Fredericksburg Texas Online - the premier online visitor guide for Fredericksburg, Tx. The Ultimate Texas Hill Country Destination! Fredericksburg is a charming small town with fine dining, upscale shopping, Wine, Live Music, and Charming Lodging including Bed and Breakfast, Guest House, and Hotel accommodations.
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"Who needs Europe? The Texas Hill Country, west of Austin and north of San Antonio, might be the next best thing to crossing the Atlantic. The region is lush, colorful and, unlike much of the pancake-flat state, dotted with beautiful green hills that are evocative of Tuscany or the south of France. Moreover, the region is speckled with 22 wineries that buzz with food and music festivals year round. And towns like Fredericksburg offer a taste of the Old World, with German-style biergartens and schnitzelhauser. "-The New York Times, Sunday, June 1, 2008
Welcome To Fredericksburg Texas
Thank you for visiting Fredericksburg, Texas in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Your virtual tour begins here, so let us entice you, and hopefully you will come and visit us in person soon.
Fredericksburg Texas Online is the premier online visitor guide for Fredericksburg, Texas USA and the surrounding Hill Country. When planning your next Texas vacation, make sure that Fredericksburg, TX is on your itinerary.
There's so much to see and do... charming shops on Main Street, delightful family atmosphere, old world romance, incredible natural beauty, museums and cultural sites, live music - meet our people, taste our delicious cuisine and wine, and soak in the famous Texas Hill Country hospitality. It's a haven for vacationers year-round, and a first class destination for weddings.
All you need to do is click on any of the themes shown here and see the many faces of Fredericksburg, Texas. Then, make your plans to visit. It's the trip you've been waiting for, and it all starts right here.
About Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, Texas was founded May 8, 1846 by Baron Otfried Hans von Meusebach, new Commissioner General of the "Society for the Protection of German Immigrants in Texas", also known as the "Noblemen's Society" or Mainzer Adelsverein. The town of Fredericksburg, Texas was named in honor of Prince Frederick of Prussia.
Baron von Meusebach renounced his noble title and became known in Texas as John O. Meusebach.
Fredericksburg is known as the home of "Texas German", a German dialect spoken by the first generations of settlers who did not learn English. The settlers of Fredericksburg, Texas entered into a peace treaty with the Comanche Indians of the region. This treaty has been honored for over a century and a half, making it one of the few treaties with Native Americans that was never broken.
Fredericksburg, Texas was an important part of the Pro-Union Texas resistance during the Civil War and it shares many cultural characteristics with New Braunfels, another German Texan town.
Fredericksburg, Texas is also notable as the birthplace of Admiral Chester Nimitz, Commander-in-Chief of the U.S. Pacific Forces in World War II. The hotel owned by Nimitz's grandfather was converted into a museum, The National Museum of the Pacific War. It is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. The museum is located on a six-acre site, and includes the George Bush Gallery, Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of Presidents, Veterans' Walk of Honor, Japanese Garden of Peace, Pacific Combat Zone, and the Center for Pacific War Studies. The Japanese government gifted the Japanese Garden of Peace, a Zen Garden, to the museum as a tribute to the Nimitz Family.
Experience live World War II enactments at the National Museum of the Pacific War seven times in 2010: March 13-14, April 17-18, May 29-30, July 3-4, September 3-4, October 9-10, November 13-14. Three programs each day: 10:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. See our Calendar of Events for other special programs at the museum.
Fredericksburg, TX has a strong reputation for historic preservation and warm small town charm.
It is located in the central Texas Hill Country just a short scenic drive north of San Antonio Texas, and just west of Austin, Texas.
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Use this site to plan your perfect adventure, delightful retreat, family vacation or romantic getaway. Select from an impressive offering of Accommodations, including luxurious Hotels, Romantic Bed and Breakfasts, Country Cottages, Rustic Cabins, Guest Ranches, RV Parks, and Campgrounds.
Allow yourself the time to explore the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Venture into the countryside on incredible scenic drives, take leisurely strolls in the historic district, surrounded by turn-of-the-century architecture, history, heritage, and culture.
Discover one-of-a-kind, eclectic shops and art galleries, then, relax and enjoy a spectacular night in Fredericksburg. You'll find an impressive variety of entertainment, live music venues, festivals and events, where you can spend a memorable evening. So, come for a visit - you will fall in love with Fredericksburg, Texas and the surrounding Hill Country!
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