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Thanksgiving Weekend Shopping Adventures in Fredericksburg

When the Thanksgiving feast has been gobbled up, it's time to make a dent in that Christmas list! Load the family into the car for a Thanksgiving weekend treasure hunt at these can't-miss holiday shopping opportunities in Fredericksburg: Take it easy and casually shop Fredericksburg's historic Main…

Unique German Gifts in Fredericksburg

Founded by German immigrants over 175 years ago, Fredericksburg still honors its past from its culinary scene to its historic lodging and even its shopping. Fredericksburg is home to more than 150 different locally-owned shops and boutiques, many of which carry special German imports. Take home a…

Mother’s Day Getaway In Fredericksburg, TX

Treat Mom to a great Mother's Day weekend in the Texas Hill Country. Mother's Day Weekend is May 6-8 and there are plenty of opportunities to spoil and spend time with your mom. Not able to be in Fredericksburg for that weekend? Book a future getaway and give it to mom as a gift, complete with spa…

Best Kept Secret: A Midweek Getaway in Fredericksburg

While it may be best known as a weekend getaway, Fredericksburg is a perfect destination for a midweek vacation. With legendary hospitality, Fredericksburg provides visitors with a wide-array of activities and experiences Sunday through Thursday with a little less of the weekend hustle and bustle…

Fredericksburg Honored by Southern Living Magazine Readers

For a third consecutive year, Fredericksburg was recently named “Best Small Town in Texas” by Southern Living . The magazine's readers ranked the Texas Hill Country town, which is at the heart of Texas Wine Country as the sixth-best small town in all of the South. The April 2020 “South’s Best”…

Locally-Made Foodie Stops in Fredericksburg

Farm-to-table. Pick-your-own. What about locally made? Check out these Fredericksburg favorites who offer products made right here in town! Altstadt Brewery. An authentic Bavarian brewery, Altstadt Brewery, is dedicated to creating the purest, easy-drinking beers guided by the historic German purity…

Take a Walking Tour of Art Galleries

The beauty of the Texas Hill Country has a long history of inspiring artists—dating back to the early German and European settlers in the mid-1800s. Regional, national and international artists still are drawn to the rough and rolling hills, the colorful displays at sunrise and sunset, the fields…