Kerrville Area Visitors Guide Fall/Winter 2020

Kerrville Area

VISITOR’S GUIDE Fall~Winter 2020

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etreat, relax and recreate — you’re visiting a special part of Texas, an area that many visitors would love to call home.

The scenic beauty of the Hill Country, the tranquility of the Guadalupe River, cultural amenities, birding, abundant wildlife habitats, historical significance, excellent climate, phenomenal parks, recreational and RV facilities, along with many Texas-friendly citizens all make Kerrville an exceptional destination for a family vacation, a weekend getaway, a meeting or convention destination.

Kerrville is home to excellent museums, art galleries and entertainment venues. Numerous festivals and special events are hosted here year-round. Dining and shopping opportunities are plentiful.

Golfers can enjoy three challenging courses, while tennis players can play on one of several newly upgraded tennis courts. The D-BAT Kerrville Sports Complex is a 105-acre, state-of-the-art complex.

The Guadalupe River runs through Kerrville, providing opportunities for kayaking, paddle boarding, canoeing, tubing and other aquatic activities. If you’re into running or bicycling, the 4.2-mile Kerrville River Trail is the perfect spot to walk, jog or bike.

You can find plenty of reasons to stay one more day. So, why not stay another day and take advantage of hub-and-spoke itineraries that explore the beauty of the Hill Country? Easy one-day journeys include visits to interesting communities, such as Ingram, Hunt, Mountain Home, Junction, Comfort, Luckenbach, Bandera and Fredericksburg. In fact, there’s so much to see and do in the Texas Hill Country, you won’t be able to see everything in just one visit. For that reason, we encourage you to return to Kerrville and the Texas Hill Country, which are great destinations any time of the year.

If you have questions or need more information, visit kerrvilletexas cvb.com or call us at 830-221-7958. Better yet, stop by the visitor center, 2108 Sidney Baker St., and meet our friendly volunteers and helpful, knowledgeable staff. We’ll be happy to assist you.

Kerrville is an exceptional destination for a few days or a lifetime.

— Charlie McIlvain, president/CEO, Kerrville Convention and Visitors Bureau

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TABLE OF CONTENTS RV camping............................... 6 Parks & Recreation.................... 8 Sports facilities........................ 11 Fine arts.................................. 12 Natural wonders...................... 14 Y.O. Ranch.............................. 16 Dining..................................... 18 Historical monuments............. 20 The Coming King Sculpture and Prayer Gardens................ 22

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ven as the coronavirus has wiped out live events across the country, the backers of the Arcadia Live project have maintained a sense of optimism through every step of a chaotic year that has raised questions about if and when events will return to normal.

The good news is that Arcadia Live, the multimillion dollar renovation of Kerrville’s Arcadia Theater on Water Street in downtown Kerrville, is uniquely positioned to handle the challenges of coronavirus-era events and those in the future.

For months, the project has quietly progressed, revealing one new detail after another — including the historic blade from the 1940s-era sign that is now fixed to the back of the building and a stunning deck overlooking the Guadalupe River and Louise Hays Park.

“Right now we’re dealing with a lot of detail stuff,” said Mike Kelliher, the executive director of Arcadia Live.

That detail stuff is getting the lights set, testing acoustical elements and finishing the work so that the revamped theater can open. It’s an event that many are looking forward to.

Kerrville City Manager Mark McDaniel said this will be one of the most important developments in

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attracting people to downtown Kerrville.

On Sept. 14, another milestone was reached when the construction barriers came down from the front of the building. The result is a return to the days when the theater first opened in the 1920s. It’s a classic.

The theater hasn’t shown a movie since 1988, but now it will offer a wide range of entertainment options. People will be amazed at the scale of the renovation.

“You get a feeling of its history because of its size,” said Ann Overby, one of the key drivers of the movement to restore the space. “The front door is so tiny and the entry is so small that most people driving by it don’t know that it’s back there.”

The new space also gives Kerrville, along with Kerr County, yet another performance space downtown. Just around the corner, of course, is the Cailloux Theater — a gem that would be the envy of many small towns.

However, the planners of Arcadia Live see the two buildings complementing each other.

“I think we’ll have a different kind of music,” Overby said. “We are going to be very respectful of their calendar. I think (the two spaces) will draw even more people to downtown Kerrville.”

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ravel by RV is, without a doubt, the hottest trend for vacationers this year. According to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association Inc., about 11 million U.S. households now own an RV, and the numbers are rapidly increasing. In Kerrville, the numbers are rising as well, according to Todd Bock at Ronnie Bock’s Kerrville RV dealership.

