I love Fredericksburg. It looks like a German town. I love beer and food. I walked around Main…read morestreet. There were a lot of beautiful buildings. Nowadays, I saw many Hispanics. I heard a lot of Spanish. Germans might dissapear. But I still could see some legacies. Please visit Fredericksburg!

Old limestone houses! This Historic District is in the…read morenational register of historical places. It's a few square blocks around Main Street in downtown Fredericksburg. The Historic District is a fun, pedestrian friendly area that's a cool walk to wander. The buildings in the district were mostly built in the 1840's-1880's and later. There's a lot of limestone in the area, so the German settlers built Texas versions of their houses back home in Germany. The structures vary from old log cabins to impressive stone churches. Be sure to check out the Sunday Houses, which are town homes for people who lived out in the boonies, so they could come to town and do church stuff, and trade. The district is safe, there's always cops patrolling the area, and this town runs a bit slower than the big city. You can legally walk around in this district with an open beer! Cheers! They have a map on the internet of an official route, which shows off a few old churches, a few cool old homes, and some public buildings. Overall, there's more than 700 old structures in this district. The map shows off some of the highlights. It's a great stroll through Texas history!

This is our second visit to Vaudeville. We and another couple wanted to visit Pedernales Cellars,…read morewhich was a great experience and worthy of a separate Yelp review. During our wine tasting, we made reservations for a late lunch at Vaudeville. Reservations are highly recommended. Our server was excellent in all aspects...friendly, accommodating, recommendations, etc. I had a delicious French dip and my wife had the Reuben, which was also delicious. We split the two. The sandwiches are large and my wife took half of hers home. The vibe was cheerful....talking and laughter, but not at all too loud or obnoxious. If you are in Fredericksburg, I highly recommend Vaudeville. We have not had dinner there, but look forward to it on another occasion.

This is absolutely a gem! The restaurant is downstairs from a wonderful shop with such beautiful…read morepieces and candles. The restaurant is dimly lit creating a very intimate setting with the most helpful staff. Amy served us and was helpful with recommendations and allowed us to slowly move through the menu. Every dish was wonderful, fresh, and tasty. The top dish was a surprise to me but the She Crab Curry soup was such a unique dish. Spicy and savory with the most comforting feeling. The wine recommendation was also superb and the dessert a great way to end the evening. I'll def come back!

This cemetery runs along Barons Creek and is hidden from view from Highway 290 just a couple of…read moreblocks away. It was established in 1846 and there are quite literally thousands of interments here. This is a very orderly, well-maintained cemetery which has different sections. The vast majority of graves are surrounded by neat and orderly concrete borders. Three sections of the cemetery are completely covered in concrete, while the other sections have earth and grass separating the interment sites. You'll find one area near the entrance where many graves are surrounded by the original ironworks of the early 20th century. At the back of the cemetery is a section where victims of the Spanish flu were buried enmass at the turn of the century. There is also an African-American section, but there is little in the way of representation of those graves. Also, near the rear of the property is a section reserved for infants and children. After talking with one of the volunteers who care for the grounds, there will eventually be a website and hopefully a chapel coming in the next couple of years. Currently, there is no kiosk or information booth pertaining to who is buried where on the property. If you have any questions about being interred here, you can get in touch with the Zion Lutheran Church here in Fredericksburg.

If it's your first trip ever to Fredericksburg, this visitor center is a must stop to get some…read moregreat info. This was not our first time, but they have a large easily accessible parking lot and clean public restrooms. Inside the center, there are well organized sections or areas of pamphlets of maps, things to see and do, event schedules in town, and places to eat. There's always someone there to help with any questions you may have too. There's also a a 10 minute movie room to learn about the hx of the town and a small room to buy souvenirs if interested. They offer free water bottles and cute homemade Fredericksburg sugar cookies made by a local bakery. Make a quick stop in and don't forget to take a pic by the Fredericksburg love sign! : ) They are located a block from Main Street and across from the Pacific War museum.

