Boerne earns honors from state magazines

The city of Boerne recently earned a trio of honors from Texas-based magazines. The awards from “Austin Monthly,” “San Antonio Magazine” and Texas Music” were created to celebrate the top travel destinations and attractions across the Lone Star State, information from the city of Boerne stated.

Boerne was selected as the winner in three categories: Dickens on Main won Best Community Event in a Small Market, and statewide honors were received for Art al Fresco for Best Public Art and the Hill Country Mile for Best Shopping District.

“We are delighted that Boerne has been recognized in these categories. It’s really great to see the efforts of the city, Visit Boerne and our local business owners being recognized at the state level,” Assistant City Manager Danny Zincke said in a press release. “It’s our priority to create fun and meaningful experiences for our residents and visitors, and Dickens on Main, Art al Fresco and the Hill Country Mile definitely reflect that.”

The Hill Country Mile is a 1.1 “Texas-sized” mile of unique shops, restaurants and galleries running through the historic heart of downtown Boerne. The storefronts and historic buildings bring feelings of nostalgia, but the Mile’s offerings are anything but antiquated, the press release stated.

“With more than 80 shops and restaurants offering a one-of-a-kind experience, it’s no surprise ‘Country Living Magazine’ named the Hill Country Mile one of the ‘Top 25 Small Town Main Streets in America,’” the information stated.

Art al Fresco is Boerne’s walkable outdoor art adventure where guests can get up close and personal with large scale sculptures placed throughout downtown, the Patrick Heath Public Library grounds and along Boerne’s trail systems.

Dickens on Main, which takes place on Thanksgiving weekend, is Boerne’s premiere holiday event, transforming the Hill Country Mile into a vintage Christmas wonderland, complete with five festive villages, beautiful holiday lights, snow along Main Street and an entertainment lineup geared toward the entire family.