Guidebook for Fredericksburg
Food Scene
Go early for great breakfast as the lines start up quick.
84 locals recommend
Old German Bakery & Restaurant
225 W Main StGo early for great breakfast as the lines start up quick.
Burgers and Portabello sandwiches on picnic tables under the live oaks and pecan trees. Wash 'em down with a cold beer and live music- priceless.
180 locals recommend
Hondo's On Main
312 W Main StBurgers and Portabello sandwiches on picnic tables under the live oaks and pecan trees. Wash 'em down with a cold beer and live music- priceless.
Otto's German Bistro
316 E Austin StBest atmosphere in town for a romantic evening.
Tubby's Ice House
318 E Austin StFun place to take kids and enjoy a simple meal.
West End Pizza Co.
207 E San Antonio StBest pizza in town.
August E's
203 E San Antonio StDiverse menu of gourmet food- spacious environment.
Always good reviews though you need to drive.
81 locals recommend
Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
2805 S State Hwy 16Always good reviews though you need to drive.
Legendary (think cover of Texas Monthly) place to eat. Everything is awesome and the owner is frequently jamming some blues. This is where we go when it gets busy in town. Reservations recommended.
57 locals recommend
Hilltop Café
10661 US-87Legendary (think cover of Texas Monthly) place to eat. Everything is awesome and the owner is frequently jamming some blues. This is where we go when it gets busy in town. Reservations recommended.
Pasta Bella Italian Restaurant
103 S Llano StSimple pasta dishes. Will not disappoint.
Best in town for service, dining and atmosphere. Their supper club is spendy but worth it. Sunday brunch is a topshelf affair. Lunch in the cellar is fantastic. Highly recommend.
135 locals recommend
Vaudeville
230 E Main StBest in town for service, dining and atmosphere. Their supper club is spendy but worth it. Sunday brunch is a topshelf affair. Lunch in the cellar is fantastic. Highly recommend.
Hilda's Tortillas
149 FM2093Good mexican food- where locals go. Nothing fancy.
Java Ranch Espresso Bar & Cafe
114 E Main StMain Street coffee.
Hit this before the bat cave for a famous burger. Has been featured in Texas Monthly.
68 locals recommend
Alamo Springs Cafe
107 Alamo RdHit this before the bat cave for a famous burger. Has been featured in Texas Monthly.
Drinks & Nightlife
Most knowledgable wine bar in town. Great selections and live music on the patio.
71 locals recommend
Lincoln St. Wine Market
111 S Lincoln StMost knowledgable wine bar in town. Great selections and live music on the patio.
This is where most of the rowdy folks end up after last call on Main Street. Don't get your hopes up for olde world charm but if your engine is still revving at midnight you might give Buc's a try. Easy walk home...
Buc's Bar & Grill
304 Llano StThis is where most of the rowdy folks end up after last call on Main Street. Don't get your hopes up for olde world charm but if your engine is still revving at midnight you might give Buc's a try. Easy walk home...
Seriously- you've got to go. This place is on everyone's bucket list.
Get a cab home if you stay late.
35 locals recommend
Luckenbach Texas
412 Luckenbach Town LoopSeriously- you've got to go. This place is on everyone's bucket list.
Get a cab home if you stay late.
Becker Vineyards
464 Becker Farms RdOne of the oldest and best.
A great old winery that makes good wine and has good atmosphere to take it all in.
84 locals recommend
Grape Creek Vineyards
10587 US-290A great old winery that makes good wine and has good atmosphere to take it all in.
This one has been around a while but is very much worth the trip. Sisterdale is beautiful and they have good wine.
31 locals recommend
Sister Creek Vineyards
1142 Sisterdale RdThis one has been around a while but is very much worth the trip. Sisterdale is beautiful and they have good wine.
Fredericksburg Brewing Company
245 E Main StGood German food and beers.
The Auslander
323 E Main StSmall beergarden and German food.
Kuhlman Cellars
U.S. 290Newer winery getting good reviews.
William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290People often start here and work their way back to town.
Sightseeing
Millions of bats emerge every evening in the late spring and summer- very cool to see, especially with kids.
63 locals recommend
Old Tunnel State Park
10619 Old San Antonio RdMillions of bats emerge every evening in the late spring and summer- very cool to see, especially with kids.
Great spelunking trip. They also have a ropes course and wildlife park. We were blown away with the cave tour.
33 locals recommend
Natural Bridge Caverns Road
Natural Bridge Caverns RoadGreat spelunking trip. They also have a ropes course and wildlife park. We were blown away with the cave tour.
Parks & Nature
You've got to go and go early to miss the crowds. Ranked Texas' #1 State Park for good reason.
301 locals recommend
Enchanted Rock Summit
You've got to go and go early to miss the crowds. Ranked Texas' #1 State Park for good reason.
Pedernales Falls State Park
2585 Park Rd 6026Hamilton Pool Preserve
24300 Hamilton Pool RdGreat swimming hole
Jacob's Well Natural Area
1699 Mt Sharp RdSwimming hole- make reservations.
Arts & Culture
Pioneer Museum
325 W Main StMuseum of Western Art
1550 Bandera HwyGreat Western Art museum.
Worldclass museum on WW2 and the Pacific front.
155 locals recommend
National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin StWorldclass museum on WW2 and the Pacific front.
Fredericksburg Theater Company
1668 S US Hwy 87Live plays/musicals
Essentials
H-E-B
407 South Adams StreetWalgreens
704 S Adams StThe Peach Basket General Store
334 W Main StLocal/Naturals/Organics, high end grocer.
ValuMed Pharmacy
707 N Llano StGood place to fill prescriptions.
Entertainment & Activities
Fritztown Cinema
2254 S US Hwy 87