Fredericksburg has two main historic cemeteries located at the east and west ends of town. Der Stadt Friedhof, located at the 300 block of N. Lee Street and the Catholic Cemetery, located on Catholic Cemetery Road are both known for their striking granite markers and headstones, many in German.
1606 E. Main St.
Take a self-guided walk at the site of a pre-Civil War (1848) military outpost to learn about one of the first frontier Army forts in Texas. Open daily. No admission charge.
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, the district has over 80 points of historic interest and significance in the district. Stroll past many of Fredericksburg’s famous structures and see the pride taken in both homes and businesses by the local residents. Free self-guided walking tour maps of the district are available at the main Visitor Information Center at 302 East Austin Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
Visit a living history farmstead of the pioneers. See how the farm families of a century ago lived. Learn about seasonal activities such as sausage making, sheep shearing, canning, etc. See state parks section for more information on the LBJ State Historical Park.
Hours: 8AM to 4:30PM daily.
No admission fee
(830) 644-2455
http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson/
325 W. Main St.
(830) 990-8441
Experience the rich German heritage of Gillespie County. This 3.5-acre museum complex contains superb examples of early German structures and artifacts. Several times a year, the Pioneer Museum will hold events staffed by docents in period dress that are fun for the whole family including storytelling, rope making, soap making, sheep shearing and more. Prior arrangements required for special tours of other historic homes and sites owned by the Gillespie County Historical Society.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday; 10 am – 5 pm
Closed Sunday and Monday
Summer: museums open on Sunday & Monday
Admission: Includes both Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche –$5 for ages 18 and up,
$3 for students 6-17 years, 5 & under free
www.pioneermuseum.net
LBJ Ranch District
Hwy. 290 East, 16 miles
(Stonewall)
(830) 868-7128
The National Park Service operates the LBJ Ranch and offers public access to the ranch, Texas Whitehouse, LBJ’s birthplace, Johnson family cemetery, old Junction School, LBJ’s grandparents’ home and ranch showbarn. For a free ranch driving permit, visit the LBJ State Park Visitor Center between 9AM and 4:15PM.
Guided NPS ranger tours of LBJ’s office and home are offered from 10AM to 4PM for $2.
Johnson City District
Hwy. 290 East, 30 miles
(Johnson City)
(830) 868-7128
Located in Johnson City, this National Historical Park offers a Visitor Center with exhibits and films on LBJ and Lady Bird, the Boyhood Home, an education building, and the historic Johnson Settlement.
Hours: Visitor Center 8:45AM to 5PM;
Boyhood Home 9AM to 4:30PM;
Johnson Settlement 9AM to sunset daily;
No admission fee at Johnson City District
http://www.nps.gov/lyjo/index.htm
311 E. Austin St.
(830) 997-8600
Dedicated to all those who served in the Pacific War. The Admiral Nimitz Museum, George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, the Plaza of the Presidents, Japanese Garden of Peace, Memorial Walk, and the Pacific Combat Zone are all part of the complex. See displays of some of the most notable aspects and events of WWII in the Pacific. The recent multi-million dollar expansion is so thorough, tickets are good for two days to give visitors time to really explore, peruse the interactive exhibits and take in the galleries. The museum also offers Pacific Combat Living History reenactments several times a year.
Hours: 9AM to 5PM.
Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Admission fee: $12.00, $10.00, $8.00, $6.00 Ticket valid for 48 hours.
www.pacificwarmuseum.org
View 12 historic country schools in Gillespie County. A special map with highlighted routes will direct visitors to schools in a particular quadrant of the county. Driving times on routes vary from one hour in length to half a day. Free maps of the trail are available at the main Visitor Information Center at 302 East Austin Street in downtown Fredericksburg. Visit www.historicschools.org.
All schools are available for your next special event by contacting the Rental Contact individual. Visit the Schools Directory to select the school of your choice.
Center of Marktplatz, 100 W. Main St.
(830) 997-2835
Right in the center of Main Street, this is Fredericksburg’s most iconic structure, a well-known landmark of the city in the heart of town. Inside this “Society’s Church” is a collection of artifacts and photos depicting Fredericksburg’s interesting history.
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4:30 PM, closed Sunday and Monday
Luckenbach Texas, where “Everybody’s Somebody”, established as a trading post in 1849. There is an old dance hall still in use every weekend, live music daily, a General Store and a bar. A great place to visit, sit back under the old 500-year-old oak trees, relax and listen to live music. Luckenbach reflects an eclectic mix of its early history, the larger than life persona of Hondo Crouch and an unrivaled legacy of great music that makes everyone indeed “Somebody” in Luckenbach!
412 Luckenbach Town Loop, on RR 1376 off US Hwy 290 East
(830) 997-3224
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 363 days a year from 9 am til close.
Admission fee to some events.
http://www.luckenbachtexas.com/
