Let’s dive into this article and explore the top things to do in Fredericksburg, Texas. Have you ever heard of the Texas Hill Country?

Fredericksburg is a prominent city in the famed Hill Country of Texas. It is located northwest of San Antonio and only about 68 miles away from the San Antonio International Airport.

It is also west of Austin and only about 83 miles from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Fredericksburg is a super fun place to visit for tourists and the city has very friendly and nice folks in its local community.

We met many friendly folks, who were so eager to indulge us in the local history of Fredericksburg Texas, in almost all the shops that we entered on Mainstreet.

They offered wine tastings, self-led tours, and tours during the wine bottling process.

Below Are The Top Things To Do In Fredericksburg, Texas.

1. Explore The Wineries In Fredericksburg TX

Fredericksburg Texas is synonymous with vineyards and wineries. There are more than 50 vineyards, wineries and their accompanying tasting rooms within the Fredericksburg city limits.

There are even more in the general Texas hill Country. We saw a variety of wines when we visited but I will say that the varieties from white grapes are the most popular wines down in Fredericksburg TX.

The city attracts tourists and visitors all year round but for the most outdoorsy time to visit, we’d say between February to May and then October to early December.

We saw most of the wineries and vineyards on highway 290, with each, only a few miles away from each other. We continued to see these wineries and vineyards, as we drove towards Stonewall, on both sides of the road.

Here Are Some Of The Wineries That We Recommend On Our Things To Do In Fredericksburg TX List

Grape Creek On Main (They have a storefront on Main Street and Vineyard on Hwy 290)
Barons Creek Vineyards
Pontotoc Vineyard Weingarten
Lost Draw Cellars
Safari Winery
Wildseed Farms
Vintners Hideaway
Texas Heritage Vineyard
Elk Store Winery & Distillery
Augusta Vin
Fiesta Winery Fredericksburg

2. Visit The National Museum of The Pacific War

Ticket Prices	Adults $24 Seniors (65+) $16 Military $14 Students (6-17) $10 Teachers $14 Kids (under 5) Free
Hours	Tuesday Closed Wed-Mon 9am-5pm
Location	311 E. Austin Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Table 1: Ticket Prices For National Museum Of The Pacific War

Located in Fredericksburg Texas is the National Museum of The Pacific War.

This museum is dedicated to capturing, preserving, and telling the story of World War II as it unfolded in the Pacific. While visiting there, you can see some of the authentic artifacts from the Pacific Region of the war.

It can take as much as 4 hours to be able to tour the museum to a reasonable satisfaction. We recommend that you checkout the following permanent exhibits, while you are there.

They are “Admiral Nimitz Gallery”, “Iwo Jima Exhibit”, “Medal of Honor Exhibit”, “The Doolittle Raid Exhibit” and a few more.

3. Explore The Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Ticket Prices	Adults $8 Kids (Under 12) Free
Hours	Daily 6:30am-10pm
Location	16710 Ranch Rd. 965 Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Table 2 : Ticket Prices For Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

The Enchanted Rock Natural Area is located a short drive away from the Fredericksburg Tx commercial district.

It is a popular location for tourists, visiting the area. There are several trails inside the park and most of them are considered moderate in difficulty.

The popular activities include but are not limited to hiking, climbing, camping, stargazing and more.

Note, make sure to book in advance or make reservations for day passes and overnight stays during the busiest times of the year.

That is, for weekends, holidays, and spring breaks.

Question: Can you visit the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area In Texas without a reservation?
Answer: The short answer is yes, you can visit without a reservation. The longer answer is still yes but with a caveat. The park will not allow any more visitors in, as soon as they reach capacity. Usually, they reach capacity during the weekends, holidays, or school breaks. Thus, it is better to book a reservation before going, so that your allotted place can be assured and guaranteed.

4. Visit Wildseed Farms

Ticket Prices	6 wine Pours $20 Per Person
Hours	Farm Sun-Sat 9:30am-6pm Tasting Rooms Sunday 12pm-6pm Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
Location	100 Legacy Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Table 3 : Ticket Prices For Wildseed Farms

The Texas Hill Country is popular for its hills and as well as its wildflowers too. In Fredericksburg, TX, “Wildseed farms” is a major attraction.

It holds the title of the largest wildseed farm in the United States and there is more to it than wildflowers or wildseeds.

This farm has vineyards in the property and also offers wine tasting. So, a visit here could offer you a combination of seeing blooming flowers, touring the vineyard, and tasting amazing wines.

Therefore, make sure that you budget enough time for your visit, so that you can thoroughly enjoy yourself. By the way, the best time to visit to see blooming flowers will be during the spring and summer months.

Fun Fact! It is located on highway 290, another few short miles away from Grape Creek Vineyards.

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5. Go On A Wine Tour – Top Things To Do In Fredericksburg, TX

As we have talked about in the upper sections of this article, Fredericksburg TX is well known for its vineyards and wines.

In fact, top amongst the list of top things to do in Fredericksburg Texas for tourists is the opportunity to go on wine tasting and vineyard tours.

You can of course do this solo or with friends and family like we discussed above, or you can engage the services of professional tour guides.

If you would like to explore the latter option, which is what we recommend, then take a look at the companies below. They are part of the very best out there.

