Nestled in the Texas Hill Country, Fredericksburg is one of our favorite summer getaways! With small town ambiance and big city style, visitors can explore a vibrant main street offering unique shopping and dining options. Combine this with miles of hiking trails, museums and more than 50 wineries to make your summer getaway a week to remember. Visitors come from all over the country to tour the Texas Wine Country and soak in the romantic vistas of the Texas Hill Country. We’re glad you’ve put Fredericksburg on your summer getaway list! Read on for our tips on where to stay, eat, shop, and more!
Where to Stay
You’ll find just what you’re looking for in terms of lodging in Fredericksburg. From traditional bed and breakfasts to national hotel chains and small inns, there’s something for everyone in Fredericksburg. Check here for the full list of Fredericksburg’s 700+ lodging options.
Hoffman Haus, is one of our favs! Located just a block from downtown, this spot is a stand-out among Fredericksburg’s quaint bed and breakfasts. The historic charm of the inn spans over five acres featuring an assortment of old and new buildings, each offering a unique style that is sure to make you feel at home. It doesn’t stop there, each morning at 9 a.m. sharp a complimentary gourmet, seasonal breakfast is delivered fresh to your door!
Just five minutes from downtown Fredericksburg are the Outlot 201 Guest Houses. These three delightful guesthouses offer a cozy privacy that is rave-worthy. After a day of shopping and getting to know Fredericksburg, make your way back to enjoy patio views of the property’s pasture and animals while the sun sets.
Nestled among the trees of the heart of historic Fredericksburg lies the cottages of Trueheart Hotel. Feel at home in any of their 13 unique rooms, each designed with top-of-the-line bedding and cozy Texas Hill Country style. And you can’t beat the creekside patio for an evening of fellowship and views.
For a stay where old meets new, fun meets funky, and rustic meets refined, Odonata Escape is just for you. The eight converted shipping containers are each one-of-a-kind with rooms named after the themes they embody like Tranquility, Groovy, and Happy Boho.
Looking to treat yourself to the “suite” life? Fredericksburg Inn & Suites has over 100 rooms ready for your romantic getaway, family vacation, or anything in between. Plus the scenic picnic area, two heated pools, and open air gazebo make it easy to take in some much-needed Mother Nature.
Where to Shop
From antiques to oddities and beyond, the shopping in Fredericksburg will transport you to another time and place. Inside a 40,000 square foot warehouse lies Carol Hicks Bolton Antiquities and its extension, Room No. 5. This one-of-a-kind store will inspire you to design your dream home, offering authentic items that provide the perfect balance of rustic and chic.
Just when you think you’ve seen everything, you’ll find even more inspiration amongst the items of Room No. 5. Make sure you don’t miss out on the funky Laboratoire Culture items throughout the warehouse before you go!
Once you step into Vaudeville you will feel like you’re stepping into a movie. This modern luxurious experience can be found in a classic western style building, offering a showroom, two restaurants, an art gallery, a gourmet food market and wine cellar, a wine club, and events for every season.
Behind its wooden door are treasures just waiting to be taken home at FarmHaus Antiques. In addition to the eye-catching textiles, this eclectic store houses French antiques, wall décor and seasonal decorations. We know you’ll be one step closer to furnishing your antique homestead after shopping here!
Located in a former Laundromat is BLACKCHALK Home and Laundry. From hand-painted Turkish dishes and vintage rugs, to a golden crushed velvet bohemian couch, this is the place to find that statement piece that none of your friends have.
Haberdashery Boutique is a vintage find that helps you express your creativity in fashion with designs from all over the world. The 1940s newspaper on the walls helps give this historic limestone building a charming feel. It’s really a beautiful store and the obscure design is worth seeing while you are in Fredericksburg. The pieces are artsy, interesting and different than your average vintage boutique.
Be transported to another world at Magnolia Pearl. It’s more than a shop; it’s an experience inside a renovated barn. The shabby chic interior and detailed handcrafted clothing will have you wanting a whole new wardrobe. We were inspired by the store’s originality and theatric presentation, and highly suggest you pay this shop a visit before heading out of Fredericksburg.
Where to Eat
After shopping ‘till you drop, grab a bite to eat at any of Fredericksburg’s countless restaurants spanning from BBQ to German cuisines. A local favorite is Vaudeville Bistro featuring a bite of the Hill Country with daily lunch specials, freshly baked pastries and specialty meats and cheeses.
Fredericksburg’s culinary scene is just as impressive as its shopping. Explore restaurants that highlight the city’s German heritage and wine culture! At Otto’s German Bistro cocktails on the patio are always a great way to spend the afternoon. The farm-to-table restaurant, serving locally sourced ingredients, is our favorite German eatery in Fredericksburg. Find out which cocktail or wine would pair best with your meal by asking your waiter.
Sunset Grill is a great place to get a “big ass sandwich.” Literally, that’s their signature special. They have great guacamole, burgers, omelets and amazing French toast. We suggest ordering their huevos rancheros or country biscuit and sausage gravy. We can’t wait to go back!
What To Do
From history to live entertainment to Texas Wine Country, there is so much more to explore in Fredericksburg. The National Museum of the Pacific War honors those who served our country with humility and integrity in WW2. It has a wonderful collection curated in a modern building in the hometown of Admiral Nimitz. You can also explore the President George H.W. Bush Gallery, which includes 40 media installations and more than 900 artifacts within the 6-acre museum complex. Give yourself time to get through it all because there is a lot to see, read, watch and experience!
Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is one of the top destinations in Fredericksburg with 8.4 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing and wildlife. A great spot for park camping and picnicking! As one of Fredericksburg’s most popular activities, Enchanted Rock usually reaches capacity every day so be sure to book your day passes in advance.
Enrich your visit by going to The Rockbox Theater, where live musical acts captivate audiences. From professionally cast shows with rock ‘n roll of the 1950s and 60s to tribute bands like Donny Edwards’ Ultimate Tribute to Elvis and Fleetwood Mac Tribute featuring World Turning Band, you can expect new acts frequently.
Experience the Texas Hill Country and its beautiful wildflowers with a glass of wine in hand. With over 50 vineyards and wineries in the area, you’ll be sure to find a wine you can’t get enough of. Pack a picnic and enjoy your own self-guided tour or enjoy the view from one of the wineries’ sprawling patios.
So whether you’re raising a glass with friends, diving into a plate of farm-to-table dishes cooked up by the Hill Country’s best, or shopping for that perfect rustic-chic piece of decor, do it in Fredericksburg. Ready to getaway? Book your room for this summer now.