Region: Hill Country
The town was established by German settlers in 1854. Weary from their journey
from New Braunfels, the small group was so pleased by the 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.
Seven buildings that were constructed when the town was settled remain,
including original log cabins, "fachwerk" (German gingerbread) and native
limestone historic buildings. A large part of the city has been designated a
National Historic District.
Annual events include daylong Christmas in Comfort on the 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-and-breakfast and lodging accommodations are offered in historic homes,
inns and cabins on large ranches. Two RV resorts are
available.