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Pet Friendly Fredericksburg

Parting with your pet on vacation can be a hassle, so why not bring them with you? Fredericksburg has plenty of activities, restaurants, places to stay and wineries that welcome man's best friend. Pet-friendly Restaurants Dine with your dog at several of Fredericksburg's great eating…

Work from Fredericksburg

Working outside the traditional office setting is here to stay, so why not work from somewhere that inspires you and take a working vacation in Fredericksburg? Fredericksburg provides the perfect location to escape for a change of scenery, midweek getaway, or an extended stay to complete a work…

Local Restaurants Provide Thanksgiving Dining Options

Enjoy Fredericksburg cuisine even on Thanksgiving as select local restaurants will open on Turkey Day 2022. So if you are visiting Fredericksburg or if you are a resident, here are the places to eat on Thanksgiving Day – Thursday, November 24, 2022. The Club at Barons CreekSide 1:00 p.m.- 4:30…

Fredericksburg's Christmas Nights of Lights

Experience the unique mix of German Christmas traditions and warm Texan hospitality this Weihnachtszeit, or Christmas season, in Fredericksburg. Celebrate the season with friends, family and neighbors with a nightly lighting of the Community Christmas Tree and German Christmas Pyramid during…

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…

Oktoberfest in Fredericksburg

One of Fredericksburg's most popular festivals is returning for its 42nd year. Oktoberfest, slated for September 30 - October 2, 2022, honors the town's rich German heritage with everything from oompah music, arts and crafts, shopping, a children's area, over 50 varieties of beer and wine, great…

Labor Day Weekend In Fredericksburg Texas

Labor Day Weekend is the last official getaway weekend of summer and is the perfect time to take advantage of all that the Texas Hill Country has to offer – shopping, wineries, unique places to stay, museums and more. Get the full lineup of Labor Day Weekend events, including lots of live music, on…

Ways to Celebrate the Grape Harvest in Fredericksburg

As summer draws to a close, the grape harvest season in Fredericksburg kicks in to high gear. With that comes plenty of reasons to celebrate and enjoy the vino of Texas Wine Country. Here are five ways you can enjoy the grape harvest season at the more than 50 wineries and tasting rooms in…

Explore Texas Wine Country in Fredericksburg

Texas Wine Country is one of the United States’ most visited wine regions and part of the fifth largest wine-producing state in the country. Whether you are a long-time Texas wine enthusiast or looking to explore the region for the first time, here are insider tips, answers to frequently asked…

5 Ways to Enjoy Peaches in Fredericksburg

1. Visit a roadside stand - Pick up and dig into a basket of juicy, sweet Fredericksburg peaches. Gillespie County is home to more than 15 locally owned and operated roadside stands that all feature the freshest peaches - ripened in the Texas sunshine. Most are open from mid-May through mid- August…