Region: Kerrville

River Trail on the Guadalupe River, Kerrville Texas

RV Park, Kerrville Texas

Statue - The Cross at Kerrville

Kerrville

Nestled on the borders of the Guadalupe River, with a population of just over 20,000, Kerrville still retains its old world charm.

Kerrville

History:

Kerrville, named after James Kerr (a major in the Texas Revolution), was founded in the early 1840s as a shingle-making town.

Tradition:

Kerrville Folk Festival:
The Kerrville Folk Festival was founded by Rod Kennedy in 1972. It is an 18 day music festival featuring many upcoming and original singers and songwriters from all over the world. It takes place in the spring and is a well beloved hill country event.

Schreiner University:
Founded in 1922 as a militia training ground, Schreiner University is now a well respected university home to several aspiring students.

James Avery:

Jewelry artisan James Avery started this Texan company in 1954 in Kerrville, TX. Famous all over Texas now for its unique charms and Christian themes, this gorgeous jewelry company is a big part of Kerrville.

Recreation and Relaxation:

If you feel nature trails are all this place has to offer then you are in for a surprise. There is more to this rustic town than its scenic beauty and quaint feel. Its cultural calendar is filled with numerous activities that you can be a part of. If you are looking for some fun things to do while in Kerrville, you will not be disappointed.

Play a leisurely round of golf at one of the many golf courses in and around Kerrville if you want to do something different. There are many golf courses strewn within a few miles of Kerrville. The golf courses are entertaining and challenging.

You can spend your time shopping or browsing through the shops selling genuine antiques. The shop owners will be happy to share with you the history of anything that catches your fancy. Fredericksburg, Comfort, Ingram , and Boerne are some of the sister cities you need to check out. There are more shops on Water Street where you can pick up interesting knick-knacks to take home. If you cannot resist fine jewelry, you must visit James Avery, for they have some exquisite pieces.

A number of Mexican, Italian, Southwestern, American, and even Japanese restaurants can tickle your taste buds. You can get your choice of authentic and fresh seafood, steaks, barbecue, or sushi.

Nature:

People here are friendly and the landscape breathtakingly magnificent. Nature is at its best here, offering a picture perfect view of fresh water streams, surrounded by hills covered with cedar, oak and cypress. Wild flowers (especially Texas bluebonnets) add color to the already scenic city. White tailed deer, antelope, and other wildlife roam the area freely. The weather here is perfect for visiting anytime of the year. The temperatures peak in July with the mercury touching 93 degrees while winter temperatures can drop to 33 degrees. While you are here you can be one with nature as you go biking on the mountain tracks or fishing in the river. Be adventurous! Go boating, kayaking or canoeing. Make your stay in Kerrville memorable.

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Fun Stuff

There are plenty of great day trips from the Kerrville area!

Enjoy a relaxing drive through the spectacular Texas Hill Country on wide-open roads lined with breath-taking flowers and trees. Relish views only available in the Hill Country. You’ll feel like you’re light years away from a crowded freeway…because you are. And, you won’t have to pick up and move. No packing and unpacking. You can make yourself at home and still experience a multitude of adventures that are fun for the whole family. Here are just a few of the possibilities: