No trip to Texas is complete without dropping by the town of Fredericksburg. Founded by German immigrants in the mid-1800s, Fredericksburg offers tourists a perfect mix of Texas’ charm and Germany’s soul. Home to less than 20,000 people, Fredericksburg boasts everything, from world-class wineries to a fusion of German and Texan flavors.
Most tourists don’t visit Fredericksburg, primarily because it’s a small town. But some of the state’s most interesting culture and history are actually tucked away in these roadside stops. The Pioneer Museum or the National Museum of the Pacific War, for example, feature images and items belonging to the region’s first German settlers.
If you want to get off the beaten path and spend a lovely weekend in Texas, keep reading our list of things to do in Fredericksburg.
The 25 Most Popular Things To Do In Fredericksburg
25. Fredericksburg Nature Center
4.8
(8 reviews)Credit: Crystal Word, Google Maps
Location: Lady Bird Dr Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 4202
Web Address: https://fbgtx.org/439/Fredericksburg-Nature-Center
24. Admiral Nimitz Foundation
5.0
(12 reviews)Credit: Michael Barera, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 311 E Austin Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 8600
Web Address: https://pacificwarmuseum.org/about/admiral-nimitz-foundation
23. Gillespie County Historical Society
4.7
(13 reviews)Credit: Larry D. Moore, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 312 W San Antonio Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 2835
Web Address: http://pioneermuseum.net/
22. Artisans – A Texas Gallery
4.9
(18 reviews)Credit: Artisans – A Texas Gallery, Google Maps
Location: 234 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 990 8160
Web Address: http://artisanstexas.com/
21. Reserve Tours
4.9
(26 reviews)Credit: Virginia Guard Public Affairs, License, Flickr
Location: 1302 N Crockett Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 998 3136
Web Address: http://reservefbg.com/
20. Six Shooter Cellars
4.5
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Location: 6264 US 290 Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 428 0810
Web Address: http://sixshootercellars.com/
19. Texas Rangers Heritage Center
4.4
(97 reviews)Credit: Texas Rangers Heritage Center, Google Maps
Location: 1618 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 990 1192
Web Address: http://trhc.org/
18. Cross Mountain Vineyards
4.4
(128 reviews)Credit: Cross Mountain Vineyards, Google Maps
Location: 308 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 333 9931
Web Address: https://crossmountainvineyards.com/visit/
17. Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course
4.5
(145 reviews)Credit: Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course, Google Maps
Location: 341 Golfers Loop Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 4010
Web Address: http://golffredericksburg.com/
16. Fiesta Winery 290
4.4
(168 reviews)Credit: Fiesta Winery 290, Google Maps
Location: 6260 US 290 Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 4466
Web Address: https://fiestawinery.com/about-290
15. Fiesta Winery Fredericksburg
4.4
(192 reviews)Credit: Fiesta Winery Fredericksburg, Google Maps
Location: 147 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 307 3328
Web Address: http://fiestawinery.com/
14. Japanese Garden of Peace
4.8
(261 reviews)Credit: Ed Uthman, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 340 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 8600
Web Address: https://pacificwarmuseum.org/
13. Cross Mountain
4.6
(281 reviews)Credit: DatraxMada, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 4202
Web Address: https://fbgtx.org/415/Cross-Mountain-Park
12. Admiral Nimitz Gallery
4.9
(384 reviews)Credit: Admiral Nimitz Gallery, Google Maps
Location: 340 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 8600
Web Address: https://pacificwarmuseum.org/event/the-admiral-nimitz-gallery-grand-re-opening
11. Wildseed Farms
4.6
(951 reviews)Credit: Ernest Mettendorf, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 100 Legacy Dr Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 990 1393
Web Address: http://wildseedfarms.com/
10. Marktplatz von Fredericksburg
4.7
(2,035 reviews)Location: 126 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 7521
Web Address: http://fbgtx.org/index.aspx
Our Top picks
9. Vereins Kirche
4.6
(81 reviews)Credit: Ernest Mettendorf, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 100 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Web Address: http://pioneermuseum.net/
8. Historic Fort Martin Scott
4.7
(222 reviews)Credit: QuesterMark, License, Flickr
Location: 290 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 307 8715
Web Address: https://fbgtx.org/416/Ft-Martin-Scott
7. Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten
4.9
(281 reviews)Credit: Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten, Google Maps
Location: 320 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 512 658 0023
Web Address: http://pontotocvineyard.com/
6. Lost Draw Cellars
4.9
(307 reviews)Credit: Lost Draw Cellars, Google Maps
Location: 113 E Park Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 992 3251
Web Address: https://lostdrawcellars.com/
5. St Mary’s Catholic Church
4.8
(319 reviews)Credit: Pisi.de, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 304 W San Antonio Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 9523
Web Address: http://stmarysfbg.com/
4. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
4.7
(459 reviews)Credit: Ed Uthman, License, Flickr
Location: Lady Bird Dr Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 4202
Web Address: https://fbgtx.org/236/Lady-Bird-Johnson-Municipal-Park
3. Pacific Combat Zone
4.9
(541 reviews)Credit: Bill Word, License, Flickr
Location: 508 E Austin Street Fredericksburg TX
2. Pioneer Museum
4.7
(652 reviews)Credit: Pi3.124, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 325 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 990 8441
Web Address: https://pioneermuseum.org/
1. National Museum of the Pacific War
4.8
(3,127 reviews)Credit: Pi3.124, License, Wikimedia commons
Location: 311 E Austin Street Fredericksburg TX
Tel: 830 997 8600
Web Address: http://pacificwarmuseum.org/
Final Words:
Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Fredericksburg! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!
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