Texas Hill Country Attractions

Enjoy many of the Texas Hill Country attractions when you visit the Meyer Bed and Breakfast. Comfort is intriguing all by itself, but it is also in one of the best locations possible for exploring the peerless pleasures of the countryside. It is a short scenic drive to numerous popular Hill Country scenic and shopping destinations such as Fredericksburg, Boerne, Bandera, Kerrville and San Antonio. www.comfort-texas.com. While visiting at Meyer, please be sure to visit the following attractions:

Centograph

This memorial on High Street celebrates the German "Freethinkers" who settled in the area in the mid-19th century, founding a number of Hill Country communities, including Comfort, and leaving a rich German Texas heritage still very much alive.

Comfort Historic District

Founded by German "Freethinkers" in 1854, Comfort is unique. It boasts over one hundred pre-1900 buildings in its National Historic District. Many are located in the center of what is considered the most complete and authentic 19th century business district in Texas, all within an easy stroll of the Meyer Bed and Breakfast.

"Treue Der Union" Monument

Dedicated in 1866, this is the only monument to the Union cause south of the Mason Dixon line and one of only six sites in the nation which may fly the American flag at half mast in perpetuity. It marks the final resting place of men from Comfort and the surrounding area killed in the "Battle of the Nueces" in 1862. Opposed to slavery and secession, the German settlers of the area suffered greatly during the Civil War. Attempting to leave the state, the group was surprised and killed by Confederate raiders and their bodies recovered after the war ended.

Texas Hill Country Birding

Birding in the Texas Hill Country is wonderful all year long, and Comfort is located in a prime area where zones of eastern, western, and some northern and southern species overlap. The grounds of the Meyer and its 27-acre nature area itself is a superb location for bird and other wild life watching, and there are dozens of species that can be seen on our grounds and along the tree-lined course of Cypress Creek in every season.

Golf

The Buckhorn golf course , located on Comfort's north side near Interstate 10, offers 18 holes of reasonably priced championship golf.

http://www.buckhorngolfcourse.com/
Telephone: 830 995 5351

Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area

("The Bat Cave") Home to thousands of Mexican free-tailed bats, this old railroad tunnel, built in 1913, is a designated Texas State Park Wildlife Management Area 13 miles from Comfort on the historic "Old Number 9" road. The park is open year round. The public can view the nightly exodus of the bat colony June through October.

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/hunt/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17
Telephone: 830 238 4483

SPECIAL GROUP TOURS- through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in Hunt at (830) 238-4487.

Christmas in Comfort

Held every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the all day festival of music, food, and crafts culminates in a must-see parade featuring dozens of colorful floats, and almost anything else that can roll or walk, including Santa and Mrs. Claus.

Comfort 4th of July Parade

A classic small town parade, Comfort's 4th of July celebration is an annual tradition marked by patriotic color and an all-day festival in the town park with food, drink, games, rides, exhibits and an evening dance. Check local information for exact times.