Boerne offers a variety of exciting and unique itineraries for individuals, student tours, senior groups, and specialty tours. Below are some samples of how to spend a day or a weekend in Boerne. Enjoy one of these itineraries or customize your own.
Day 1
Start your morning by fueling up at one of Boerne’s unique coffee stops; you’re going to need plenty of energy for a couple of hours of shopping till you drop. The beautiful and nostalgic streets of historic Boerne are lined with specialty shops, including antiques, boutiques, art galleries, collectibles, home accessories, books, jewelry, and much more.
Need to shop some more? Boerne Market Days are on the second weekend of every month.
Time for lunch! Try one of the many fine eateries in the vicinity. Or we can arrange a brown bag lunch to take and have a picnic at one of the area parks.
Spend the afternoon at Enchanted Springs Ranch. This 86 acre working ranch excites visitors from all over the world with its rugged, natural beauty, collection of exotic animals, and authentic time warp - a Western town right out of the 1800's. Numerous options are available to customize your visit, including a tractor wagon ride through the ranch, old time photos, gunfighters and stuntmen, line dancing instruction, saloon girls and much more.
Dinner can be arranged at Enchanted Springs Ranch complete with live entertainment.
Day 2
Spend the morning discovering the beauty of four distinct eco systems at The Cibolo Nature Center. Dip your toes in the clear waters of the Cibolo Creek under the abundant shade of the Cypress lined banks. Or stroll along the boardwalk over the marshlands. Tall grass prairies and forest trails make for great hikes. Workshops and education programs can also be arranged.
Enjoy lunch at one of the local cafés, restaurants, or brewpub. Or lunch can be catered at the Cibolo Nature Center.
This afternoon, head north and visit Sisterdale and Luckenbach.
Sisterdale is home of the Sister Creek Vineyard, located in an 1885 cotton gin where Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot wines are produced. Winery tours and tastings are available 7 days a week.
After about a 20 minute ride along a back road through the breathtaking Hill Country, stop in Luckenbach where “Everybody is Somebody”! Established in 1849 as a trading post, and made famous by Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings’ hit song, Luckenbach is 10 acres with a General Store, dance hall, and a beer joint, all surrounded by huge oaks and two creeks. Dances held monthly with performers that include Jerry Jeff Walker, Pat Green, Gary P. Nunn and Ray Wylie Hubbard.
Day 3
History is the subject of the morning. Boerne boasts over 140 historical structures, many of which are accessible to the public. Start at the Ye Kendall Inn, an 1859 Stagecoach stop that is now one of the city’s premier lodging destinations. Grab a cup of joe at the Coffee Café located inside and take a tour of the grounds. One block down is the Boerne Public Library housed in the historic Dienger building, where you can view a copy of a Bible written in low German, dated back to 1614, one of only a few in the world. Cross over Main Street and see the old school, the old jail, and the old courthouse. And if you like to combine your history with shopping and dining, head south on Main Street, most of the shops, cafes, and restaurants are in historic buildings.
Hungry for some local flavor? Try some Texas BBQ, or spice it up at one of the Mexican restaurants.
Next, beat the Texas heat by exploring down under at the Cave Without a Name. About 10 minutes outside of Boerne is one of the areas best kept secrets, a natural living cavern, some say the most beautiful in Texas. The cave’s six rooms are filled with spectacular formations and are a soothing 66° year round.
Round out your day by visiting a wine bar or take in some live music at one of the many establishments that frequently showcase the local talent.
****Some of these locations require reservations for large groups. Please call ahead for information.
For more information, check the “Things to Do” section of our website.
If you still don’t see what you want, please feel free to contact us here at the Visitors center, we’ll be glad to help.