Accolades

• Southern Living included Fredericksburg among the Most Beautiful Places in Texas, showcasing the destination's scenic Hill Country setting and small-town charm.
• USA TODAY 10Best recognized Fredericksburg's National Museum of the Pacific War in its Best History Museum Readers' Choice Awards, highlighting the museum's dedication to preserving World War II history.
• USA TODAY 10Best featured Texas Hill Country in its Best Wine Region Readers' Choice Awards, recognizing the region's reputation as a premier wine destination.
• Forbes highlighted Fredericksburg as one of the Most Welcoming U.S. Cities in February 2026, showcasing its German heritage, historic Main Street, and welcoming atmosphere.
• Southern Living selected Fredericksburg as the location of its 2026 Idea House, celebrating Texas Hill Country architecture, design, and the region's rich cultural heritage.
• Texas Monthly highlighted Fredericksburg's German heritage and annual Oktoberfest celebration in a sponsored article showcasing the destination's Bavarian traditions.
• Travel + Leisure recognized Fredericksburg as the Most Welcoming Destination in the U.S. in February 2026, highlighting its Southern hospitality, scenic landscapes, wineries, and historic charm.
  
• Texas Highways explored Fredericksburg's diverse visitor experiences beyond wine in a September 2026 article, highlighting local dining, family-friendly activities, and alcohol-free experiences.
• Food & Wine highlighted Fredericksburg as an emerging premier wine destination in the U.S. in 2026, showcasing the region's award-winning wineries, growing culinary scene, and Texas Hill Country charm.

• Food & Wine recognized Fredericksburg among the Top Small U.S. Cities for Food and Drink in June 2025.
• Eater Austin highlighted Fredericksburg's growing culinary scene in its May 2025 guide to the Best Restaurants and Bars in Fredericksburg.
• Eater Austin showcased Fredericksburg's restaurants, wineries, shopping, and local attractions in a May 2025 article highlighting the ultimate weekend of dining and drinking in Fredericksburg.
• Memorial Lifestyle featured Fredericksburg's Albert Hotel, highlighting its historic charm, modern accommodations, and culinary offerings in an article titled Destination: Albert Hotel.
• Chron highlighted new restaurants, wineries, shopping, and attractions in Fredericksburg in a January 2025 article showcasing the best new things to do in Fredericksburg.
• Yahoo! Creators included Fredericksburg on a list of 10 Romantic Valentine's Day Towns to Visit for a Dreamy Getaway.
• Houston Style Magazine highlighted Fredericksburg's rich history, Texas Wine Country experiences, and Hill Country charm in a January 2025 travel feature.
• SevenFifty Daily explored the history and significance of established vineyards and aging grapevines in an article examining the science of old vines.
• Cowboys & Indians highlighted military museums and memorials in a June 2025 article featuring destinations to honor military history.
• Chron featured Fredericksburg's historic Sunday Houses and their connection to the town's German heritage in a June 2025 article.
• 360 Magazine highlighted renovations to the George H.W. Bush Gallery at Fredericksburg's National Museum of the Pacific War in an article about the museum's improvements.
• Memorial Lifestyle showcased the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival, highlighting Texas Hill Country flavors, local wineries, and culinary experiences in an article titled Will Travel for Food.
• Dallas Observer highlighted the Fredericksburg Food & Wine Festival's commitment to supporting the Hill Country community through flood relief efforts.
• Edible Austin explored the growing appeal of Texas rosé wines in an article highlighting the allure of Texas rose

