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Your ultimate guide! Where the locals go. What the locals know. Shop. Stay. Find. Wine. Dine.

Welcome to Fredericksburg, Texas or as many of the old time German residents would say “Willkommen to Fritztown." Founded in 1846, more than 1.2 million visitors each year come to this delightful town for a romantic getaway, family vacation, or a day trip to enjoy some well deserved R&R! Fredericksburg offers accommodations to meet everyone’s needs including historic B&B cottages, luxurious hotels

, guest ranches, RV parks and campgrounds. If you’re looking for a one of a kind shopping experience, you can easily find countless treasures for yourself or a loved one. If you are an art, food or wine connoisseur, Fredericksburg has beautiful art galleries and numerous wineries and wine bars for you to delight in, and many award-winning restaurants to satisfy every hunger. The evenings are alive with fine entertainment and there are a variety of festivals and events throughout the year. So welcome to the Best of Fredericksburg TX, as we guide you through our unforgettable town!

11/18/2024

✨️ Are you planning a visit for your wedding, birthday, or corporate retreat?

Cross Mountain Vineyards Venue (website link in comments) is the premier destination for events in Fredericksburg.

Nestled on a 33 acre farm, Cross Mountain Venue offers stunning Hill Country views with unbeatable convenience to Downtown Fredericksburg. Along with a gorgeous rustic-chic event space, you may also have access to 12 on-site cottages 🏡 available to accommodate you and your guests.

11/17/2024

✨️People come from all over to visit Fredericksburg Trade Days! Where do you visit from?

✅️There's still time for shopping 🛍 today until 4pm.

✴️Returning Nov 29-Dec 1
Fri & Sat 9-5 / Sun 9-4
Last 2024 Show Date: Dec 20-22

This is such an exciting destination for shoppers and treasure hunters, offering a mix of antiques, unique crafts, 🏡 home decor, 👗clothing, 👑jewelry, and much more.

Location: 355 Sunday Farms Lane, Fredericksburg, TX. Highway 290, across from Wildseed Farms.

Shopping: Over 350 vendors spread across barns and outdoor areas.

Food & Drinks: On-site food trucks 🌮🥪🌭 and beer 🍻 gardens with live music.

Pet-Friendly: Dogs on leashes are welcome.
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Admission & Parking: $5 for the entire weekend; free parking available.

11/16/2024

✨️ Have you enjoyed one of the best in town for dinner, cocktails and lodging in Fredericksburg? 💫

Gin Mill Lounge - Explore an unparalleled collection of Texas spirits, featuring a wide range of exceptional whiskeys 🥃, gins, and liqueurs. Indulge in the authentic flavors of the Lone Star State with each hand-crafted cocktail.🍹

Cabernet Grill -- Texas Wine Country Restaurant - Delectable food served in a relaxed, rustic, romantic 💕 setting. And the widest selection of Texas wines 🍷 of any restaurant in the country. As our Wine Country’s fame blossoms, so does our pride in showcasing this amazing regional resource. Reserve now for an unparalleled Texas Hill Country dining experience.

Cotton Gin Village - The 19th-century log cabins feature free Wi-Fi, TVs, DVD players and kitchens, as well as wood-burning fireplaces, log-framed beds and covered porches with double rockers.

Breakfast, consisting of fresh-baked treats, homemade granola and fruit, is delivered to the cabins. Additional amenities include an on-site Texas Hill Country-themed restaurant with an outdoor patio, plus landscaped gardens and fire pits.

11/15/2024

It's 🎄 beginning 🎄 to look 🎄 like 🎄 Christmas.

Store windows are coming alive with festive lights ✨️ and holiday decorations.

1. Christmas Nights of Lights ✨️
Held nightly at Marktplatz from Thanksgiving through early January, this event features the lighting of a Community Christmas Tree 🎄 and the German Christmas Pyramid.

2. Light the Night Christmas Parade 🎅
On December 6, downtown Fredericksburg hosts a very popular illuminated parade featuring floats and marching bands along Main Street. Bring your chairs.

3. Eisbahn Outdoor Ice Skating ⛸️ - From November 23 to January 5, enjoy skating at the Kinderhalle Pavilion in Marktplatz. Admission supports local charities.

