Location: Fredericksburg
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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.
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1. National Museum of the Pacific War
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5.0 based on 3,735 reviews
*Open Wed-Sun.Online ticket purchase only* Formerly the Nimitz Museum, the complex is now the only museum in the Continental United States centered on World War II's Pacific campaign. Since 1968, the Museum has expanded to occupy a six-acre campus and gained a reputation as one of the premier military museums in the nation. Over the years the Museum was upgraded and enlarged, and the campus grew to accommodate the Memorial Courtyard, the Plaza of Presidents and the Japanese Garden of Peace. We opened the expanded George H. W. Bush Gallery in 2009. The Gallery's state-of-the-art 33,000 square foot exhibition features 40 media installations, approximately 900 artifacts in 97 climate-controlled cases, 15 macro-artifacts, and hundreds of photographs. Two blocks east of the main campus is the Pacific Combat Zone. Recently reopened after an $8 million renovation. The PCZ is also home to our popular WWII Pacific Combat Program that takes place on set weekends throughout the year.
Reviewed By Tour560826
We had no idea this museum was in Fredericksburg - only an hour drive from Austin. My grandfather is a WWII vet who served in the Pacific, and the staff went above and beyond to help us honor him with a beautiful memorial in their gallery. They even gave me a rendering that I can provide to my grandfather, since he is too elderly to travel. We spent 5+ hours at the museum admiring the detailed and perfectly curated exhibits (including the remarkable oral history collected from veterans), and are so excited to come back when the renovated Admiral Nimitz Gallery reopens. Highly recommend!
2. Enchanted Rock Fissure
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5.0 based on 68 reviews
This cave portion of Enchanted Rock has over 45 established rock climbing routes.
Reviewed By Experience605204
Well, I loved to climb this amazing granite rock, the view is awesome and I want to come back soon with my partner!!
3. 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.
4. Grape Creek Vineyards on Main
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5.0 based on 588 reviews
Where wine is a pleasure, not a party - Taste their award-winning wines with over seventy 90+ point scores in their spacious, historic and upscale tasting room in downtown Fredericksburg. Please see their house rules, including 21+ only and no pets, prior to your visit.
Reviewed By U114XBmichelem
Had a lovely time tasting AMAZING Grape Creek wines at the Main Street location. Fun tasting room...took home 2 beautiful crystal wine glasses with the tasting rate...so impressed with the Bellisimo and Voigner took home several bottles and joined the wine club. Ask for Floy to serve you...thoughtful...gracious and FUN!! ✌????❤️????❗️
5. Heath Sparkling Wines
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5.0 based on 279 reviews
Distinctive sparkling wines, paired with seasonal small-bites, are presented in an architecturally stunning tasting room featuring modern, clean lines and panoramic vineyard views through uninterrupted windowscapes. New Member Patio coming 2021! Please visit their website and see their house rules, including 21+ only and no pets, prior to your visit. Located on the same property as Grape Creek Vineyards *Part of One Wine Destination, an artfully designed environment for those looking to explore and appreciate wine in a civilized oasis.
Reviewed By fisherco - Kalispell, United States
My husband and I came here as I’m not much into traditional wines and figured it was worth a shot to see if this was a style I might like. Harvey, our tasting ambassador, led us through the tasting and small bites and it was a good experience. Even suggested a way to use the Adoration in a cocktail that my husband and I will have to try out in the future. We became members so we could enjoy it now that we are moving out of Texas. We bought a couple bottles that same day and enjoyed our complimentary glass of sparkling wines on the porch.
6. Old Tunnel State Park
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4.5 based on 422 reviews
Smallest state park in Texas. Park features an historical railroad tunnel that is home to approximately 2 to 3 million bats. Visitors can access the short nature trail each day from sunrise until 5 p.m. Entrance to the park is free. Bats roost in the tunnel from May through October. During these months, nightly viewing of the bat emergence is available from the upper viewing area for free. Lower viewing area is only open on Thursday through Sunday evenings for $5 per person fee regardless of age. Rules for Old Tunnel State Park: No pets, no smoking on trails or in viewing areas, no alcoholic beverages, no camping, no open fires. For more detailed information about visitation, please call the number listed or visit the Old Tunnel web page.
Reviewed By markcY6534QD - Fort Worth, United States
While in Fredericksburg, we decided to make a short drive to get a burger at Alamo Springs Cafe. Great burgers, cold beer, and live music in the evenings. A couple next to our table informed us of the bat viewing at dusk just a short walk from the restaurant. What a pleasant surprise! There were decks for viewing and information from a state park ranger about the 3 million bats that emerge at dusk. A must see and only a :20 minute beautiful drive from Fredericksburg.
7. 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.
8. Enchanted Rock Cave
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
An interesting cave located within the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Reviewed By J_Ctravel22 - Haslet, United States
We climbed Enchanted Rock and traveled through the cave. It was $7/person to enter the park and there are trails to the summit (don’t do the loop trail if you are want to go to the summit). Once you arrive at the summit continue to the top of the rock. You will walk down the back side where you will find the cave opening (see image below). Once you are in the cave someone has spray painted pink dots and arrows to help lead the way. You will need a headlamp once you are inside. Be prepared to get dirty and to squeeze through some tight spaces. Some rocks will be slippery if it has recently rained and hiking shoes will make your caving experience more enjoyable. Once you finish caving you will climb back over the rock to the summit or you must bushwhack down if it has been raining. We would not recommend if you are not in good shape, have a large body frame, you are afraid of tight spaces and don’t have a sense of adventure. We had a great time only wish we had checked the weather since we bushwhacked through pouring rain, thunderstorms and lightening.
9. 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!
10. 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.
