Location: Fredericksburg
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Things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas (TX): The Best Sights & Landmarks
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is a small city with a unique German flavor in its quaint bakeries, Hauptstrasse (Main Street) boutiques and generations-old peach orchards. Weekenders from nearby San Antonio and Austin have long appreciated the charm of the city's many B&Bs and "Sunday House" Inns. The surrounding Texas Hill Country is home to lush vineyards, making up one of the country's largest viticultural areas.
Restaurants in Fredericksburg
1. St. Mary's Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By nailbenderTexas - Fredericksburg, United States
One of the most beautiful churches I have ever seen! This historic Catholic church is a true work of art. The enormous stained-glass windows compare favorable with any church any where. Located one block south of Main Street.
2. Oil Painters of America National Juried Exhibition
3. Charles Beckendorf Gallery
4. Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus
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5.0 based on 621 reviews
Das Peach Haus is a one of a kind store located in an early 1900's brewery and situated on an immaculate property containing ponds, over 1000 peach trees, B&B's, and towering pine trees. Das Peach Haus is the home of the Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods and commercial peach growing. We have samples of our products and wine tastings daily. You can even enjoy a glass of wine out by our beautiful pond! Fresh peaches are available June - August! We are just four miles from Main Street. The Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure Cooking School is also located here! Come and inspire your culinary adventure with us!
Reviewed By ythompson
Beautiful decks and chairs to enjoy nature with a glass of wine and/or delicious treat from crackers and jams to a variety of other homemade nibbles. Friendly customer service, local history, relaxing tasting/shopping and country charm.
5. Kalasi Cellars
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
All of our wines are made 100% from grapes coming from our vineyards in Texas. On the farming side we focus on growing high quality grapes without use of pesticides and minimal use of herbicides. We have two lines of wine: - Our Heritage line features more common varietals, blends, and production styles. These are staples in any collection and you'll definitely enjoy them! - Our Reincarnated line features rare varietals / clones that we were the first to grow in Texas, or non-traditional blends and less common production techniques. These are wines that give you a new experience and are sure to impress any of your wino friends!
6. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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4.5 based on 2,301 reviews
Enormous pink rock dome that rises 325 feet above a small stream.
Reviewed By GSchunicht - Houston, United States
We dd a great hike up to the summit mid-morning, thankfully before it got hot, then went around through the canyon trail and back around base trail. All told it was close to 3 hours. Be sure to have a pack and plenty of water, maybe a snack. Some great views all around.
7. Pioneer Museum
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4.5 based on 366 reviews
Enjoy a self-guided tour of our grounds and glimpse into the daily lives of the German pioneers of the Texas Hill Country. Our 3.5 acre grounds, located in downtown Fredericksburg, feature historic homesteads and buildings donated by founding families of Gillespie County. Among the historic homesteads and buildings are: one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Sunday house, blacksmith shop, bath house, barn, smokehouse. Each showcases artifacts and architecture which help to preserve and tell the story of these pioneers. Also, browse through our fire department museum which displays pieces of early 20th century firefighting equipment.
Reviewed By pasherry
If you are a first time visitor to Fredericksburg this is the best place to start if you want to learn about the town and it’s German history. Admission is: $7.50 Adults; $3.00 ages 6-17; 5 and under free. Start with the excellent 15 minute video then tour the buildings at your own pace: a school, barn, blacksmith shop, summer house, smokehouse, cabin, two homes and fire engine display. Each building has audio recordings by locals that describe what you see. If you need to rest there are many benches to sit on. The restrooms were spotless and gift store small but nice. Check the website to see if there are any special events going on but even if there isn’t, this is a great place to visit.
8. Main Street
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4.5 based on 2,008 reviews
Reviewed By O7169IQjulier - Longview, United States
We took a bus tour that included a 2-hour stop. We had a wonder BBQ lunch. We enjoyed walking the streets in the beautiful sunshine. We loved the blooming flowers, benches, shade trees and the fabulous old buildings. Shopping opportunities are diverse, interesting and unique. Shop owners are gracious, friendly and helpful; eager to share a little history and knowledge if you take a minute. My friend and I will return with our husbands and probably check into a hotel for a night or two. We must have more time to try restaurants, experience local history and SHOP!
9. Willow City Loop
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4.5 based on 476 reviews
Reviewed By BatchFam - Yukon, United States
There are two routes that are easily confused from what I can tell. Google maps lists Willow City Loop as the Ranch road that dead ends. It’s the further north spot. Just below that is the Willow City that is 1323 to 1631 back to 290. I think they are both gorgeous but very different. We saw tons of deer on the 1323 route. We saw lots of yellow and red and some violet flowers all over still, but no blur bonnets in late May.
10. Fort Martin Scott
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4.5 based on 84 reviews
Western frontier fort built in the 1840's is today a museum.
Reviewed By ACE9697 - Edinburg, United States
If you're into history or enjoy the idea of rustic living this place is definitely worth checking out. Nice walking paths, buildings to go in and see how officers lived and ruins. Modern bathrooms located at the visitor center along with a nice gift shop. This wasn't a planned stop but we were pleasantly surprised.
