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Kerrville,
Texas (population 20,425) is in the heart of the
Texas Hill Country and is one of state's most popular
health and recreation centers. Many say Kerrville has
the most ideal climate in the nation. Spring, Summer,
Fall and Winter are all excellent times to explore the
Hill Country on two wheels. Each season offers something
special to the motorcycle enthusiast. The area also has
many special
events throughout the year to entertain the visitor
when you are not riding on two wheels.
The Kerrville and surrounding area is very scenic with
rugged cedar and live oak-covered hills, picturesque
green valleys and beautiful streams edged by cypress
trees. The Guadalupe River runs through Kerrville at the
South end of town. At certain times during the year,
wildflowers can often be seen right at  the
roads edge. If you enjoy
wildflowers, plan a ride when they are in bloom to
see the great color show they put on. When Spring begins in the Texas Hill
Country, the Texas bluebonnets put on a show and are often be seen while traveling around the area.
Kerrville,
Texas outdoor activities include numerous city and state
parks, a municipal tennis center, public and private
golf courses, horseback riding, camping, bicycling,
fishing, shopping and of course, scenic motorcycle riding!
There are
many major annual events in Kerrville, Texas including
the Texas State Arts & Crafts Fair, the
Kerrville Folk Festival both held on Memorial Day
weekend, and the Kerrville Music Festival on Labor Day
weekend. A major revitalization a few years back
restored the Kerrville, Texas downtown area to its
original quaint charm. Kerrville, Texas visitors will
find antique shops, restaurants, as well as contemporary
galleries, studios and boutiques.
Kerrville
has many fine hotels, motels and restaurants. Some just
seem to stand out better than others. The Inn
of The Hills Resort and Conference Center is very
motorcycle friendly and includes casual or fine dining.
Live country music can be found five nights a week at
the Inn Pub, an authentic and unique Texas ranch-style
bar and a favorite night spot for Hill Country residents
and visitors. Another hotel worth mention is the Y.O.
Ranch Resort Hotel and Conference Center on Sidney
Baker (Route 16). The hotel is named after the historic
Y.O. Ranch in Mountain Home, Texas, which once encompassed over 600,000 acres of
the Texas Hill Country. As you enter the hotel lobby you
will feel as if you have stepped back in time to an era
of cowboys and the old West.
There are
two other fine dining establishments worth mentioning
and they are the Cowboy Steak House (one of my
favorites) and Mamacita's Mexican Restaurant. Both are
located in the vicinity of The Inn of The Hills Resort
on Junction Highway.
If you
happen to need emergency service work on your motorcycle
while in Kerrville there are only three shop in the area
that I know of. Jack's Cycle Service in Ingram, Destination
Cycle and Wild
Things Motorcycle Accessories which both are in
Kerrville.
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The
Y.O. Ranch
once encompassed over 600,000 acres of
the Texas Hill Country. Today is is the largest family
owned working ranch in Texas. Located in Mountain Home,
Texas 40 miles west of Kerrville. It is a scenic ride up
27 to 41 west.....
