Attractions

Fredericksburg, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, was founded in 1846 by German settlers, its charm and heritage endure to this day. The historic district is a designated National Register Historic District. Fredericksburg offers a unique shopping experience, with over 100 specialty shops filled with antiques, gifts, fashion, foods, books, and more. Every mealtime is another chance to sample the best of its kind. Fredericksburg's restaurants are famous for their international menu of German, Mexican, Spanish, Texan, and American favorites. When planning your visit, remember attractions are open during the week so there is no need to wait for the weekend. In fact, Fredericksburg is a great destination any day of the week, any season of the year.

ADMIRAL NIMITZ MUSEUM
304 E. Main St.
The Steamboat Hotel, originally built in 1852, contains three floors of Pacific War items, the history walk of the Pacific War, located a block away, displays rare relics: guns, planes, boats, tanks, etc. 830-997-4279

BAT TUNNEL STATE NATURAL AREA
Old San Antonio Road, 10 1/2 miles south of U.S. 290 East. One of the largest concentration of bats in Texas may be seen in flight at dusk. 830-883-4333

ENCHANTED ROCK STATE PARK
RR 965 (18 miles north of town). The rock is the second largest granite formation in North America. It provides great family hiking and picnicking with glorious views. 915-247-3903.

HISTORIC DISTRICT HORSE DRAWN CARRIAGE TOUR
Fredericksburg Carriage Company 210-997-2211.

JOHNSON CITY AREA
Hwy 290 East, 25 miles. The National Park Service features a guided tour of the boyhood home of President Johnson. The Johnson Settlement features self-guided walks with living history demonstrations. 830-868-7128

LBJ STATE AND NATIONAL PARKS
LBJ Ranch Area-Hwy. 290 East, 11 miles. The 700 acre State Park includes the Sauer Beckmann Living History Farmstead, hiking, picnic and rest areas, along with swimming and tennis. LBJ ranch bus tour provided by the National Park Service. 830-644-2252

LADY BIRD JOHNSON PARK
Hwy. 16 S., 3 miles from town. Facilities include a wooded picnic and recreational area, beautiful 18 hole golf course, swimming pool, and tennis courts (golf course). 1-800-950-8147

LUCKENBACH TEXAS
RR 1376 South, 4 miles. The tiny hill country hamlet consist of a general store/souvenir shop, dance hall, bar, and post office.

PIONEER VILLAGE COMPLEX
309 W. Main
1849 pioneer home and general store, smokehouse, blacksmith shop, Volunteer Fire Department Museum, and schoolhouse. 830-997-2835

WILLOW CITY LOOP
A 13 mile scenic drive of panoramic vistas with hill country wildlife and wildflowers. Go 13 miles north of town on Hwy. 16 north. Right on FM 1323. Go 2 miles to Willow City, turn left for loop.

HORSEBACK RIDING
Fredericksburg Western Adventures
Guided trail rides and camera tours. 830-644-2770

WINERIES
Becker Vineyards - Hwy. 290 E., 6 miles 830-644-2681
Bell Mountain Vineyards - Hwy 16 N., (14 miles from town) 830-685-3297
Grape Creek Vineyards - Hwy. 290 E., 5 miles 830-644-2710

Attractions Less Than An Hour Away

RAFTING ON THE GUADALUPE RIVER River Road on the Guadalupe River offers the best in river rafting in the Texas Hill Country. You have to check this adventure out for yourself.

CASCADE CAVERNS-BOERNE
Exit 543 I-10 The main chamber features a devastatingly beautiful waterfall that plunges 90 feet. 830-755-8080

COMFORT
Hwy. 87 N. and I-10. Great antique shopping in the Historic District.

KERRVILLE CAMERA SAFARI
Hwy. 16 at I-10. Get an up-close look at your favorite wild animals at this drive through wildlife ranch, which also features a petting zoo. 830-792-3600

LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK NEAR BURNET
This 11-mile natural wonder took an estimated one million years to develop. The 637 acre park provides picnic areas and nature trails. 512-756-6976

PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK
8 miles east of Johnson City on RR 2766. This six-mile section of the river features a stair-step series of falls, some reaching 50 feet. Over 5,000 acres of swimming, nature trails, and scenic overlooks. 830-868-7304

SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS
I-10 Exit 555, Rides, shows, water area. Fun for the whole family. 1-800-473-4378

SCHLITTERBAHN-NEW BRAUNFELS
Water world for the whole family. 830-625-2351