Brooks Bubble Bus
Absolute Charm Wine Tours
Texas Wine Tours
Creekstreet Wine Tours
Majesty Tours
290 Wine Shuttle

6. Visit The Pioneer Museum

Pioneer Museum - Things to do in Fredericksburg Texas — *Photo Credit – Primethingstodo.com*

Ticket Prices	Adults $12 Students $5 Kids (Under 5) Free Seniors $7 Military $7
Hours	Sunday Closed Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Location	325 West Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

Table 4 : Ticket Prices For Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg TX

This museum is on the smaller side in size, compared to other museums but it serves a very important purpose.

The Pioneer Museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing historic German heritage of Fredericksburg TX and its environs.

For a complete experience of what the museum has to offer, please plan to spend about 1hr touring the buildings and seeing the artifacts.

There are still original buildings from the 19^th century in this museum. They are regularly organizing events and tours; you can participate in them.

7. Stroll Through Mainstreet Fredericksburg

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If you are not sitting and sipping wines or touring the vineyards or museums in Fredericksburg Texas, then you should probably be strolling through Main Street.

Without a doubt, Main Street is Fredericksburg most popular street and there is good reason for that.

During our visit, we saw lots of shops, art galleries, restaurants, boutiques, and many more commercial outlets.

It also serves as a good stroll, there are generally about 10 city blocks on this street.

One of the many beauties of Main Street in Fredericksburg is that it has very nicely done concrete walkways that literally have store fronts on it.

So you can stroll through it, while visiting numerous outlets.

8. Visit The Admiral Nimitz Gallery

Admiral Nimitz Gallery Fredericksburg TX — *Photo Credit – Primethingstodo.com*

Admiral Nimitz is not just a hometown hero but a true hero across the United States.

He was born in Fredericksburg Tx in 1885 and played an important role in our victory in WWII.

The Admiral Nimitz Gallery is in Fredericksburg TX and was recently renovated and reopened in February 2023.

This museum explores the life and career of the Admiral. By purchasing a ticket for admission into the National Museum of The Pacific War, you will also gain entrance into the Admiral Nimitz gallery and the George H.W Bush gallery.

9. Hot Air Balloon In Fredericksburg

If you think that the Texas Hill Country is beautiful and scenic, while driving through it, you are correct.

However, that beauty is magnified ten-fold when you view it from a slow-moving hot air balloon. The undulating landscape, the alluring and lush green terrain filled with colorful flower and vines, when seen from above, is an ultra-amazing sight to behold.

The Fredericksburg Polo Club will organize hot Air Balloon rides, lifting off from their well-manicured Polo Fields about 4-6 times a year, weather permitting.

You should add that to your list of top fun things to do in Fredericksburg TX and check out to see if any is happening during your trip.

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10. Fredericksburg Brewing Company

Fredericksburg Brewing Company - Things To Do — *Photo Credit – Primethingstodo.com*

Without a doubt, Fredericksburg Texas is well known, world over, for its amazing vineyards and wineries but what about its beer.

Yeah, I know, you never thought about that. Well, thankfully, you are not restricted to only wines here, there is more for your taste buds.

Get them warmed up and go check out the Fredericksburg Brewing Company. In addition to a wide range of beer options, we ate some good food in this brewing outlet and it is located on Main street too.

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11. Go on A Wildlife Safari Tour

Wildlife Safari Tour In Fredericksburg TX — *Photo Credit – Primethingstodo.com*

Yeah, exactly, I meant it……a Wildlife Safari in Texas!!! While it might not quite be the same with the Safaris in Kenya and other African countries, it still has its perks.

There are a few exotic wildlife ranches in Fredericksburg, and they all have similar themes.

Usually, a visit to them can be part of your wine tour itinerary put in place by the tour organizing company. If it isn’t in your itinerary, then you can independently arrange to visit one of them.

Some of the animals that can be seen during this tour include but are not limited to Bisons, Goats, Zebras, Kangaroos, Camels and more.

Below are some Safari Tours that you can check out.

Grapetown Safari Wine Tours
Exotic Resort Zoo
Long Neck Manor

12. Live Music – Things To Do In Fredericksburg Texas

Live Music - Things To Do In Fredericksburg TX — *Photo Credit – Primethingstodo.com*

Attending live music events is definitely one of the top things to do in Fredericksburg Texas at night.

There is hardly any night that passes by without a live music event going on. These events take place in clubs, bars and open-air venues and adds to the color of the beautiful experience to be had in the city.

Mainstreet has a few spots that host live music, with wonderful outdoor seating settings.

13. Visit The Fredericksburg von Marketplatz

Fredericksburg von Marketplatz, translated as the Marketplace in Fredericksburg is an outdoor space that has multiple utilizations.

There are about three pavilions in this marketplace as well as the firmed Vereins Kirche Museum.

As we already know, Fredericksburg has a well-documented ancestral German heritage and they do not joke with their German traditions.

As such, this Marketplatz also plays host to the city’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations.

The weekly Farmers Market in this awesome town is held here and kids have a lot of space to play in the playground here too.

Location: 114 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX. 78624

14. Visit The Vereins Kirche Museum

We enjoyed our visit to the Vereins Kirche Museum, as stated above, it is located on the grounds of the Fredericksburg von Marketplatz.

This museum is truly historic and the kind docent we met took her time and entertained us with the history of the museum/church.

We learnt that even though this is now a replica building, that there are a lot of features in this rebuilt and relocated building that was from the original building.

Location: 114 W. Main Street, Fredericksburg, TX. 78624