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25 Best and Fun Things To Do In Fredericksburg, Texas


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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Location: 234 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  830 990 8160

Web Address:   http://artisanstexas.com/

21. Reserve Tours

4.9 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 1302 N Crockett Street Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  830 998 3136

Web Address:   http://reservefbg.com/

20. Six Shooter Cellars

4.5 ★★★★★ (73 reviews)

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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)

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Location: 1618 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  830 990 1192

Web Address:   http://trhc.org/

18. Cross Mountain Vineyards

4.4 ★★★★☆ (128 reviews)

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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)

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Location: 341 Golfers Loop Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  830 997 4010

Web Address:   http://golffredericksburg.com/

16. Fiesta Winery 290

4.4 ★★★★☆ (168 reviews)

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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)

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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)

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Location: 340 E Main Street Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  830 997 8600

Web Address:   https://pacificwarmuseum.org/

13. Cross Mountain

4.6 ★★★★★ (281 reviews)

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Location: Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  830 997 4202

Web Address:   https://fbgtx.org/415/Cross-Mountain-Park

12. Admiral Nimitz Gallery

4.9 ★★★★★ (384 reviews)

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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)

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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

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9. Vereins Kirche

4.6 ★★★★★ (81 reviews)

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Location: 100 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX

Web Address:   http://pioneermuseum.net/

8. Historic Fort Martin Scott

4.7 ★★★★★ (222 reviews)

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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)

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Location: 320 W Main Street Fredericksburg TX

Tel:  512 658 0023

Web Address:   http://pontotocvineyard.com/

6. Lost Draw Cellars

4.9 ★★★★★ (307 reviews)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Location: 508 E Austin Street Fredericksburg TX

2. Pioneer Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (652 reviews)

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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)

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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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