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Kerrville
Kerrville is a beautiful 22-mile drive from Fredericksburg. Settled
in 1856 Kerrville is the County Seat of Kerr County. It is known for
it's more than two-dozen boys' and girls' camps, dude ranches and
religious encampments. Its terrain is rugged cedar and live
oak-covered hills, picturesque green valleys and beautiful Guadalupe
River. Whitetail deer are numerous. Activities in Kerrville include
city parks, tennis center, public and private golf courses,
horseback riding, camping, bicycling, shopping and more.
Among the events of
Kerrville, the most popular is The Kerrville Music Festival, every
spring - there is also the Folk Festival, Bike Tours, Runs, a Cowboy
Camp Meeting, Various Cook-Offs, Senior Games, Fairs, Shows and
Concerts. Attractions include the Hill Country Arts Foundation in
Ingram, Hill Country Museum, Kerr Arts and Cultural Center, the
National Center for American Western Art and the Riverside Nature
Center.
Another attraction to the
Kerrville area is the
James Avery Jewelry factory and store. James Avery jewelry has
become well know for it's Christian design and quality workmanship.
Comfort
Comfort is approximately 50
minutes northwest of San Antonio and is call by the locals of
Comfort the "Star of the Texas Hill Country. The town was founded in
1854 by German pioneers who came upon this site with clear flowing
water nestled in the picturesque valley, where Cypress Creek joins
the Guadalupe River, and were reminded of the Old Country. It is an
unincorporated rural community nestled in the charming and
comfortable valley where Cypress Creek joins the Guadalupe River.
Besides the natural beauty of
the Texas Hill Country, Comfort has a large number of antique
dealers, gift shops, restaurants, and a general store in what may be
the best oldest business district in continuous use in Texas. Rich
in history Comfort boasts nearly one hundred pre - 1910 buildings
within walking distance of the town center, and this is why a large
part of Comfort has been designated a National Historic District.
Comfort is a popular tourist
area with numerous camps along the Guadalupe River operated by
various civic organizations. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming and
camping during summer months. Hunting is popular during the fall and
winter. Comfort also throws several well attended events each year
including their annual Independence Day Celebration and their
popular Christmas Parade in December.
Hunt & Ingram
Hunt is located at the junction of the north and
south forks of the Guadalupe River, was named for the friend of the
founder; Alvie Joy in 1912. Alvie Joy built the first post office
for Hunt residents who were mostly farmers and shingle makers.
Dating from the 1920s private camps were built along the banks of
the river and still thrive every season. |
