AgriTourism
Agritourism is often found in the wine growing regions in Italy and Spain. In America, Agritourism is wide-spread and includes any farm open to the public at least part of the year. Tourists can pick fruits and vegetables, ride horses, taste honey, stomp grapes, learn about wine, shop in farm gift shops and farm stands for local and regional produce or
hand-crafted gifts, and much more.
Agri-tourism is developing into a large part of the tourism industry as people are becoming more interested in how their food is produced. Here in Fredericksburg, Texas and the surrounding Hill Country you will find a growing wine industry, peach, plum and apple orchards, fresh blackberries, farm fresh cheese, home baked breads and desserts and much, much more! So, come and explore the delicious bounty that the Texas Hill Country has to offer.
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 Texas Wine Make your destination the "Wine Country of Texas!" Texas Hill Country wineries helped earn the Central Texas region the No.1 spot in The New York Times' “The 31 Places to Go This Summer” (June 1, 2008). Five special Wine Trail Events are planned throughout the year to enhance your Texas Hill Country Winery experience. All trails are self-guided driving tours Wineries host tastings of newly released wines, wine and food pairings, demonstrations and tours. Meet the vintners as you tour and taste. |
 Farmers Markets Find locally-grown, seasonal (and delicious) farm-fresh food. You'll find blackberries, peaches, bunches of fresh herbs, lavender, radishes, broccoli, tomatoes and other veggies...plus farmstead cheeses, pasture-raised meats and poultry, eggs, honey, jams, bread and flower bouquets. Support local farms all year 'round! |
 Fredericksburg Peaches Whether you call them Fredericksburg Peaches, Stonewall Peaches or Texas Hill Country Peaches they are all delicious! Hill Country Fruit Council members are conveniently located in the heart of Central Texas. Whether you are looking for a pick your own orchard or pre-picked and ready at the stand one of our grower/members can accommodate you! Come on by and we know you will agree that there is nothing as tasty as a Texas Peach. |
 Lavender Farms In and around Fredericksburg you'll discover a growing number of lavender farms where you can find local lavender products. Experience the beauty of lavender in the fields. Dry weather and alkaline limestone soils make the Texas Hill Country region perfect for lavender production. Blooming season usually runs May through July. Blanco, Texas hosts the Blanco Lavender Festival each year in June. Many farms are open to the public for tours and bloom cutting. |
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