The William Hotel is nestled on the second story of a building on the heart of Main Street, with its twelve luxurious rooms conveniently located above the delicious Cypress Grille. (Pro tip: you can have their freshly made pasta or wood-fired steak delivered to your room.) Enjoy amazing views from the balcony or swing by The Oaks, the private hospitality room, for a complimentary beverage or snack.

Come for coffee, breakfast or lunch, but stay for the shopping. The Dienger Trading Co. is a bustling bakery, bistro and boutique, all located within a gorgeous historic cornerstone building with stunning antique double doors that open up to friendly staff that calmly cater to the crowds. Everything feels thoughtful and elegant, from the interior design to the curated items in the boutique, which includes clothes, accessories, kitchenware and toys.

A hat from J. Forks Hat Bar makes the perfect souvenir or gift to take home from your trip to Boerne. Hatter Hallie Forks Juliano is passionate about making unique hats catered to customers’ personal styles and preferences. She takes time to help you choose a hat that fits well before customizing it using accessories (like ribbons, strips of leather and chains), burning and initial branding to make it your own.

The latest addition to the Hill Country Mile, Hambys serves up smash burgers, milkshakes, hand-dipped corndogs and fried chicken. The nostalgic space is inspired by the original Hamby’s that occupied the space in the 1980s. It also has a brewpub and arcade games, adding to the old-school atmosphere. Best of all, they source their beef from local Windy Hill Farms, so you know you’re getting pasture-raised beef on your delicious smash burger.

With live music throughout the day and into the night (they’re open until midnight, the latest of anywhere in town), Free Roam Brewing Co. is the spot to get a beer and mingle with locals. They brew delicious craft beers and have rotating local food trucks, including delicious Cajun food from The Alley Food Truck, in the vast outdoor space.

Bear Moon Bakery is owned by Paula Hayward, a trained chef who took over the shop from Patrick Heath, the then-mayor of Boerne, in 1995, and has been making pastries from scratch with the highest-quality ingredients ever since. They feature local and organic ingredients and compost all of their coffee and trimmings. Try the cheese pockets, cinnamon rolls and pigs in a blanket.

Carlos Gurrola, the owner of Boerne Taco House, is passionate about offering authentic Mexican food, doing his part to elevate the food options in Boerne. He sources high-quality ingredients that come to life in the tenderness of the beef and the freshness of the salsa (his mom’s recipe). Try the street tacos and enchiladas verdes (with a hand crafted Paloma to drink).