Jennifer's Guidebook
Sightseeing
There are so many fun things to do in Boerne whether you are in to nature walks and bird watching, wine tours, or shopping until you drop, Boerne and the surrounding areas has it all
A beautiful spot to bring a bike or your walking shoes (maybe even a fishing pole) and see the majestic cypress trees along the Cibolo. Beautiful place to snap pictures and have a picnic.
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Cibolo Nature Center & Farm
140 City Park RdA beautiful spot to bring a bike or your walking shoes (maybe even a fishing pole) and see the majestic cypress trees along the Cibolo. Beautiful place to snap pictures and have a picnic.
Head out the driveway and turn left towards Sisterdale and take a tour of the Sistercreek Vineyards. Step back in time and do some wonderful wine tasting while you are there.
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Sister Creek Vineyards
1142 Sisterdale RdHead out the driveway and turn left towards Sisterdale and take a tour of the Sistercreek Vineyards. Step back in time and do some wonderful wine tasting while you are there.
If you are not a Boerne resident, there will be a small fee upon entrance but this is a great place to picnic, sand volleyball courts, swim, kayak and fish. No motor sports allowed on this lake.
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Boerne City Lake Park
21 Upper Cibolo Creek RoadIf you are not a Boerne resident, there will be a small fee upon entrance but this is a great place to picnic, sand volleyball courts, swim, kayak and fish. No motor sports allowed on this lake.
One of the most beautiful hikes that you can take just outside Fredericksburg. Get to the top and see for miles in every direction. Spectacular when Fall colors are out. To enter the park, you will have to MAKE RESERVATIONS online  through Texas Parks and wildlife Enchanted Rock.
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Enchanted Rock Summit
One of the most beautiful hikes that you can take just outside Fredericksburg. Get to the top and see for miles in every direction. Spectacular when Fall colors are out. To enter the park, you will have to MAKE RESERVATIONS online  through Texas Parks and wildlife Enchanted Rock.
Head to 290 wine tours online to reserve your spot on one of their shuttles. Their shuttles will take you to all of the best wineries in Fredericksburg where you can stop off in enjoy the beautiful scenery that makes up the hill country vineyards and wineries.
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290 Wine Shuttle
308 S Washington StHead to 290 wine tours online to reserve your spot on one of their shuttles. Their shuttles will take you to all of the best wineries in Fredericksburg where you can stop off in enjoy the beautiful scenery that makes up the hill country vineyards and wineries.
Just ask Siri to play Waylon Jennings’ “ Luckenbach Texas” on Spotify! This is a great must see for tourists to this part of the Hill country. It is on the road towards Fredericksburg from The Red Barn Inn and has a great little gift shop and bar in the old Lukenbach post office.
Luckenbach, TX
3234 Luckenbach RdJust ask Siri to play Waylon Jennings’ “ Luckenbach Texas” on Spotify! This is a great must see for tourists to this part of the Hill country. It is on the road towards Fredericksburg from The Red Barn Inn and has a great little gift shop and bar in the old Lukenbach post office.
Going to see the caves in Boerne is a must! Spectacular cave rooms and formations plus a year-round constant temperature, so much to appreciate with a stop by the caves!
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Luola Ilman Nimeä
325 Kreutzberg RoadGoing to see the caves in Boerne is a must! Spectacular cave rooms and formations plus a year-round constant temperature, so much to appreciate with a stop by the caves!
Boerne is home to two great cave scenes. Cascade Caverns is another great spot to descend and to the beautiful limestone caverns in the Hill Country. Set an a beautiful year-round temperature, this is a must see when traveling to our part of Texas.
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Cascade-luolasto
226 Cascade CavernBoerne is home to two great cave scenes. Cascade Caverns is another great spot to descend and to the beautiful limestone caverns in the Hill Country. Set an a beautiful year-round temperature, this is a must see when traveling to our part of Texas.
Fredericksburg is a neat German town with fun shopping on the Main Street running right thru town as well as lots of vineyards and wineries surrounding downtown Fredericksburg. The Nimitz Pacific War Museum is a must see for history buffs! Several really authentic German eateries as well make it a charming place to visit!
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Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is a neat German town with fun shopping on the Main Street running right thru town as well as lots of vineyards and wineries surrounding downtown Fredericksburg. The Nimitz Pacific War Museum is a must see for history buffs! Several really authentic German eateries as well make it a charming place to visit!
Christmas time, the Enchanted Springs ranch is magical! Outdoor fire pits, Christmas markets, lots of fun activities for young and old alike! This ranch is spectacular!
Enchanted Springs Ranch
242 SH46 WestChristmas time, the Enchanted Springs ranch is magical! Outdoor fire pits, Christmas markets, lots of fun activities for young and old alike! This ranch is spectacular!
