Trip Guide to Fredericksburg, Texas
Texas is naturally big on fun, history and flavor, too. Head to the Hill Country to see fields of bluebonnets and explore small towns like Fredericksburg.
Do
Becker Vineyards Fields of lavender perfume the air while you sip wines from a vineyard that once supplied the White House. Bring a picnic lunch if you'd like to linger. beckervineyards.com
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area North of town, a 425-foot climb rewards hikers with Hill Country vistas. tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/enchanted-rock
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park LBJ's roots are in Stonewall, 19 miles east of Fredericksburg, so visits give deep insight to our 36th president's life and legacy. nps.gov/lyjo
Main Street More than 150 shops and art galleries line the street. Gallery offerings include $50 rock art in River Rustic Gallery and $25,000 oil paintings at InSight Gallery. visitfredericksburgtx.com/shopping
National Museum of the Pacific War With the sounds of explosions, the story of World War II's Pacific theater unfolds with heartbreaking realism. pacificwarmuseum.org
Wildseed Farms Meadows of seasonal wildflowers inspire shoppers to purchase seed packets. wildseedfarms.com
Eat
Cabernet Grill Savor entrees like Texas quail in a timber-framed dining area or under string lights on the patio. cottonginlodging.com
Mahaley's Cafe Grab an egg, cheese and chorizo breakfast burrito in this casual joint. Mahaley's Cafe on Facebook
West End Pizza Company Fresh veggies top pizzas cooked in a brick oven. Multiple TV screens inside and outside let you catch a game while you're eating. westendpizzacompany.com
Stay
Austin Street Retreat The fachwerk (exposed timbers in limestone walls) illustrates Fredericksburg settlers' building style. Inside, beds cradle guests in what were built as Sunday Houses-second homes built near churches in the late 1800s. austinstreetretreat.com
Fredericksburg Herb Farm The 14 cottages each have a front porch with rockers or a porch swing, and the chef works wonders with chicken potpie. fredericksburgherbfarm.com
Hangar Hotel Celebrate the romance of 1940s air travel in 50 posh adults-only rooms that ensure a quiet, comfortable stay. hangarhotel.com
More information: visitfredericksburgtx.com