Positioned simply 65 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, Kerrville is a (not so) hidden gem within the coronary heart of the Hill Nation. With a inhabitants of round 25,000 individuals, it’s sufficiently small to really feel like a Texas “small city” however sufficiently big to help a wide range of native companies, and draw vacationers from San Antonio and past.
However, it will be not possible to speak about Kerrville with out mentioning the devastating floods of July 2025 — and the more moderen flooding of summer season 2026, which as soon as once more ravaged the communities of Kerrville, Hunt, Consolation, Middle Level, Ingram, Boerne, and others as they had been simply getting again on their toes.
Kerrville doesn’t want our donations — what it wants is the help of native households who can spend money on its companies and its individuals as they get well. With this very important mission in thoughts, Alamo Metropolis Mothers has labored with Kerrville mothers to create the last word Mother’s Information to Exploring Kerrville. Our purpose is to maintain the Hill Nation Sturdy — as a result of all of us profit from a powerful native financial system, and from having nice locations to go within the space round San Antonio to spend a day or a weekend.
Locations to Go to
The Coming King Sculpture Backyard
This expansive 24.5 acre outside artwork park is finest identified for the 77-foot “Empty Cross” statue, which is seen from I10 as you head west — but it surely’s not the entire story of this backyard. Based in 2001 by evangelist Max Greiner Jr. after a religious imaginative and prescient, it was opened to the general public in 2010. Admission is free and the sculpture backyard welcomes tens of millions of tourists from the world over annually. With a cross-shaped path known as the Path to Heaven, guests can take pleasure in exploring the peaceable backyard and the monumental biblical statues on present. Leashed canine are welcome!
The Arcadia Dwell
The Arcadia is a real Hill Nation landmark: a 1926 theater initially constructed for silent movies and vaudeville reveals, it’s now a non-profit on the coronary heart of this small city. From group occasions to reside music, bingo nights, and free household film screenings, it is a good spot to hang around in Kerrville. With artwork deco vibes, an intimate venue house, and a bar providing speciality drinks to match the occasion or film, The Arcadia is a should in case you are having fun with a Hill Nation Staycation. Take a look at their schedule of upcoming occasions on their website.
The Museum of Western Artwork
This museum is an actual hidden gem of the Hill Nation, showcasing work, sculptures, and drawings of the American West by masters like Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. With a mixture of modern and historic works, there are a whole lot of hands-on interactive displays for kids to take pleasure in — together with the chance to expertise life on a coated wagon path. The museum was acknowledged because the primary Western Artwork museum within the nation for 2025, and is mostly only a good spot to stroll round and discover. Open from Tuesday to Saturday 10am-4pm, youngsters 8 and underneath go free, $5 for kids 9-17, and $7 for adults and seniors.
Riverside Nature Middle
This peaceable two-acre native plant arboretum, wildlife sanctuary, and environmental schooling hub is definitely worth the journey for outdoor-loving San Antonio households. Indoor displays showcase the unimaginable geology and historical past of the Hill Nation, together with fossils, whereas the crushed granite strolling trails result in a lovely butterfly backyard and a blind for viewing birds. Packages for youths to discover wildflowers, native vegetation, and be taught birdwatching expertise can be found, and guided nature walks alongside the river can be found. Take a look at their web site for all of the information on their 2026 rebuild.
Louise Hays Park & Path
Proper within the coronary heart of city is Kerrville’s Louise Hays Park, a 64-acre park situated on the Guadalupe River. With loads of open inexperienced house, a big play park, and direct entry to the water for kayaking, paddle sports activities, and fishing, it is a good spot for energetic youngsters to burn off some vitality! There’s additionally Tranquility Island: a related 7-acre cypress-shaded island that’s accessed by footbridges; a strolling path alongside the river, a splash pad, and tennis and basketball courts. The park is open day by day from daybreak to 11pm.