• Texas Travel Life Canada highlighted Fredericksburg’s lush scenery and rich German heritage in a December 2024 article.
• Yahoo! Life highlighted Fredericksburg in a December 2024 article.
• UK publication olive magazine mentioned Fredericksburg as a perfect blend of old-world charm and modern convenience.
• Trekaroo listed Fredericksburg on a list of 13 Weekend Getaways in Texas in December 2024.
• The Local Palate included a mention of Fredericksburg’s culinary scene in an article highlighting the MICHELIN Star Guide coming to Texas.
• Fredericksburg was listed on the best places to find Christmas lights in Texas in an article published by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in November 2024.
• USA Today Go Escape Magazine included Fredericksburg on the list of places to enjoy wine outside of Napa Valley.
• Fredericksburg’s revamped Food and Wine Fest was highlighted in November 2024 article from Texas Lifestyle Magazine.
• AAA World shared the great things to do in Fredericksburg besides wine in the October 2024 issue.
• Fredericksburg’s historic Sunday Houses were featured in an October 2024 article from the Winnipeg Free Press.
• Texas Wine Month and several Fredericksburg wineries were mentioned in an October 2024 article from Texas Lifestyle Magazine.
• Men’s Journal included Fredericksburg on the list of the 14 Most Scenic Road Trips to See Fall Foliage in America in October 2024.
• Fredericksburg was one of three destinations highlighted in Birmingham Home and Garden for a fall road trip in the South.
• Small Market Meetings highlighted Fredericksburg’s rich German history and heritage in an August 2024 article about unique meeting destinations.
• Fodor’s Travel listed Fredericksburg and Texas Wine Country in an article titled "8 Crush-Worthy Road Trios for Wine Lovers.”
• TODAY mentioned Fredericksburg on the list of summer road trip ideas. Watch the clip here.
• Fredericksburg was among the list of Unique Experiences through West Texas and Hill Country in a July 2024 article from Lonely Planet.
• AAA mentioned Fredericksburg on a list of 11 Romantic Texas Getaways You’ll Love
• The eclipse was mentioned in several publications: Secret Sighting: Why Fredericksburg, Texas is the Place to See the Solar Eclipse on April 8
• The Saturday Evening Post mentioned Fredericksburg in this article: These Total Solar Eclipse Towns Can’t Wait to Take the Spotlight.
• Wine Enthusiast mentioned several Fredericksburg wineries in this article: The Best Wineries (and more) to Visit in Texas Right Now

• USA TODAY 10Best recognized Texas Hill Country as one of the nation's Best Wine Regions in its 2023 Readers' Choice Awards, highlighting the region's growing reputation as a wine destination
• Southern Living ranked Fredericksburg No. 10 on its list of the 50 Best Small Towns in the South in 2023, highlighting the town's rich German heritage, vibrant culinary scene, and Texas Wine Country offerings
• Viator recognized Fredericksburg as one of the 7 Under-the-Radar Wine Destinations in the U.S. in February 2023, highlighting the area's wineries, downtown tasting rooms, and Texas Hill Country charm.
• Condé Nest Traveler featured Fredericksburg in its article, “This Once-Quiet Texas Town is Now a Booming Wine Destination.” https://www.cntraveler.com/story/fredericksburg-texas-booming-wine-destination
• USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice named Fredericksburg the fifth Best Small Town Food Scene in March 2023.
• Fredericksburg was named one of 12 US Cities that Feel Like You’ve Gone to Europe by Travel Awaits.
• Viator said Fredericksburg was one of seven underrated cities for wine lovers in the US
• Cabernet Grill: A Texas Hill Country Restaurant was listed as fourth on the list of 10 Best Winery Restaurants by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice.
• Fredericksburg was listed in AFAR’s Where to go in 2024.

• Fredericksburg and Texas Wine Country detailed by Chicago Tribune and syndicated throughout country in January 2022.
• The Texas Hill Country recognized by TravelandLeisure.com as “one of the most beautiful stretches of the Lone Star State” in February 2022.
• Texas Wine Country, including Pedernales Cellars, William Chris Vineyards, Cabernet Grill and Hill & Vine featured by Decanter.com in January 2022.
• Fredericksburg selected as a “Best Winter Travel Spot in Texas” on DallasObserver.com in January 2022.
• Fredericksburg voted sixth “Best Wine Region” by USA Today 10Best readers in spring 2022.
• Stonewall Motor Lodge was named sixth “Best Roadside Motels” by USA Today 10Best readers in summer 2022.
• Texas Monthly named several Fredericksburg wines in their list of “11 Texas Wines to Beat the Heat” in summer 2022.
• Texas Monthly featured Fredericksburg and Gillespie County peaches in summer 2022.
• Fredericksburg was listed as “The Most Charming Small Town” in Texas by TripsToDiscover.
• Fredericksburg’s dark skies were featured in Atlas Obscura in August 2022.
• Texas Wine Country was named “Favorite Wine Region in the U.S.” by TravelAwaits in July 2022.
• Southern Bride stated in October 2022 that Fredericksburg is “a hidden gem that is quickly becoming one of Texas’ premier romantic destinations.”
• Fodor’s Travel named Fredericksburg’s Historic Main Street as one of eight “Most Charming Main Streets in the United States” in Fall 2022.

Fredericksburg called one of Texas Highways' "favorite Texas places" in May 2021.

Fredericksburg named "Small Market of the Month" by ConventionSouth in May 2021.

Fredericksburg featured by Sedona Monthly in April 2021.

USA Today 10best featured Fredericksburg's National Museum of the Pacific War among the nation's Best History Museums in Readers' Choice Awards February 2021 addition

Forbes featured Fredericksburg as a stateside alternative to European travel in a July 2021 article highlighting the town's German heritage and European-inspired charm

2020:

Fredericksburg honored as one of the "25 Small Towns That Are About to Become More Popular" by Reader's Digest in September 2020.

