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Travel and Outdoors

Your guide to summer fun in Boerne
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There’s fun for the whole family waiting for you in Boerne. | Photo provided by Visit Boerne
You don’t have to leave the Lonestar state for your next getaway. Head to Boerne — about two hours from Austin.

Whether you’re a solo traveler or getting away with friends or family, the area is filled with fun, seasonal day trip activities. Explore Boerne’s charming downtown, take a step back in time and learn about its rich history, and more during your visit.

Here’s what we’re adding to our itinerary:

🌻 Browse local bites, blooms, and produce

Boerne now boasts two different farmers markets:
  • A Day at the Farm | If it’s homemade, handmade, or fresh and tasty, get it at the weekly Farmers Market at the Cibolo every Saturday.
  • Boerne Farmers Market | Visit this weekly Tuesday market just steps from the Hill Country Mile for a wide selection of handmade + homegrown goods from local farmers, artisans, and producers.

🪡 Get creative

You can’t visit Boerne without adding some Lone Star charm to your wardrobe. Schedule time to add some sparkle and sass to your outfit with a hat from The Pearl Antler. Or, head to J. Forks to customize a hat and shop Southwest-inspired jewelry. Pro tip: Ask about their complimentary whiskey bar so you can sip while you shop.

Feeling crafty? Head to The Downtown DIY, home to all-inclusive creative experiences, classes, workshops + more. Visitors can expect different daily specials, like a candle bar, a kids’ corner, customizable textiles, and more, to cater to creatives of all kinds.

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There’s no denying that the Texas Hill Country is an ideal year-round destination for Texans seeking to hit the road for an adventure.

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Photos provided by Visit Boerne; GIF created by ATXtoday

🌳 Head outdoors

Get in touch with local flora and fauna at The Cibolo, a 100-acre park that covers a variety of ecosystems. It also has lots of programming and monthly Moondance concerts in the summer.

Need a nighttime activity? Old Tunnel Bat Cave is nearby and makes for a good evening adventure.

River Road Park recently underwent a major restoration and renovation. It’s easily accessible while enjoying the Hill Country Mile, Boerne’s historic arts and shopping district.

Get out on the water at Boerne City Lake Park with water craft rentals and sailing options available to visitors. Pro tip: The Random Beer Garden is right next door.

Keep reading for a look at historical tours, upcoming summer concerts, and how to eat + drink your way through Boerne.
More summer fun this way
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Which Boerne activities make you want hit the road the most?
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C. Heading on an outdoor adventure
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Events
Wednesday, June 5
  • “Frozen” The Musical | Wednesday, June 5-Sunday, June 16 | Times vary | Bass Concert Hall, 2350 Robert Dedman Dr., Austin | $35-$159 | Experience the award-winning Disney feature on the stage with an expanded score and a dozen new songs.
  • 21st Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run | Wednesday, June 5 | 8-10 p.m. | Auditorium Shores, 900 W. Riverside Dr., Austin | $55 | The annual fun run ends with a Tex-Mex-style party and, of course, margaritas.
Thursday, June 6
  • Surfs Up! First Thursdays | Thursday, June 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Austin Motel, 1220 S. Congress Ave., Austin | Free | Hang ten at this summer celebration featuring caricatures, live music, pop-up markets, and shaved ice.
  • “Emma” | Thursday, June 6-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | Austin Playhouse (West Campus), 405 W. 22nd St., Austin | $24 | This Jane Austen classic about a matchmaker extraordinaire is coming to the stage.
Friday, June 7
  • “How the Other Half Loves” | Friday, June 7-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | Genesis Creative Collective, 1507 Wilshire Blvd., Austin | $15-$25 | This comedic play follows three married couples as they attempt to cover up their affairs at a dinner party.
Plan Ahead
  • Austin Asian American Film Festival | Wednesday, June 26-Sunday, June 30 | Times vary | Multiple locations, Austin | $140 | Enjoy several days of works from Asian and Asian American artists.
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News Notes
Announced
  • We’re not bacon your heart — popular barbecue truck Micklethwait Craft Meats has a brick and mortar location in the works. The market-style eatery will open at 4602 Tanney St. sometime this winter and the food truck will remain open until then. (Eater Austin)
Health
  • Access to electronic health records at Ascension Seton hospitals in Austin have been restored after a mid-May ransomware attack blocked operations across the country. Austin is one of the first markets to return to normal, but the hospital system plans to restore all locations by Friday, June 14. (KUT)
Traffic
  • Austin City Council approved a pilot program to treat District 2 roadways with CoolSeal. The program, an effort to combat Austin’s heat island effect, uses a water-based emulsion coat designed to decrease the temperature on asphalt and was previously tested on a local road in 2022.
Environment
  • The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that six species of freshwater mussels — aka the “livers of the rivers” — in Central Texas would be classified as endangered or threatened. Local mussel populations have been declining in recent years due to environmental changes. (The Texas Tribune)
Regional
  • A one million-sqft industrial park is poised to break ground in Hutto. Construction on the development is slated to begin this month, raising six buildings on 118 acres at 2351 Innovation Blvd., about 10 miles west of the Samsung chipmaking campus in Taylor. (Austin Business Journal)
Number
  • 52. That’s how many Fortune 500 companies are based in the Lone Star State — the same amount as New York. Austin-based businesses are well-represented on the list, which named Dell Technologies at No. 97, Tesla at No. 152, and Oracle at No. 352. (Austin American-Statesman)
Answered
  • “Breaking Baguettes” premiered last night — did you tune in? We asked our readers if they were planning to watch the Austin-based show following Foliepop’s owner Kévin D’Andrea feeding Team USA, and 50% of you said yes. Let’s compare notes at the end of the season.
Sports
  • Bill Gates was spotted wearing Bears colors — what does that mean? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Baylor Bears with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Finance
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    Sports

    🏅 Let’s get the ball rolling

    First-ever Women and Gender Expansive Sports Week announced in Austin
    A group of eight women hold a proclamation in front of City Hall.
    ATX Women’s Sports Pub co-founder Debra Hallum celebrated the announcement of Women and Gender Expansive Sports Week with a proclamation in front of City Hall. | Photo courtesy @atx_womens_sports_pub
    It’s time to get on the ball, because Travis County announced its first Women and Gender Expansive Sports Week from Saturday, June 8 to Saturday, June 15.

    The Travis County Commissioners Court issued a proclamation yesterday to celebrate eight teams and their accomplishments, inspire future athletes, and make sports accessible to underrepresented communities.

    Presented by ATX Women’s Sports Pub — a local sports club streaming only women’s sports opening this fall — the event will be commemorated with six games and a host of pop-up events.

    That’s not all — expect to see events celebrating LOVB Austin Volleyball and Austin Women’s Basketball as well.

    Now the ball is in your court. Follow ATX Women’s Sports Pub on Instagram for more info on upcoming pop-ups, which are yet-to-be announced.

    Where is your favorite place to watch sports? Let us know.
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