Centrally located in Texas, Fredericksburg is a small town that features a wide variety of things to see and do. Whether you are looking to explore the beauty of the Texas Hill Country, sip on award-winning Texas wines, shop historic Main Street or learn about the area's rich German history and heritage, there is something for everyone. Visiting town Sunday-Thursday provides several perks including fewer crowds, shorter wait times, and more personalized experiences at area attractions. Start planning your visit to Fredericksburg today.
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, located 14 miles from downtown, is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful places in Texas. The centerpiece of the area is a 425-foot-tall pink granite dome, the largest of its kind in the United States. Climbing to the summit affords spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country. Hiking, backpacking, camping, and nature watching are some of the popular things to do at the park, which is open throughout the year. Reservations to to the rock are highly encouraged and guarantee entry into the park. Reservations can be made up to 30 days in advance.
16710 Ranch Road 965
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 685-3636
Fredericksburg Brewing Company
The oldest brewpub in Texas, Fredericksburg Brewing Company crafts a rotating selection of German-style beer in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg. An on-site restaurant and biergarten provide a fine place to relax in the afternoon, and overnight lodging is available as well. It is the oldest brewpub in Texas and features a rotating selection of brews.
245 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-1646
Fredericksburg Theater Company
Fans of theater will enjoy the Broadway musicals and plays produced throughout the year by the Fredericksburg Theater Company. Performances are held on weekends at the Steve W. Shepherd Theater, an intimate 250-seat venue located just south of Fredericksburg.
1668 Highway 87
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-3588
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course features 18 challenging holes nestled among the rolling hills and oak forests of the scenic Hill Country. The public, par 71 course consists of 6,686 yards, 46 bunkers, and water on 10 of the 18 holes. Tee times, lessons, and a fitting can be scheduled online at golffredericksburg.com.
341 Golfers Loop
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-4010
Experience the ranch that Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States, loved so much. The National Park Service operates the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and offers public access to the LBJ Ranch, the grounds of the Texas White House, LBJ birthplace, Johnson family cemetery, old Junction School, LBJ’s grandparents’ home and the LBJ ranch show barn.
199 State Park Road 52
Stonewall, TX, 78761
(830) 868-7128
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, located in Stonewall, Texas, is a vast outdoor area established to honor the contributions of President Johnson. The park is well known for its picturesque scenery and fields of vibrant wildflowers. It also has a visitor center full of memorabilia related to President Johnson, a swimming pool, and the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm.
199 Park Road 52
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 644-2252
Step back in time and see what life was like on the frontier for a Texas-German family in the Hill Country at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm. Reenactors dressed in period clothing tend to farm animals, gather eggs, and perform other chores as they were done in the late 19th century. The farm is located within the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site and is open every day except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
501 State Park Road 52
Stonewall, TX 78671
(830) 644-2455
National Museum of the Pacific War
Explore the broad history of the Pacific theater of World War II at the National Museum of the Pacific War, a Smithsonian-Affiliated museum. An extensive set of exhibits, artifacts, and other displays cover the causes, events, and aftermath of the war in the Pacific. The National Museum of the Pacific War includes the George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, the Plaza of the Presidents, Japanese Garden of Peace, Memorial Walk, the Pacific Combat Zone and an Admiral Nimitz Gallery.
340 East Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-8600
Old Tunnel State Park
Old Tunnel State Park features an abandoned railroad tunnel that offers some of the best bat viewing in Texas. From May through October, more than three million Mexican free-tailed bats, as well as about 3,000 cave myotis bats, live within the tunnel. At dusk, these bats soar out from the tunnel to feed, a spectacular sight that can be observed from the park's viewing area. The park also has numerous hiking trails that offer great bird watching and wildlife viewing.
10619 Old San Antonio Road
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(866) 978-2287
Altstadt Brewery
Visit an authentic Bavarian Brewery dedicated to creating the purest, easy-drinking beers guided by the historic German purity law of 1516. Established in 2016, Altstadt's premium German-style beers are carefully made using only four ingredients - hops, barley, yeast and artesian spring water. The 120-acre Old World destination features a fine dining restaurant, brewery tours and a beautiful venue for special events.
6120 E US Highway 290
Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
(830) 304-2337
Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg offers a stunning look at the rich German heritage of Gillespie County and the Hill Country. Various displays of artifacts and other items from the town's early settlers are on display within the 3.5-acre museum complex, which also features numerous structures similar to the kind you would have seen 150 years ago. This includes the Vereins Kirche Museum, one of Fredericksburg's iconic structures modeled after the first public building in town.
325 West Main Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 990-8441
RockBox Theater
Rockbox Theater is an intimate music venue situated in the heart of downtown Fredericksburg. The venue hosts a wide variety of musical performers, including everything from country western bands to classic rock tribute groups. Concerts are held mainly on weekends and tickets can be purchased online.
109 North Llano Street
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 997-7625
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