Fredericksburg tabbed as a top Labor Day Weekend destination by Airbnb in September 2020.

​The Texas Hill Country voted the fifth “Best Wine Region” by USA Today 10 Best readers in August 2020.

Fredericksburg voted as seventh “Best Small Town for Shopping” by USA Today 10Best readers in May 2020.

Fredericksburg appeared on the “South's Best Small Towns” list Southern Living magazine in March 2020.

Fredericksburg selected among the "Best Destinations for Baby Boomer Women" by AARP Travel in February 2020.

2019:

Fredericksburg selected as the “Best Small Town in Texas to Visit During Fall” by OnlyInYourState.com in October 2019.

​The Texas Hill Country voted the ninth “Best Wine Region” by USA Today 10 Best readers in August 2019.

Fredericksburg chosen as ninth “Best Small Town Food Scene” by USA Today 10Best readers in May 2019.

Fredericksburg voted as eighth “Best Small Town for Shopping” by USA Today 10Best readers in May 2019.

Fredericksburg tabbed as “Best Small Town” in Texas by Southern Living magazine in March 2019.

Fredericksburg labeled as “one of our favorite getaways with dogs” by DogTripper.com in February 2019.

2018:
The Texas Hill Country voted the sixth “Best Wine Region” by USA Today 10 Best readers in August 2018.

Fredericksburg ranked No. 10 on the SMU’s National Center for Arts Research’s list of “Most Arts Vibrant Small Communities” in the United States in July 2018.

Fredericksburg named “The Prettiest Town” in Texas by Architectural Digest in July 2018.

Fredericksburg restaurant Cabernet Grill named one of “America’s 100 Best Wine Restaurants 2018” by Wine Enthusiast in June 2018.

Fredericksburg voted No. 7 “Best Small Town for Shopping” by USA Today 10Best readers in May 2018.

Fredericksburg tabbed as “Best Small Town” in Texas by Southern Living magazine in March 2018.

Fredericksburg listed by CBS Miami in its list of “Best Vacation Destinations for American History Buffs” in February 2018.

Fredericksburg was featured on “The Texas Hill Country” episode of Samantha Brown’s Places to Love show on PBS in February 2018.

2017:
Fredericksburg was listed among Southern Living’s “The Best Small Towns for Christmas in the South” in November 2017.

Fredericksburg’s Oktoberfest ranked #2 on TripSavvy’s “Top 8 Texas Oktoberfest Celebrations” in September 2017.

The Texas Hill Country ranked #3 on Popsugar’s “12 of the Best Wine Destinations in the World” list in August 2017.

Fredericksburg listed among TripAdvisor’s “Most Charming Southern Vacations You Need to Experience” in July 2017.

Fredericksburg named to TripAdvisor’s “15 Best Honeymoon Destinations in the US according to TripAdvisor Reviewers” in July 2017.

The Texas Hill Country named listed on Expedia’s “America’s Ultimate Wine Regions” list in June 2017.

Fredericksburg was listed #5 on Aceable’s “Top 10 Small-Town Texas July Fourth Celebrations” in June 2017.

Fredericksburg named in Cowboys and Indians Magazine’s “24 Things to Do in the West” in June 2017.

Fredericksburg’s Main Street named by the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association as a “2017 Great Places in Texas Designee” in June 2017.

Fredericksburg ranked #7 on LendEdu’s “Best Places to Learn About History” list in April 2017.

Fredericksburg was voted to #2 on Southern Living’s “The South’s Best Small Towns 2017” list in March 2017.

2016:
Fredericksburg was listed in Country Living’s “40 American Towns You Haven’t Heard of But Should Visit ASAP” article in July 2016.

Condé Nast Traveler listed Fredericksburg in their “10 Best Convertible Drives in the U.S.” article in May 2016.

Fredericksburg was listed in House Beautiful’s “The 50 Best Small Towns for Antiques” article in May 2016.

Fredericksburg was voted to #10 on USA Today’s 10Best “Best Small Town Food Scene” list in April 2016.

Fredericksburg was listed in PureWow’s “Friendliest Towns in America” article in April 2016.

Fredericksburg was listed in Refinery 29’s “26 Insanely Romantic Trips You’ll Never Forget” article in February 2016.

The Buzz Magazines named Fredericksburg and Texas Wine Country a “powerhouse on the national wine scene” in their “Fredericksburg: A little bit of Napa in Texas” article in February 2016.