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“We can’t keep up with the pace for inventory, and manufacturers already have backorders,” Bock said. “Many of our buyers are first-time RV owners, including younger people who are finding that an RV suits their needs for working at home or home schooling their children while on the road. Every age group likes the safety and comfort of an RV.” The Kerrville area is home to a dozen RV sites with more than 1,000 spaces.

Karen Christiansen, co-owner of Buckhorn Lake Resort, reports they’ve seen their best travel season ever.

“We’re seeing people from all over the states, and many visitors are Texans who feel the need for a quick getaway,” she said.

Kerrville definitely appeals to those needing a retreat for rest and recreation. With its rolling scenic hills, an abundance of wildlife, hundreds of acres of parkland, cultural offerings and the magnificent Guadalupe River, this area has become widely known as the hot spot of the Hill Country.

Some RVers come for the weekend, while those known fondly as Winter Texans come for the season. And once they've discovered us, they usually return.

The RV parks listed here supply many necessities, including 30-50 amps, internet, cable, water and sewer hookups, laundry and pools. All are staffed with friendly hosts ready to make each guest’s stay a pleasant one.

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WHERE TO CAMP BUCKHORN LAKE RESORT 2885 Goat Creek Road (exit 501 from I-10) 10-year winner of the coveted Good Sam 10/10/10 award. Fullservice park with 132 regular slots and 63 ownership slots, plus three spacious cottages. Fitness center, tennis, basketball and pickleball courts, country store, nine-hole putting green and stocked ponds for fishing. n Contact: buckhornlake.com, 830-895-0007 n

YOGI BEAR’S JELLYSTONE PARK CAMP RESORT 2605 Junction Highway More than 200 RV spaces, 20 fully furnished cottages and numerous cabins. Interactive water zone with water slides, two outdoor pools and one indoor pool, hot tub, 18-hole mini-golf, playgrounds, fitness center and sports courts. Overlooks the beautiful Guadalupe River, perfect for fishing, picnicking and nature walks. n Contact: jellystonguadalupe. com, 830-460-3262 n

OLD RIVER ROAD RV RESORT 310 Colvin Ranch Road n This quiet retreat, a 15-minute drive from downtown, is one of Kerrvile's newest RV camps. It offers full-service RV hookups, barbecue, enclosed pet area, showers, camp store and an indoor pavilion.

Pretty river views and fishing and hiking areas. Cabins also available. n Contact: oldriverroadrvresort. com, 830-634-2993

KERRVILLE KOA 2400 Goat Creek Road (2 miles from I-10 exit 501 ) Full-service RV hookups and cabins, recreation room, playground, fire circle, seasonal pool, Kamping Kitchen, dog park. n Contact: koa.com/campgrounds/ Kerrville, 830-895-1665 n

KERRVILLE SCHREINER PARK 2385 Bandera Highway (Texas 173) n This beautiful 500-acre park includes 62 RV and tent sites, plus campsites, mini-cabins and even a rental teepee. River access, 10 miles of hiking and cycling trails, fishing, kayak and canoe rentals,

picnic areas with grill, playground.

Contact: kerrvilletx.gov/318/kerrville-schreiner-park, 830-257-5392

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BY THE RIVER RV PARK AND CAMPGROUND 175 Riverview Road n Waterfront complex on 65 acres abuts 2,000 feet of the Guadalupe River. Hike, fish, kayak, picnic, barbecue, hot showers, pull-thru and back-in sites. n Contact: bytheriver.com, 830-367-5566

TRIPLE T RV RESORT 3900 Bandera Highway (Texas 173) n Hot tub, fitness room, barbecue area, laundry room, pet friendly, extended stay rates. n Contact: tripletrvresort.com, 830-634-3000

TAKE-IT-EASY RV PARK 703 Junction Highway (Texas 27) n This 55-plus adult park features an indoor pool and spa, rec hall, planned activities, shuffleboard. n Contact: takeiteasy.net, 800-828-6984

n Small 55-plus adult RV park close to shops. Free water and sewer hookup, laundry. n Contact: hcrvpark.com, 830-895-3661

JOHNSON CREEK RV 4279 Junction Highway, Ingram n 83 RV spaces on a sprawling 50-acre complex. Fitness and game room plus easy access to Johnson Creek for nature walks and fishing. n Contact: johnsoncreekrvresort. com, 830-367-3300

MEDINA HIGH POINT RESORT 23195 Texas 16 North, Medina An easy 15-mile drive outside of town, this beautiful complex nestles against gently rolling hills and rents cabins, tent sites, a ranch house and full-service RV sites. All pull-through sites have a concrete patio, picnic tables and a fire ring. No additional pet fees required. n Contact: medinahighpointresort. com, 800-225-0991 n

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B.C.RICHARDS PARK 421 Travis St.

