Kerrville
Kerrville is truly a Hill Country paradise. It is named for James Kerr, a major in the Texas Revolution, and friend of town founder Joshua Brown, who settled in the area to start a cypress shingle camp. Best known for its nearby youth summer camps, Guadalupe River RV parks, Texas' Official State Arts & Crafts Fair, the Home of HEB Grocery Stores & James Avery Jewelry, the Kerrville Folk Festival, and Schreiner University. Here are just a few area interests:
Stonehenge II
A very unusual structure built to replicate the original Stonehenge in England. This replica of Stonehenge shares the land with replicas of Easter-Island statues as well. Visitors can park along the road and walk among these amazing works. On FM 1340 between Hunt and Mo-Ranch.
Hill Country Museum
Located in the restored Victorian Mansion of pioneer Capt. Charles Schreiner and beautifully furnished with antiques, the museum portrays the affluent life in the Hill Country's early days. Hours vary seasonally, call for times and admission prices.
226 Earl Garrett 830-896-8633
Museum of Western Art
Home of the Cowboy Artists of America
The museum comprises the nation's most distinguished living artists who follow in the traditions of Remington and Russell in celebrating the memories of the Old West. The rotating collection is sure to delight and surprise. A major western art library is maintained and teaching facilities attract top artists.
Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 1pm-5pm.
1550 Bandera Hwy. 830-896-2553Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
Located in the heart of downtown Kerrville, KACC represents more than 600 member artists. Mediums include photography, painting, quilting, ceramics, woodwork, basketry, jewelry and more. While touring the center, you can see the work of members or browse the gift shop and library. Workshops, classes and lectures in various arts are available. Tour groups welcome.
Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm, and Sunday from 1-4 pm.
(830) 895-2911. Hill Country Arts Foundation
Enjoy a magical summer's night of theater under the stars at the POINT THEATRE. Its riverbank setting, excellent productions and comfortable seating insure an evening of fine entertainment. Indoor productions are staged during the year. Classes in music, dance, sculpture, photography and crafts are taught in summer workshops. Various exhibits displayed throughout the year.
Hwy. 39 at Johnson Creek in Ingram.
830-367-5121. Kerrville Performing Arts Society
Brings featured performers from as near as the San Antonio and as far away as Europe with the finest in chamber music, vocal ensembles, operettas, symphony and dance. Season tickets and memberships are available.
830.896.5727. Playhouse 2000
Providing quality theatrical productions ranging from Shakespeare to Arthur Miller, from musicals to comedy. Innovative productions in a traditional theater setting year-round. Located at the Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts,
916 Main Street,
call 830.896.9393 for information. Symphony of the Hills
The symphony is comprised of about 75 players most of which are from the Kerrville area but also include other skilled players from San Antonio, Austin and throughout the region. Each year four performances are held. Performances are typically held at the Kathleen C. Cailloux City Center for the Performing Arts,
916 Main Street. 830.792.7469.
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