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.

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

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 place to hike. Whether you are walking the loop (which we do if our dog is with…read moreus) or the summit, it's just amazing. Texas parks really have so much to offer. Constantly surrounded by the beauty of nature in this park. The rocks and landscape are inviting and welcoming. Reservations are encouraged especially during the height of tourist season.

There are many food trucks here with a little of everything. Can't wait to see the rest of the…read morebuild-out completed and the playground and stage.

The location is perfect very clean and set up is perfect. Love the food selection and variety of…read moredrinks. Plenty of area to lounge around and relax with good music playing. We wat pur food so sorry no pics. Pricescare a little high but well worth it. Las nury food truck was amazing. The fish and chips, hard potato tacos and corn in a cup prepares perfectly. Will return again for more.

I'll have to say this is one of my favorite parks for hiking. There are so many trails! You can…read morespend an entire day and then some just hiking. Of course getting to view the falls is wonderful. It's a lovely, peaceful, and serene setting. The swimming areas, canyons, and rocks are great to climb, rest, nature watch, and splash around. A quick 45 min-hour drive from Austin making it a great place for a day trip. A few hours in nature does the soul good!

Pedernalas Falls. We hiked the short path to the falls. The view was beautiful. But guess…read morewhat... no falls. Pretty dry here at the park. Well there was some water running on the other side We did hike down to the river bed and walked around the rock formations. Pretty cool! On the way out of the park we saw some Greater Kudu! Beautiful animals!

I'm sure that during its peak season and at its full potential, the well will be much more…read morecaptivating and visually appealing than my experience of it. But despite that notion, Jacob's Well overall is very underwhelming. The hike is probably the shortest and least challenging I've ever experienced. There are several mini trails that are great for kids to explore, along with a large tire swing at the front entrance. Jacob's Well is definitely very kid- and senior-friendly as it's not very strenuous at all to hike or walk around. It's a nice that it's there for everyone to experience nature but again, very underwhelming. We spent about half an hour there which was enough time to experience the entire area. Definitely worth a visit if it's your first time in Wimberley.

My family and I stopped by here while driving around and was a fun experience. They had a play area…read morefor kids, a garden, some swings, picnic tables and few trails you can walk. They are known for the well so we naturally went there first. I was expecting a bit more honestly but it was cool to see regardless. The park itself is free but if you want to swim, you have to reserve it and only can during season (starts in may). I can't speak much on the swim itself but the hike there wasn't really bad honestly. There are a few paths that require you to be careful (climbing rocks and bit of steep hill) so hang on to the rails, ropes and don't step close to the edges. The paths themselves are actually really small not very far hikes. You can complete most of the trails in a day if you like but watch your step on some of the paths. The ones I liked were more rocky paths and a bit challenging but nothing too painful. There wasn't many people around either on the paths so was able to just enjoy and do some bird sightings. We even enjoyed a picnic there and nothing around us to bother us. Overall this was a fun experience to visit if you happen to be around. I think this place is fun if you have kids and need to burn some of their energy.

We've been going to Dos Rios for years! We have stayed in our RV, cabins, and tiny homes. We love…read morethe scenery, the river, and the location. If you enjoy kayaking, tubing, swimming, and being outdoors, this place is great. This is camping!! So be ready for no internet, basic amenities, and - yes- bugs. The most fun is outdoors. We've camped throughout central Texas and keep coming back.

Very well thought out, they have something for everyone. My dog had a blast and my boyfriend…read moreenjoyed fishing. I had a great time looking at all the beautiful rocks and scenery! Colin is a thoughtful owner. Cute family and dog friendly place!

I think I finally got my new hiking spot here in San Antonio/Boerne! Such a nice spot to get some…read morefresh air and exercise while being out in the outdoors! Everything is super maintained than most parks I've been before! I usually go with my MIL, my baby girl and our dogs to get them some exercise as well and try to do 1-2 miles each time we are here. Depending on what trails you walk/hike on, theres some with shade and some that you will hit up the blazing sun, but with fall upon it hasn't been horrible! Everyone who hikes here are really respectful with the trails/area which is such a pleasant thing as there's usually not a lot of people who do that now a days. Will of course be returning weekly to get our steps in and vitamin D!

This was actually a great place to come visit with the family on spring break! The weather was…read moreperfect, wasn't overcrowded, plenty of places to sit and enjoy fresh air. Loved they had a dog park and a playground you can take your kids to. There are places you can even go fishing if you want or just sit by the water to relax. Loved how there were plenty of signs around too talking about the animals and plants common there. Good information about the park too and didn't feel I would get lost either (good flat paths you can take). I barely saw any trash flying around either and could tell they keep this park well kept. I absolutely plan to come back here in the future when I have time. Definitely worth the visit!

This is a small city of Fredericksburg public park that runs along Barons creek and tucked into a…read moresmall neighborhood not far from Main Street. It's basically just a stretch of green space flanked by some older local residential homes. At the far end of the park there is a wooded area accessible to the creek but it does not have a primitive trail. There is a gravel trail circling part of the park, but it does not lead anywhere. There are benches, picnic tables, and a set of swings, but that's the extent of the amenities here. However, in the middle of the park are two gigantic trees, one of which is a pecan.

Didn't realize until we got here that this "park" is kinda small. Small but mighty…read more Stopped here on the way back from Fredericksburg. Once we arrived, we found the tunnel is just the bottom of the start of the trail. While bats had migrated south for the winter, we did see a few flying inside. The trail is about a mile round trip. While we didn't hike it, it didn't appear too challenging. The lost challenging was probably walking down all thise steps to the tunnel. We'll have to make another trip during bat season to see the bats flying out of the cave

This nice quarter mile hike nestled in the hill country is surrounded by beautiful native foliage…read moreand trees. The cave was lined with bats. I look forward to coming back to experience the bats come out for their nightly feeding. The drive is nice and their is a Cafe up the road if you make this trip for lunch.