Attractions

NO PLACE ON EARTH COMPARES TO THE  GLORIOUS BEAUTY OF THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY.
Oak covered hills, sheer limestone cliffs, streams of clear water and  miles of clear sky are the backdrop for one of nature's premiere beauty spots.  Breathtaking fields of wildflowers and herds of wild game accent the views. All you need is time and an appreciation of nature. Nature tourism & Ecotourism  await the Naturalist!

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course
Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course is a par-72, 6,432-yard championship18 hole golf course with practice facilities featuring 20 hitting stations, 2 practice greens and a practice bunker to work on those tricky little shots around the green or those long sand shots that we all love.

Our Hill Country golf course has tree lined  fairways with some of the most beautiful live oak trees you have ever laid eyes on. Four of the holes on the front nine cross over the meandering Live Oak Creek and the back nine features 3 lakes that five of the holes come into play with.

Frantzen Park
A quaint little park located in the 400 block of South Orange Street along the Barons Creek  Picnic tables make it a great place for a  quiet lunch or a picnic with the family.

Lady Bird  Johnson Municipal Park
The crown jewel of Fredericksburg's recreational facilities, this 150 acre park includes facilities for camping, sports,  swimming, picnicking, and fishing.  Swimmers can use the Olympic-size pool during summer months.  A lazy summer day could also draw you to the lake for some relaxing fishing.  Six tennis courts - four lighted - give opportunity to participate in this popular game.  Open-air pavilions are available for activities and Pioneer Pavilion, an enclosed pavilion, will accommodate up to 500 for special events.

Marktplatz (Market Square)
The well-known park in the heart of Fredericksburg includes pavilions and a playground for individual use and is the site for festivals creating some of the ambiance for which Fredericksburg is known. Public rest rooms serve citizens and visitors to the downtown area.

The Admiral Nimitz State Historical Park, with its extensive World War II collection and the History Walk of the acific War.

Pioneer Museum Complex. Fort Martin Scott, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, LBJ State and  National Historical Parks are all within short driving distances. When planning your visit remember most attractions are open during the week, so there is no  need to wait for the weekend. In fact, Fredericksburg is a great destination any  day of the week

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area: RR 965 N. (18 miles) (915) 247-3903 This 1,643-acre park is home to the second largest granite outcrop in the US, and provides opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, camping, and picnicking. Fee

Wildseed Farms, Ltd.: Hwy. 290 East, 7 miles East of Fredericksburg (830) 990-1393 Visit one of the nation's largest working wildflower farms. Open daily. Self guided tours of the flowers available. Color from Spring through first frost

Historic District: Heart of Fredericksburg: Over 80 points of historic interest and significance in the district. A free self-guided walking map of the distrcit is available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, located at 106 N. Adams Street

Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm: LBJ State Park (830) 644-2455 Visit a living history farmstead of the pioneers. See how the farm families of a century ago lived. Learn about seasonal activities such as sausage making, sheep  shearing, canning, etc.

Luckenbach,  Texas: RR 1376, 8 miles Southeast of Fredericksburg (830) 997-3224 Established as a trading post in 1849, Luckenbach consists of a dancehall, general store, and bar. This settlement has enjoyed continued notoriety for its free spirit.

Gish's Old West Museum: 502 N. Milam (830)  997-2794 See a personal collection of many items from the Old West. Call for appointment.

Fort Martin  Scott Historic Site: 1606 E. Main (830) 997-9895 Visit this pre-Civil  War military outpost to learn about the first frontier fort in Texas.

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