8 Unique Spots in Kerrville for Your Texas Road Trip this Summer

Summertime is here and so is summer planning! If you’re looking for a Texas destination that will not only keep the whole family entertained but also cooled off from the summer heat, look no further than Kerrville! From sparkling waters and craft beverages to peaceful gardens, eclectic treasures, live music, and Western art, you can craft your own summer itinerary with every visit to our Hill Country town.

RELAXING ON THE GUADALUPE RIVER

Not every city in Texas is lucky enough to have a magnificent river running right through it. At the Guadalupe River, visitors can cool off in its refreshing waters withall the activities you’d expect: swimming, kayaking, fishing, and much more.

Those who want to enjoy the river without getting wet can also pay a visit to the highly popular River Trail, which is a paved hiking and biking path that takes you all along the river. What’s more, its trailheads are located at some of the city’s best parks, such as Louise Hays Park and Kerrville-Schreiner Park.

FIND INNER PEACE AT THE COMING KING SCULPTURE AND PRAYER GARDEN

Right off the highway, you’ll come across one of the more majestic attractions in Kerrville: the Coming King Sculpture and Prayer Garden. The garden is over 24 acres of tranquil paths through manicured greenery. While its flagship piece is the Coming King Sculpture, the gardens are also filled with many striking and highly detailed biblical sculptures.

EXPLORE THE RIVERSIDE NATURE CENTER

Another great place to relax and enjoy the gorgeous summer weather is the Riverside Nature Center. At this non-profit arboretum and nature sanctuary, you can expect to find walking paths, butterfly gardens, a wildlife meadow, urban wildlife, and more. By following the walking paths, you’ll even be able to find your way to the banks of the Guadalupe River to do some fishing or paddling. Just imaginging it makes the stress melt away!

STROLL EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART

If you’re even remotely interested in the history of the Wild West, you do not want to miss out on the Museum of Western Art. Some of the finest artwork ever inspired by the American West can be found within these walls, as well as an ever-rotating selection of temporary exhibits. Keep an eye out for reoccurring events such as art classes and Family Free Days for Kerr County Residents.

SOAK IN THE MAJESTY OF ARCADIA LIVE

In this age of streaming and watching everything at home, there’s something special about historic theaters. Not only do they offer a communal experience, but their detailed architecture speaks to the belief that the arts are important and should be treated with the utmost respect. Built in 1926, the Arcadia Live in Kerrville is still going strong. These days, the theater serves as home for live music, community events, and screenings of classic films. Occasionally, the talent from films have been known to attend the events, as they did with the recent screening of Napoleon Dynamite, which included a conversation with the lead actors.

FIND A NOVELTY AT GIBSON’S DISCOUNT CENTER

We know what you’re thinking. What’s so special about a discount store? The truth is that Gibson’s Discount Center is no ordinary discount store. It’s a blast from the past—the ‘60s, to be precise—which is apparent not only by the store’s vintage architecture, but by the personal, non-corporate approach to doing business.

Make your way past the metal dinosaur in the front and you’ll find an abundance of diverse essentials. We don’t have enough room to write about all of them, but expect to find goods such as footwear, novelties like vintage toys and candy, tools, and even automotive supplies.

SIP ON WINE IN THE HILL COUNTRY

Kerrville is proud to be home to several gorgeous wineries. Kerrville Hills Winery serves handcrafted, award-winning wines in a historic ranch house built way back in 1905. At Rivenburgh Wine, you can sample authentic Texas wines from award-winning winemaker, John Rivenburgh. Then you also have Turtle Creek, which has the Turtle Creek Olive & Vines tasting room in downtown Kerrville, as well as a fully explorable Turtle Creek Vineyard further out in the Hill Country. You can’t go wrong with either of these wineries, but you can go right by visiting them both!

SHOP AND DINE IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN KERRVILLE

Few Texas towns can boast of having all the modern trimmings of diverse shopping options, delicious restaurants, and nightlife spots, while preserving the history of the original buildings and stories. That’s exactly what you get in Downtown Kerrville. If you’re willing to take a quick break between shopping sprees, you can even hang out at Louise Hays Park and enjoy the beauty of the Guadalupe River up close, just minutes from downtown.

CARVE OUT A WEEKEND IN KERRVILLE FOR YOUR TEXAS SUMMER

No matter if you’re looking to unwind within dining and shopping, get a history-focused Texas experience, or partake in a more active getaway in the great outdoors, Kerrville, TX covers all the bases of a summer trip. Plan your getaway today by checking out one of our beautiful hotels in Kerrville, as well as our truly unique lodgings such as the Texaco Airbnb and River Trail Cottages.