ELM CREEK PARK 200 Methodist Encampment Road

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n 11-acre park, hiking trails, benches, pavilion and passive workout equipment.

DALLAS DAUGHTRY BOARDWALK PAVILION 805 Water St. Beautiful views of the river and available to rent n

CARVER PARK 820 Webster St. n 5-acre park, basketball court, pavilions, softball/soccer fields, trails, barbecue pits, restrooms, playground, sprayground

CYPRESS PARK 1601 Junction Highway 1-acre park, river access, fishing pier, boat ramp and small pavilions

KERRVILLE SCHREINER 2385 Bandera Highway

Fees: $4 adult, $1 child 517-acre park, river access, hiking and biking trails, playground, butterfly garden, sand volleyball and basketball courts, overnight camping and RV sites, barbecue pits, birding, covered shelters, fishing pier, pavilions, restrooms, boat ramp and rental facilities

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FLAT ROCK LAKE PARK 3840 Riverside Drive n River access, boat ramp, off-leash dog park, fishing, swimming

GUADALUPE PARK 700 Guadalupe St.

KERRVILLE SKATE PARK 2160 Singing Wind Drive

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LOIS PARK 1500 Lois St. n

11-acre open space park

LEHMANN-MONROE PARK 200 Park Lane 27-acre park, river access, trails, interactive fountain, dog park, playgrounds, restrooms, volleyball courts, pavilions n

LOUISE HAYS PARK 202 Thompson Drive 64-acre park, river access, Kerrville River Trail, tennis and basketball courts, playground, horseshoe and barbecue pits, washer pitching, sand volleyball courts, covered pavilion, restrooms, fishing pier, birding, sprayground

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MEMORIAL PARK 1804 Memorial Blvd.

1-acre space dedicated to service men and women from WWI

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SAMPLE PARK 3400 Veterans Highway 5-acre park, softball field, barbecue pits and playground

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SCHULTZ PARK 1600 Glen Road n 2.5-acre park, basketball court, playground, barbecue pit, pavilion

SINGING WIND PARK 2112-2116 Singing Wind Drive

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TRANQUILITY ISLAND 202 Thompson Drive n 7 cypress-lined acres in the middle of Louise Hays Park

LOWRY PARK 217 Guadalupe St. n Trailhead for the Kerrville River Trail, adjacent to the Riverside Nature Center

2-mile track for hiking or biking

WESTLAND PARK 200 Woodlawnland Ave.

Neighborhood park with a small pavilion, picnic area and basketball court

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he Kerrville Sports Complex offers an array of services at 111 Home Run Drive.

The sports complex includes 11 softball/ baseball fields, 20 acres of irrigated soccer fields, restrooms, concession stands, a maintenance building and an indoor practice facility with a pro shop, turfed practice field, batting cages and lanes, meeting space and concessions area.

Local youth organizations, including Kerrville Little League, Hill Country Youth Soccer Association, Hill Country Crush Soccer Academy and the Senior Softball League use the facilities.

Kerrville sports enthusiasts have been thrilled with all the opportunities the sports complex offers since it opened in January 2018. But it’s also attracting plenty of visitors into Kerrville.

D-BAT, a major partner with the complex, has organized baseball tournaments at the complex, bringing visitors across Texas into Kerrville, and boosting the local economy in the process.

And when visitors arrive for the tournaments, they will be greeted with some of the finer fields in Texas. The baseball experts who have toured the complex are all in agreement: The fields at the sports complex are state of the art.

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With sunny weather and gorgeous views of the Hill Country, Kerr County attracts many golfers year-round. One public and two private courses offer a variety of challenges for golfers of all ages and experience levels.

THE CLUB AT COMANCHE TRACE 2801 Comanche Trace n Private, 27-hole course that hosts tour players for Valero Texas Open qualifying rounds, as well as AT&T, U.S. Senior Open and U.S. Am qualifiers. n Contact: 830-257-6533, 830-895-8500, ext. 1 or comanchetrace.com/courses

RIVERHILL COUNTRY CLUB 100 Riverhill Club Lane n Private, 18-hole course. The product of a close friendship between designer Joe Finger and pro golfer Byron Nelson, the course at Riverhill was designed and built into what became Nelson’s favorite course.

n Contact: 830-896-1400, 830-792-1143 for golf pro shop or riverhillcc.com

SCOTT SCHREINER GOLF COURSE 1 Country Club Drive Public, 18-hole course Walking green fees: Non-members – $16 for nine holes or $26 for 18 holes on weekdays; $22 for nine holes or $33 for 18 holes on weekends or holidays.

