For this Travel Thursday, take a trip over to Fredericksburg, TX! Read below for a little introduction to this town, and then get planning on your next visit there!

WILLKOMMEN

German heritage. Texas hospitality.

Welcome to Fredericksburg, the Texas Hill Country. Rich with the culture of German pioneers who settled here over 160 years ago. It’s in our music. Festivals. Architecture. Everywhere. So Willkommen, y’all. Enjoy.

SHOPPING

More than just lederhosen.

Tucked away in over 150 shops we offer artists’ works in metal glass oil and watercolor. Artisan jewelry. Women’s fashion. Home décor and antiques, plus much more. And yes, even lederhosen.

WINE AND CUISINE

Way beyond Bier and Brats.

Sure, we have standard German fare. But our restaurants also offer more diverse menus. Tender steaks. Lobster. Duck breast. And very naughty desserts. All complimented by award-winning wines from our wineries. Guten appetit!

OUTDOOR FUN

Volkssporting and more.

All year round, we offer non-stop Hill Country beauty. Acres and acres of wildflowers. Bird and butterfly watching. Hiking. Biking. Camping. State parks. Challenging Golf. And a German group-walk phenomenon we call Volkssporting.

ARTS

Take home a kreatif meisterwerk.

Fredericksburg has a surprisingly eclectic arts community, including several national and international artists. Our many galleries offer oils, sculpture, watercolors and more. Come explore. And experience the art of inspiration.

GETAWAYS

Romanze is always in the air here.

Take a break from your world. And reconnect in ours. With lazy carriage rides and candlelit dinners. Charming guesthouses, inns and B&Bs. Wine tours. His and her spa treatments. All set in the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.

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