A Weekend in Fredericksburg, TX

Wineries:

Fredericksburg is known for its wineries with over 50 vineyards and tasting rooms. If it is your first time visiting, a good option would be to take the 290 Wine Shuttle. Our favorites along this route are:

• Barons Creek (need reservations for groups)

• Becker Vineyards

• Slate Theory

• Signor Vineyards

• 4.0 Cellars

• Messina Hof

Breweries/distilleries:

Don’t worry, if you’re not a huge fan of wine, there are still plenty of options in Fredericksburg! We loved Aldstat Brewery, which is now ranked the 4th top brewery in America! Not surprised because it is a massive property with beautiful German architecture, and a large courtyard with live music. We also got a chance to check out the Elk Store in town, which had whiskey, bourbon and moonshine tastings. If you are able to drive a bit further, check out Hye Cider Company or Garrison Brothers nearby in Hye, TX.

Live music:

There is live music on almost every corner in Fredericksburg on the weekends. They have over 400 events and festivals a year. Check out this website to see a schedule of what concerts are playing during your visit. We went to a concert at Rockbox Theatre during our visit to see Prophets and Outlaws, a Texas country band. If you are willing to make the trek, Luchenbach, TX, is a huge music town and has big names performing every now and then!

Shopping:

Definitely save some time on your trip to just wander on Main St. and check out all the boutiques and shops! From antique stores to high-end leather goods, you will want to pop into almost every store! Some of my favorites are Vaudeville, Zertz, Big Pop’s Popcorn and Headquarter’s Hats (which has the largest stock of Lucchese boots in the world)!

Nature:

If you’re looking for ways to burn off all the wine you drank, make some time in your itinerary to do a hike before you head home! Enchanted Rock is just 20 minutes from Fredericksburg and is a must-see! It has over eight miles of hiking trails and a 425 ft. granite mountain. The hike to the top is quick but can be challenging since it is pretty steep. I recommend doing it early in the morning during warm months or at sunset for amazing views. Since I’ve already done Enchanted Rock a few times this trip, we wanted a closer quick hike, so we went to Cross Mountain Park. It was a quick, easy hike up from where you park, but had amazing views at a 1951 ft. elevation.

• Crossroads Saloon & Steakhouse: Good for groups, has a dance floor/bar with live music for after-dinner.

• Vaudeville: A fancier spot in town with an art gallery and collectible items to browse before or after your meal.

• Woerner Warehouse: Great for breakfast or quick lunch.

• Otto’s: Authentic German cuisine.

• Old German Bakery: Their potato pancakes are amazing.

• Emma + Ollie: Cute locally sourced restaurant.

• Das Peach Haus: Offers a cooking class if you are looking for an experience.

• Sage Texas: A new trendy restaurant with a nice patio.