Members – $6 for nine holes or $8 for 18 holes on weekdays; $7 for nine holes or $9 for 18 holes on weekends and holidays.

Cart rentals are available for additional fees. n Contact: 830-257-4982 or golfkerrvilletex.com n n

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hose seeking the slower-paced life of the Texas Hill Country need not sacrifice cultural amenities usually associated with the “big city.” Excellent museums, art galleries, workshops for artists in all media, theatrical productions and symphony concerts can all be found in the Kerrville community.

For up to date information regarding fine arts happenings in the area, check The Kerrville Daily Times.

KERR ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER 228 Earl Garrett St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday n Located in Kerrville’s original post office, KACC now serves as a thriving arts center that consists of 16 affiliated groups representing 500 artists. No admission is charged for gallery exhibits or special events. n Contact: 830-895-2911, kacckerrville.com

HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION 120 Point Theatre Road in Ingram, box office hours 10 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayFriday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday Located at the juncture of the Guadalupe River and Johnson Creek, the Hill Country Arts Foundation has been a center for the celebration of art in the Hill Country for more than 60s years.

The venue boasts two theaters – the Smith-Ritch Point Outdoor Theatre and the Elizabeth Huth Coates Indoor Theatre – as well as Stonehenge II and two Easter Island head replicas and the Duncan-McAshan Visual Arts Center. n Contact: 830-367-5121, hcaf.com n

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THE MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART 1550 Bandera Highway, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday n “Where the Legend Lives” serves as the catchphrase for this acclaimed museum that features a carefully curated permanent collection of Western and Native American carvings, bronzes and paintings. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for college students with identification, $5 for ages 9-18, free for ages 8 and younger, free for members. n Contact: 830-896-2553, museumofwesternart.com

DUNCAN-MCASHAN VISUAL ARTS CENTER 120 Point Theater Road in Ingram 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday n The 1,700-square-foot facility at the Hill Country Arts Foundation hosts three national juried shows annually, as well as offers classes and workshops for artists of all ages and in a variety of media.

The center features four art studios, a ceramic lab and a press studio.

Admission to the gallery is free. n Contact: 830-367-5121, visualarts@hcaf.com or visit hcaf.com

KATHLEEN C. CAILLOUX THEATER 910 Main St. n At its ribbon cutting in 2003, the sumptuous Cailloux Theater was hailed for its “unprecedented alliance between the public and private sectors,” with former Gov. Rick Perry describing the grand opening as “a momentous occasion.” The four-year project transformed a pedestrian 1950s-era municipal auditorium into a firstclass performing arts center.

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PLAYHOUSE 2000 VK Garage Theater, 305 Washington St. Since 1998, Playhouse 2000 has spearheaded the Kerrville community’s growing interest in the performing arts, as well as involving local children and youth in creative theatrical productions. n Contact: 830-896-9393, caillouxperformingarts.com n

SYMPHONY OF THE HILLS Cailloux Theater, 910 Main St. n The Symphony of the Hills will celebrate its 20th season with its 2020-21 schedule of performances.

The symphony comprises professional musicians and Schreiner faculty, as well as their advanced music students. They bring professional symphonic music and entertainment to aficionados of classical music throughout the Hill Country. n Contact: 830-792-7469, info@symphonyofthehills.org or visit symphonyofthehills.org

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or area visitors who want to soak up as much of Kerrville as they can in a couple of days, the relatively tame Guadalupe River is a natural spot to start.

But it’s not for nothing that the region is called Hill Country, and it takes only a short while to venture to higher ground, where wilder fare can be found — such as a giraffe that will eat a cookie right out of your hand.

Dogs are welcome on the trail, but should be kept on a leash, and skateboarding isn’t allowed on the trail. That means navigating the whole distance on a rented bicycle or on foot — from Kerrville-Schreiner to Lowry Park — could be one peaceful way to spend a few hours.

The trail includes signage with historical notes, including a synopsis of the way the 1932 flood impacted Kerrville. If the sign’s quick overview doesn’t sate a visitor’s curiosity, the ButtHoldsworth Memorial Library is a quick climb up some wooden stairs through the cedars and the cypress that line the river banks. Looking up information and wandering the stacks don’t require a library card.

Kerrville River Trail On the south end of the city, Kerrville-Schreiner Park, 2385 Bandera Highway, anchors the city’s River Trail, a 10-foot wide path that stretches 4 miles north along the Guadalupe.

