Location: Fredericksburg
Top Things to do in Fredericksburg
The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Fredericksburg, Texas (TX)
In the heart of Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is a small city with a unique German flavor in its quaint bakeries, Hauptstrasse (Main Street) boutiques and generations-old peach orchards. Weekenders from nearby San Antonio and Austin have long appreciated the charm of the city's many B&Bs and "Sunday House" Inns. The surrounding Texas Hill Country is home to lush vineyards, making up one of the country's largest viticultural areas.
Restaurants in Fredericksburg
1. Enchanted Rock Fissure
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 68 reviews
This cave portion of Enchanted Rock has over 45 established rock climbing routes.
Reviewed By Experience605204
Well, I loved to climb this amazing granite rock, the view is awesome and I want to come back soon with my partner!!
2. Fischer & Wieser's Das Peach Haus
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 621 reviews
Das Peach Haus is a one of a kind store located in an early 1900's brewery and situated on an immaculate property containing ponds, over 1000 peach trees, B&B's, and towering pine trees. Das Peach Haus is the home of the Original Roasted Raspberry Chipotle Sauce, Fischer & Wieser Specialty Foods and commercial peach growing. We have samples of our products and wine tastings daily. You can even enjoy a glass of wine out by our beautiful pond! Fresh peaches are available June - August! We are just four miles from Main Street. The Fischer & Wieser Culinary Adventure Cooking School is also located here! Come and inspire your culinary adventure with us!
Reviewed By ythompson
Beautiful decks and chairs to enjoy nature with a glass of wine and/or delicious treat from crackers and jams to a variety of other homemade nibbles. Friendly customer service, local history, relaxing tasting/shopping and country charm.
3. Old Tunnel State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 422 reviews
Smallest state park in Texas. Park features an historical railroad tunnel that is home to approximately 2 to 3 million bats. Visitors can access the short nature trail each day from sunrise until 5 p.m. Entrance to the park is free. Bats roost in the tunnel from May through October. During these months, nightly viewing of the bat emergence is available from the upper viewing area for free. Lower viewing area is only open on Thursday through Sunday evenings for $5 per person fee regardless of age. Rules for Old Tunnel State Park: No pets, no smoking on trails or in viewing areas, no alcoholic beverages, no camping, no open fires. For more detailed information about visitation, please call the number listed or visit the Old Tunnel web page.
Reviewed By markcY6534QD - Fort Worth, United States
While in Fredericksburg, we decided to make a short drive to get a burger at Alamo Springs Cafe. Great burgers, cold beer, and live music in the evenings. A couple next to our table informed us of the bat viewing at dusk just a short walk from the restaurant. What a pleasant surprise! There were decks for viewing and information from a state park ranger about the 3 million bats that emerge at dusk. A must see and only a :20 minute beautiful drive from Fredericksburg.
4. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,301 reviews
Enormous pink rock dome that rises 325 feet above a small stream.
Reviewed By GSchunicht - Houston, United States
We dd a great hike up to the summit mid-morning, thankfully before it got hot, then went around through the canyon trail and back around base trail. All told it was close to 3 hours. Be sure to have a pack and plenty of water, maybe a snack. Some great views all around.
5. Live Oak Wilderness Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 8 reviews
6. Enchanted Rock Cave
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 67 reviews
An interesting cave located within the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Reviewed By J_Ctravel22 - Haslet, United States
We climbed Enchanted Rock and traveled through the cave. It was $7/person to enter the park and there are trails to the summit (don’t do the loop trail if you are want to go to the summit). Once you arrive at the summit continue to the top of the rock. You will walk down the back side where you will find the cave opening (see image below). Once you are in the cave someone has spray painted pink dots and arrows to help lead the way. You will need a headlamp once you are inside. Be prepared to get dirty and to squeeze through some tight spaces. Some rocks will be slippery if it has recently rained and hiking shoes will make your caving experience more enjoyable. Once you finish caving you will climb back over the rock to the summit or you must bushwhack down if it has been raining. We would not recommend if you are not in good shape, have a large body frame, you are afraid of tight spaces and don’t have a sense of adventure. We had a great time only wish we had checked the weather since we bushwhacked through pouring rain, thunderstorms and lightening.
7. Loop Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
This popular trail through the park has deer and other wildlife as well as hikers.
Reviewed By savytraverlor43323 - Lino Lakes, United States
The map they gave us says this trail is 4.6 miles. We (older adults) walked it a bit past the scenic overview. It was fantastic with great views along the way. I would love to go back and do the entire trail. The trail is marked as Moderate-Difficult but we didn't have any issues and I am afraid of heights. We also seen a number of families on the trail. As an FYI no cell coverage.
8. Cross Mountain Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 57 reviews
Reviewed By nellyBenny
We stopped here after the hike over Enchanted Rock. It took us probably 15 mnt to get to the top we watched the sun go down and it was very relaxing.
9. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By theMTJ83 - Katy, United States
On one had, it's a pretty normal, straightforward city park with the usual amenities - playgrounds, picnic tables, etc. The hiking trail was the draw for our family, and it did not disappoint. The trail is relatively short and not strenuous (however, navigating with a stroller is a nominal challenge, but not impossible). I would recommend the park to any family visiting Fredericksburg needing an easy (and free) experience for an hour so, especially if anyone in the group enjoys light hikes, wildlife (namely birds and butterflies) or the flora and fauna of the Hill Country.
10. Fredericksburg Butterfly Ranch and Habitat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2 reviews
Hoping to inspire admiration for the butterfly, the ranch offers a realistic environmental setting and gardens to relax and view the insects.
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