Stonehenge II and Hill Nation Arts Basis
Positioned inside the Hill Nation Arts Basis, this 90% dimension duplicate of the unimaginable prehistoric Stonehenge monument in England is an sudden shock! Created by native artwork fanatic Al Shepperd and his neighbor Doug Hill as a enjoyable building challenge, it was moved from its unique location in Hunt to Ingram after Shepperd died. Positioned in a peaceable riverside spot, it’s good for roadside stops, taking images, and easily exploring with little historical past lovers. Alongside Stonehenge II you’ll additionally discover two 13-foot Easter Island heads — entry is free to the general public from daybreak til nightfall.
James Avery Headquarters and Retail Retailer
For those who didn’t know that James Avery is an organization with Hill Nation roots, properly, you do now. The corporate’s headquarters and first-ever retail showroom are situated on Avery Highway in Kerrville, providing a singular alternative to see the artistry of the James Avery craftsmen and be taught in regards to the historical past of one in all America’s main silver and gold jewellery designers.
Stroll via lovely grounds, soak within the serene countryside of the Hill Nation, sit within the gazebo, and catch a glimpse of the native wildlife. In addition to the customer middle, there’s a retail retailer that’s well-stocked with all of the charms, bracelets, rings and extra that James Avery has develop into well-known for. For those who’ve bought a daughter who loves her allure bracelet, it is a should in your day journey or staycation!
The Hunt Retailer
Initially a 1946 Basic Retailer, the historic Hunt Retailer has extra lately develop into a logo of the resilience and group amongst those that reside within the Hill Nation. The Hunt Retailer is full of rustic allure, and is a good place to stock-up on groceries, chilly beer and wine, fishing gear, and merchandise whilst you’re within the Hill Nation. It additionally has a Cafe, serving 100% Black Angus burgers, grilled rooster sandwiches, and different traditional American dishes in informal surrounds. Locals nonetheless collect across the limestone hearth of their rocking chairs: general it’s only a actually cool, old-timey spot to take pleasure in with your loved ones. The Hunt Retailer was fastidiously rebuilt after the 2025 floods, and desires our help greater than ever to maintain it on the map.
Schreiner Golf Course
This 18-hole public course has a par-70 structure, combining lovely Texas Hill Nation terrain and a standard design. Opened in Twenties as the town’s first course, it turned a public course — the Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course — within the Thirties, and has stayed that method since. It is a lovely spot to take pleasure in a spherical of golf, and there are many observe areas (placing inexperienced, driving vary, and a chipping space with observe bunkers) too. Tee instances could be booked on-line, and charges embrace golf carts (beginning at $45 for non-resident non-prime instances and going as much as $70).
Kerr Youngsters
The unimaginable Kerr Youngsters initiative is celebrating its first birthday! It emerged in response to the devastating floods of July 4 2025, with a mission to help youngsters and their households via pleasure, therapeutic, and play. For now, Kerr Youngsters gives significant play experiences, workshops, house for birthday events, and household occasions; long run they hope to offer a year-round group hub for households and a everlasting indoor play place for youths to take pleasure in and discover. Occasions are cheap and could be booked on-line — even if you happen to aren’t from Kerr county, it is a very important trigger that’s deserving of our help.
Eating places
Grape Juice
Grape Juice began life as a small wine store in close by Ingram earlier than shifting to Kerrville in 2009, and bought a brand new lease of life underneath the brand new possession of Daric and Heidi Easton in 2025. This informal eating spot and wine bar has a powerful combine of worldwide wines and craft beers, alongside scrumptious meals made with regionally sourced components. Specializing in making wild recreation accessible to all palates, you’ll discover antelope nachos alongside the extra standard pulled pork; and quail tacos, wild boar sliders, and ponzu marinated sirloin alongside kid-friendly favorites like Mac and Cheese, Wagyu beef burgers, and rooster sandwiches. Their menu is wealthy and diverse, with an important number of appetizers, sides and salads which might be good for sharing anytime of day. They open 5-9pm on Monday, 11-9pm Tuesday to Saturday, and are closed Sundays.
