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By Krissy Gillaspia
Austin Local Expert
About Boerne
Photo courtesy of Boerne Convention and Visitors Bureau
Tucked away in the Texas Hill Country, but right off Interstate Highway 10, you will find historic Boerne. Founded in 1849, this charming town boasts a fabulous Main Street lined with antique shoppes, trendy boutiques, and historic buildings, a haunted inn and great foods.
Running through the heart of Boerne is the beautiful Cibolo Creek with its shaded walkways that will take you around town as you chat with a flock of geese and very talkative ducks. Your children will love feeding these friendly birds while you plot your next move: Will it be antiques or Ella Blue, the trendy boutique on Main Street? Hip Dingo and Lillian's also catch your eye as you make your way through this collage of big city style with small town heart.
See & Do
Boerne has a wide variety of options to keep you busy. When you aren't enjoying the great food and the shopping on Main Street, you can also wander out to Boerne Lake and watch the locals with their sailboats and fisherman waiting patiently for the next bite. On the other side of town, you can visit the Cave Without a Name or take a hike in the Cibolo Wilderness Area just so the kids can walk in the footprints of dinosaurs.
Home to parades, festivals and farmer's markets, there is always something to delight you in Boerne, Texas!
Eat
Boerne may be considered a small historic town but its blessed with big city options. If your plans include a romantic dinner under the stars, The Creek Restaurant has you covered. If you are more casual, stop off at the Dodging Duck Brewhaus for a wide selection of locally brewed ales and the best gazpacho soup in Texas!
If you are in the mood for Italian food and live music, you can visit Naples Italian restaurant for drinks, music and amazing Italian fare.
The options are quite simply endless. This town enjoys upscale dining at its finest and casual dining at local hangouts like Chilito's Express where you can grab some Latin Fusion cuisine.
Shop
Boerne is a great place for finding those trendy little boutique items that make you look amazing! Whether you need to pick up a dress for that special event or you simply want to look your best for everyday comings and goings, you are sure to benefit from a little retail therapy at one of the many Shoppes in town.
Ella Blue, Lillian's of Boerne, and Hip Dingo are great places to start for the ladies!
If you aren't looking for clothing, hurry into Flashback Funtiques. Referred to as 'Lone Star Americana,' it is an eye-opening step back through time. Old pinball machines, vintage signs and more greet you. Boerne shopping offers antique stores and art galleries and the sparkling Green Bull Jewelry Store where local designers have the latest in stylish jewels, bracelets, and rings presented.