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WHERE TO STAY
Kindred Spirits
A quiet guesthouse with river access a two-minute drive away and a grand view of the Hill Country. Book through Gastehaus Schmidt (866/427-8374 or 830/895-5515; www.fbglodging.com). South Fork, Hunt; doubles from $100.

River Oaks Lodge
Was owned by Karl Rove until a couple of years ago, so if you are unhappy with the present administration, you might not want to swim in this stretch of river. Clean, contemporary rooms. 1120 Hwy. 39, Ingram; 800/608-2596 or 830/367-4214; www.riveroakslodge.com; doubles from $100.

Mo-Ranch
Lovely river. For a crowd, rent the Nicklos Place on top of a hill. For a smaller group, try the River Dorm Apartment. 2229 FM 1340, Hunt; 800/460-4401 or 830/238-4455; www.moranch.com; doubles from $77, group accommodations from $120 per night for up to six people.

Spencer's Guest Cottages
Fine riverfront properties; bookings available from All Wimberley Lodging. Blanco River; 800/460-3909 or 512/847-3909; www.texashillcountrylodging.com; from $140 per night for up to four people.

Bandera House
A small, nicely appointed private rock residence above a narrow, cypress-lined section of the Medina River. Bandera; 888/396-3739 or 512/396-3739; from $700 per week for up to 10 people.

WHERE TO EAT
It's best to rent a cottage or house with a kitchen and shop at the HEB in Kerrville. But if you want to go out, try:

Hunt Store
The heart of Hunt, where everyone who lives there meets, and where everyone who visits eats lunch and buys groceries and beer. 1634 Hwy. 39, Hunt; 830/238-4410; lunch for two $10.

Elaine's Table
The local retirees dress up and eat out here. 1621 Hwy. 39, Hunt; 830/238-4484; dinner for two $50.

WHAT TO DO
Crider's
Rodeo followed by a dance every Saturday night from the week before Memorial Day through Labor Day. 2320 Hwy. 39, Hunt; 830/238-4441.

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