What to do and see in Boerne, Texas (TX): The Best Nature & Parks

February 21, 2022 Nobuko Falco

Boerne (/ˈbɜːrni/ BURN-ee) is a city in and the county seat of Kendall County, Texas, United States, within the Texas Hill Country. Boerne was named in honor of a Jewish-German author and publicist. The population of Boerne was 10,471 at the 2010 census. The city is noted for the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case City of Boerne v. Flores. Founded in 1849 as Tusculum, the name was changed to Boerne when the town was platted in 1852.
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1. Boerne City Park

Texas Highway 46, 4 miles east of city center, Boerne, TX 78006 +1 830-537-4141
Excellent
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Boerne City Park

City park that offers swimming, tennis, athletic fields, and a 65-acre wilderness trail.

Reviewed By bryani794 - San Antonio, United States

Our family loves to play tennis and this park has a huge assortment of courts to play on. Not to mention lots of grassy areas and a playground for the kids to run off some steam. Pack a snack or a lunch as there are plenty of picnic tables as well.

2. Cave Without a Name

325 Kreutzberg Rd, Boerne, TX 78006-7831 +1 830-537-4212 [email protected] http://www.cavewithoutaname.com/
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4.5 based on 358 reviews

Cave Without a Name

Eleven miles northeast of Boerne, in the heart of the scenic, rolling hills of the Texas Hill Country, Cave Without a Name is a natural, living cavern. Some say the most beautiful in Texas. The Cave is filled with spectacular formations of Stalactites, Stalagmites, delicate Soda Straws, Cave Drapery, magnificent Flowstones, Rimstone Dams, and more. Enjoy a tour of the six major rooms in comfort; 66 degrees year-round, easy walkways, brilliant lighting. Plan an unforgettable adventure you will remember forever...

Reviewed By readyandpacked

The Cave Without a Name is a small cave but didn't disappoint. Beautiful formations and just the thrill of being underground in a cave was all it took for our grandsons to be impressed. Our guide was informative telling us the history of the cave and giving us lessons on the formations. WARNING...there are steep stairs which were okay going down but this old out of shape granny, had to take several stops to rest and catch her breath!

3. Cascade Caverns

226 Cascade Caverns Rd, Boerne, TX 78015-8310 +1 830-755-8080 [email protected] http://www.cascadecaverns.com
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4.5 based on 371 reviews

Cascade Caverns

Cave attraction near Boerne, Texas (30 miles Northwest of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas).

Reviewed By BigGreenTractor1

I recently visited cascade caverns. My tour guides name was stingray I was so pleased to have him he made everything so clear and informative when ever you go I would without a doubt try and go with stingray. Also I visited the gift shop I found out there incredible rock collection I was so amazed at the different size and shapes of all the rocks it’s definitely the place to go if you are looking for a specific rock or crystal. They have them all!

4. Herff Park

1307 River Road, Boerne, TX 78006
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Herff Park

5. Cibolo Nature Center

140 City Park Rd, Boerne, TX 78006-1977 +1 830-249-4616 http://www.cibolo.org/
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4.5 based on 117 reviews

Cibolo Nature Center

Reviewed By 43lh - San Antonio, United States

We recently visited here as part of a community activity and had not been here in a while. They have kept this place in nice condition and added more since the last time we visited. There was plenty of parking and the area is nicely spread out for social distancing with several areas to enjoy. The picnic area is nicely shaded and close to the visitor center which had maps of the four trails. The trails are 1/2 mile to 1/3 miles in length with some a little more challenging along the creeks then others that are mulch type trails. The Marshland Trail is handicap-accessible. There is a pavilion, observation deck and restrooms. There is no entrance fee but donations are accepted. Bicycles are not allowed on the trails. It was nice and breezy the afternoon we visited. Great creek exploration with cypress trees and wildlife.

6. Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area

143 Mark Twain Dr, Boerne, TX 78006-7837 +1 830-537-3470 http://www.kendallcountyparks.org/parks/kreutzberg-canyon-natural-area-kcna
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4.5 based on 25 reviews

Kreutzberg Canyon Natural Area

Reviewed By Spary09 - San Antonio, United States

This is my favorite place to walk and train my dogs. It's also a great place to put your kayak in and head down river. It's a long journey to the bridge by water but you won't be regret it. It's amazing. They have bird and wildlife viewing areas complete with inside seating. The land is hard to find but very secluded which is why I go. The area is small but a great place to walk and walk. Some of the area by the river is quite steep and I would not recommend to an unseasoned hiker. There are two places you can walk down to the river without much effort. However, depending on river flow they are not always accessible. There are VERY steep incline areas that to avoid you must walk around on the "road." We get in some great walks and when we leave the dogs are wiped out. They don't provide poop bags so please bring your own and pick up after your pet. There is not always someone on site so make sure you take a cell phone as it's pretty isolated out there. There are portapotties that are handicap accessible. The paths are well marked by the main office area. The area is relatively small so no worries, you won't get lost. I honestly hate to provide a review because I don't want it to get popular.

7. River Road Park

415 River Road, Boerne, TX 78006 http://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/181/River-Road-Park
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4.5 based on 138 reviews

River Road Park

Enjoy spectacular scenery along River Road, a drive not for the faint of heart.

Reviewed By 43lh - San Antonio, United States

This is a wonderful town with an assortment of places to go and things to do. If you want to take a break from shopping, consider a short detour to take a leisurely walk along the river. You can easily park at many locations in town and walk to the river trail. The paved trail goes from one side of downtown to the other with access also from some businesses/shops along Main St. One end on river road has restrooms, picnic tables and is right along the river for a picnic or just to relax and watch the multitude of ducks. You can walk the paved trail under the bridge and around behind businesses on Main as you see the river wind. Along the way are some nice art sculptures. If you walk the entire length you will end up past the main square. This is always an enjoyable area that is nicely maintained.

8. Main Plaza

100 N. Main St, Boerne, TX 78006 +1 830-248-1635 https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/173/Main-Plaza-Park
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Main Plaza

9. Boerne City Lake Park

1 City Lake Road, Boerne, TX 78006 +1 830-249-9511 https://www.visitboerne.org/directory-listing/boerne-city-lake-park
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Boerne City Lake Park

10. Northrop Park

37550 IH 10 West, Boerne, TX 78006 http://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/175/Northrup-Park
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4.0 based on 7 reviews

Northrop Park

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