Pint & Plow Brewing Co. and Off Primary Brewing
For those who didn’t know, the beer scene in Kerrville is totally hoppin’ (see what I did there?!). Pint & Plow Brewing Firm is a lovely spot to take pleasure in a locally-brewed beer — this informal brewpub is a group hangout that serves house-crafted brews, natural espresso, and pub fare. There’s loads of house for sitting inside and outside, and leashed canine are welcome. On their menu you’ll discover salads, sandwiches on house-made bread, pizzas, assorted breads and dips, charcuterie boards, and road tacos. They’ve a youngsters menu and desserts of the day, too. It is a nice family-friendly spot to meet up with associates or simply spend some downtime after exploring the city.
One other boutique brewery and eatery in downtown Kerrville, Off Primary Brewing has a incredible rustic-meets-modern fashion and cozy furnishings. Chef Luis Baquero creates a seasonally-inspired menu to enrich the continually rotating house-brewed beers, serving lunch from 12-4pm and starting dinner service at 4. On Sundays, a weekend brunch is obtainable from 10am-3pm, that includes southern favorites like rooster and waffles, a Benedict with pimento cheese, chilaquiles, pancakes, avocado toast, and a breakfast platter — accompanied by a beer or signature mimosa, relying in your desire.
Vecinos Cafe
This welcoming Mexican restaurant is a neighborhood gem! Identified for its home made consolation meals, group spirit, and pleasant ambiance. Owned and run by Chef Gerardo Martinez and Michele Martinez, it is a true native success story — born from gross sales of salsa and a meals truck on the native farmers market earlier than changing into a brick and mortar restaurant. Named Vecinos — which accurately means, neighbors — this cozy spot encourages you to remain some time, and has helped lots of their very own neighbors within the wake of the devastating floods.
Their menu is full of cozy favorites, from rooster and beef quesadillas to pozole, tacos, chile rellenos and enchiladas, and menudo on Sundays. Amongst their home specialities, you’ll discover Elote Bowls loaded with rice, corn, tender meat, cheese, and crema; and Birria Grilled cheese: crispy cheese-crusted corn tortillas served with wealthy, savory consommé for dipping. There’s additionally a youngsters’s menu of kid-approved favorites. Vecinos is open for lunch solely on Sunday and Mondays, closed Wednesdays, and open for each lunch and dinner the opposite days of the week.
Carmines and Il Posto
I’ll wager you didn’t know that Kerrville has a number of the most authentically Italian delicacies within the space? Carmines is owned by first-generation Italian-American Carmine Fazzolari, who brings over 40 years of restaurant expertise and traditional New York fashion pizza to Kerrville. The menu is a masterclass of traditional Italian American fare: from appetizers like fried mozzarella, fried ravioli, and garlic knots to handmade pastas, rooster Marsala and parmigiana, recent hand-tossed pizzas, and NY fashion calzones. Spherical off your meal with tiramisu, cannoli, NY cheesecake, or zeppoles for a meal that wouldn’t be misplaced in Little Italy. Closed Sunday and Monday, open each different day from 11am-9pm, Carmines is centrally situated, family-friendly eating.
Located on Water Road, Il Posto is a romantic Italian restaurant serving conventional Italian dishes cooked with a refined, fashionable fashion. Start your meal with mild appetizers like bruschetta, caprese salad, fried calamari, or mussels in tomato broth earlier than attempting one in all Il Posto’s tried-and-tested favorites: from Veal Marsala to eggplant parmigiana, baked cannelloni, rooster piccata, and shrimp scampi, the menu has one thing for lovers of meat, seafood, or vegetarian delicacies. End your meal with a heavenly slice of limoncello cake, you deserve it! They too are closed on Monday, open for lunch and dinner Tuesday to Saturday, and open for Sunday lunch 11am-4pm.
East Finish Pizza Co.
