At one time, Fredericksburg, Texas was the Lone Star State’s best kept secret; nowadays the town and its surrounding locales support over 5 million tourists a year. Finding your way to Fredericksburg is easy, especially if you’re already in Texas. You can ask practically anyone in any Texas town and they’ll smile before giving you some fairly precise directions to this Hill Country haven.
December is the best time to visit Fredericksburg, although any other time of the year is great as well. Many cultural events, live music, and winery tours can be easily accessed from this beautiful little town. The area is now number two only to the Napa Valley as far as wine destinations go.
Fredericksburg was one of the original German settlements in Texas, and English-speaking teachers were introduced to the public school system in the town after the turn of the twentieth century. It is home to World War II veteran Admiral Chester Nimitz, and a museum dedicated to him is housed in the old Nimitz Hotel building.
The town is full of history and as the seat of Gillespie County, is home to archives and several museums dedicated to the cultures that helped make this town so great. Known for its many houses of worship, people come from all over to see the “City of Steeples.”
Visitors to the town can find accommodations of varying degrees of comfort, from your standard hotels to guest ranches and bed and breakfasts. Gorgeous views and fantastic restaurants, as well as breweries and antique shops attract many people as well.
People who love the outdoors will find no shortage of things to do as well. Hiking, fishing, and even rock climbing at Enchanted Rock State Park can be added to the traveler’s agenda.
Certainly, Fredericksburg is no longer a secret, but certainly a place worth visiting whether you live in Texas or have to go out of your way to get there. December is full of some great events for people of all ages and interests.
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Tags: German, hiking, Hill Country, wine destination
