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Kerrville is truly a Hill Country paradise. The accommodations are first-rate, the scenery is majestic and the people are
friendly. We are located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, where sparkling spring fed creeks meander through the
rugged terrain and rolling hills of the Guadalupe River Valley.  The Guadalupe River along with our mild climate provides
the opportunity to enjoy many outdoor pursuits. Every season in Kerrville offers an array of activities. With an event-filled
calendar and our relaxing Hill Country setting, you'll see how easy it is to... Lose your heart to the hills. (Message from
Gene Smith, Mayor of Kerrville)

JUNCTION, TEXAS is a vibrant West Texas town of 2,618. Located on the western edge of the Texas Hill Country on
Interstate Highway 10, Junction is also served by U.S. Highways 83 and 377. The town is a short distance from the U.S.
290 intersection with 1-10.  Junction is 120 miles northwest of San Antonio, 150 miles west of Austin, 260 miles southwest
of Dallas, and 450 miles east of El Paso. The San Angelo MSA is 105 miles to the northwest.
With a total regional labor force of 2,364, Junction enjoys an unemployment rate of 1.6 percent, with the majority of
employees concentrated in retail, public administration, and precision products. Area employers range from wood
products and cedar wood oil firms, to metal building manufacturers, to advertising specialty companies. Pedernales
Electric also maintains an office in Junction to serve its members in Kimble and surrounding counties.


FREDERICKSBURG, Texas - We wish a hearty German-Texas welcome to you from the heart of the Texas Hill Country
and believe you will agree that our community can be home to you for a weekend or a lifetime.

As you review our community profile, you will discover our quality of life encompasses excellent education, health care
facilities, superb police and fire protection and emergency services and a Texas Hill Country environment that abounds in
recreational and relaxation opportunities and activities for both young and old. We are convenient to major airports yet
nestled away in the Texas hills, away from urban congestion.

Our roots are in agricultural and we have kept that heritage. Over the last 20 years tourism has taken a giant step forward
and is now a big part of our economy. Fredericksburg is also known as the “city of steeples” for our large list of houses of
worship and religious denominations.


HUNT, Texas - located at the junction of the north and south forks of the Guadalupe River, was named for the friend of
the founder, Alvie Joy in 1912. Alvie Joy built the first post office for Hunt, Texas residents, who were mostly farmers and
shingle makers. Dating from the 1920's private camps were built along the banks of the river and still thrive every season.

Hunt, Texas is located just west of neighbors Kerrville, Texas, and Ingram, Texas, on Texas 39. Hunt, Texas is a short
drive to Fredericksburg, Texas, known for its many festivals and unique shops

LEAKEY, Texas (pronounced LAY-key) is in one of most scenic and picturesque areas of the rugged Edwards Plateau.
Elevations range from 1,500 to 2,400 feet with deep, dramatic canyons cut by the Frio and Nueces rivers. Archaeological
excavations show evidence of prehistoric civilizations in the Leakey area.

At the time of the first Spanish explorers, the game-rich Leakey area was inhabited by Comanche, Apache and Lipan-
Apache Indians. Ranching predominates

Leakey today, featuring cattle, sheep and goats. Flocks of registered Angora goats produce prized mohair. Leakey is in
the Frio River/Frio Canyon area, along with Concan, Texas and Rio Frio, Texas. Leakey is only 21 miles east of Camp
Wood, Texas, on Hwy 337. Camping and hunting are popular with Leakey visitors. Game birds and animals include white-
tailed deer, wild turkey, mourning dove, quail, squirrel, javelina, rabbits, and raccoons.

During the spring and summer Leakey visitors enjoy tubing the crystal clear waters of the Frio River, and in the fall,
seeing the beautiful hues of red and gold of autumn leaves on the tree-covered Leakey hills.


VANDERPOOL, Texas received its name (from early settler L.B. Vanderpool) when a post office was granted in 1885.
Vanderpool, Texas is on the Sabinal River in the exceptionally scenic Texas Hill Country of western Bandera County.
The Lone Star Motorcycle Museum displays a wonderful collection of motorcycles from around the world dating from
the 1910's to modern. It will be a very enjoyable stop on this trip. Inside the museum is the "Ace Cafe".  The Ace Cafe
offers Gourmet Hamburgers, Aussie meat pies, salads, deserts and hot and cold drinks. Bring your camera for this stop.
Admission to the museum is $5.00 for adults.


TARPLEY, Texas


BANDERA, Texas was founded 1852 as a cypress shingle camp, and the site of a Mormon colony established 1854.
Bandera, Texas is one of the oldest Polish communities in the U.S.

An authentic Western town, surrounded both by working and guest ranches, Bandera, Texas bills itself as the Cowboy
Capital of the World. Rodeos are held at least twice weekly from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Check with the
Bandera Convention and Visitors Bureau for the schedule.

Horseback riding is available, plus swimming in Bandera, Texas resort pools or clear Hill Country lakes and rivers.
Bandera, Texas visitors enjoy fine year-round fishing, hunting in seasons for wild turkey and white-tailed deer, camping,
hiking, rodeos, horse races, two 18-hole golf courses, and country/Western dances.

BOERNE, Texas (pronounced BUR-nee) grew from a village called Tusculum laid out in 1849. Boerne, Texas was formally
established by German pioneer settlers in 1851, and named for a German political writer.  Many things to do and see in
and around Boerne, great shopping and restaraunts.
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