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Boerne
from Relocation Guide
Boerne is a unique city nestled in the Texas Hill Country, approximately 22 miles northwest of San Antonio. You can find Boerne via Interstate 10 West exits 543, 542, 541, or 540. Boerne offers many benefits and attractions, including its small-town charm, historic architecture, and gorgeous natural surroundings. Boerne offers residents both convenient access to San Antonio and the big-city life and a quality of life founded on its small-town heritage. In fact, Progressive Farmer named Kendall County, where Boerne is located, its number five pick for the “2007 Best Places to Live in the Southwest Region.”
One of the great attributes of Boerne is its weather. The weather was actually the cause for Boerne’s settlement and growth since it brought early settlers and visitors to the area in search of better health. Before 1900, Boerne had grown into a popular tourist resort. It became famous for “the purest air God ever made for man or woman, either”, according to a brochure from that era. Boerne still boasts that pure air set in a small town, and the town is still a popular destination for tourists.
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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.
The City of Boerne is a full-service municipality, providing all basic government services such as streets, police, fire, animal control, solid waste collection, electric, water, wastewater, gas, cemetery, library, parks, and recreation.
Things to Do in Boerne
Boerne, Texas offers visitors and residents a fabulous combination of Old World charm and Texas hospitality. The tastefully restored Main Street boasts a ton of antique shops, gift stores, art galleries, restaurants, coffee shops, turn-ofthe-century European architecture, and picturesque gardens and greenbelts. No matter what you’re looking for, Boerne has it. The small-town feel warms the heart and provides the perfect setting to relax the body and restore the soul.
The following are just some of the attractions that Kendall County is proud to provide its residents and tourists:
Agricultural Heritage Center and Museum
Phone: (830) 249-6007 www.agmuseum.us
This facility is located in Boerne City Park on over five 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 Theatre
Boerne Community Theatre has been the nonprofit community theatre of Boerne, Texas since 1991. They present five regular productions, two Teen Troupe shows, three children’s summer drama camps and a “Theatre on the Edge” special.
The Buckhorn Golf Course
36 FM 473 Comfort, TX 78013 Phone: (830) 995-5351 www.buckhorngolfcourse.com
The Buckhorn’s championship layout utilizes the natural 100 foot elevation changes, pristine creeks and valleys that
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one would hope to find in such a tranquil setting. Known for its consistent, superb conditions, The 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 The Buckhorn Golf course one of the most fun and memorable golf courses you’ll ever play.
Cascade Caverns
Cascade Caverns was discovered by the Lipan Apache in the 1700s as evidenced by artifacts and a cave fireplace. Kendall County youth in the 1840s rediscovered the cave and carved their initials in stalactites in the Caverns’ first room. Local stories about what was then called “Hester’s Cave”, after 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 first of the six Texas cave attractions to have been discovered and has been entertaining folks ever since.
Cave Without a Name
The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent 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
This 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. This 86 acre working ranch is home to a herd of Texas Longhorns, horses, buffalo, 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. The 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
The 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, fishing, swimming, tubing, picnicking, hiking and camping. The 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
Joshua Creek Ranch opened for guests in 1990 on some of the finest hunt country in America. Over the last 22 years, it has been developed into a sportsmen’s paradise. The 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 bluffs and ledges, all managed to produce prime wildlife habitat for quail hunting, pheasant hunting, Texas deer hunting and turkey hunting. The hunting season is September through April, although Axis deer hunting is offered year-round.
Tapatio Springs Golf Resort and Conference Center
Once known as Thunder Valley, Clyde B. Smith purchased the property in 1981 and transformed the limestone cliffs, 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
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 fireside 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 bluff overlooking the beautiful Cibolo Creek or in our beautiful antebellum courtyard. The 5.2 acre campus features high speed wireless Internet everywhere from the privacy of your guest room to the banks of the Cibolo.
