Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg is the undisputed capital of Texas wine country — a beautifully preserved German immigrant town with a walkable Main Street, 50+ wineries within a short drive, and a food and shopping scene that punches far above its size.
Wineries to Visit
Where to Eat
James Beard-nominated, farm-to-table, extraordinary Texas wine list — the region's finest.
Upscale American cuisine in a beautifully converted building — consistently excellent fine dining.
Farm-to-table winery restaurant with estate wines and seasonal local cooking.
German immigrant cooking — strudel, schnitzel, and housemade breads in an authentic setting.
Things to Do
- ✓ Walk Main Street from end to end — shopping, galleries, and wine bars
- ✓ National Museum of the Pacific War — Admiral Chester Nimitz hometown museum
- ✓ Hwy 290 Wine Road drive (self-guided, 50+ wineries)
- ✓ Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche
- ✓ Wildseed Farms — largest wildflower farm in the US
- ✓ Beer and bourbon at local distilleries
German heritage, National Museum of the Pacific War, Main Street shopping, Texas wine trail, peach orchards
Most romantic small hotel in Fredericksburg — cottages with fireplace and vineyard views.
Beautifully appointed hill country B&B near the wine corridor.
Well-maintained hotel on Hwy 290 — walking distance to Main Street.