Guadalupe River State Park is an absolutely beautiful place to visit close to Boerne. Where they are fishing, hiking, swimming or taking in just the beauty of your surroundings, Guadalupe River State Park is a must see!
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Guadalupejoen osavaltionpuisto
3350 Park Rd 31Guadalupe River State Park is an absolutely beautiful place to visit close to Boerne. Where they are fishing, hiking, swimming or taking in just the beauty of your surroundings, Guadalupe River State Park is a must see!
If you want to explore, head out to Old Tunnel State Park by turning left out the Red Barn Inn driveway and go for a nature hike- seasonally watch the bats fly out from the cave! Alamo Springs Cafe is a really unique burger joint right next to Old Tunnel State Park, makes for a great afternoon!
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Old Tunnelin osavaltion puisto
10619 Old San Antonio RdIf you want to explore, head out to Old Tunnel State Park by turning left out the Red Barn Inn driveway and go for a nature hike- seasonally watch the bats fly out from the cave! Alamo Springs Cafe is a really unique burger joint right next to Old Tunnel State Park, makes for a great afternoon!
Crider's Rodeo & Dancehall
2310 TX-39This iconic scenic drive will impress to you all year round, but during a good wildflower season ( March through May), you will find its beauty even more abundant as the vibrant colors from bluebonnet, Indian paintbrush, Mexican poppies, sunflowers, wine cups, verbena and more, light up the landscape with the host of beautiful colors. The narrow, two-lane road is 13 miles of some very unique geology, deep canyons, amazing views and spectacular Meadows are sure to delight the senses!
Willow City Loop, Texas, Yhdysvallat
This iconic scenic drive will impress to you all year round, but during a good wildflower season ( March through May), you will find its beauty even more abundant as the vibrant colors from bluebonnet, Indian paintbrush, Mexican poppies, sunflowers, wine cups, verbena and more, light up the landscape with the host of beautiful colors. The narrow, two-lane road is 13 miles of some very unique geology, deep canyons, amazing views and spectacular Meadows are sure to delight the senses!
FREE- no rsvp needed! Friedrich Wilderness Park offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It is home for rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge if the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler.
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Friedrichin erämaapuisto
21395 Milsa DrFREE- no rsvp needed! Friedrich Wilderness Park offers approximately 10 miles of hiking trails with varying degrees of difficulty. It is home for rare birds, terrestrial orchids, steep hills and deep canyons. It is internationally known for bird watching. Perched on the edge if the Balcones Escarpment, Friedrich is a nesting site for two federally listed endangered species of birds: the Black-capped Vireo and the Golden-cheeked Warbler.
Evolving from this once narrow Indian pathway was a wagon trail for immigrants. This trailway was what is now known as Old San Antonio Highway or Old Fredericksburg Road, which was the main wagon trail from San Antonio to Boerne and eventually leading to Fredericksburg.
Old Number 9 Greenway, Boerne, TX 78006, Yhdysvallat
Evolving from this once narrow Indian pathway was a wagon trail for immigrants. This trailway was what is now known as Old San Antonio Highway or Old Fredericksburg Road, which was the main wagon trail from San Antonio to Boerne and eventually leading to Fredericksburg.
Playground for little’s, baseball parks galore and covered basketball courts. For the athletes!
Northrop Park
37550 Frontage RdPlayground for little’s, baseball parks galore and covered basketball courts. For the athletes!
Kinderpark
Sweet little park for the children in town surrounded by beautiful mature oaks.
Spring, Summer and Fall has something beautiful in store on their beautiful pathways thru their gardens. Stroll their nursery and enjoy a snack or beverage in the lodge. Great place to “stop and smell the roses.”
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Wildseed Farms
100 Legacy DrSpring, Summer and Fall has something beautiful in store on their beautiful pathways thru their gardens. Stroll their nursery and enjoy a snack or beverage in the lodge. Great place to “stop and smell the roses.”
Food scene
Howdy! One of our favorite things to do when we head out for the weekend is to explore the food scene! We have some favorites and would love to hear about yours while you stop by. :)
Historic boerne building converted into a locals favorite for coffee dates, breakfast, lunch or brunch! Also has a great boutique!
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The Dienger Trading Co.
210 N Main StHistoric boerne building converted into a locals favorite for coffee dates, breakfast, lunch or brunch! Also has a great boutique!
Local brew and organic food- my husband would recommend the Boerne blonde ale and the burger! Another great location on Main Street- usually pretty busy, if that’s any indicator of the food & brew!
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Cibolo Creek Brewing Co.
448 S Main StLocal brew and organic food- my husband would recommend the Boerne blonde ale and the burger! Another great location on Main Street- usually pretty busy, if that’s any indicator of the food & brew!
Right across the river on River Road in downtown Boerne, the Dodging Duck is an always popular place to go for a tourist and Locals alike. The restaurant is appropriately named as you may notice when you are driving to the restaurant that you have to break for ducks that frequently cross the road. On the weekends, you may get lucky and catch live music on the patio.
