Top 10 Fun Things To Do in Fredericksburg | Ranging from Golf to Hiking to Wineries

If you find yourself running around the Hill Country in Texas looking for some fun things to do and see in Fredericksburg, Texas Outside has put together quite a list for you. These 10 top hotspots and activities in and around Fredericksburg will keep your family entertained and wanting more.

Fun Outside Activities in Fredericksburg

If you’re the outdoorsy type person, or you just like being outside, try these fun things to do outside around Fredericksburg.

1. Golf – There are great golf courses in and around Fredericksburg: Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course and Boot Ranch are two favorites. Use this Fredericksburg Golf Course Map to find other nearby courses.
2. Parks and Outdoors – Witness three million bats emerge from their home at the Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area. Better yet, check out one of the oldest trail landmarks in Texas at Enchanted Rock. It’s the second largest granite formation in North America and one of the best climbing venues in Texas. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park has a lot to offer, too. Quiet Hill Ranch is the ultimate birding and wildlife area and ideal for nature photography. You’ll find plenty of fishing opportunities at Lady Bird Johnson Park and area lakes.
3. Biking & Hiking – The back roads of Gillespie County provide miles of scenic views for road bicycle riding. Mountain biking enthusiasts will enjoy Hill Country State Natural Area. It goes from Bandera to Pedernales Falls State Park near Johnson City and over to Flat Rock Ranch in Comfort. Live Oak Wilderness Trail has 10-plus acres of natural landscape that can be enjoyed from a one-mile walking trail along Live Oak Creek. If you like climbing, spend a day climbing to the top of Enchanted Rock or hiking the trails.
4. Camping – Camping in the beautiful Hill Country is a treat. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Lost Maples State Natural Area, Enchanted Rock State Park, Guadalupe River/Honey Creek, Hill Country State Natural Area, Pedernales Falls, South Llano River all have accommodations. These parks offer hiking, biking, horseback riding, fishing, and swimming. Go to Texas RV and Campgrounds to find more camping in Texas. There are also several RV parks in and around Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Tours and Museums

Who doesn’t like a good tour? If you like guided or self-guided tours and peaking into a museum or two, you’ll love these activities. They take fun in Fredericksburg to a new level.

1. Wineries/Vineyards and Tours– The Texas Wine Trail is the road map to the Texas Wine Country. In the heart of the wine trail, Fredericksburg has as many wineries as California’s Napa Valleya. In fact, you’ll find at least 20 wineries within 20 minutes of Fredericksburg. You can drive from winery to winery sampling the wines, or hire a winery tour company like Majesty Tours to customize a wine tour for you.
2. Historic Sites and Museums – Luchenbach, Texas is just 15 minutes from Fredericksburg. An old dance hall established in Luchenbach in 1849 is home to some great music almost every day of the week. Other historic sites and museums near Fredericksburg include Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and National Museum of the Pacific War. National Historic District Heart of Fredericksburg is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Oh, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Other Fun Things To Do in Fredericksburg

More than a slate of museums and nature trails, Fredericksburg is a great place to hang your hat for a weekend or extended vacation. If you’re looking for other things to do, try these:

1. Shopping – From savory delectables at Das Peach Haus to fine jewelry design, you can wander the streets of Fredericksburg for days. In “shopping heaven”, you’ll find awesome gifts, sculptures, furniture, clothing, and more, in more than 150 shops.
2. Spas – What better place to lose yourself for a day than in a Hill Country spa. A few to choose from include Above and Beyond Day Spa, European Day Spa of Fredericksburg, Inn on Barons Creek Spa, and Serenity Day Spa.
3. Restaurants/Nightlife – Discover the Fredericksburg flavor with its diversity of restaurants from German to BBQ, and from Tex-Mex to everything in between. With all its incredible cuisine, Fredericksburg offers live entertainment at a number of places while you eat.
4. Bed and Breakfast – The setting of Fredericksburg is perfect for Bed and Breakfast establishments. One to try is Barons Creekside, featuring a natural setting along the creek. A Barn at the Quarry, nestled in a rural pasture, is also a treat. Ada’s Peach Street Hideaway Guest House comes with rustic charm and a cozy atmosphere. For more information on B&B’s.

The next time you’re in Fredericksburg, be sure to check out these venues.