Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Main St runs roughly north-south through the center of town. At the southern edge of
downtown, Cypress St heads east-west, continuing as Hwy 16 at the eastern end of town.
From Kerrville, the most direct route is Hwy 173 (Bandera Hwy). The more pleasant and
scenic way - through hill and dale and past Medina - is to take Hwy 16 south.
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Boerne
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Twenty-three miles east of Bandera on Hwy 46 is the bustling little center of Boerne (pro-
nounced 'Bernie'), settled by German immigrants in 1849. The town, which clings
strongly to its German roots, is less overrun with tourists than Fredericksburg and is a
pleasant place to spend a few hours.
The
Boerne Convention & Visitors Bureau
( 830-249-7277;
www.visitboerne.org
; 1407 S Main St;
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, to noon Sat)
has tons of information about the town and surrounding area.
Main St seems to focus on antique stores; most stock a handy leaflet that will help you
navigate the plethora of shops.
Sights & Activities
Cibolo Nature Center
( 830-249-4616;
www.cibolo.org
;
140 City Park Rd, off Hwy 46; 8am-dusk)
East of Main St, this
small park has rewarding nature trails that wind through native Texan woods, marshland
and along Cibolo Creek. Call the park visitor center to ask about the series of live-music
concerts and events held here during summer.
OUTDOORS
Cascade Caverns
( 830-755-8080;
www.cascadecaverns.com
; 226 Cascade Caverns Rd, off I-10 exit 543; adult/child 4-11yr $15/9.50)
Natural attractions outside town include popular Cascade Caverns, about 3 miles south of
Boerne. The caverns include a 140ft-deep cave that features giant stalagmites and stalac-
tites and a 100ft waterfall, which you can see by taking the one-hour tour. Opening hours
vary, so check the website for details.
CAVE
Sleeping & Eating
