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STAR in The Capital of The Texas Hill CountryWe Texans are excited about hosting STAR in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. You are in for a special treat. Your Kerrvillian scooter colleagues and the surrounding area plan to send ya’ll regular teasers on the MSTA forum. So, stay plugged-in to get the most from your visit in 2024.
Aside from the scenic, breathtaking views of rolling hills, the river running right through downtown, and its beautiful parks, Kerrville has much to offer. Nestled along the banks of the Guadalupe River, you will discover a vibrant, welcoming community of people who are proud of their heritage, have a keen sense of community and have fantastic roads that attract motorcyclist and car clubs from far and wide.
Kerrville locals are proud of their heritage and welcome guests to share it, offering experiences like live music, festivals, art museums, and crafts fairs, all in a serene setting. Close to charming Fredericksburg and its great wineries and an hour from San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk, fun is not in short supply. Here are some teasers fer ya!
Bring your credit card! One of the most recognizable jewelry brands in Texas, James Avery Craftsman was founded in Kerrville over 60 years ago. Its Visitor Center welcomes guests to learn about the history of the family-owned company, the crafting of their distinctive jewelry, and James Avery himself.
The Riverside Nature Center has a little bit of everything for people interested in learning about and exploring nature. Located at the confluence of the Guadalupe River and Town Creek, it is a natural wildlife habitat and includes several gardens and educational areas.
Need a pint? head to Pint & Plow Brewing. This spot prides itself on being a welcoming community space in addition to the city’s first craft brewery. With a full kitchen and espresso bar, you could spend all day hanging out on its charming patio.
Want some German/Texas history. Commissioned by Captain Charles Schreiner as a two-story, six-bedroom home, the turreted Schreiner Mansion, which has many European influences, was designed by architect Alfred Giles and built by expert German masons. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the mansion is worth a tour.
Sunrise Antique Mall is a shopper’s dream. It’s easy to lose yourself among the vintage advertising, rare stamps, jewelry, and collectibles. The antique mall has numerous vendors with different specialties ranging from furniture to coins and vinyl records. You never know what unique items you’ll find here.
In downtown, the 64-acre Louise Hays Park is a peaceful place to get outside. Located on the Guadalupe River, the park includes a 2.4-mile River Loop trail and Tranquility Island, a 7-acre island in the middle of the river lined with gorgeous Cypress trees. Trek far enough and you will find yourself consuming another pint at the Trailhead Beer Garden.
Kerrville has a thriving theater scene thanks to Playhouse 2000. Year-round, there are musicals, plays in the black box theater, and productions of Shakespeare in the park. You might find anything from community theater productions to touring musical groups from around the country.
The outskirts of town are home to two of the unique roadside curiosities in Texas—replicas of both Stonehenge and the distinctive Easter Island stone heads. Constructed by artist Al Shepperd and his friend Doug Hill in the 1990s, this attention-getting Stonehenge II (locals fondly call it Bubbahenge) is about 90% as wide and 60% as tall as the original in England. The 13-foot-tall replica stone heads came later after Shepperd was inspired by a trip to Easter Island. The artificial stones can be found on the Hill Country Arts Foundation campus.
The paintings, drawings, and sculptures at the Museum of Western Art tell the stories of the Wild West and the American frontier. The museum focuses on the work of living Western artists while temporary exhibits highlight masters of the past, artifacts, and history. Designed by Texas architect O’Neil Ford in 1981, the museum building itself is a work of art resembling a fortressed hacienda.
Buzzie’s BBQ is the best barbecue spot in town and, according to Texas Monthly, one of the top 30 in the state. For 25 years, pitmaster Harold “Buzzie” E. Hughes has made perfectly smoked meats in the rustic space on Schreiner Street.
One of the must-visit attractions in Kerrville, the Kerr Arts & Cultural Center is a hub of creativity in the city. Its galleries host over 40 exhibitions each year covering a wide variety of arts from Texas furniture to watercolor paintings to sculptures and historical photography.
Kerrville doesn’t lack for beautiful places to get outside and appreciate nature, and the Kerrville-Schreiner Park is one of the best. With 517 acres on the Guadalupe River, it’s the ideal location for kayaking and canoeing most of the year. There are also biking and walking trails, picnic areas, and camping opportunities, if you want to stay for awhile.
Explore what could be in store:
· Want a little teaser? Then click
· Or experiment with itineraries by visiting Kerrville CVB and selecting PLAN A TRIP. http://www.kerrvilletexascvb.com/
· Things To Do in Fredericksburg https://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/things-to-do/
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Y O Ranch Hotel & Conference Center, 2033 Sidney Baker St, Kerrville, TX 78028-2532, United States,Kerrville, Texas