Why you'd want to live in Boerne

Few places embody the spirit of the Texas Hill Country like Boerne, an inviting hamlet surrounded by sloping hills, oak forests, limestone cliffs, fascinating caves, and pristine rivers and lakes. Like many places in the Hill Country, Boerne has a rich German history. It was one of the first towns founded by German settlers in the 19th century, and their influence can still be seen today, from the various historic buildings to the name of its main street: Hauptstrasse. Yet its German heritage is just one of the things that makes Boerne a great place to visit. Browse one-of-a-kind stores, treat your taste buds at unique restaurants and bakeries, and explore the beautiful Hill Country landscape. You can experience all of this in a less than one-hour drive from San Antonio and within two hours of Austin, making it a pleasant getaway from the hustle and bustle of big city life. Boerne was established in 1849 on the banks of Cibolo Creek by German immigrants. The town was originally named Tusculum after Cicero’s home in ancient Rome, but in 1852 it was changed to Boerne in honor of Ludwig Börne, a German poet and journalist. Boerne was eventually selected as the seat of Kendall County, and the courthouse that was built in 1870 still stands to this day. via tourtexas.com