Things to Do in Boerne with Kids
Boerne blends historic charm with outdoor adventure in one of the Hill Country’s most welcoming towns. Wander the Hill Country Mile, explore scenic parks and nature trails, visit kid-friendly attractions, and enjoy delicious local restaurants along the way. Whether you’re here for a few hours or the whole weekend, Boerne is full of discoveries waiting to be made.
The Perfect Weekend Itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast at Richter’s Bakhaus
- Explore Main Street – Hill Country Mile
- Photo Ops – Boerne postcard and Will Bill Hickok
- Lunch at Hamby’s Burgers
- Burn off energy at Kinderpark
- Sweet treat at the Blithe/The Stand
- Stop at Bricks and Minifigs
- Dinner at Darkside Pizza
Day 2
- Breakfast Mary’s Tacos
- Cibolo Nature Center
- Lunch at N Thai
- Explore a cavern
- Boerne Walking Tour
- Feed the ducks
- Dinner at Mikey’s Chicken and Tavern
EXPLORE
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Don’t try to do Boerne all at once! Pick one adventure, add a kid-friendly lunch and leave a little time to wander Main Street or play at Kinderpark. There’s always a reason to come back.
Hill Country Mile -Walk down Hauptstrasse (Main Street)
Hauptstrasse, German for “Main Street,” is the heart of historic downtown Boerne and a fun place to slow down and explore with the kiddos. Wander the Hill Country Mile, pop into local shops, hunt for a sweet treat, grab lunch and enjoy the small-town charm along the way. With historic buildings, Main Plaza and plenty of family-friendly stops nearby, it’s an easy place to turn an afternoon stroll into a little adventure.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Let the kiddos help lead the way! Pick a treat along Main Street, stop to play at Main Plaza, and take small amounts of kitchen scraps, fruit, frozen corn to feed the ducks when you wander over toward Cibolo Creek.
Hauptstrasse (Main Street), Boerne, TX 78006
Cibolo Nature Center
Creeks, trails, towering trees and plenty of room to explore make the Cibolo Nature Center one of Boerne’s best outdoor adventures for families. Follow the trails through several different Hill Country habitats, look for wildlife and spend some time along the beautiful, cypress-lined Cibolo Creek. It’s an easy place to let kiddos wander, investigate and get a little muddy.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Don’t skip the creek! Bring water shoes and a change of clothes so the kiddos can splash and explore without worrying about getting wet. Check creek conditions before you go, especially after heavy rain.
140 City Park Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Kinderpark
Kinderpark is a shady little playground gem tucked just off Main Street in Boerne. Designed with younger kiddos in mind, this fully fenced park has multiple play areas, climbing features, swings and a giant hillside slide that’s worth the trip all by itself. Big oak trees provide plenty of shade, and there are picnic tables and a pavilion when it’s time for a snack break.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: This one gets bonus points for parents: it’s fenced, shaded AND has restrooms! And here’s the local trick: wear socks on the giant slide to go extra fast!
111 Water Street, Boerne, TX 78006
Cascade Caverns
Head underground for a true Hill Country adventure! Cascade Caverns takes families deep beneath the surface to explore incredible limestone formations, winding passageways and the massive Cathedral Room, home to the cave’s impressive underground waterfall. Guided tours mix geology, history and just enough mystery to keep curious kiddos looking around every corner.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: It stays about 64°F underground year-round, so bring a light jacket even when it’s blazing hot outside. Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes too. Cave floors can be wet, uneven and slippery.
226 Cascade Caverns Rd, Boerne, TX 78015
830-755-8080
Cascade Caverns
Cave Without a Name
Hidden beneath the Texas Hill Country, Cave Without a Name is an underground adventure filled with incredible stalactites, stalagmites and massive rooms that feel like another world. Guided tours take families through six spectacular cavern rooms, where kiddos can discover unusual rock formations and learn a little about the geology happening beneath their feet. And with a comfortable year-round temperature underground, it’s a great escape from the Texas heat.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: See a concert in the cave! Cave Without a Name hosts live performances underground, where the natural acoustics and towering formations turn the cave into one seriously unforgettable concert hall. Check the concert calendar and plan your adventure around a show.
