Indoor Activities in Fredericksburg, TX

Fredericksburg is known for its outdoor activities and beautiful Hill Country scenery.

History & Heritage

Explore Fredericksburg’s history and heritage at the National Museum of the Pacific War. With more than 33,000 square feet of museum space, the average visit is three hours, but there is plenty to explore, so plan some extra time. Experience the German heritage of Gillespie County at the Pioneer Museum complex, featuring early German structures, artifacts, and a gift shop. For some cool, quiet downtime, peruse the Pioneer Memorial Library, a historic structure that was Gillespie County’s former courthouse.

Unique Things To Do

If you're looking for a family-friendly activity, try SS&S Bowling Center. With 10 lanes, a snack bar, and a game room, it's a great place to stay active while staying cool.

Visit the Street Dreams showroom at 7914 S. State Hwy. 16, just a short drive southwest of town, where they celebrate (and sell) restored, high-quality vintage automobiles, including classic and special interest cars, street rods, and muscle cars.

Pro tip: While there is no formal charge to tour the showroom, consider the suggested $5 donation.

Between activities, you can grab a bite from Fredericksburg’s more than 100 restaurants, from casual cafes to fine dining establishments. Foodies looking for an indoor activity can beat the heat and get in the kitchen by taking a cooking class at Fischer & Wieser's Culinary Adventure Cooking School.

An old vintage car in front of a barn and field.
Street Dreams

Arts & Culture

Step inside Fredericksburg Theater Company or Rockbox Theater to enjoy world-class musical and theater performances on a hot Texas afternoon or night. Both offer shows year-round, and tickets should be purchased in advance.

Brush up on your artistic skills with an in-studio painting class. The Yellow Door Studio offers classes for all skill levels, and you'll create a memorable piece of art to take home. If admiring art is more your style, find inspiration—and a reprieve from the heat—at Fredericksburg’s art galleries.

Wine Tasting

If you're set on wine tasting, sip like a pro by booking a wine tour and traveling between wineries and tasting rooms in air-conditioned comfort. Fredericksburg wine tour companies offer a variety of services, including full-day, half-day, and private wine tours. Or hop on the 290 Wine Shuttle, which departs from downtown Fredericksburg and ventures to select Fredericksburg wineries every 10 minutes on Fridays and Saturdays.

And if you just need to cool down between activities, the Visitor Information Center is available seven days a week with free WiFi, a water bottle filling station, and a theater, featuring a 10-minute Introduction to Fredericksburg video.

When the forecast calls for triple-digit heat, finding things to do indoors in Fredericksburg is no sweat.

Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center

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