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Pop.
4,274
Alt. 1,405
General-
Boerne (BUR-nee) grew from a village called Tusculum laid
out in 1849; formally established by German pioneer settlers
in 1851, and named for a German political writer. Fishermen
find fortune in Hill Country lakes and streams; hunters
seek white-tailed and axis deer, wild boar, turkey, native
and migratory game birds.
Agricultural
Heritige Center- Indoor and outdoor exhibits of antique
farm machinery, implements and equipment, including an 1896
threshing machine; operating blacksmith shop. Open wed.
and Sun. 1:30- 4:30p.m., and upon request for tour groups
(512/249-8000). Closed last 16 days of Dec. and first 15
days of Jan.; adjacent to city park on Texas 46 east.
Cascade
Caverns- Popular visitor attraction since 1932. Skilled
guides provide one-hour interpretive tours every 30 minutes;
well-lighted, comfortable walking trails. A wet, active
cave with huge rooms and crystal pools laced by profuse
cave growth; 90-foot underground waterfall. Swimming pool,
dance pavilion, meeting hall, and camping facilities for
RVs, trailers, and tents. Open daily Memorial Day- Labor
Day 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.; in winter 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mon- Fri.,
9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Sat.& Sun.; 14 mi. NW of San Antonio.
Exit543 on I-10. Admission.
Cibolo
Wilderness Trail- 65-acre inner-city green belt with
three separate and distinct ecosystems. Includes walking
trails, estuary, and year-round offering of environmental
awareness programs.
Guadalupe
River State Park- 1,900 acres of scenic Hill Country
landscapes bisected by the beautiful, cypress-edged river
that flows over natural rapids in the park. Wildlife includes
white-tailed deer, coyotes, foxes, and armadillos; juniper
thickets offer nesting habitat for rare golden-cheeked warbler.
Tent and RV camping, rest rooms, showers, picnic sites.
Fishing, canoeing, swimming, and hiking. Access via Texas
46, 13 miles east; admission.
Kuhlmann-
King Historical House- General history exhibits in historic
building. Open Sun. 1 - 4 p.m. and upon request for groups;
512/249-2030. 402 E. Blanco St.
Ye
Kendall Inn- Stagecoach inn built in 1859; Texas historic
landmark listed on National Register of historic places.
Served as gathering place for lawmen, army officers, cattle
Dover's, and frontier celebrities. Today offers elegant
bed and breakfast accommodations, and includes dress shop,
boutique, restaurant, courtyard and meeting hall. Downtown
Plaza.
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Thorough
effort has been made to provide accurate event information;
however, always confirm dates and times with the Boerne
Chamber of Commerce at 830-249-8000 or Boerne Merchants
Association at 1-800-322-3868.
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