Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center (VIC)
302 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg /1.888.997.3600/ http://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com The Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau operate the VIC to provide visitors with information on Fredericksburg, the Hill Country and surrounding destinations. The VIC has a 46-seat theater for viewing, a free Fredericksburg Welcome DVD, large restroom facility plus motor coach loading / unloading zone and parking. Free internet access is also available on lobby computers.

Fredericksburg Historic District:
Heart of Fredericksburg: Over 80 points of historic interest and significance are in the district. A free self-guided walking map of the district is available upon request.

Historic Cemeteries
Fredericksburg has two historic cemeteries located at the east and west ends of town. Der Stadt Friedhof, located at the 300 block of N. Lee Street, and the Catholic Cemetery, located on Catholic Cemetery Road - both known for their striking granite markers and headstones, many in German.

Historic Churches
Fredericksburg has been called "The City of Steeples" due to the steeples of the historic churches which rise above the town. Many of these churches are located in the historic district.

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (Hiking)
RR 965 N., 18 miles, Fredericksburg / (830) 685-3636 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted_rock This 1,643-acre park is home to the US' second largest granite outcrop and provides opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, camping and picnicking and has breathtaking views overlooking the Texas Hill Country. Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Fee).

Gillespie County Country Schools Driving Trail
Throughout Gillespie County www.historicschools.org View 12 historic country schools in Gillespie County. A special map with highlighted routes will direct visitors to schools in a particular quadrant of the county. Driving times on routes vary from one hour in length to half a day. Free maps of the trail are available. Also, an open house with planned activities is held at one school the first Saturday of each month.

Gish's Old West Museum
502 N. Milam St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-2794 Visit a personal collection of many items from the Old West featuring authentic relics of real cowboys - a must-see for Old West enthusiasts! Open to the public, but please call first as a courtesy.

Luckenbach, Texas
RR 1376, 8 miles Southeast of Fredericksburg / (830) 997-3224 www.luckenbachtexas.com 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. Live music is available daily with a variety of performances weekly. (Fees may apply for specific events.) Everybody is somebody in Luckenbach!

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Hwy 16 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4202 This 340-acre park features wooded picnic and recreation areas. The park has numerous pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts, a pool, fishing, nature trail, RV spaces, tent sites and rally hall. Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course (Golf)
341 Golfer's Loop, Hwy 16 South, Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4010 www.GolfFredericksburg.com 18-hole, par 72, 6,432-yard championship golf course open seven days a week. Course also has pro shop, grill and meeting/tournament room. Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday Noon - 6:00 p.m. Call for tee times. (Fee)

Live Oak Wilderness Trail
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Hwy 16 South, Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4202 www.fredericksburgnaturecenter.org Ten acres of natural landscape can be enjoyed from a one-mile trail along Live Oak Creek. Enjoy a bird-watching station and a butterfly area. A printed guide is available at the park office.

LBJ Ranch District:
www.nps.gov/lyjo/index.htm Hwy. 290 E., 16 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 868-7128 Located adjacent to the LBJ State Park, the LBJ Ranch District is open to the public thanks to its donation to the American people in the 1970s by President and Ladybird Johnson. Take a self-guided tour the district which includes the LBJ family ranch, Texas White House (LBJ family home), LBJ birthplace, Johnson family cemetery, old Junction School, LBJ's grandparent's house and ranch show barn. A loaned CD provides historic background at to all the sites listed above as you drive and visit at your own pace. Stop by the LBJ State Park Visitor Center for a free pass. There is a $2 fee to tour the Texas White House.

Johnson City District:
Hwy 290 East, 30 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 868-7128 Located in Johnson City, this National Historical Park offers a visitor center with exhibits and films on LBJ and Lady Bird, the Boyhood Home, an education building, and the historic Johnson Settlement. Hours -- Visitor Center: 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Boyhood Home: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Johnson Settlement: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily.

LBJ State Historical Park
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson Hwy 290 East, 16 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 644-2252 The LBJ park complex encompasses 700 acres and has a visitor center, historic areas, pool, exhibits, and hiking trails. There are opportunities to photograph buffalo, longhorns, and whitetail deer, and in the spring time, wildflowers.

Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
LBJ State Park / (830) 868-7128 x231 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson/#sauer Visit this living history farmstead to learn how farm families of a century ago lived -- lots of farm animals and costumed interpreters make this a great experience for kids! Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.

The National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4379 ext. 227. www.pacificwarmuseum.org Also referred to as the Nimitz Museum, this is the only museum in the United States to specialize in telling the unbiased story of WWII in the Pacific; dedicated to all those who served in the Pacific War. The Admiral Nimitz Museum, George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, the Plaza of the Presidents, Japanese Garden of Peace, and the Pacific War Combat Zone are all part of its complex. It also offers Pacific Combat living history reenactments several times per year. The museum features the Japanese mini-sub from Pearl Harbor, a B-25 bomber representative of the Doolittle Raid, the only remaining PT boat in action from WWII and other notable exhibits. The museum also tells the story of home life during the war. (Fee)

Marktplatz and Marktplatz Playground
100 block of W. Main St., Fredericksburg Site of numerous community fairs and festivals, the Marktplatz is a large open space located in the center of town and is home to the Vereins Kirche Museum (see below). This location is also a great place for young kids to burn off some energy. The playground has numerous climbing, balancing and swinging apparatus. You'll also find public restrooms at this location.

Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area (Bat Tunnel )
Old San Antonio Hwy., 12 miles south of Fredericksburg / (830) 990-2860 www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17 Open evenings June through October to view a colony of over two million Mexican free-tail bats as they fly out for their nightly hunt. Special programs are available for a fee.

Pioneer Museum
Complex 325 W. Main St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-2835 www.pioneermuseum.net Experience the rich German heritage of Gillespie County. This 3.5-acre museum complex contains superb examples of early German structures and artifacts. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Fee).

Vereins Kirche Museum
Center of Marktplatz, 100 W. Main St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-2835 www.pioneermuseum.net This unique building is a well-known landmark of Fredericksburg. Learn about the original "Society's Church" and its interesting history plus view the many historic photographs displays. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Fee)

Double B Ranch's Hidden Springs Golf Course (Golf)
225 Living Water Ranch Rd., Harper / (830) 990-4122 http://golf.double-b-ranch.com Hidden Springs Golf Course is an 18-hole, public golf course within a 20 minute drive from Fredericksburg. The course rests between enchanting water features and stunning elevations -- it's challenging and delightful! Open daily from dawn to dusk, except on Tuesdays when it opens at noon. (Fee)

Fredericksburg Trade Days
Hwy 290 E, just outside Fredericksburg / (830) 990-4900 www.fbgtradedays.com Over 350 vendors offering antiques, collectibles, tools, crafts, primitives, ranch furniture, clothing, jewelry and much more. Hours: Third weekend of every month Friday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $3 parking fee good for all three days.

Fredericksburg Theater Co.
1668 Hwy. 87 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-3588 www.fredericksburgtheater.org This Theater runs numerous plays and musicals throughout the year at various venues. Call for schedule and performance location. (Fee)

Gillespie County Fairgrounds
Hwy 16 South, 2 miles / (830) 997-2359 www.gillespiefair.com This multi-acre site hosts numerous events throughout the year and is home to the oldest continuous county fair in Texas each August. The fairgrounds also offer live pari-mutuel horseracing on its track.

Quiet Hill Ranch (Horseback riding)
110 Quiet Hill Ranch, Doss, 20 miles north of Fredericksburg / (830) 669-2253 / www.quiethillranch.com Escorted trail rides where the wrangler engages you with the history, lore and legend of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Call to schedule a ride.

Rockbox Theater
109 N. Llano St., Fredericksburg / 1-866-349-6688 www.rockboxtheater.com Always a good time, the Rockbox Theater guarantees family-friendly entertainment every Friday, Saturday and Sunday with comedy and great music. Rockbox features costumed and choreographed performances from the Golden Age of Rock & Roll; with performances every weekend. Shows approximately two hours in length with an intermission. Group pricing available. Reserved seating. Hours: Friday 8:00 p.m., Saturday 4:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., Sunday 1:30 p.m. Ticket office opens daily at 10:00 a.m.

Stagecoach Theater (Movies)
2254 S. U.S. Hwy 87, Fredericksburg (830) 997-1777 www.stagecoachtheater.com Three screen theater featuring stadium seating and western decor. Family fun at a state-of-the-art theater. Open daily. (Fee)

The Race Barn (Horseracing)
35 Fair Drive (Hwy 16 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4058 A simulcast facility that carries racing from the finest horse and greyhound tracks across the country. The facility, with 34 television screens, is also a full-service restaurant.

Wildseed Farms
Hwy 290 E., 7 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 990-1393 www.wildseedfarms.com Visit one of the nation's largest working wildflower farms featuring over 200 acres of flowers in commercial production. See colorful flowers from spring through first frost. Visit the Brewbonnet Biergarten for refreshments and shop in the expansive market center for seeds, plants, garden items, and gifts. Open daily year-round. "The Meadows" feature 80 acres of flower fields and display gardens, new flower test-plots and the Butterfly Haus, a 3,000-square-foot butterfly enclosure featuring native butterflies. Learn about the butterfly's lifecycle and about plants necessary for its survival. (Fee at The Meadows)

Art Galleries
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County have a thriving artists community and Fredericksburg is home to numerous galleries specializing in different mediums with varying price ranges. Every first Friday of the month the carpet is rolled out in Fredericksburg as participating galleries plan special events and stay open later for First Friday Art Walk Fredericksburg. The Visitor Information Center (see below) has a list of participating galleries for your use.

Festivals
The Fredericksburg area is home to over 250 festivals and events each year -- with each promising to be a lot of fun! The Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor keeps an updated calendar listing for these events. For a free calendar, call 1-888-997-3600 or download a copy from our events page at http://www.fredtexlodging.com/events.php.

Shopping
With over 150 shops and boutiques, shopping remains one of the primary reasons visitors come to Fredericksburg. Many of the shops are concentrated on and immediately off Main Street. However, other shopping opportunities can be discovered around every corner in town and along major highways leading into Fredericksburg.

Wineries and Vineyards
With vineyards located in and around Fredericksburg, Gillespie County is home to three distinct viticultural areas, nine wineries and numerous wine specialty and wine tasting rooms. For a complete listing, log on to our wine and culinary site at http://www.visitfredericksburgtx.com and visit the "wines" section.

Volkssporting
The first volkssport event in the United States was held in Fredericksburg in June of 1975 and the Volkssportverein Fredericksburg was the first club organized in the U.S., their the number AVA-001. The Pilgrimage Routes consist of three different sanctioned walk routes. For more information, call 830-997-2533 or 830-992-2053.