--- title: "Kendall County Top Picks — Hill Country Top Picks" description: "Charming towns & rolling hills" lang: en json-ld: --- [hillcountrytoppicks.com ](/) [What To Do](/category/what-to-do)[Where To Eat](/category/where-to-eat)[Where To Stay](/category/where-to-stay)[Submit Link](/submit) ![Kendall County](/assets/county-kendall-bVPvHy8w.jpg) [Back to Home](/) # Kendall County Top Picks Charming towns & rolling hills Cities: Boerne Fair Oaks Ranch Comfort ## Day Adventures [ ![Cascade Caverns](/assets/cascade-caverns-Dnz7OrVk.jpg) ### Cascade Caverns Texas's oldest private cave attraction, open since 1932. Explore stunning underground formations on guided tours including the DownUnder Tour, Aquifer Tour, and evening Flashlight Tour. Campground and additional activities on-site. View Details → ](/detail/cascade-caverns)[ ![Cave Without a Name](/assets/cave-without-a-name-Dbaw3pOb.jpg) ### Cave Without a Name A National Natural Landmark and one of the most beautiful living caverns in Texas. Explore six major rooms filled with stalactites, stalagmites, soda straws, and flowstones on a 60-minute guided tour at a comfortable 66°F year-round. Also hosts live music concerts in the Throne Room. View Details → ](/detail/cave-without-a-name)[ ![Old Tunnel Bat Cave](/assets/old-tunnel-C9ayE8tg.jpg) ### Old Tunnel Bat Cave Watch millions of bats emerge at sunset. View Details → ](/detail/old-tunnel-bat-cave) ## Get Wet [ ![Guadalupe River State Park Swimming](/assets/guadalupe-river-swimming-D1PAF6eH.png) ### Guadalupe River State Park Swimming Swim, tube, canoe, and fish four miles of the crystal-clear Guadalupe River at this beloved Hill Country state park. View Details → ](/detail/guadalupe-river-state-park-swimming) ## Parks [ ![Guadalupe River State Park](/assets/guadalupe-river-sp-IPwMhgNr.jpg) ### Guadalupe River State Park Four miles of river frontage for swimming, tubing, fishing, and hiking. View Details → ](/detail/guadalupe-river-state-park) ## Hiking [ ![Guadalupe River State Park Trails](/assets/guadalupe-river-sp-IPwMhgNr.jpg) ### Guadalupe River State Park Trails 5+ miles of scenic trails along limestone bluffs. View Details → ](/detail/guadalupe-river-state-park-trails) ## Mountain Biking [ ![Flat Rock Ranch](/assets/flat-rock-ranch-BMdXjWBr.jpg) ### Flat Rock Ranch Home of Texas' best cross country trails — 15+ miles of singletrack. View Details → ](/detail/flat-rock-ranch) ## Hunting [ ![Joshua Creek Ranch Hunting](/assets/joshua-creek-ranch-CfUPmV4Z.jpg) ### Joshua Creek Ranch Hunting World-class wingshooting — quail, pheasant, and deer hunting. View Details → ](/detail/joshua-creek-ranch-hunting) ## Camping [ ![Guadalupe River State Park Camping](/assets/guadalupe-river-sp-IPwMhgNr.jpg) ### Guadalupe River State Park Camping Tent and RV sites under live oak canopy along the Guadalupe River. View Details → ](/detail/guadalupe-river-state-park-camping) ## Farmhouse [ ![Hungry Horse Restaurant](/assets/hungry-horse-Bqowzr65.jpg) ### Hungry Horse Restaurant Beloved home-style dining since 1983 — award-winning chicken fried steak. View Details → ](/detail/hungry-horse-restaurant) ## Fine Dining [ ![Creek Restaurant](/assets/creek-restaurant-BEweYd3y.jpg) ### Creek Restaurant Elegant Hill Country cuisine overlooking Cibolo Creek. View Details → ](/detail/creek-restaurant) ## Breweries & Bars [ ![Cibolo Creek Brewing](/assets/cibolo-creek-brewing-Dp5DIfrB.jpg) ### Cibolo Creek Brewing Local microbrewery with wood-fired pizza and live music. View Details → ](/detail/cibolo-creek-brewing)[ ![The Dodging Duck Brewhaus](/assets/dodging-duck-BVPfeJij.png) ### The Dodging Duck Brewhaus Craft brews and