4. Holiday Shopping 🛍 Explore over 150 of our locally owned shops on Main Street and special markets like Fredericksburg Trade Days and St. Joseph’s Halle Holiday Market.

11/14/2024

✨️Have you ever said I'd love to live in Fredericksburg?

Stop by 1846 Apartments Fredericksburg for a tour of their beautiful apartments from 1 bedrooms up to a 2 bedroom 2 bath unit.

(They have thirty five 5 star reviews on Google!)
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See some amenities like washer/dryer😮 hookups and pets 🐕 allowed listed under photos. A link to their website will be in comments. 💬

Fredericksburg, Texas, offers a unique blend of small-town charm, vibrant culture, and natural beauty that makes it an appealing place to call home. 🏡

Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg offers breathtaking views, rolling hills, and nearby rivers. It's perfect for nature lovers, with easy access to outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and camping.

Job opportunities are abundant with more and more restaurants, shops, resorts and wineries coming almost monthly.

11/13/2024

Did you know there are beautiful tall pines 🌲 and a serene pond for all to enjoy in Fredericksburg?

Just a few miles from Main Street you will find F&W's Das Peach Haus with a beautiful pond and shaded picnic spots surrounded by those amazing pine trees, creating a relaxing atmosphere perfect for sampling products or enjoying a glass of wine. 🍷

Originally a peach 🍑 stand, it has grown into a unique place where visitors can enjoy tastings of locally made jams, jellies, sauces, and wines from Fischer & Wieser.

They also host cooking 👨‍🍳 classes in their on-site kitchen, providing hands-on opportunities to learn and taste creative recipes.

11/12/2024

✨️ Amazing Dining in Fredericksburg.

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Dining at Hill and Vine is the most amazing experience. Their love of and passion for Texas Food & Wine is what inspired them to build this destination. They know wine, especially Texas Wine. This restaurant is built on the foundation of their love of quality and classic Texas Food.

11/11/2024

✨️Do you have a favorite restaurant here?

We love the diverse culinary offerings at Rathskeller Restaurant (Fredericksburg)

Stop by and savor their delectable sandwiches, fresh salads 🥗 pasta 🍝, German specialties, steaks🥩, and seafood. Don't miss their famous Peach🍑 Bread Pudding with Homemade Caramel Sauce.

Located in the basement of the historic Keidel Hospital building on the corner of E. Main and Lincoln Street,

✅️Rathskeller is closed on Tuesdays.

11/10/2024

✨️Are you a morning person?

Early morning in Fredericksburg, Texas, is peaceful and serene, especially in the fall. 🍂

As the sun rises over the Texas Hill Country, the sky is painted with soft hues of pink and orange,🌅 gradually brightening as daylight breaks. The air is crisp and cool, particularly in October, often carrying the fresh, earthy scent of dew-covered fields and vineyards.🌿🍇

The town is quiet, with only the faint sound of birds 🐦 chirping or the occasional breeze rustling through the trees.🌱 Many of the historic limestone buildings lining Main Street are still bathed in shadow, and the streets are nearly empty. You might catch the smell of fresh-brewed coffee ☕️ wafting from local cafés opening for early risers.

The peacefulness of the early hours offers a perfect opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country before the town wakes up to the bustle of another day filled with wine tastings 🍷, shopping 🛍, and exploring.

11/09/2024

❓️If you only had 24 hours in downtown Fredericksburg, Texas what would you do?

11/08/2024

🍂 Plan Thanksgiving 🦃

Thanksgiving at Arch Ray Resort which is considered a Fredericksburg treasure located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.

Featuring:

Award-winning Texas wines 🍷
Craft beers 🍻
Distilled spirits 🍹
Fine dining 🍽
Live, outdoor music 🎶
A luxury RV park ✨️ 🚐

Reserve Thanksgiving dinner. (Link in comments)
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Arch Ray currently includes an onsite winery, 🍷 brewery, 🍻distillery,🍹 and restaurant. Stop in for wine tasting or a beer flight in their tasting room, or reserve space along the Pedernales River for your RV 🚐.

During your visit, learn a bit about the rich Texas history that spawned the success and future of Arch Ray Resort.

11/07/2024

So much fun.... 🫶

Looking for a place to experience the authentic flavor of the Texas Hill Country?

See photo below for the car show event this weekend.

️🔹️Look no further than the Albert Ice House and Dance Hall, a beloved landmark located just 15 miles due east of Fredericksburg.

