The Texas Hill country encompasses approximately 10,000 square miles. It is an area of rugged beauty with German heritage and Texas hospitality. The Hill country has rocky landscapes, undulating hills, lakes, caverns, springs, and stunning native wildflowers as the bluebonnet, Indian paintbrush, and lemonmint.

What to do in Fredericksburg:

Museums

The heart of the Hill Country is Fredericksburg with a population of in the region of 7000 people. The town is the birthplace of Chester W. Nimitz the commander in Chief of the Pacific Fleet during WWII. You may tour the museum in his honor which offers a history walk displaying rare aircraft and tanks. A Garden of Peace, donated by the Japanese people, is also on the grounds of the museum.

Visit the herb farm and butterfly ranch with a 1500 square foot enclosure to walk among the butterflies and the Marketplatz for exceptional experiences. You can take a wine tour or visit Gish’s Old West Museum displaying a 40 year old collection of many items form the Wild West.

Shopping

Shopping in the quaint village with 150 shops and boutiques is delightful. You can leisurely browse the bread and pastry shops, quilting stores, and specialty arts and crafts and gift stores featuring unique items such as authentic German made nutcrackers and Christmas ornaments.

Festivals

Many buildings reflect the German style and the town celebrates some old German customs such as Oktoberfest highlighting German music, food, drink and arts and crafts for an entire weekend.

Camping

Lady Bird Municipal Park offers picnic areas, pool tennis courts, and nature trails and RV spaces.