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Mo-Ranch day pass Visitors looking for fun on the water can make the drive west up to the north fork of the Guadalupe to Presbyterian Mo-Ranch Assembly, 2229 FM 1340 in Hunt. The ranch is named after Daniel Moran, who was chairman of Continental Oil and Transportation Co. and the previous owner of the ranch.

A day pass will get visitors access to the camp’s waterfront area, which includes the famous 12-foot slide and a rope swing that allows would-be Tarzans

and Janes to dangle out across the water and let themselves plop into the Guadalupe.

A day pass also guests access to the camp’s canoes.

An outdoor pool also is available, along with a playground area, a disc golf course, tennis courts and outdoor table tennis.

Mo-Ranch visitors who want to commune a bit with nature can walk along 5 miles of marked hiking trails on the 500-acre property. The place includes a wildflower garden, which offers a chance to see monarchs and other butterflies.

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RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER 150 Francisco Lemos St.

The Riverside Nature Center is home to one of at least three gardens in the city designed specifically to attract butterflies and other pollinators. The gardens are planted with a selection of milkweed and blooming plants that offer nectar.

The other two gardens are found at Kerrville-Schreiner Park and on the grounds of the Kerr County Courthouse, 700 Main St. The courthouse garden is at the southeast entrance of the building. It’s maintained by the Texas Master Naturalists, Hill Country Chapter.

The monarch reigns supreme in Texas. A state statute designates the first seven days of October as Butterfly Week to “encourage Texas residents and visitors to study, observe and promote the state insect: the monarch butterfly.”

The annual migration of monarchs from the north through Texas down to Mexico will put them in the Kerrville

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area starting in mid to late September probably through the end of October, according to Becky Etzler, the nature center’s director. She said the massive roosts of monarchs numbering in the hundreds and thousands that are sometimes documented elsewhere don’t typically appear locally, but the center’s garden is a good place to see a few.

Even after the monarchs are gone, plenty of butterflies and birds hang around pretty much throughout the year.

The center offers a checklist of butterfly and bird species that visitors can use to count the critters they see and to gauge the chance they’ll see a particular kind. The list says, for example, that the Gulf fritillary butterfly is common at the garden. The black-chinned hummingbird is common in the fall, but is rare at other times of the year.

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Located on 14,000 acres of the original 566,000 acres put together by Capt. Charles A. Schreiner after the Civil War, this modern-day retreat offers all the trappings of a 21st century resort in a 19th century setting. Guests can spend a few hours or a few days here enjoying wildlife tours, horseback rides, barbecues or just hanging out.

Private tours A private two-hour tour of the ranch is available at $85 per person, offering guests a chance to view more than 40 types of wildlife. Not only will visitors get up close to a variety of animals, they also learn fascinating facts about each species. In addition, the history of this legendary ranch is explained.

Bus tours are available for groups at $50 per person.

A deluxe five-hour private tour is available at $250 per person. In addition to viewing more than 40 types of wildlife, the tour includes a visit to some of the historic buildings on the property. All tours include a homecooked meal.

Staying on the ranch Overnight visits to the Y.O. are spent in the Ranch’s rustic hotel or cabins, which provide a touch of the past with all the modern comforts of home. There are even a few cabins that date back to the 1880s. Meals are served at the Chuckwagon Dining Room, which offers a varied menu.

Return of the Y.O. Social Club This year marked the return of a Texas tradition, the Y.O. Social Club. The event, which was to take place at the Y.O. Ranch on Sept. 19, is a giant country bash featuring live music, plenty of food and an open bar. Tracy Byrd headlined, with Gary Glenn and the 20x Band opening the concert portion of the night.

This annual event was observed from 1980 until 2008.

Previously, the night was described in newspapers from New York to California as “The Biggest Party in Texas.”

Profits from this year’s event will support Combat Marine Outdoors, a charitable organization whose mission is to provide combat veterans from all military branches with outdoor experiences.

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Tingling tastebuds Kerrville dining offers an unforgettable experience

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1011 BISTRO 1011 Guadalupe St., 830-895-1169, 1011bistro.com For fine dining with a magnificent view, head to 1011 Bistro, where views of the river are breathtaking (especially at sunset), the service is impeccable, and the culinary creations are all Instagram worthy. Choose from an extensive wine selection, then indulge with specialties such as grilled caesar salad with an order of blackened red snapper, duck breast with root beer glaze or fork-tender filet mignon.

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BILLY GENE’S RESTAURANT 1489 Junction Highway, 830-895-7377, billygenes.com n If it's home cooking you crave, you'll find it here ... and with ample portions. Request an outside patio table and get your fill of those calming river views as you check out the extensive menu. Locals favor the award-winning chicken-fried steak, so give it a try, but do save room for banana pudding. Folks rave about it.