Since its construction in 1922 by Max Beckman, this beautiful venue has been the go-to spot for Saturday night dances, live music 🎶 and making memories with friends and family.
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Come on down and feel the magic of this iconic gathering place! ✴

5435 Ranch Rd 1623, Stonewall, TX 78671

📸 Albert Texas and Best of Fredericksburg

11/06/2024

The good old days...

The historic Fredericksburg Maibaum was erected in 1991 in the downtown Marktplatz (Market Square) to symbolize the history of Fredericksburg, which was founded in May 1846.
Here's what the various symbols on Fredericksburg's Maibaum mean:

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Top. Tree branches represent the burr oak, a species noted for its height and strong, practical wood.
2. Local landmarks Cross Mountain and the Vereins-Kirche.
3. More local landmarks, a Sunday House and the Nimitz Hotel...
4. How the German settlers got here: by ship and by oxcart.
5. Cattle, sheep, and goats play a big part in the local economy, then and now.
6. So does hunting (deer and turkey).
7. Farmers here grow peaches and grapes.
8. Cowboy and dancers - settlers working and celebrating.
9 (bottom). March 2, 1847 peace negotiations between Comanche tribes and the German pioneers.

For more local history follow our Fredericksburg Texas Timeline page.

11/05/2024

Hot and Spicy Today...🌶

Plus, we also have fabulous gifts for men.

✨️Rustlin' Rob's Texas Gourmet Foods is a favorite for locals, visitors and for food lovers, especially those interested in unique and Texas-inspired flavors.

Rob's specializes in a wide selection of gourmet foods, including salsas, 😋 jams, jellies, hot sauces, 🔥 marinades, and spice blends. 🌶

They offer samples of many products, so y'all can try before you buy—perfect for discovering new flavors. 😋

✨️Stop in JohnnyLees Something for Men where you can find a fabulous collection of hats, caps, boots, knives, briefcases👜, belts, wallets, card cases, pouches, watches, and gizmos and gadgets to spark the imagination, along with special tools, fishing🎣, hunting gear and more.

Whew, that's a lot to choose from. 😮

11/04/2024

✨️ Hidden gem ✨️

Granite House Lounge in Fredericksburg is known for it's very enjoyable dining experience and their creative menu, attentive service, and a sophisticated atmosphere. You will definitely appreciate the ambiance, whether for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

Granite House Lounge’s menu often features standout dishes such as:

Appetizers: Items like truffle fries, seared scallops, or Ahi tuna nachos.

Entrées: Chicken fried steak or beef tenderloin tips.
Plus, premium cuts of steak 🥩 (e.g., filet mignon, ribeye) prepared with house-made sauces and fresh seafood options such as chargrilled salmon.

Specialty Pastas: ask you server about nightly special pasta🍛 dishes with rich sauces and high-end ingredients like lobster or wild mushrooms.

Burgers 🍔 and Sandwiches: Elevated takes on classics, such as a Kobe beef burger with specialty toppings.

Start off with a craft cocktail 🍹 and finish with desserts such as banana bread pudding 🍮.

11/03/2024

Are you ready for Christmas, 🎄when do you decorate?

Come experience the blend of German Christmas traditions and warm Texan hospitality in Fredericksburg this holiday season. Join the nightly lighting of the Community Christmas Tree 🎄 and German Christmas Pyramid during the Christmas Nights of Lights. ✨️

Starting Tuesday, Nov. 26, enjoy a 10-minute audio presentation with the town’s German heritage story, holiday carols, and a countdown to light up Marktplatz.

11/02/2024

✨️It only takes a few moments to fall in love 💕 with our charming city. According to our CVB 40% of visitor's to Fredericksburg would like to live here. 🏠

Are you one of them?

Living and working in Fredericksburg is now possible at Algarita Fredericksburg. 🏘

Located just minutes from our beautiful Main Street shopping and restaurants. 🌻🌿

Apartments and townhouses currently for rent enjoy a serene treed view and a quiet space to relax. Starting at $1,099.

Algarita is pet friendly with designated areas to walk your dog. (big or small)🐕

We've added a few great shopping ideas below in photos 📸 to help furnish your new apartment/townhouse.

We hope to see you around town.

