Kerrville

Kerrville is a city of 24,000 people (2020) in the Texas Hill Country. It is known for its parks that line the Guadalupe River, which runs through the city.

Get in
Almost all major US airlines provide service to San Antonio International Airport and Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, the two closest major airports to Kerrville. Amtrak provides service to both San Antonio and Austin, as well. Bus service is provided into Kerrville by way of the Kerrville Bus Company. Kerrville has a small municipal airport, but access by automobile provides for a fascinating tourist experience and access to the beautiful surrounding hill country.

Kerrville is on Interstate 10, about 60 miles northwest of San Antonio and about 100 miles west of Austin by way of Highways 290 and 16.

Get around
There are a few taxi services, but otherwise public transportation is non-existent in Kerrville. Renting a car is most optimal. A few rental car companies are available in town, such as Enterprise and National/Alamo.

Do
Before you go, check out the extensive calendar of events on the  Kerrville Convention & Visitors Bureau website or stop by the visitor/welcome center at 2105 Sidney Baker (right next to Cracker Barrel, just south of I-10 exit 208).



Buy
Downtown shops along Water Street, Earl Garrett Street, and Main Street are locally owned and have a ton of local flair.



Artwork
If you're looking for art, Kerrville and surrounding towns have numerous privately owned art galleries, as well as three nonprofit public art galleries which frequently have art by local artists on sale.

Eat
According to City Hall, Kerrville is home to almost 90 restaurants. Kerrville has so many restaurants that overlook the Guadalupe River; some offer outside dining.

Drink
Contrary to popular beliefs, there are many popular watering holes in and around town.

Sleep
Hotels are plentiful in Kerrville because of the large tourism industry.

Connect
As of Dec 2021, Kerrville has 4G from AT&T Mobility and 5G from T-Mobile / Sprint.

Go next

 * Fredericksburg is only 25 miles up Highway 16, and the drive through the hill country is pleasant.
 * Nearby Bandera is home to many dude ranches and styles itself the "Cowboy Capitol of the World."