Hotels in Kerrville, Texas

A little about Kerrville...

Kerrville is a city in Kerr County, Texas, United States. The population was 20,425 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Kerr County. Kerrville is named for James Kerr, a major in the Confederate Army, and friend of town founder Joshua Brown, who settled in the area to start a cypress shingle mill.

The people of this town and the surrounding areas sometimes jokingly refer to themselves as "Kerrverts," though it should be noted that "Kerrvillite" is the correct term. Kerrville is best known for the Kerrville Folk Festival.

Riverside Nature Center is a non-profit arboretum with wildlife and native plant sanctuary located on the Guadalupe River at 150 Francisco Lemos Street, Kerrville, Texas. The gardens are open daily without charge.

The center was first envisioned in 1987 by Susan Sander, with the Riverside Nature Center Association (RNCA) organized in 1989. Today's site was purchased in 1992. With extensive clearing and planting, it has become an arboretum with over 140 tree species, approximately 200 species of wildflowers, cacti, shrubs, and native grasses. It also contains a butterfly plant garden, sensory garden with Braille signs, and natural area with river trail.

There's no place like... deep in the "Art of Texas". Come celebrate the Official Texas State Arts and Crafts Fair in beautiful Kerrville, Texas. Big tents laced among the trees create the atmosphere of a good old-fashioned fair. Buy a treasure from one of over 180 artisans on site eager to visit with you about their work or discover the next Picasso by visiting the Texas Universities' "Emerging Texas Artists" scholarship contestants. Relax in the shade, under a big tent, under our covered pavilion or by our new amphitheater nestled in the valley of the park while you enjoy a variety of Texas entertainers and great food. Be sure to bring the kids for hands on crafts demonstrations and an activity area.