THE LAKEHOUSE 1655 Junction Highway, 830-895-3188, hillcountrycookin.com n This local favorite offers picnic tables overlooking the river and a menu of good Texas eats. Seafood lovers will be happy with their perennial favorite farm-raised catfish, while landlubbers can feast on flavorful burgers and steaks. Save room for a triple chocolate brownie.

CHILI’S GRILL & BAR 1185 Junction Highway, 830-895-2445, chilis.com n This chain restaurant satisfies those looking for a standard Chili’s fix and throws in an added enticement: a covered patio with relaxing

or outdoor views of the rodeo arena and paddocks, but head to the outside deck for close-up views of horses exercising in the ring and great views of gently rolling hillsides. Order fountain drinks or icy beer and nosh on Irish nachos.

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river views. Wind down over a cold beverage before feasting on favorites such as Texas-size baby back ribs or their legendary fajitas.

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FRANCISCO’S RESTAURANT 201 Earl Garrett St., 830-257-2995, franciscoskerrville.com n If you’re a people watcher and a lover of good Mexican food, head to the heart of downtown and dine in a former frontier mercantile built in 1890. Many of the fine architectural details can still be seen in the main dining room, but if weather

1011 BISTRO permits, dine outside beneath the shade of an umbrella table and savor the atmosphere of a sidewalk café. Menu items include specialty pasta, freshly made soups and salads, fish of the day and daily specials.

people watching at a picnic table and feast on the likes of farm street tacos, custom-made pizzas and hearty overstuffed sandwiches. Pop in for a breakfast of freshly baked pastries and specialty coffee.

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RAILS, A CAFÉ AT THE DEPOT 615 E. Schreiner St., 830-257-3877, railscafe.com n This beautifully restored 1915 Kerrville train depot oozes atmosphere, and the food is fabulous as well. While the inner dining room sports handsome period décor and conjures up memories of those who once traveled by rail, the outside dining area is nestled in one of the prettiest courtyards around. Bistrostyle tables are spaced perfectly for conversation, and service is friendly and efficient. Munch on freshbaked bread as you work your way through a creative menu of wraps, paninis, salads and soups, but don't overlook their claim-to-fame goodies such as tangy shrimp creole or the slow-cooked beef marsala.

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errville offers a wide array of landmarks across town, and sprawled throughout the surrounding Hill Country, documenting important places and events in Texas history.

Kerrville is home to 20 historical landmarks documenting original Kerrville homes, newspapers and churches. Walking or driving will probably end at a stop at one of the town’s historic sites.

300 GUADALUPE ST. (1892)

The second floor, arched porch and tile roof were added in 1927.

n Built from culled limestone bricks used on the Guthrie Building, this structure got its name, “The Last Station ’til Junction,” when it was the last gasoline station between here and Junction. Initially, it was a fish hatchery. Since 1997, it has been a private residence.

ARCADIA THEATRE (1926)

At 717 Water St., the theater opened in 1926 for live performances and silent films. Music legend Jimmie Rodgers was among those who performed here. It is currently undergoing a revitalization. n

709 WATER ST. (1870S)

BAEHRE BUILDING (1923)

Designed and built by architect Alfred Giles, this rock building once housed the Favorite Saloon. The building was restored in 1996. n

This location on the 200 block of Earl Garrett Street was the original biergarten for the Barlemann Saloon. The single-story building was remodeled in 1998. The original awning has a pressed tin underside and copper flashing.

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A.C. SCHREINER HOME (1897)

Designed by Alfred Giles, the home at 405 Water St. was built

by Capt. Charles Schreiner as a wedding gift for his son, Charles Schreiner Jr. The captain’s grandson, A.C. Schreiner Jr., bought it in 1912. n

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CAMP VERDE GENERAL STORE & POST OFFICE (1857)

The building at 285 E. Verde Creek

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Road in Camp Verde continues to operate today as a mercantile, restaurant and post office.

CENTER POINT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (1911)

n The church at 118 Church St. in Center Point was pastored initially by circuit riders. The first church building was of native cypress lumber. The present site was acquired and the building was built in 1911.

COMPARETTE HOUSE (1890)

D.H. Comparette was organizer and manager of Kerrville Telephone Company and owned the home at 1001 Jefferson St. from 1905 until 1977. The Victorian house was built

by S.W. and Laura Smith in 1890 and is a Texas Historical Landmark. n

THE DAVIS BUILDING (1924)

Rawson’s Drug Store opened in 1924. The building at 707 Water St. was renovated in 1995, exposing the original pressed tin ceiling and “Mexican Terrazzo” floor.

