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Stargazing
As the song goes, "the stars at night are big and bright" deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country.
Fredericksburg offers night sky enthusiasts one of the best places to stargaze in Texas.
From low levels of light pollution to wide open spaces, the stars really do look bigger and brighter in Fredericksburg.
The Fredericksburg-area now features two International Dark Sky Parks - Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
Enchanted Rock
Just outside of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has for centuries been a place to watch the heavens. It is an International Dark Sky Park that regularly holds stargazing events and welcomes astronomy photographers from around the world.
LBJ Ranch
East of Fredericksburg, the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park became the area's second International Dark Sky Park in 2021. The park offers astronomy-based interpretive programming regularly.
City Of Fredericksburg Initiatives
In 2020, Fredericksburg became a Dark Sky Community and is committed to light pollution control.
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Our monthly visitor newsletter makes it quick and easy to plan your trip to Fredericksburg, Texas.
Reasons to Visit
For years, Fredericksburg has been a favorite weekend destination of Texans, but these days the Texas Hill Country is one of the best places to visit during the week as well.
Love Fredericksburg Dark Skies
As part of the Love FBGTX campaign, please join us in enjoying and protecting the beauty of the Texas Hill Country's night skies. Here are ways to Love Fredericksburg Dark Skies.
- When you are done enjoying the outdoor spaces of Fredericksburg's many great places to stay, please turn off outdoor lighting.
- Attend a stargazing event at one of Fredericksburg's two International Dark Sky Parks - Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park.
- Make time in your itinerary to take in the splendid show overhead when you are in town.
Learn more ways to Love Fredericksburg at LoveFBGTX.com.
