A lot of people moving to and passing through Texas these days. Quite a few never get off the main…read moreroads and miss the real Texas. Enchanted Rock is a great example. Believe it or not there are people I talk to that have lived here all their lives and not been. I must admit I became aware of enchanted Rock about 12 or 13 years before I visited. Shame on me. It's the largest monolithic pink granite dome in the United States. Rising about 1800 feet it sits in the Enchanted Rock Nature area of about 640 acres. There is great hiking, exploring and camping to be had just outside Fredericksburg Texas. If you haven't been.... Go! *Missing former reviews and photos?

We went at the request of our friend who wanted a nice hike for her birthday. Amazing! What a…read morebeautiful hiking trail this is. The mountains are so beautiful. They really keep it well maintained. Couple of tips. They do charge for parking. Please do not try and pass through that zone without permission and paying. You will get a ticket. We saw a couple do exactly that. Be respectful and pay your fees. HYDRATE!! We went very early and it wasn't as hot but we definitely felt it some. We hydrated ourselves 24 hours before and took plenty of water and hydration salts. Safety first. Keep on the trails!! It is very easy to get lost. We took a wrong turn but immediately caught it and used the map provided. We saw a couple of girls who did the same. Have fun and enjoy!!

Absolutely gorgeous park! I went here for some vitamin D and quickly fell in love with the place…read more The butterfly sanctuary was blissfully peaceful. Butterflies floating and gliding all around me with a good book was precisely what I needed. Later, I headed down one of the paths and came to an area with a big beautiful bird feeder set up in a shaded, tucked away area and a lady asked me if I would like to help fill the feeder. I was honored. She explained she was with Friends of Fredericksburg and they are often out there restocking the feeders for their feathery friends. She mentioned their website and I can't wait to research more about them and their events. I will have to venture back that way soon to check out more of the trails and scenery.

Park is nice but be careful where you walk - our dog ended up with his paws full of burs!read more

I learned about MO Ranch on a Facebook ad. Because only a small part of our family is in this…read morearea, we thought their Thanksgiving buffet made sense for us. I called and purchased tickets for the buffet with no problem. Later, I went to their web page, and learned about all their wonderful amenities and activities, and we decided to book an overnight stay. Boy, were we glad we did! It was everything we could have wanted. We stayed in one of their "hotel" rooms at the Wynne/Flato Lodge. The granddaughter would probably say that we didn't have everything -- There was no TV in our room, and no cell reception. BUT, we did have a great internet connection. Once you're settled in, you won't miss TV or phones. In fact, I think it is a blessing that allows you to use your brain and think about what you'd like to DO. At night, there was a hayride up the hill to a fire pit, supplied with fixin's for s'mores, hot chocolate and hot cider. Yes! After the hayride, we went back to the Registration building to watch a family movie, "Beauty and The Beast." Someone even came to bring us popcorn! There are also board games in this area. This same building houses a library and gift shop on the upper level, and art classrooms on the lower level, back side. The next morning, we had breakfast - basic, but very doable, with hot food, a hot bar: oatmeal, gravy & biscuits; and a cold bar: yogurt, fruit, etc., along with the required coffee. Next, the granddaughter went zip lining and rode The Big Gulp (yeah, you'll have to check this out); later, we went back to the Registration building for a painting class and a trip through the gift shop for Christmas gifts. What a great trip! We can't wait to go back! You gotta do MO!!

We went to a Christian family retreat here, and the place is so, so big and cute. They have a pool…read moreand a river where you can enjoy time with your family. The only thing I didn't enjoy as much was the cabins. There were big cockroaches in our room, and it smelled old and damp. I understand that it might be because the accommodations are in a rural area; however, it was still unpleasant to find so many cockroaches inside our room.

It was a really nice treat to do this short hike on a really cold morning. At the top of the hill…read moreare impressive views of Fredericksburg...great little city. Nice, clean restrooms and adjacent garden with signs of the local plants flora. Cool.

This was spiritual and all the things mommas are looking for. We got there at the bottom of the 10…read moreminute hike. The restrooms were extremely clean. We packed our wagon with our picnic lunch. Made our way up. we were not disappointed in the least. Panoramic views of the Hillcountry. We sat at a picnic table to ourselves. This experience was a spiritual win.

This was one of the best things Ive ever done in my whole life i really enjoyed myself and at the…read moreend of the day sittin around the firepit and drinkin a cold one and smokin a ceegar was the best way to end the day. it was the last day of the hunt for me that I shot my Axis deer, sitting along a tree line and overseeing a trail, we just got set up and one popped out of the woods and I got him after he crossed the road and that was at twilight. And now the food. Drew is an amazing cook thats anout alls I can say. If you go away from the table hungry welp thats on you, the food is simply outstanding. This whole trip isnt what I was expecting. The hospitality and professionalism of the guide was impeccable. The individual rooms and the bunkhouse is top notch. I guarantee you will sleep like a baby. I know I will be coming back yearly.

I definitely can't wait to go back! The amenities were 10/10, I felt right at home. The owner…read morereally knows how to throw down in the kitchen! The hunting arrangements were one of a kind, they definitely set you up for a successful hunt!

My daughter had so much fun at Camp Heart O' the Hills! She enjoyed her 7 years there.read more

Summers spent at Heart O' the Hills are invaluable! It's the perfect setting for a girl to be a kid…read more-- spending her days having fun in a tech free environment, creating lasting friendships, trying new things, conquering fears, becoming strong, resilient and independent. Spending my formative years at The Heart have made me who I am today, which is why my daughters are doing the same. I couldn't ask for a better girls summer camp than Heart O' the Hills.

The Japanese Garden of Peace is located at the National Museum of the Pacific War and was gifted by…read moreJapan in 1976. It's an extremely zen and tranquil space that brought us such harmony on our visit. It's as though you're able to breathe and relax without a care in the world whilst walking this lovely oasis. Everything is meticulous from the koi pond to the raked gravel. The grounds seem to have brought us so much peace and balance as we took it all in. If visiting Fredericksburg, it's a must-see. Bonus: No admission. Free to enter.

This elegant and well crafted garden area hides behind a high stone wall. Access to this garden is…read moreon Washington Street, however, keep in mind it closes at 5 PM. It is beautifully sculpted and even has a tea room on display. This garden is tied in to the National Museum of the Pacific War. There is no entry fee to the garden.

My wife and I played this course August 21st 2026 we had a 9:00 AM T Time we were paired with…read moreanother couple but they were a no show, what they missed out on was a wonderful golf day. The course plays a bit over 6600 yds tipped out. I am a 4.5 and my wife a beginner at about a 34 I did tip it out and was extremely pleased of the playability and layout of this course. You want to take what it gives you on the front 9 and do your scoring on the back 9 I must admit we did have a lot of good course info provided by the golf staff prior to play. what an experience from the moment we arrived we could tell the staff was very proud of this Muni, well groomed and the greens were very nice for as hot as it was and the fact it was a city park course, with that said I am not giving due justice to this track. Would I play it again ABSOULUTLY. A little advice to long hitters playing from the tips DO NOT HIT Driver on number 2 even though I was warned before hand I failed to take the great advice given and left a Pro V1 out there LOL, Maybe with a little helping wind there would have been a different outcome. My advice is if you are a beginner or a seasoned golfer and visiting Fredericksburg Texas DO NOT PASS this one up. Unfortunately we were pretty hot and spent after our round and was not in the mood to eat and the restaurant but what we could see the burgers looked awesome. Also I must throw in the cart girl was absolutely beautiful.

Course is in beautiful conditions! Everyone is friendly! One of the best courses I've ever played onread more