1900 Goat Creek Road, which was shared by several congregations.

In time, ownership transferred to the First Christian Church members who now worship in a modern building.

FIRST KERR COUNTY SCHOOLHOUSE (1852)

n Typical early American one-room, one-teacher schoolhouse where several grades were taught at once. It was moved from Center Point to the Y.O. Ranch, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road in Mountain Home, and currently is the Sam Houston guest cabin.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (1888)

n Prominent architectural features of the sanctuary and offices fill an entire block at 800 Jefferson St.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (1854)

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n A Methodist circuit rider came to the Guadalupe Valley and held the first Methodist church services in a “brush arbor.” The church now meets at 321 Thompson Drive.

n A group of local women raised funds for the small Union Church at

The Great Western Trail is one of the most significant of Texas cattle trails. Between 11 and 12 million cattle traveled 2,000 miles to cattle operations in Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas. More cattle went up the Great Western than the Chisholm. It entered Kerr County at Bandera Pass, following what is now

FAWCETT FURNITURE SITE

Built around the turn of the century, the building at 820 Water St. was purchased by W.A. Fawcett in 1907 and was home of Fawcett Furniture Co. until the mid-1970s.

The building was restored in 1988 and now houses an antiques store.

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (1885)

GREAT WESTERN TRAIL (1874)

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Texas 173 through Camp Verde.

Crossing the river at Kerrville, the trail followed Town Creek along the present Harper Road, through the Peril Divide into Guadalupe County.

GUS SCHREINER HOME (1901)

n Cedarcrest, 100 Riverhill Club Lane, was a showplace and center of social activities for more than 60 years. It is now the Riverhill Country Club.

GUTHRIE BUILDING (1887)

Robert Guthrie published The Kerrville Eye newspaper at 241 Earl Garrett St. From 1900-21, it was the Guthrie Hotel. The building was restored in 2003. n

OLD CITY HALL (1937)

Kerrville’s first City Hall was built in 1937. It was enlarged in 1947, adding a second floor to provide a dormitory for firemen. In 1985, the building located at 600 Main St. became the Kerrville City Police Department and Municipal Court.

It is now home of Union State Bank. n

“OLD HOUSE” OF BIETEL LUMBERYARD (1889)

Frank J. Bietel owned lumberyards in San Antonio. He came to Kerrville the year the SA & AP Railroad arrived in town and established his lumberyard at 425 Clay St., which operated in Kerrville for 108 years under many names. The space is now an events hall.

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HERMANN SONS HOME (1915)

“Altenheim,” the Home for Aged and Orphans, located off Texas 27 west of the post office on Hermann Sons Road, was established by the San Antonio Sons of Hermann. n

KERR COUNTY COURTHOUSE (1926)

n This building at 700 Main St. is the fourth Kerr County Courthouse.

The county was established on Jan. 26, 1856, and the land for the public square was given by Joshua D. Brown, an early settler.

KERRVILLE MOUNTAIN SUN (1875)

n Originally The Frontiersman, this weekly newspaper served its readership almost 130 years. The building at 241 Earl Garrett St. is now used for Stephen L. Clark Harrell Feldt Law offices.

LOUIS SCHREINER HOME (1920)

n This Colonial Revival style home is visible overlooking Kerrville from the south. For years, it housed the offices of the L.D. Brinkman Corp.

MASONIC BUILDING (1890)

Designed by architect Alfred Giles, the 3,000-square-foot, two-story Italianate-style building at 211 Earl Garrett St. was home of Kerrville Masonic Lodge No. 697 A.F. & A.M. until 1927. Downstairs tenants included a post office and C.C. Butt Grocery Store. n

NOTRE DAME CATHOLIC CHURCH, KEMPER HALL (1935)

n The Rev. Henry Kemper arrived in Kerrville on Feb. 11, 1911, to lead the church known as Patronage of Notre Dame. The sanctuary at 909 Main St. was dedicated Dec. 8, 1935.

OLD BAKERY

The bakery, 824 Water St., was bought and expanded by Mr. C.H. Wolfmueller in 1922. n

OLD INGRAM (1880)

Settlers began arriving in Ingram prior to the Civil War. Today, it is an arts center on the Old Ingram Loop with studios, galleries and craft shops. n

OLD POST OFFICE (1935)

The art deco building at 228 Earl Garrett St. was home to the Kerrville Post Office from 1935-99.