11/01/2024

West Main Street in Fredericksburg, Texas, is a charming stretch that blends the town's German heritage with its modern Texas Hill Country vibe.

You will find places to enjoy wine tastings, artisan goods, and antiques. There are also small cafes and bakeries where you can relax, along with some impressive murals and the historic museum.

West Main Street also serves as a gateway to other attractions in the area, such as Enchanted Rock and Cross Mountain.

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🩷❤️♥️ Looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle and enjoy thoroughly enjoy yourself? There is a most beautiful place to stay in Fredericksburg Texas that is unlike any other. Cotton Gin Village 2805 S State Hwy 16. So very lovely….And the best part? You can walk to dinner only a few steps away at one of the best restaurants in town @cabernetgrill …. a personal favorite for over a decade and a fabulous place to enjoy a memorable evening with family and friends this holiday. Trust us on this one. #thebest #fredericksburgtx #texashillcountry #fbgtx #texastravel #best #bestlodgingintown

Looking for a peaceful spot to rest? Behind Das Peach Haus is a lovely place to unwind…. #fredericksburg #fbgtx #daspeachhaus #fredericksburgtexas #earlyautumn #texashillcountry

The weather is absolutely perfect for everyone’s favorite Trade Days!! Over 350 vendors 😊 Rain or shine the 3rd weekend of each month with a bonus weekend in November! November 15-17 Nov 29-Dec 1. Plus last date this year will be Dec 20-22! Make a plan and grab a friend and come out to Trade Days located at 355 Sunday Lane off of 290 W. #fredericksburgtradedays #fredericksburgtx #texashillcountry

🩵💛🩵🤍💛 Another lovely walk through downtown Fredericksburg. She has won too many titles to count. Best place to live, Best small town, Best place to retire, Best place to visit- and my ultimate inspiration for Best of Fredericksburg TX Magazine. #fredericksburgtx #texashillcountry #fbgtx #fredericksburg #fredericksburgtexas #texas #home

Where I had my morning coffee ☕️These are hard to time and capture but I sure hope you enjoy them. 😊 #fredericksburgtx #fbgtx #texashillcountry #lovelyhome

Blue Willow in Fredericksburg, TX Mann. E. Quin and her friends decided to do a fashion show today!

Watch closely as you see Jen Brown bring another concept into an astounding watercolor for our 26th edition. Every edition I wonder how we will ever top the last because I am determined, to only compete with myself, and to honor this lovely town. And with every edition- when it’s all said and done - I end up even more grateful. To my loyal clients, this incredible community and those who work so hard alongside me on my team- to help bring this book from concept to reality- I am SO grateful for every one of you. I sincerely hope you see what I see when I look at Fredericksburg, TX. Beauty. Community. Unstoppable loveliness.#fredericksburgtx #fbgtx #best #fredericksburgtx #texashillcountry #traveltexas #home

Sometimes I think Fredericksburg is an emotion. Never have a lived anywhere that made me pause and feel so much joy. There is simply no place like Fredericksburg, TX. Even in little glimpses it takes my breath away. #home #hillcountryhome #texashillcountry #fbgtx #fredericksburgtx #fredericksburg

Matters not how many of thousands of times we have driven past these buildings- or walked the blocks of Fbg- we still fall in love daily. 💛❤️💕#fredericksburgtx #fbgtx #texashillcountry #home

It’s a beautiful day. Enjoy! #fredericksbutgtx

It is the perfect night for a Fredericksburg favorite! See you there!🇩🇪 🍻

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Welcome to Fredericksburg, Texas or as many of the old time German residents would say “Willkommen to Fritztown." Founded in 1846, more than 3 million visitors each year come to this delightful town for a romantic getaway, family vacation, or a day trip to enjoy some well deserved R&R! Fredericksburg offers accommodations to meet everyone’s needs including historic B&B cottages, luxurious hotels, guest ranches, RV parks and campgrounds. If you’re looking for a one of a kind shopping experience, you can easily find countless treasures for yourself or a loved one. If you are an art, food or wine connoisseur, Fredericksburg has beautiful art galleries and numerous wineries and wine bars for you to delight in, and many award-winning restaurants to satisfy every hunger. The evenings are alive with fine entertainment and there are a variety of festivals and events throughout the year. So welcome to the Best of Fredericksburg TX, as we guide you through our unforgettable town!

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