About Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, TX is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country in Gillespie County. It is the perfect location for a relaxing getaway, ladies shopping spree or a romantic weekend at a bed and breakfast. Fredericksburg is surrounded by wineries, state parks, peach orchards, lavender farms, golf courses, museums, art galleries, antique stores, spas and over fifty restaurants. There are over 100 quaint shops featuring clothing, jewelry, gifts, home furnishings, antiques, arts and crafts, iron works and much, much more. For the sports enthusiasts there is golf, tennis, horseback riding, fishing, and hiking. You may also take a scenic drive and experience the spectacular panoramic views on the Willow City Loop or take the back roads to Luckenbach for some authentic Texas music and atmosphere. Cyclists will enjoy the varied terrain on many untraveled and scenic routes throughout the Texas Hill Country.

Every season is special in Gillespie County. In springtime there is the majestic beauty of the Texas wildflowers with massive displays at Wildseed Farms. Summer brings peaches and the intoxicating fragrance and beauty of the lavender in bloom. Fall kicks off with loads of fun at Oktoberfest and the Fall Wine Trail. Winter is ushered in with the traditional German Christmas Market, twinkling Christmas lights and ice skating at the Marktplatz.

Fredericksburg is an easy drive from Austin, San Antonio, Dallas, Ft Worth, Houston, Abilene or just about any other Texas town. There are always special events every month including Fredericksburg Trade Days, Antique Shows, Arts & Crafts Shows, Cycling Events, Classic Car Rallies, Food and Wine Events, Pari-mutuel Horse Racing, Music Festivals, the Christmas Home Tour, wine tours, and much more.

Fredericksburg TX is a great destination any day of the week, any season of the year. Whether you are looking for fine dining, the best in shopping, a wonderful bed and breakfast or a leisurely drive through the Texas Hill Country, consider Fredericksburg with all its shops, museums, galleries, fine dining and attractions.

Accommodations & LodgingRestaurants & Biergartens

A bed and breakfast is generally known as a private home where a guest is provided a place to stay for the night. Breakfast is usually included with the price of the room. A fine example of a great bed and breakfast is Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast that's just a few blocks from Fredericksburg's historic Main Street.

A guesthouse is very similar to a bed and breakfast with the difference being the quarters are a separate building and the innkeeper is usually not present. Breakfast is either delivered to the guesthouse or a breakfast certificate is provided for breakfast at one of the local restaurants. A good example of a guesthouse is Der Stall Bed and Breakfast Barn.

Of course, these two terms are very fluid in that many visitors to Fredericksburg say they want to stay in a bed and breakfast but may really mean guesthouse.

Fredericksburg, Texas has many excellent dining choices for you to enjoy while visiting the Texas Hill Country, no matter your taste. Of course, Fredericksburg is known for its authentic German restaurants such as Friedhelm's Bavarian Restaurant on the far west end of Main Street.

Of course, if you're interested in sampling German food and beer in an authentic German biergarten you must stop into the Altdorf Restaurant and Biergarten on Main Street next door to the Pioneer Museum complex. The Altdorf provides indoor as well outdoor dining at quaint tables under canvas umbrellas. So plan on spending a nice afternoon in their outdoor biergarten and enjoy genuine Fredericksburg food, beer, and hospitality.

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