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Boerne
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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.
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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