This family-owned brick-oven pizzeria is an sudden delight! Owned by Brick and Jennifer Gibson, this informal spot gives scrumptious pizza and riverside eating, in addition to video games and enjoyable for the entire household. Standout pies embrace the Figgy Piggy (fig preserves, bacon, caramelized onions, and arugula), the Candy Warmth (jalapeño and pepperoni drizzled with scorching honey), and a BBQ rooster pizza topped with house-made Dr. Pepper sauce. The entire classics are right here, and you may make it a household feast by including their fried mozzarella pearls, home chips, and beneficiant recent salads to your desk. Simply make sure you save house for a heavenly chocolate chip cannoli. Need to seize a tasty picnic? East Finish additionally has a drive-thru window for simple pick-ups! Open day by day from 11am to 8pm (weekdays) or 9pm (Friday and Saturday).
Kerrville Hills Vineyard
Positioned within the grounds of the gorgeous Shreiner College campus, Kerrville Hills Vineyard focuses on providing award-winning 100% Texas wines in a relaxed, informative ambiance. Housed in an enthralling 1905 ranch home, the vineyard is each centrally situated in Kerrville, and boasts unimaginable views of the native panorama. Benefit from the views with a flight of daring reds, crisp whites, or refreshing rosés — Kerrville Hills Vineyard regularly hosts group occasions with native meals vehicles, making it an important place to spend a day.
Espresso, Ice Cream and Extra
Blue Roan Espresso
Open since 2023, this Kerrville newcomer has rapidly develop into a valued a part of the group. Owned by the Webb household, this cozy espresso store’s focus is on clear, 100% natural components, and their house-made syrups are sweetened completely with agave. The cafe itself is welcoming and heat, and their menu has an important number of scorching and iced drinks for espresso (and non-coffee) connoisseurs. Amongst their signature drinks are the butter pecan latte, the s’mores impressed campfire latte, the rocky street, and the lavender honeybee.
Keep some time and luxuriate in your espresso and browse their nice number of espresso beans and merchandise! Their house-made syrups can be found so as to add to your house coffees, too. Blue Roan is open from 7am-5pm Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Saturday, and closed Sunday. In addition they have a drive-thru!
PAX Espresso and Items
This lovely cafe is situated in historic downtown Kerrville, however its impeccable blue-toned vibes and scrumptious coffees can be at dwelling in any large metropolis. That is the right spot to take pleasure in a leisurely breakfast after a staycation in Kerrville — they’ve an important number of freshly baked pastries, muffins, and breads to pair together with your espresso. Strive their Kerrvillian: chai, espresso, chocolate, cinnamon and steamed milk for a candy and spicy tackle a chai latte! Iced espresso lovers will love each the Blue Moon (lavender and vanilla) and Day and Night time (caramel and vanilla), which each have Pax’s chilly brew as a base.
Browse artwork, crafts, and benefit from the group vibes at occasions like Open Mic evening. Open day by day from 6.30am, Pax is the place to be.
Carry Espresso Co.
Carry Espresso is technically in close by Ingram, however let’s not break up hairs on this one — this lovely cafe is greater than price going the additional mile! Speciality drinks are fantastically offered, and embrace thrilling taste mixtures just like the orange cardamom latte, blueberry shaken espresso, and Biscoff latte. In addition to espresso, the menu boasts artisanal scorching chocolate, freshly made lemonade, and a baffling array of flavored syrups to really make your drink your personal. When you have a tween or teen who loves meals images, that is THE spot. In addition to fastidiously crafted drinks, they’ve a menu of sunshine breakfast favorites and hearty lunchtime sandwiches.
La Catrina Ice Cream
This candy little family-owned store on Cully Drive serves home made ice cream, handcrafted paletas, and scrumptious savory snacks that might rival any retailer within the large metropolis! La Catrina’s is the right place to cease off and funky down. Whether or not you go for a scoop or their dreamy ice cream (or a banana break up, we received’t inform!), a snow cone, Paleta, or an genuine mangonada, you received’t be disenchanted. This Hill Nation gem hasn’t been open that lengthy, however has already cemented its place on the coronary heart of the group — open Monday-Saturday from 12-8pm (closed Sundays), in addition they have a brilliant pink ice cream truck that brings cool treats to group occasions.
