Region: Hill Country
Boerne (pronounced BER-nee) was founded in 1849 by a group of German settlers
who aspired to create their own version of Thomas Moore's Utopia.
Named after European political refugee Ludwig Boerne, the little town, once
known as Tusculum, was situated on the Cibolo Creek, and it quickly became a
tourist destination because of its pure air and beauty. Boerne is home to some
of the oldest historical sites in the area, and it is rich with German
heritage––the annual Berges Fest in June and The Boerne Village Band's summer
Abendkonzerte series are proof. Stroll down Hauptstrasse (Main Street) and
experience a feast of shops. Take a break at a cafe, bakery, wine bar, or local
brewery. Boerne boasts a vibrant arts community with dozens of galleries, arts
and music events and a community theater. Resorts, conference centers,
bed-and-breakfasts, inns and hotels are nestled in the rolling landscape.
Year-round cultural events include the Kendall County Fair, Weihnachts Fest,
Dickens on Main, Boerne Market Days, Key To the Hills Antique Show, Wings over
Boerne, Harvest Moon Celebration, Parade of Artists, Summer Scene concerts and
Chuck Wagon Cook-off.