This visitor center is outstanding! It is rich with local and regional information and hosts an…read moreeducational video about the area. The staff are super friendly and helpful. A representative asked how he could help. He pulled out a town map, excellent resource and highlighted historical landmarks we should visit. This is one of the best visitor centers I have ever stopped in. This is a must stop!

THE BIG: Scenic winery with a modern tasting room and big recreational space. Right off of Texas…read moreHwy 16 and up the street from Augusta Vin. Plenty of parking on premises. THE BLACK AND WHITE: The wife and I came here after one of our pickup parties to check out a new winery. This place is gorgeous and the owners put alot of effort into the vibe of the winery. Invention is under the Heath Family Brands wineries that include Grape Creek, Heath Sparkling, K Estate, and Jenblossom Cellars. We got one of their classic tastings that include 4 pours in which we got to choose. We got 1 white, 1 rose and 2 reds. The white and rose were alright, the tempranillo was the best tasting, however the wines here were just ok. THE FINAL BAMBOO: A tasting was around $30 for the classic. The sparkling wine tour looks fun and that's something I'd come back to see

Another beautiful Heath family winery. The landscaping was amazing and the one tasting room that…read moreare very modern. Our wine flight consisting of two whites and two sparkling whites was a decent value.

This is worth seeing if you are visiting the pioneer museum down the road. This is very small but…read moreworth a stop if you're interested in the local history. Don't just go here by itself.

Friedricksburg is a town in the middle of Texas that was founded and proudly kept in its "original"…read moreGerman style. Yes, you heard me... once upon a few 100 years ago, some German immigrants, managed to found a town in which their heritage (religion, food, manners, buildings, household appliances) could be maintained. Nowadays, such a unicity has been kept alive in spirit, and tourist-attractive mode. Taking this into consideration, this museum uas seen (i believe) better days and better use. However, i must praise the locals and their need to keep their origins and heritage as much intact as they possibly could.

Worth it...but you need 4+ hours! Or 2 days…read more In depth, fair some might find it too balanced if you're UNwoke. The part about Admiral Nititz tells us a lot about real leadership.

If you love history, this is a fantastic museum thoroughly covering the WWII's Pacific theater. The…read morechronological organization of the museum begins with the key building blocks for the war in the Pacific theater during WWII. The exhibits include interesting memorabilia, contrasting perspectives, and military equipment. Multimedia displays help bring to life the stories and events, especially for younger ones and visual learners. Be sure to visit the separate building focusing on the life of Admiral Nimitz, an excellent tribute to a very unique man. Time budget: minimum 3 hours Value: At first blush $26/person seemed unreasonable. But overall the value is good considering the quality of the exhibits. Overall cleanliness: excellent Bathroom cleanliness: excellent

Excellent history museum that is self guided, I learned a lot about the German settlers and what…read moretheir life was like. It wasn't easy! Staff are excellent and explained how to get around. They have an old school house, home, blacksmith shop and more. See what life was like in the good old days when they had no air conditioning, no running water and no dentists or electricity. A must see for anyone interested in history. Included in admission is entrance to the Verein church down the road.

If you enjoy a walking tour with buildings from the early 1900s, this is something you should…read morevisit! Our Docent, Caitlyn was a very clear speaker...great for our older adult group. There is wonderful information to learn about Fredericksburg and Texas, really. There is a cute gift shop and the restrooms were really clean. All of the workers we ran into were very polite.

This is the best local library! Staff is so helpful. I appreciate all…read morethey do! When in Fredericksburg, check out this historic library. I always check out the used book section. Used books at a great price.

What a gorgeous old library! And, we were there on a day they were having a book sale! Doesn't…read moreget any better! If you're going to Fredericksburg, make sure to stop in. The folks that work there seem to love to tell history of the place and encourage you to look around. Random nugget... have the staff point out to you the "judges stairwell". This building was once the courthouse. Fascinating find for history and library lovers.