Panadería Montono
This Panadería in Kerrville is proof that small cities have the very best hidden gems! This small family-run bakery is bringing the freshest Pan Dulce to the Hill Nation and the persons are loving it: a slew of 5 star evaluations throughout social media, Google, and Yelp present simply how a lot individuals respect the variability and affordability of their providing, and their pleasant service. From traditional pillowy conchas to pink cake, cookies, doughnuts, and fruit-filled turnovers, you’ll discover the right candy deal with to start out your day or accompany a cafecito or scorching chocolate within the afternoon. In addition to sweets, it is a good spot to purchase freshly baked breads, savory empanadas, and tortillas day by day — in addition they have barbacoa and tamales on the weekend. This household bakery is definitely worth the hype, and definitely worth the journey!
323 Bakery
Positioned in Ingram, this family-owned scratch bakery and floral design studio occupies an historic 100-year-old dwelling within the Hill Nation. In addition to baked items (onto that in a second) they promote a variety of native handcrafts, jams, and honeys, in addition to reside vegetation and floral bouquets. Onto the principle occasion: freshly-baked muffins, cookies, cinnamon rolls, and danishes fill their cupboard day by day, they usually supply a variety of tasty sandwiches on their very own bread for lunch. For those who’re seeking to have a good time a birthday within the Hill Nation, look no additional than 323 Bakery for scrumptious, highly-customizable buttercream-laden celebration truffles in creative flavors (almond, chocolate espresso, chai), in addition to pies constituted of seasonal fruits, buttermilk, pecan, chocolate, and lemon. Pre-orders are beneficial for these! The bakery is closed Sunday to Tuesday, and open 7.30am-2pm Wednesday to Saturday.
Pookie’s Patisserie
I’m very enthusiastic about Pookie’s — a European-inspired cafe in downtown Kerrville that’s the brainchild of two younger entrepreneurs (Alicia and Vivian Fore) and their mother in 2025. Positioned in a chic, historic constructing on Water Road, Pookie’s gives top quality coffees, teas, and refreshed iced drinks alongside their baked choices. And what wonderful bakery gadgets they’re: French pastries, genuine macarons, flaky croissants, recent fruit-filled tarts, brownies, muffins, chocolate truffles, and gelato. It’s the right spot to let your interior baby (and your precise baby) play and benefit from the finer issues in life. Pookie’s is open day by day!
Cardoshinsky Confections
Right here at ACM, if there’s something we take pleasure in: it’s a superb cookie. Fortunately, Cardoshinsky Confections is delivering scrumptious cookies, cake pops, desserts, and treats to the Kerrville space. Additionally obtainable are their customized iced cookie truffles and sugar cookies, good for all events. Our should strive? Their Texas cowboy cookie, which mixes candy and salty for the right chunk.
Boutiques & Shops
Gypsy Pearl
This boutique has an unimaginable number of luxurious manufacturers and reasonably priced favorites for girls, males, and children. Whether or not you might be in search of new equipment or clothes for the brand new season, you’ll discover one thing at Gypsy Pearl. My picks are timeless hats by Gigi Pip and simply customizable swimsuit luggage and beauty instances by Jon Hart — you’ll additionally discover nice present gadgets, stationery, and extra for birthdays, stocking fillers, and extra.
Mr. Mint Cash and Collectibles
Based by Kerrville native Mike Russ, this pleasant retailer focuses on uncommon cash, valuable metals, and sports activities collectibles. Whether or not you will have a set and want to add to it, or just need a clear appraisal on one thing you already personal, Mr. Mint is the place to go.
