Guidebook For Fredericksburg Texas
Sightseeing
Learn the history of Gillespie County and the pioneers who settled here. Directly across the street from our home.
11 locals recommend
Gillespie County Historical
312 W San Antonio StLearn the history of Gillespie County and the pioneers who settled here. Directly across the street from our home.
Enchanted Rock features a huge granite dome rising 425 ft. above ground, with the peak sitting at 1,825 ft. The park covers 1,640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths in the U.S. and one of the best examples of an exfoliation dome anywhere. The flora, fauna and natural beauty of this unique area are impressive. Native Americans considered this site to be sacred and there are many legends surrounding this area.
233 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
16710 Ranch Rd 965Enchanted Rock features a huge granite dome rising 425 ft. above ground, with the peak sitting at 1,825 ft. The park covers 1,640 acres. It is one of the largest batholiths in the U.S. and one of the best examples of an exfoliation dome anywhere. The flora, fauna and natural beauty of this unique area are impressive. Native Americans considered this site to be sacred and there are many legends surrounding this area.
Enjoy this museum with so much history, you'll need to go back. Don't miss the Japanese garden in the back.
155 locals recommend
National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin StEnjoy this museum with so much history, you'll need to go back. Don't miss the Japanese garden in the back.
Food scene
A delightful blend of good food and great music in an old gas station. A quintessential Texas spot. Make reservations!
57 locals recommend
Hilltop Café
10661 US-87A delightful blend of good food and great music in an old gas station. A quintessential Texas spot. Make reservations!
Alamo Springs Cafe
107 Alamo RdKnown for their burgers and great live music.
Upscale dining with terrific food. Reservations a must but you can sometimes slide into a seat at the bar. A short walk from Pioneer Haus and Cabin
56 locals recommend
August E's
203 E San Antonio StUpscale dining with terrific food. Reservations a must but you can sometimes slide into a seat at the bar. A short walk from Pioneer Haus and Cabin
Beautiful shopping upstairs and great food down below. A favorite for brunch.
135 locals recommend
Vaudeville
230 E Main StBeautiful shopping upstairs and great food down below. A favorite for brunch.
Reminiscent of an old German beer hall, this brewery serves their beer and food in a communal dining hall. Lots of fun to try several varieties.
62 locals recommend
Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290Reminiscent of an old German beer hall, this brewery serves their beer and food in a communal dining hall. Lots of fun to try several varieties.
Entertainment
Experience an old Texas dance hall with great music and an authentic ambiance. Two step your way back in time to the favorite past time of early settlers to this area.
6 locals recommend
Albert Dance Hall
5435 Ranch Road 1623Experience an old Texas dance hall with great music and an authentic ambiance. Two step your way back in time to the favorite past time of early settlers to this area.
GF Trail Rides
The ride is beautiful and the guides are funny and accommodating.
Shopping
Just off Main Street, this iconic store is still the inspirational venue that it's always been. It's worth looking for.
19 locals recommend
Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquities
301 S Lincoln StJust off Main Street, this iconic store is still the inspirational venue that it's always been. It's worth looking for.
Wineries
A beautiful wine tasting experience. Reservations required.
86 locals recommend
William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290A beautiful wine tasting experience. Reservations required.
You can taste their wines on Main Street at the tasting room or at the vineyard location.
84 locals recommend
Grape Creek Vineyards
10587 US-290You can taste their wines on Main Street at the tasting room or at the vineyard location.