natural 100 foot elevation changes, pristine creeks and valleys that one would hope to nd in such a tranquil setting. Known for its consistent, superb conditions, e Buckhorn is as challenging as you want to make it. Vast, rolling fairways and large greens await tee and approach shots. Players can select any one of several sets of tees that enable the high and low handicapper to choose their level of test. Outstanding strategy and an excellent variety of golf holes make e Buckhorn Golf course one of the most fun and memorable golf courses you’ll ever play.

Cascade Caverns

226 Cascade Caverns Road

Boerne, TX 78015

Phone: (830) 755-8080 www.cascadecaverns.com

Cascade Caverns was discovered by the Lipan Apache in the 1700s as evidenced by artifacts and a cave replace. Kendall County youth in the 1840s rediscovered the cave and carved their initials in stalactites in the Caverns’ rst room. Local stories about what was then called “Hester’s Cave”, a er the owner, were adapted into a German language novel that was published in the 1870s and later translated into English. Although not commercially operated until the early 1930s, Cascade Caverns is the rst of the six Texas cave attractions to have been discovered and has been entertaining folks ever since.

Cave Without a Name

325 Kreutzberg Road

Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: (830) 537-4212 www.cavewithoutaname.com e Cave is lled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magni cent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more. Enjoy a tour of the six major rooms in comfort with a provided 66 degrees year-round, easy walkways and brilliant lighting.

Cibolo Nature Center

140 City Park Road

Boerne TX, 78006

Phone: (830) 249-4616 www.cibolo.org is nature center provides visitors with a 100 acres of trails and wilderness to explore in the Texas Hill Country.

Enchanted Springs Ranch

242 West State HWY 46

Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: (800) 640-5917 www.enchantedspringsranch.com

Enchanted Springs Ranch is family owned and dedicated to “Keeping the Old West Alive” with its friendly atmosphere. Western history is preserved and presented in a new and exciting way. is 86 acre working ranch is home to a herd of Texas Longhorns, horses, bu alo, deer and a wide variety of exotic animals.

Fair Oaks Ranch Country Club

7900 Fair Oaks Parkway

Fair Oaks Ranch, TX 78015

Phone: (210) 582-6700 www.fairoaksclub.com

With minimal changes to the original historic home, the addition of 8,000 square feet of space, 36 holes of championship golf on the Live Oak and Blackjack Oak courses, tennis courts, pools and additional event space, the Club quickly became the center of activities for the residents of the developing Fair Oaks Ranch Community. e Club has created an oasis and a home away from home for the residents, Members and guests.

Guadalupe River State Park

3350 Park Road 31 Spring Branch, TX 78070

Phone: (830) 438-2656 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/ guadalupe-river e park has 4 miles of river frontage and is located in the middle of a 9-mile stretch of the Guadalupe River. Park visitors may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities, including canoeing, shing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking and camping. e park recently opened a 5.3-mile equestrian trail that is also open to mountain biking. No equestrian camping is available at the park. Opportunities also exist for less vigorous pursuits, such as bird watching and nature study.

Joshua Creek Ranch

132 Cravey Road

Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: (830) 537-5090 www.joshuacreek.com

Joshua Creek Ranch opened for guests in 1990 on some of the nest hunt country in America. Over the last 22 years, it has been developed into a sportsmen’s paradise. e ranch is a rare combination of natural Texas Hill Country beauty, from fertile creek and river bottom land to lightly wooded grass pastures with intervening limestone blu s and ledges, all managed to produce prime wildlife habitat for quail hunting, pheasant hunting, Texas deer hunting and turkey hunting. e hunting season is September through April, although Axis deer hunting is o ered year-round.

Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center

1 Resort Way

Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: (800) 999-3299 www.tapatio.com

Once known as under Valley, Clyde B.Smith purchased the property in 1981 and transformed the limestone cli s, oak trees and clear springs into a small resort with an outstanding and acclaimed 18-hole championship golf course. His goal was to create a golf club for local residents and an active retreat for visitors, a goal he succeeded at.

In the 1990’s, new owners added an executive 9-hole course and conference center, attracting a wider range of uses for the beautifully sited property.

In 2011, Country music legend George Strait purchased the resort, determined to return it to its original grandeur and beyond.

Ye Kendall Inn

128 West Blanco Road

Boerne, TX 78006

Phone: (800) 364-2138 www.yekendallinn.com

Today the newly restored Kendall Inn has everything guests could desire. Dine at the renowned Limestone Grille, 10-time Wine Spectator Award of Excellence winner. Relax reside at Tavern 128. Rejuvenate at the Ritz Spa & Hair Studio. Enjoy a rest in one of 36 rooms, suites and cottages. Make a little history for yourself and host your wedding, conference, retreat or event in the new Kendall Halle Conference Center, on the blu overlooking the beautiful Cibolo Creek or in our beautiful antebellum courtyard. e 5.2 acre campus features high speed wireless Internet everywhere from the privacy of your guest room to the banks of the Cibolo.