Texas Cities

Region: Hill Country

Established by German settlers in 1854. Weary from their journey from New Braunfels, small group was so pleased by picturesque site and pure water that they named it "Camp Comfort." With its abundance of vintage structures, much of midtown Comfort is on the National Register of Historic Places. Today, it's a popular tourist area with numerous camps along Guadalupe River operated by various civic organizations.

A historical marker recognizes the 1930 art deco former Comfort Theater, which now houses The Comfort News and an antiques store. Seven buildings that were constructed when town was settled remain, including original log cabins, "fachwerk" (German gingerbread) and native limestone historic buildings. A large part of city has been designated a National Historic District and listed in National Register of Historic Places.

Annual events include daylong Christmas in Comfort on Saturday after Thanksgiving; a flea market every Saturday and Sunday year-round; antique shows in May and October; a Spring Trade Day in April; and an annual Scarecrow Invasion, where the town is filled with scarecrows to celebrate autumn.

Bed & breakfast and lodging accommodations offered in such places as historic homes, inns and cabins on large ranches.