Boerne

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.