Notorious for its plentiful hunting, camping and fishing, Comfort has become a playground in the Texas Hill Country for outdoorsmen and women alike. Located along the Guadalupe River, this charming town is at the center of some of the Hill Country’s finest scenic road trip routes, not to mention a wee bit of history that just might surprise you!
Things to Do
Any Time is a Good Time to Visit Comfort, Texas
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Visitors to Comfort can get there via Kerrville, Bandera and Boerne, bypassing second-to-none scenery. Your first stop might be at an antique shop. The Comfort Antique Mall can’t be missed, but a quick glance on Google will have you hunting down the next big deal at places like Blackbird Antiques and Cypress Creek Antiques.
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After a long day of shopping (that’s hard work being a picker, haggler and “find-finder”!) the Bed & Breakfast fan in you just might be craving the former part of those beautiful establishments. And Comfort has a fine assortment of places to stay that will bring you peace of mind and a piece of good country breakfast in the morning! Check out bedandbreakfast.com for more information on local establishments.
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And after a day of antiquing, and a restful night at a B&B, perhaps you’re up for a wine tour! Bending Branch, Sister Creek and Singing Water Vineyards are 3 great wineries to visit in the immediate area, but for more tasting options in the vicinity, visit texaswinetrails.com to plan an appropriate route.
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And any time is the right time to come to Comfort, but if you’re looking for a festivity, the town has several popular events throughout the year. The ‘Scarecrow Invasion’ takes place in October, ‘Christmas in Comfort’ is full of fun for the individual or family, and their 4th of July Parade can’t be missed!
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One final bit of history rooted in Comfort is the Treue Der Union Monument. Dedicated on August 10, 1866 to commemorate those who died at the 1862 Nueces Massacre, the German-named monument (meaning “loyalty to the union”) is the marker for the final resting place of the majority 34 killed in this Civil War confrontation. It’s only the sixth mass-grave burial site to fly the American flag at half-staff in perpetuity, is the only monument to the Union on formerly Confederate soil, and was designated a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 1968. Sure to be a moving visit should you make the trek, the monument holds true to its roots, just like the town of Comfort.