The building is now home to the Kerr Arts and Cultural Center. n

OLD TIVY HIGH SCHOOL (1891)

This land was donated by Capt. Joseph A. Tivy for a public school. Classes began in 1891.

This building at 605 Tivy St. now houses Kerrville Independent School District’s administration offices. n

Roebuck Catalog mail order house.

The bungalow house was ordered and shipped as a complete kit and assembled on site. The home was remodeled in 1986 and is the home of Jim Morris Design.

SCHREINER’S DEPARTMENT STORE (1869)

n The structure includes parts of the original frame building at 736 Water St. It was a general merchandise store from 1869 to 2007.

SCHREINER MANSION (1879)

Built as the home of Capt.

Charles Schreiner, expert masons and stonecarvers were brought from Germany to do the intricate design work on the exterior. The parquet floor is made of eight hardwoods.

Restoration started on the building at 216 Earl Garrett St. in 1975. n

SHERMAN’S MILL (1870S)

A water-powered mill near the Kelly Creek-Guadalupe River confluence at Texas 39 and Kelly Creek Road in Ingram and Hunt was used to grind corn, saw lumber and gin cotton. Built in the 1870s, it was in use until a flood destroyed it in 1932. n

TEXAS LIONS CAMP (1920)

On more than 500 acres at 4100 San Antonio Highway, this children’s n

camp is designed to deal with special medical conditions.

ST. PETER’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH (1928)

n The present rock sanctuary was built in 1928, but St. Peter’s has occupied this location at 320 St. Peter St. since 1884. The first Boy Scout troop in the U.S. began meeting in the Parish Hall in 1910.

THE SMOKEHOUSE (1907)

This 12-foot-by-60-foot shop on the 200 block of Earl Garrett Street has been used for many businesses, including a barber shop.

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UNION CHURCH (1880S)

Four women from four denominations — Presbyterian, Methodist, Christian and Baptist — raised funds for the 38-footby-50-foot church. The church has been restored and is on the Schreiner University campus.

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WESTON BUILDING (1890)

The lower floor was the Barlemann Saloon, while various tenants rented the upstairs rooms.

It remained a saloon until 1922, when R.H. Chaney opened his confectionery on the lower floor. The building was remodeled in 1995. n

PAMPELL OPERA HOUSE (1895)

The original building at 701 Water St. was completed in 1895 and housed the two-story M.V. Gregory Hotel and Store. It was purchased by J.L. Pampell in 1901 as the home for his drug store, ice cream parlor and candy store. n

REMOUNT STATION (1870) A stop on the overland mail route between San Antonio and El Paso during the 1870s, the log cabin remount station was originally in Kendall County, then moved to the Y.O. Ranch, 1736 Y.O. Ranch Road in Mountain Home. n

SAN ANTONIO & ARANSAS PASS RAILWAY (1915)

n Kerrville was the last stop for the SA and AP Railway. A wooden depot burned down in 1913.

Restored in 2004, it is now Rails: A Cafe at the Depot, 614 E. Schreiner St.

SEARS-ROEBUCK KIT HOUSE (1919)

n This house at 608 Earl Garrett St. was an original Sears and

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The Lion of Judah was recently added to The Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, mirroring its twin in Israel.

THE COMING KING SCULPTURE PRAYER GARDEN 539 Benson Drive n n

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he Coming King Sculpture Prayer Garden rests atop a hill at Kerrville’s edge.

Standing high above the hills is the Empty Cross sculpture, a monument to Jesus Christ, that breaks the rolling hills with its sharp, rust-tinged angles.

The garden was created as a place of worship and refuge for churches and individuals from all over the world. The prayer garden is 24.5 acres, featuring many sculptures depicting Biblical teachings. The newest is “The Lion of Judah,” by artist and founder Max Greiner Jr. The new bronze was installed and dedicated on Aug. 28. The 11 foot long, 1,150 pound lion sits atop a 7-foot-high limestone base. A copy of the larger-thanlife bronze sculpture is at home in Bloomfield Park in Jerusalem, Israel, near the King David Hotel and Mount Zion.

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used for prayer gatherings by local organizations and has even been a place of refuge for many people, according to Greiner.

“The garden presents monumental Christian artwork from several donor artists to the public,” Greiner said. “We just built the garden to bless people and bless our community to help people have an encounter with God almighty.”

Greiner said the garden is in the center of Interstate 10, between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and even rests at roughly the same latitude as the country of Israel.

“I always tell people the garden is not just a place you come and visit,” said Debbye Meszaros, director at the prayer garden. “It’s a place you have to come and experience. God’s presence is alive here.”

Greiner said he hopes more people will come to seek God’s presence at the Empty Cross.

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