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The Dodging Duck Brewhaus & Restaurant
402 River RdRight across the river on River Road in downtown Boerne, the Dodging Duck is an always popular place to go for a tourist and Locals alike. The restaurant is appropriately named as you may notice when you are driving to the restaurant that you have to break for ducks that frequently cross the road. On the weekends, you may get lucky and catch live music on the patio.
Owned by former World Series (multiple) left handed pitcher Jeremy Affeldt, this local brewery also has several food trucks in back and is a great place to hang out! Located on Main Street in the heart of Boerne
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Free Roam Brewing Company
325 South Main StreetOwned by former World Series (multiple) left handed pitcher Jeremy Affeldt, this local brewery also has several food trucks in back and is a great place to hang out! Located on Main Street in the heart of Boerne
Mary's Tacos
518 E Blanco RdBEST breakfast tacos in town! Local secret!
Lunch is terrific here!! In downtown Boerne on Main Street. Parking is behind the building and can be tight. Across from river and walking trails if you want to stroll after a nice lunch.
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Boerne Taco House
470 S Main StLunch is terrific here!! In downtown Boerne on Main Street. Parking is behind the building and can be tight. Across from river and walking trails if you want to stroll after a nice lunch.
Looking for some good sangria and Spanish tapas? This place is really got a cool vibe!
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Botero Tapas + Wine Bar
161 South Main StreetLooking for some good sangria and Spanish tapas? This place is really got a cool vibe!
Bear Moon Bakery and Cafe
401 S Main StGreat breakfast spot for bakery and coffee
Great place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee right in downtown Boerne, across the street from the town square.
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Black Rifle Coffee Shop Boerne
101 S Main StGreat place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee right in downtown Boerne, across the street from the town square.
This is one of our favorite places to go for pizza and family time! Small inside, but don’t let that fool you! It has a great back yard area and the pizza is fantastic!
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Z's Wood Fired Pizza
118 Old San Antonio RdThis is one of our favorite places to go for pizza and family time! Small inside, but don’t let that fool you! It has a great back yard area and the pizza is fantastic!
My Husband’s absolute favorite sandwich is found here at the gourmet deli at Epicure! Seating is found out back under umbrella covered tables and is a delightful (and mostly healthy) experience!
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Boerne Epicure Gourmet Market
210 S Main StMy Husband’s absolute favorite sandwich is found here at the gourmet deli at Epicure! Seating is found out back under umbrella covered tables and is a delightful (and mostly healthy) experience!
If you want to explore, head out to Old Tunnel State Park by turning left out the Red Barn Inn driveway and go for a nature hike- seasonally watch the bats fly out from the cave! Alamo Springs Cafe is a really unique burger joint right next to Old Tunnel State Park, makes for a great afternoon!
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Alamo Springs Cafe
107 Alamo RdIf you want to explore, head out to Old Tunnel State Park by turning left out the Red Barn Inn driveway and go for a nature hike- seasonally watch the bats fly out from the cave! Alamo Springs Cafe is a really unique burger joint right next to Old Tunnel State Park, makes for a great afternoon!
Right away when Blackboard bbq opened several years before COVID, they hopped on the food critique favorite lists for best bbq in Texas! It’s an out of the way location that makes it even more of a treasure to find. Check it out online or call first bc they keep different hours and when they are out of food for the weekend, they close! So do your research and if you are lucky, get some of this gourmet bbq!
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BlackBoard Bbq
1123 Sisterdale RdRight away when Blackboard bbq opened several years before COVID, they hopped on the food critique favorite lists for best bbq in Texas! It’s an out of the way location that makes it even more of a treasure to find. Check it out online or call first bc they keep different hours and when they are out of food for the weekend, they close! So do your research and if you are lucky, get some of this gourmet bbq!
Looking for a more high-end dining experience in Boerne? Premium quality meats and dishes sure to please the most discriminating food critic. Beautiful location in downtown Boerne.
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Peggy's on the Green
128 W Blanco RdLooking for a more high-end dining experience in Boerne? Premium quality meats and dishes sure to please the most discriminating food critic. Beautiful location in downtown Boerne.
Cypress Grille is nestled in the heart of the Hill Country in Boerne, Texas. Cypress Grille strives to create new memories for guests with our selection of fine wines, freshly prepared food fare and wood fired steaks. Using fresh ingredients!
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Cypress Grille
170 S Main StCypress Grille is nestled in the heart of the Hill Country in Boerne, Texas. Cypress Grille strives to create new memories for guests with our selection of fine wines, freshly prepared food fare and wood fired steaks. Using fresh ingredients!
Looking for a sweet treat on Main Street? Kelani Yogurt is a great stop to cool down with a cup of froyo!