325 Kreutzberg Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
830-537-4212
Cave without a Name
Boerne City Lake Park
When Texas turns up the heat, Boerne City Lake Park is a pretty great place to be! This family-friendly lake is made for a day outside, with swimming, fishing, kayaking and paddleboarding, plus picnic areas and plenty of space to explore along the shore. Bring the whole crew, spread out under the trees and make a day of it.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Pack the floaties, water shoes and a picnic! There’s no lifeguard on duty, so keep little swimmers close. On warm weekends, arrive early to snag a good shady spot near the water.
1 City Lake Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Herff Farm
Part historic farm, part nature escape, Herff Farm is a beautiful spot for families to slow down and enjoy a little slice of Hill Country life. Part of the Cibolo Center for Conservation, the farm features historic buildings, gardens, wide-open spaces and plenty of room to explore. On Saturday mornings, the Farmers Market at Herff Farm brings in local farmers, food makers and artisans, making it an especially fun time to visit.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Go Saturday morning for the farmers market, then wander the farm and gardens before heading over to the nearby Cibolo Nature Center. It’s an easy way to turn one stop into a full morning outside.
33 Herff Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
EATS
Come hungry, kiddos! Boerne is packed with family-friendly places to eat, from burgers and brick-oven pizza to Tex-Mex, bakeries, coffee shops and plenty of sweet treats. And around here, dinner can double as an adventure. You’ll find local spots with playgrounds, bounce houses, basketball courts, pinball machines and big outdoor spaces where kiddos can play while the grown-ups linger a little longer.
Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co.
Darkside Brick Oven Pizza brings a little extra fun to pizza night with creative, out-of-this-world pies baked in a brick oven. The laid-back atmosphere and seriously good pizza make it an easy stop for families, whether you’re grabbing dinner after a day in Boerne or settling in for a casual night out.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Let the kiddos check out the Star Wars-inspired décor and fun pizza names while you’re there. It turns an ordinary pizza night into a mini adventure, especially for little Star Wars fans!
Address: 25 Truss Dr, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-336-2207
Website: Darkside Brick Oven Pizza Co
Hamby’s Burgers
Hamby’s is a fun, laid-back Boerne hangout serving up burgers, hot dogs, shakes and other classic favorites in a colorful, retro-inspired setting. With its casual atmosphere and a few unexpected touches for the kiddos, it’s an easy pick for a relaxed family meal.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Bring a few quarters for the pinball machines! Let the kiddos play a round or two, then save room for one of Hamby’s shakes.
Address: 437 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-816-5620
Website: Hamby’s Burgers
Mikey’s Chicken and Tavern
Mikey’s Chicken & Tavern is one of those rare spots where dinner and playtime happen all at once. Grab wings, chicken strips, burgers, pizza and other casual favorites, then settle in under the big oak trees while the kiddos play. With a laid-back Hill Country atmosphere and plenty of space for families, it’s an easy choice for a night out when you want the kids to have just as much fun as the grown-ups.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Come ready to play! Mikey’s has a bounce house, playscapes and a basketball court, so the kiddos can burn off some energy while you kick back and enjoy your meal.
Address: 25930 I-10, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 210-698-5620
Website: Mikey’s Chicken & Tavern
Inferno’s Wood Fired Oven & Spirits
Inferno’s Pizza is a family-friendly Boerne favorite where good pizza and room to play come together. Grab a table on the outdoor patio while the kiddos enjoy the playground nearby. It’s casual, easygoing, and just the kind of place that makes dinner with kids feel a little more fun.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Kids meals provide enough food to satisfy a pre-teen. The portions are large- especially the chicken fried steak- plan to share it.
Address: 1540 River Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-331-2023
Website: Inferno’s Wood Fired Oven & Spirits
El Chaparral Cocina y Cantina
A Hill Country favorite for Tex-Mex and family time, El Chaparral in Boerne serves up fajitas, enchiladas, margaritas and all the classics in a relaxed setting made for gathering. The spacious outdoor patio beneath the oak trees gives everyone room to settle in, and with plenty to keep the kiddos entertained, it’s an especially easy choice for a family meal.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Ask for a patio table! The fenced playground is right by the outdoor seating, so the kiddos can play while you kick back and enjoy your pizza. BONUS: Check out the weekday lunch specials!
