Kerrville
Hill
Country
Paradise
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Kerrville
is truly
a Hill
Country
paradise.
The
accommodations
are
first-rate,
the
scenery
is
majestic
and the
people
are
friendly.
We are
located
in the
heart of
the
Texas
Hill
Country,
where
sparkling
spring
fed
creeks
meander
through
the
rugged
terrain
and
rolling
hills of
the
Guadalupe
River
Valley.
The
Guadalupe
River
along
with our
mild
climate
provides
the
opportunity
to enjoy
many
outdoor
pursuits.
Every
season
in
Kerrville
offers
an array
of
activities.
With an
event-filled
calendar
and our
relaxing
Hill
Country
setting,
you'll
see how
easy it
is to...
Lose
your
heart to
the
hills.
Todd
Bock
Mayor of
Kerrville
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Kerrville Texas
General-Seat
of Kerr County, one
of state's most
popular health,
vacation and
recreation centers,
with exceptiona l
hospital, medical
treatment and
physician care
facilities. The area
is believed by many
to have most ideal
climate in the
nation. More than
two dozen boys' and
girls' camps, scores
of hotels, motels,
inns, bed and
breakfast, RV parks,
camps, dude ranches,
resorts,
retreats and
religious
encampments attract
thousands annually.
Antique stores,
craft shops, jewelry
makers, gift
boutiques, art
galleries and
festivals call
Kerrville home. We
are known for our
many retirement
communities around
the Guadalupe river
and abundant creeks.
The golf courses,
parks, live theatre,
museums, plays, and
music venue offer an
abundance of
activities for
everyone. Famous
ranches like the Y.O. and MO offer
some of the best
hunting, touring,
exotic safari guided
sightseeing, water
activities, camping,
and nature trails in
the country. The
range of
restaurants, cafes,
diners and other
eating
establishments
allows every taste
to be
fulfilled. Rugged
cedar and live
oak-covered hills,
picturesque green
valleys and
beautiful streams
edged by towering
cypress.
White-tailed deer
and other animals so
numerous that
motorists are
cautioned to be on
the alert for them,
especially at night.
The hunting,
sightseeing, hiking,
bicycling,
motorcycle and
driving routes offer
plenty of outdoor
activity for the old
and young alike.
Kerrville has it's
fair Texas share of
Bluebonnets and
river flowers to add
more color to our
picture perfect
foliage so that
touring the Hill
Country is
incomplete without
visiting Kerrville
and the activities
around the town.
Capt.
 Charles
A. Schreiner, born
in Riguewihr,
France, was early,
prominent Kerrville
settler. He served
with the Confederacy
and as a Texas
Ranger; established
general
merchandising
business in
Kerrville, 1869. The
Charles Schreiner
Co. owned more than
600,000 acres of
land by 1900,
extending some 80
miles northwest to
Menard. Among
Schrenier's
philanthropies was
established of
Schrenier Institute
(now Schrenier
College). Industries
include Mooney
Aircraft, James
Avery Silversmith.
Major annual event
is Texas State Arts
& Crafts Fair,
Memorial Day
weekend, provides
opportunity to see
works of more than
200 of Texas' finest
artists and
craftsmen. Music
festivals featuring
folk and
country/western
stars held 18 days
in May & June, and
on Labor Day weekend
at Quiet Valley
Ranch south of
Kerrville.
Cowboy Artists of
American Museum
-
Splendid showcase
for contemporary
cowboy artists
including works by
Joe Beeler, James
Boren, Robert
Duncan, Melvin
Warren and others;
permanent and
rotating
collections; special
exhibitions;
workshops by artists
in residence;
library, auditorium
and museum store.
The museum
comprises the
nation's most
distinguished living
artists who follow
in the tradition of
Remington and
Russell in
celebrating the
memories of the Old
West. The rotating
collection is sure
to delight &
surprise. A major
western art library
is maintained and
teaching facilities
attract top artists.Open Tues.- Sat. 9
a.m., Sun. 1- 5 p.m.
Also Mon. 9 a.m. - 5
p.m. in June - Aug.
1550 Bandera Hwy.
(Texas 173) south of
town. Admission.
Downtown
Kerrville
- Recent
revitalization
projects have
restored downtown
Kerrville to its
original old-world
charm. The design
implements a plan
which encourages
leisurely strolls
along shops of
antiques, galleries
and unique eateries.
 Hill
Country Arts
Foundation
- Enjoy
fine theatrical
entertainment at the
Smith-Ritch Point
Theatre. The
excellent
productions and
comfortable seating
ensure a magical
evening out. Classes
in music, sculpture,
dance, photography
and art are taught
in workshops. Call
for class and fee
schedules. Hwy 39W,
in Ingram.
830.367.5121.
Hill Country
Museum
-
Hill Country
antiques,
artifacts and
memorabilia located
in the restored
Victorian mansion of
Capt. Charles
Schreiner, the
museum features
period antiques and
portrays the
affluent life of the
early Hill Country
days.
Handsome Romanesque
stone structure
(1879) features
French crystal
chandeliers,
decorative accents.
Open Mon.- Sat. 10
a.m. - noon ; 2-4:30
p.m. 226 Earl
Garrett St.
830.896.8633.
Admission.
James Avery
Craftsman
- Visit
the headquarters of
this nationally
acclaimed craftsman
of gold and silver
jewelry. The retail
shop is open
Mon-Sat, 9am-4pm.
Located 3 1/2 miles
north of IH-10 on
Harper road.
830.895.1122.
Kerr Arts &
Cultural Center
- Located
in downtown
Kerrville, KACC
represents more than
600 member's art,
representing all
media. Workshops,
classes and lectures
are featured, as
well as items for
sale. 228 Earl
Garrett.
830.895.2911. Free.
Playhouse 2000
- Enjoy a
magical night at the
theatre. Quality
theatrical
productions ranging
from Shakespeare to
Arthur Miller,
musicals to
comedies. Call for
current production.
Kathleen C. Cailloux
Performing Arts
Center, 916 Main
Street.
830.896.9393.
Admission.
Kerrville City Park-
500 beautiful Hill
Country acres on
upper reaches of
cypress- edged
Guadalupe River.
Camping, shelters,
RV hookups, rest
rooms, picnicking,
fishing, swimming,
nature study,
hiking. South edge
of city off Texas
173. Admission.
Kerrville Texas
Convention and
Visitors Bureau
Thorough effort has
been made to provide
accurate event
information;
however, always
confirm dates and
times with the
Kerrville Convention
and Visitors Bureau
at 830-792-3535 or
1-800-221-7958.
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