Things to do in Fredericksburg
Enjoy a Grape Stomp in Fredericksburg Texas! Held each Saturday around 1PM and 3PM, you can leave Fredericksburg with an amazing photo and memory. Ever seen the ‘I Love Lucy’ episode where Lucy and Ethel go at it in the vat? Properly called ‘The Great Stomp’ you are encouraged to have a similar go at it in Fredericksburg, Texas!
Beautifully furnished Safari Tents that overlook the gorgeous Texas Hill Country. Set on a working ranch you will hear and see exotic african hoof stock, bison, wild game and even zebras! Book this unique experience today and enjoy Safari Style Glamping in Fredericksburg, Texas. These typically book weeks in advance. Tent sites are also conveniently located just across the street from Bankersmith, TX! Make your reservations today.
Chow down on a Maine lobster tail or some New England oysters in downtown Fredericksburg. Who’d a thunk it?! Conveniently located across from Marketplatz in downtown Fredericksburg, Martini’s Seafood House is widely considered one of the best restaurants in Fredericksburg and possible the best seafood house in Texas! Go check out what all the buzz is about! No reservations. First come first serve. We suggest you arrive promptly at opening for a guaranteed seat!
Fredericksburg Polo Club hosts polo matches when in season! In fact, Boerne (just south of town) is considered the American birthplace of polo and the Texas Hill Country was a hotbed of polo activity in the 1920’s-40’s. Put on your Sunday best and enjoy polo, the beautiful animals and a cocktail while enjoying the Sport of Kings!
Hear tales of hauntings from your local guide and visit one of Texas’ most infamous and eerie Authentic Ghost Towns! Indian Raids. Burials. Hangings. Suicides. Union Spies. Deadly Neighbors. Hear tales of hauntings from your local guide and visit one of Texas’ most infamous and eerie Authentic Ghost Towns!
WAIT! A vineyard deep in the Texas Hill Country that also serves beer and cocktails? Get out of here! Only in Fredericksburg. Welcome to their working farm. Award winning wines served in a relaxing setting, but also a “full bar winery”. The only vineyard that also serves cocktails, beer and wine! Maybe you like wine, but others in your group prefer a cold beer or a cocktail? They have you covered! And as always, they are pleased to share the baby goats, camels, fallow deer, zebras and more in Fredericksburg.
Watching a colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerge is quite an experience. During emergence, the bats spiral upwards in a counter-clockwise direction to gain altitude. Aerial predators, such as red-tailed hawks, sometimes catch bats as they emerge. Terrestrial predators, such as raccoons, feed on fallen bats. The bats can travel as high as 10,000 feet and as far as 60 miles each night to feed on agricultural pests such as the corn earworm (a.k.a. cotton bollworm), cutworm and webworm moths. Each bat can eat its weight in insects nightly. The Old Tunnel colony may devour over 25 tons of moths per night!
https://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/old-tunnel/bat-viewing
The massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas has drawn people for thousands of years. But there’s more at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area than just the dome. The scenery, rock formations and legends are magical, too! You can hike, backpack, camp, rock climb, picnic, bird, study nature, geocache and stargaze. (You cannot swim here or ride bikes on the trails.) Explore nearly 11 miles of hiking trails. Take a virtual tour with our Interactive Trails Map. All trails close 30 minutes after sunset, except the Loop Trail. The Summit Trail may close in wet weather. Rock climbers must check in at park headquarters. You can pick up route maps there and read the climbing rules. Read through the Climbing Information before you come.
Check this one off of your bucket list! 6 times a year the Fredericksburg Polo Club hosts a Hot Air Balloon experience on their beautiful Polo Field Just outside of Fredericksburg Texas. Get your Balloon or Helicopter Rides online and enjoy a day of rides, polo and live music at this fun polo club!
Fredericksburg Safari Tours! Put on your Safari gear and go enjoy the country and lots of furry friends. Safari tours are available each Friday and Saturday in Fredericksburg, Texas but must be booked in advance and online! A private driver will give you a behind the scenes tour of the exotic operations before your wine tasting! Award winning wines served on a working, family ranch. A full bar winery that also serves cocktails, beer and wine! You will see Bison, Kangaroos, Alpacas, Camels, Zebras and more!