Address: 36 Old San Antonio Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-300-8302
Website: El Chaparral
N’s Thai Food
N’s Thai Food serves authentic Thai favorites in a relaxed, casual Hill Country setting. Fresh dishes include curries, noodles, and fried rice with locally sourced vegetables. Families get the best of both worlds here: there’s an outdoor playground by the patio AND an indoor children’s playroom, making it especially useful when the Texas weather isn’t cooperating.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: N’s is BYOB! Takeout service can be slow, so allow ample time when ordering ahead.
Address: 115 Adler Rd., Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-331-2004
Website: N’s Thai
Mary’s Tacos
Ask almost anyone in Boerne where to find breakfast tacos, and Mary’s is likely to come up. The tortillas are homemade, the portions are generous, and the line moves surprisingly fast. It’s simple, affordable, and absolutely worth the stop.
Address: 518 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-249-7474
Website: Mary’s Tacos
Bear Moon Bakery
A longtime Boerne favorite right on Main Street, Bear Moon Bakery is a cozy stop for fresh-baked pastries, coffee, breakfast and lunch. From sweet treats in the bakery case to hearty breakfast favorites, it’s an easy place to pop into with the kiddos before a morning of exploring downtown Boerne.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Don’t leave without trying the famous “Piggies” — Bear Moon’s take on pigs in a blanket and a longtime local favorite. Grab a pastry for the kiddos, a coffee for yourself and then head out for a stroll along Main Street.
Address: 401 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-816-2327
Website: Bear Moon Bakery
Richter Bakhaus
Richter Bakhaus brings a taste of Germany to the Hill Country with artisan breads, pastries, pretzels, and European-style desserts. Everything is baked fresh, making it an easy stop for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Don’t leave without trying one of their pastries.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Come hungry and order the GIANT cinnamon roll! This Texas-sized treat is made for sharing and is almost as much a photo op as it is breakfast. Let the kiddos see if your family can finish the whole thing!
Address: 350 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-331-2675
Website: Richter Bakhaus
The Dienger Trading Co.
Part café, bakery, bookstore, and boutique, The Dienger is one of Boerne’s signature destinations. Whether you’re stopping for breakfast, lunch, coffee, or a pastry, the beautifully restored historic building makes every visit feel special. It’s one of our favorite places to begin a day on the Hill Country Mile.
210 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Dodging Duck Brewhaus
Dodging Duck has been a Boerne favorite for years thanks to its relaxed atmosphere, craft beer, and family-friendly menu. Burgers, sandwiches, steaks, and hearty comfort food mean everyone can find something they’ll enjoy. If the weather’s nice, the patio is a great place to sit.
402 River Rd, Boerne, TX 78006
ICE CREAM & SWEET TREATS
From homemade ice cream and oversized cookies to pies, candy shops, and other delicious finds, these sweet stops are worth the trip.
Blithe Creamery
Blithe Creamery is a charming Boerne stop for handcrafted ice cream made with thoughtfully sourced ingredients and plenty of creative flavors. It’s the kind of little local spot that makes an afternoon exploring Boerne even sweeter. Grab a scoop, find a spot to sit and let everyone compare flavors before heading off on your next adventure.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Can’t decide on a flavor? Ask for a taste before you commit! Let each kiddo pick something different, then pass the spoons around for a family taste test.
Address: 222 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 210-704-7546
Website: Bilthe Creamery
Kelani Yogurt
Kelani Yogurt is a sweet stop along Boerne’s Main Street where kiddos get to be in charge of dessert! Choose your frozen yogurt, then load it up with your favorite toppings from a huge selection of fruit, candy, gummies, popping boba and more. With smoothies, shakes and other treats on the menu too, there’s a little something for everyone.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Hand over the creative reins and let the kiddos build their own masterpiece! With so many toppings to choose from, half the fun is seeing what crazy combination they come up with.
