One visit to Fredericksburg and you’ll see why there are so many great places to stay. There’s just too much to do in a day.
Fredericksburg was founded in 1846 by German immigrants. Today, the historic town boasts a population of 10,530 residents and has spectacular views of the Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg retained much of its German history. Many of the older buildings have kept their original German styles. In fact, the town’s original inhabitants refused to speak English and founded a new dialect called “Texas German”. The history of Fredericksburg is rich. The town has many exciting places to stay and many more things to do.
History buffs will enjoy a day at one of the town’s historical sites, including Fort Martin Scott, Pioneer Museum Complex or they can visit the nearby Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site.
Throughout the year, Fredericksburg has many festivities that anyone can enjoy. The Gillespie County Fair has been a town treasure for the last 124 years and starts at the end of August. The Texan fair boasts a slew of events including: live music, livestock exhibits, food, antique tractor shows and so much more. Among the many events to enjoy is the annual Fredericksburg Food and Wine Festival that is held in October every year. The festival will include 100 different wines from 25 wineries. Guest chefs will cook up some amazing Texas cuisines and attendees will enjoy live music all night long. Be sure to visit our Calendar of Events.
Visitors to the town can spend an evening at one of the spectacular bed and breakfasts. Many of these B&Bs are actually historic houses and buildings that have been converted into places for visitors to stay. If a bed and breakfast is not your cup of tea, there are many hotels, cabins, and RV parks and campgrounds. These options allow visitors to enjoy everything Fredericksburg has to offer in comfort.
Shopping is one of the town’s main attractions, with over 150 stores that sell a range of items from handmade jewelry, home decor, artwork and so much more. In addition to shopping, folks can enjoy a relaxing time at a spa or enjoy a round of golf.
Fredericksburg is home to many wineries that are nestled on Hwy 290 East. Many of these wineries will make any wine connoisseur’s day. Each separate vineyard offers different events such as tours, wine tastings, and picnics. These events allow visitors to mingle with the locals and see where some of the best wine in Texas is made.
The Fredericksburg Region is quite simply a fun place to pay for a weekend. It’s jam-packed with
Enjoy a relaxing drive through the spectacular Texas Hill Country on wide-open roads lined with breath-taking flowers and trees. Relish views only available in the Hill Country. You’ll feel like you’re light years away from a crowded freeway…because you are.
And, you won’t have to pick up and move. No packing and unpacking. You can make yourself at home and still experience a multitude of adventures that are fun for the whole family.
Here are just a few of the possibilities:
