Around the County Kendall County is named for George Wilkins Kendall, a celebrated journalist, war correspondent, and sheepman who is largely credited with introducing the sheep industry to Texas. The county would be named for him in the late 1850s. He would later die in Boerne, and he is buried in the Boerne Cemetery. The county is home not only to Boerne, the county seat, but also to several other towns that include Bergheim, Sisterdale, Comfort, Waring, Welfare, Kendalia, and parts of Fair Oaks Ranch. Each of these towns – most of them unincorporated – have their own distinctive feel. Several award-winning restaurants and wineries are in the county, along with several retail stores, saloons, music venues, and more. The Old Tunnel State Park is located between Comfort and Fredericksburg and is known for its emergence of Mexican free-tailed bats during the season (May-October). The park is open year-round for wildlife viewing, hiking and more.
Bat Viewing at Old Tunnel State Park (TPWD.texas.gov)
Several of these areas especially – Comfort – have B&Bs and lodging, and many are located near the Guadalupe River and have opportunities for tubing and river access. NEARBY NEIGHBORS The drive around the Texas Hill Country is gorgeous, and while we are partial to Kendall County, you may want to explore a little further while becoming acquainted with your new home in the area. Austin (90 Mins) Bandera (30 mins) Fredericksburg (45 mins) New Braunfels (45 mins) Kerrville (30 mins) San Antonio (20 mins)
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