Near the river, at the south end of downtown, the center has walking trails, a wildflower meadow and Guadalupe River access.
Riverside Nature Center
Hill Country
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
25.72 MILES
To admire vast cultivated fields of color – especially between March and April, when wildflowers like orange Indian paintbrushes, deep-purple wine-cups…
National Museum of the Pacific War
22.76 MILES
The only US museum devoted exclusively to the Pacific War, in which over 100,000 American military personnel lost their lives, spreads through three sites…
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This 60-acre park may not be Kerrville's largest, but it's free and offers river access, shaded picnic tables, sports courts and barbecue pits. Also, as…
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Located 10 miles east of Fredericksburg, just off US 290, this is one of the state's most decorated wine producers. Its vineyard has 36 acres of vines and…
22.58 MILES
For an exhaustive insight into what life was like for Fredericksburg’s first settlers, take a fascinating self-guided stroll through this grassy downtown…
22.61 MILES
Check out the enormous tapestry on the 2nd floor of the beautiful library building. About 8ft by 16ft, the mixed-media tapestry highlights many of…
1.91 MILES
A nonprofit showcase of Western Americana, across the river 1.5 miles south of downtown. The quality and detail of the work, mostly paintings and bronze…
22.69 MILES
The city's Vereins Kirche was the original town church, meeting hall and school. The tiny building anchoring the town square – the Marktplatz – contains…
Nearby Hill Country attractions
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This 60-acre park may not be Kerrville's largest, but it's free and offers river access, shaded picnic tables, sports courts and barbecue pits. Also, as…
0.58 MILES
As you explore downtown, check out the opulent former residence of Charles Schreiner, the man who built half the town. The exterior stonework is…
3. Kerr Arts & Cultural Center
0.58 MILES
Step inside to catch the pulse of the Hill Country art scene. Located in the old post office, it frequently changes exhibits, which could include anything…
0.95 MILES
Take a refreshing swim in the river at this spot, on the road behind the Inn of the Hills Resort. The water here is deep and not recommended for children…
1.91 MILES
A nonprofit showcase of Western Americana, across the river 1.5 miles south of downtown. The quality and detail of the work, mostly paintings and bronze…
3.19 MILES
Three miles southeast of town, this 517-acre park is a beautiful place for cycling, hiking, canoeing, tubing and camping. For lazy floats along the…
22.58 MILES
For an exhaustive insight into what life was like for Fredericksburg’s first settlers, take a fascinating self-guided stroll through this grassy downtown…
22.61 MILES
Check out the enormous tapestry on the 2nd floor of the beautiful library building. About 8ft by 16ft, the mixed-media tapestry highlights many of…