hearty pub fare on Boerne's Main Plaza. View Details → ](/detail/the-dodging-duck-brewhaus) ## Cafés & Bakeries [ ![Bear Moon Bakery](/assets/bear-moon-bakery-mJwA7-A4.jpg) ### Bear Moon Bakery Artisan breads, pastries, and sandwiches in Boerne. View Details → ](/detail/bear-moon-bakery)[ ![High's Café & Store](/assets/highs-cafe-oeaDIpyq.jpg) ### High's Café & Store Classic comfort food and pie in charming downtown Comfort. View Details → ](/detail/highs-cafe-and-store)[ ![Mary's Tacos](/assets/marys-tacos-vG53kA6G.jpg) ### Mary's Tacos Family-owned counter-serve Mexican eatery — home of the best breakfast tacos in Boerne. View Details → ](/detail/marys-tacos) ## Unique Resorts [ ![Joshua Creek Ranch](/assets/joshua-creek-ranch-CfUPmV4Z.jpg) ### Joshua Creek Ranch A premier Hill Country sporting resort and Orvis-endorsed wingshooting lodge since 1990. Joshua Creek Ranch offers world-class driven pheasant shooting, upland bird hunts, sporting clays, and fly fishing across its stunning Kendall County property. Overnight guests enjoy luxurious lodge accommodations, gourmet meals, and the serene beauty of Joshua Creek winding through ancient live oaks. Whether you're an avid hunter, a corporate group seeking a memorable retreat, or a family looking for an authentic Texas ranch experience, Joshua Creek Ranch delivers excellence in every detail. View Details → ](/detail/inn-of-the-hills)[ ![Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort](/assets/tapatio-springs-IdWBSUT0.jpg) ### Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort A one-of-a-kind Hill Country escape where laid-back luxury meets rustic charm. Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort offers panoramic views as wide as the sky, an 18-hole golf course winding through the hills, multiple dining options, and genuine Texas hospitality. Ideally located at the gateway to Hill Country near Boerne, the resort puts every experience at your fingertips — from boutique shopping on Main Street and afternoon hikes to floating the Guadalupe River and catching live music. With beautifully appointed rooms and a resort pool, it's a peaceful retreat from city life filled with good times and great scenery. View Details → ](/detail/yo-ranch-hotel) ## B&Bs & Inns [ ![Ye Kendall Inn](/assets/ye-kendall-inn-B_xdngOq.jpg) ### Ye Kendall Inn A boutique hotel housed in a beautifully preserved 1859 landmark in the heart of historic Boerne. Ye Kendall Inn offers elegantly appointed rooms and suites spread across the original stone inn and surrounding historic buildings, each blending period charm with modern comforts. The property features Peggy's on the Green restaurant, a Texas Treasures Fine Art Gallery, and stunning event spaces for weddings and corporate gatherings. With its central location on Boerne's Main Street, guests can walk to shops, restaurants, and the scenic Cibolo Creek trail. View Details → ](/detail/mo-ranch) ## Romantic Getaways [ ![Paniolo Ranch](/assets/paniolo-ranch-kInY4uJG.jpg) ### Paniolo Ranch A 100-acre destination resort and premier wedding venue in Boerne, spanning rolling hills and wooded forests in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Paniolo Ranch features beautifully appointed accommodations with on-site spa services, a gym, art studio, and stunning indoor and outdoor event spaces. Drawing inspiration from Hawaiian hospitality and the rustic charm of Hill Country, the property offers an understated yet refined aesthetic perfect for romantic escapes, elopements, weekend getaways, and dream weddings surrounded by Texas wildflowers and panoramic views. 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