Baublit’s Jewelers
This multi-generational, family-owned jewelers has a traditional, old style retailer entrance in downtown Kerrville, and the pleasant and attentive service you’d count on inside. With an important number of effective jewellery, you’ll discover the right particular birthday or anniversary present right here. In addition they supply customized design, and knowledgeable repairs on watches and jewellery. I really like that Kerrville has so many little shops that transport you again in time and supply the form of service that has saved prospects coming again for generations, too.
Clint Orms Engravers & Silversmiths
The Hill Nation is synonymous with all issues Western, and Clint Orms is one heritage model that has helped construct that status. From the early days of constructing hand-tooled leather-based belts for native shops, to the modern-day handcraft of customized belt buckles, sterling silver jewellery, and fantastically made equipment, that is one in all Kerrville’s finest identified exports. Head to the shop on Water Road and also you’ll see craftsmen at work, in addition to a wide array of curated collaborations and effective Western items.
Water Road Vintage Co. and East Finish Classic Market
Positioned within the coronary heart of Kerrville in a 100+ yr previous constructing, Water Road Vintage Co. is a big retailer full of one-of-a-kind antiques and classic finds of every kind! Open Monday-Saturday 10am-5pm, Sunday 11am-3pm, it is a should see vacation spot throughout your Kerrville day journey or staycation. You may simply find yourself needing a truck to take all the things dwelling!
Only a quick distance away is the East Finish Classic Market, which is stocked day by day with classic trinkets and vintage finds. Inside you’ll discover cubicles provided by native treasure hunters, representing each form of fashion. It is a good spot to spend an hour strolling round and seeing what takes your eye. Closed Mondays.
The Creek Boutique
Positioned in close by Ingram, this locally-owned and operated present store has one thing good for each event! They’re a stockist for well-known manufacturers like YETI, Juliska, Michael Aram, and Jellycat; and the boutique itself is heat and alluring. Whether or not you’re in search of a particular birthday present or simply drop by and one thing catches your eye, you might be certain to have an extremely grateful recipient!
C.J. Copeland’s
Dallas-native Courtney Boswell MacDonald made good use of her style background when she put down small city roots Kerrville, taking up the beloved Tomé boutique. This husband and spouse group every deliver their very own strengths to the enterprise, making a “Low Nation Meets Hill Nation” aesthetic that has individuals coming again for extra! Colourful womenswear, youngsters’s clothes and residential accents sit alongside a enjoyable number of items, customized partyware, and extra. For those who’re in search of a present, their mild and ethereal boutique is certain to suit the invoice, they usually have a web based presence too. The shop is open Monday to Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 11am-4pm, and closed Sundays.
Health First
This long-standing athletic store gives an unimaginable vary of sports activities footwear, athletic clothes, and group gear, and gives customized display printing. Whether or not you will have a future baseball, softball, soccer, or operating star, they’ve the particular equipment they should succeed! Health First does have a web based retailer, but it surely’s definitely worth the journey to buy in individual. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-6pm, closed Sundays.
Locations to Keep
The Y.O. Ranch Resort
This iconic ranch resort is completely situated to take pleasure in all the things that Kerrville has to supply! With 190 spacious rooms, this sprawling resort is a testomony to the nice and cozy hospitality and cozy fashion of the Outdated West. Rooms — from suites, household rooms with bunks, and spacious rooms for 2 — are fairly reasonably priced, and there may be on-site eating if you happen to don’t wish to enterprise again to city. The restaurant and saloon serve high quality steaks, burgers, rooster fried steak, corn canine and extra in old-time environment — and you’ll add a traditional American breakfast to your keep to set you up for the day. It appears like stepping again in time in the easiest way, and is the right place to staycation a brief distance from San Antonio.
There’s a lot occurring in Kerrville, and it’s actually occurring on our doorstep! It’s the right distance away to really feel such as you’re actually escaping the town — however with out having to journey for hours. That stated, we received’t blame you if you happen to make it a staycation and take a few days having fun with the gorgeous environment, mom-and-pop eating places, and household owned boutiques. Our neighbors want our help — let’s help and encourage them as they rebuild, and maintain the Hill Nation Sturdy.