Address: 463 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-331-9636
Website: Kelani Yogurt Boerne
Salty & Sweet
Salty & Sweet is a fun little stop in downtown Boerne when everyone’s craving something different. Browse a tempting mix of sweet treats and salty snacks, pick out a few favorites and enjoy a little treat break while exploring Main Street. It’s especially fun for kiddos who love having plenty of choices!
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Give each kiddo a small budget and let them choose their own treat. It turns a quick snack stop into a mini shopping adventure!
Address: 123 N Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-331-1330
Website: Salty & Sweet
Snow Cones at The Stand (behind the Deinger)
Richter Bakhaus brings a taste of Germany to the Hill Country with artisan breads, pastries, pretzels, and European-style desserts. Everything is baked fresh, making it an easy stop for breakfast or an afternoon treat. Don’t leave without trying one of their pastries.
Address: 350 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 830-331-2675
Website: Snow Cones at the Stand
PHOTO OPS
Boerne Postcard Mural
Say “Howdy from Boerne!” This colorful, larger-than-life postcard mural is one of downtown Boerne’s must-stop photo ops. With its vintage postcard style and Hill Country personality, it makes the perfect backdrop for capturing a little memory from your day exploring town.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Get creative with your pose! Have the kiddos jump, wave or strike their best “Greetings from Boerne” pose. Snap one every time you visit and watch how much they grow between Boerne adventures.
Address: 265 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
Art Al Fresco – Bronze Statue of Wild Bill Hickok
Pull up a seat next to a legend! Right along Main Street, you’ll find a life-size bronze Wild Bill Hickok lounging on a bench with an open spot just waiting for a kiddo (or grown-up!) to join him. Wild Bill is part of Art al Fresco, Boerne’s outdoor public art collection, with sculptures scattered throughout downtown, along the trail system and around the Patrick Heath Public Library. The best part? It’s all free to explore, turning a walk through Boerne into an outdoor art hunt.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Wild Bill is just the beginning! Keep an eye out for more Art al Fresco sculptures as you explore downtown, including animals, larger-than-life figures and colorful abstract pieces tucked along Main Street, the trails and near the library. Turn it into a game and see how many the kiddos can find!
Address: 100 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
Flashback Funtiques
Part antique shop, part treasure hunt and a whole lot of fun, Flashback Funtiques is a quirky Boerne stop packed with vintage finds, collectibles, toys, memorabilia and unexpected treasures. There’s something interesting around every corner, making it just as much fun for curious kiddos to explore as it is for grown-ups looking for a little nostalgia.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Turn your visit into a scavenger hunt! Challenge the kiddos to find the silliest item, the oldest thing they can spot or something that reminds you of when YOU were a kid.
Address: 248 S Main St, Boerne, TX 78006100 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
Phone: 713-702-9500
Website: Flashback Funtiques
Buckethead
A few blocks off Main Street, one creative Boerne resident keeps a rotating seasonal tableau in the front yard featuring a quirky cast of characters with heads made from buckets! The display changes throughout the year with new costumes, themes and characters, making it a fun little local surprise to look for each time you visit. Hint: it’s west of Main Street not too far off the square.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Bonus points if you find it! Keep your eyes peeled while exploring the streets around downtown. Since this fun find is at a private home, please enjoy it from the sidewalk and be respectful of the property.
Corner Cupboard Mural
The Corner Cupboard is one of those colorful little Boerne finds that makes exploring around town more fun. The building is home to a bright mural filled with oversized fruits and veggies, painted by local Champion High School art students. It’s a cheerful, unexpected splash of color and an easy stop to add to your Boerne photo hunt.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Turn the mural into a game! See how many different fruits and veggies the kiddos can identify, then let everyone pick their favorite for a silly photo pose.
Blue Vintage Wings
Spread your wings in Boerne! These oversized vintage-inspired blue wings make a fun photo stop while exploring downtown. Step into the middle, strike your best pose and suddenly you’ve got wings of your own. It’s a quick little stop that makes for a great Boerne keepsake.
Howdy Kiddo Tip: Let everyone take a turn! Try a serious pose, a silly pose and, of course, a mid-air shot. Then see who gets the best wings in the family photo roll.
Address: 322 S. Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006
