The Guadalupe River and its tributaries drain Kerr County. The terrain ranges from gently rolling to hilly, at elevations of 1,500 to 2,000 feet above sea level. When choosing a hotel, a simple first decision can help: Would you rather spend your stay on hiking trails and in nature, or explore cultural history and events? Kerr County and Kerrville offer different starting points for either option.

Hiking, the River and Nature

The River Trail is a public, approximately six-mile-long trail along the Guadalupe River, used for walking and cycling. Access points are located at Kerrville-Schreiner Park, G Street, Lehmann & Monroe Park, Louise Hays Park, Riverside Nature Center, Lowry Park and Dietert Center. The multiple access points can help with planning; the stated length remains an approximate total distance.

All trails in Kerrville-Schreiner Park are multi-use trails for hiking and cycling and are currently open for use. Check the park notices for temporary closures before your outing. The river access at Riverside in Kerrville-Schreiner Park is separate from the trails and is currently unavailable. Boat and bicycle rentals at this park and at Louise Hays Park are also available only during the peak season; check current availability before your visit.

Riverside Nature Center offers birdwatching, wildflower walks, a butterfly garden, a nature trail and access to the River Trail. It is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; check the hours again before your visit. This lets you choose between time on the trail and nature-focused activities when planning your day, without treating them as the same activity.

The 23.5-acre Flat Rock Park is used by kayakers, joggers, cyclists and hikers. Kerrville is also home to the Scott Schreiner Municipal Golf Course; check current operating details in advance. These options complement the trails along the Guadalupe River with other ways to spend time outdoors.

Cultural History and Events

Schreiner Mansion was built in 1879 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For 2026, tours are listed there on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. They start on the half hour, with the last tour beginning at 1:30 p.m. Check the specific date and listed closure days before traveling there.

Front Porch Friday at the Heart of the Hills Heritage Center is a free community event held on the first Friday of each month. The program includes access to exhibits, live music, food for sale and activities focused on a different historical or cultural theme each time. Since the specific program may change, it is a good idea to check the event date before making plans. The Heritage Center opened to the public on May 9, 2026. Its exhibits and educational programs share the history and cultural heritage of Kerr County and the Texas Hill Country.

The Kerrville Folk Festival was founded by Rod Kennedy in 1972. It takes place at Quiet Valley Ranch in the Texas Hill Country, nine miles south of Kerrville; check current festival arrangements before your visit. Stonehenge II offers a different historical perspective: the art project was created and then moved stone by stone to its current location beside the Guadalupe River on the campus of the Hill Country Arts Foundation.

The Kerr Regional History Center is a collecting institution and research center focused on the history of Kerr County and genealogical records. The Museum of Western Art, meanwhile, focuses on collecting, preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the West, and offers educational programs and cultural enrichment. The two institutions thus emphasize different areas: regional history and genealogy on the one hand, and the cultural heritage of the West on the other.

Getting Around Kerr County

Kerr County is served by Interstate 10, U.S. Highways 83 and 87, and State Highways 16, 27 and 39. Regional transportation connections also include Kerrville-Kerr County Airport, a general aviation airport serving the Texas Hill Country. You can treat your planned routes, nature activities and cultural events as separate priorities for your stay and base your hotel search on them.

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