Kelani Yogurt
463 S Main StLooking for a sweet treat on Main Street? Kelani Yogurt is a great stop to cool down with a cup of froyo!
If you are looking for a place for wings and a sporting event on the big screens, this is the place! All the sports are found in one location here and pretty expansive menu beyond just wings.
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Sauced Wing Bar
215 W Bandera RdIf you are looking for a place for wings and a sporting event on the big screens, this is the place! All the sports are found in one location here and pretty expansive menu beyond just wings.
Amazing structure, great location, incredible environment and great food! Also, check out the Grand Hall in the back portion of this restaurant for a real German hall feel!
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Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290Amazing structure, great location, incredible environment and great food! Also, check out the Grand Hall in the back portion of this restaurant for a real German hall feel!
Our families favorite place to get a homemade sweet treat! My personal favorite is the cheesecake ice cream pop!
Michoacán A Pedir De Boca
Our families favorite place to get a homemade sweet treat! My personal favorite is the cheesecake ice cream pop!
Part of 153 Main on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Richter Bakhaus is making a name for itself with delicious, freshly-made baked goods and smooth coffee concoctions and flavors! Try the "Duffin": a muffin-donut hybrid that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Richter Bakhaus
153 S Main StPart of 153 Main on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. Richter Bakhaus is making a name for itself with delicious, freshly-made baked goods and smooth coffee concoctions and flavors! Try the "Duffin": a muffin-donut hybrid that’s sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
This Mexican restaurant is family owned and operated and is always sure to be hoppin’! The decor and ambience is awesome and the food is even better!!! Love the table side guacamole! Must go!
El Chaparral
This Mexican restaurant is family owned and operated and is always sure to be hoppin’! The decor and ambience is awesome and the food is even better!!! Love the table side guacamole! Must go!
Great smash burgers, fries and chocolate malts on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. It’s a fun stop!
Hamby's
Great smash burgers, fries and chocolate malts on Boerne’s Hill Country Mile. It’s a fun stop!
New to this Boerne location, Tre Pizzeria has great personal size pizzas, the chicken pasta dish is incredible and the location across from the town square cannot be beat!
Tre Pizzeria
New to this Boerne location, Tre Pizzeria has great personal size pizzas, the chicken pasta dish is incredible and the location across from the town square cannot be beat!
Elegant yet quaint dining environment right in the heart of the Hill Country Mile of historic downtown Boerne shops. Great salads! After hours, there can often be found live music behind this venue in the courtyard out back on the weekends with drinks!
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259 Brantley's Bistro
259 S Main StElegant yet quaint dining environment right in the heart of the Hill Country Mile of historic downtown Boerne shops. Great salads! After hours, there can often be found live music behind this venue in the courtyard out back on the weekends with drinks!
Backyard feel where they have 80+ beers on tap + wine, MONSTER bounce house, food trucks. Cannot bring outside food or drinks. Next to Boerne City Lake!
Random Beer Garden
Backyard feel where they have 80+ beers on tap + wine, MONSTER bounce house, food trucks. Cannot bring outside food or drinks. Next to Boerne City Lake!
Vineyard tour/wine tasting
One of the most awarded vineyards/wines in Texas come from Grape Creek Vineyards. Take a tour
We learned so much about what makes the Fredericksburg wine country one of the best wine grape growing regions!
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Grape Creek Vineyards
10587 US-290We learned so much about what makes the Fredericksburg wine country one of the best wine grape growing regions!
The bottle of wine you will find on the counter is from this precious vineyard just 6 miles to the left out our driveway, they offer tours and wine tasting of this historic winery.
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Sister Creek Vineyards
1142 Sisterdale RdThe bottle of wine you will find on the counter is from this precious vineyard just 6 miles to the left out our driveway, they offer tours and wine tasting of this historic winery.
Just a couple miles to the left out our driveway in Boerne, you will find the closest vineyard to us. They are a small vineyard so be sure to check their tasting hours on website first.
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Saint Tryphon Farm and Vineyard
24 Wasp Creek RdJust a couple miles to the left out our driveway in Boerne, you will find the closest vineyard to us. They are a small vineyard so be sure to check their tasting hours on website first.
Kid scene
This indoor play park is a huge hit with the young kiddos. If you want to get some energy out and weather is not cooperating, this is the place!
Arrows Active Play Park
Shops boutiques
If you like fun women’s clothing & accessories and game day items, this is one of my favorite shops on Main Street!
Hey Love
J Forks Designs
470 South Main StreetCELESTE
140 S Main StFickle Pickles
Famous for Boerne- EVERYONE gets Pickles here!!!
One of my favorites, this shop has the latest trends and styles from clothes to accessories while being affordable! A must see for the ladies!!
Ella Blue
146 S Main StOne of my favorites, this shop has the latest trends and styles from clothes to accessories while being affordable! A must see for the ladies!!