Located about 17 miles north of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock is a popular giant granite dome. The rock covers about 640 acres and rises around 425 feet to an elevation of 1,825 feet. It is the largest pink granite hill in the United States. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area includes Enchanted Rock and surrounding scenery. The park features 11 miles of hiking trails. Park activities include hiking, camping, rock climbing, and scenic overlook. The 0.8 mile Summit Trail is the most popular Enchanted Rock summit trail that goes to the top of the rock and offers spectacular views of Hill Country.
The National Museum of the Pacific War is a six acres military museum that tells stories of those affected by World War II. Indoor and outdoor exhibits of the museum includes state‐of‐the‐art archives and collections, and interactive media presentations.
Grape Creek Vineyards located on Highway 290 on the way to Fredericksburg is one of the most visited and oldest winery of Texas. The 22 acres vineyards offers tour to view the working vineyards including tour to production facilities and wine from 3 types of barrels.
Old Tunnel State Park is known for abandoned railroad tunnel that is home to over 3 million Mexican free-tailed bats and 3,000 cave myotis bats. The bats emerge at sunset during the months of May through October. During those months, visitors can enjoy bat-viewing at night. Admission to park is free. Park activities include hiking and bird watching. The half-mile nature trail offers wildlife viewing. The park also hosts night educational presentations.
Located in downtown, Pioneer Museum is dedicated to daily lives of the German pioneers of the Texas hill country. The 3.5 acre grounds feature historic homesteads & buildings that include one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Sunday house, bath house, barn, and smokehouse.
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park is a 30 acre public park located 3 miles south of downtown. The park northwest area offers camping while southeast area includes various amenities. The park features nature trails, outdoor pavilions, picnic tables, swimming pool, and number of sports field. The large city park includes Baseball field, Softball field, Sand Volleyball court, Basketball court, Tennis courts, Pickle ball courts, and fishing at Live Oak Creek.
St. Mary's Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic church and historic landmark. The tour of the Church is offered every Sunday after the 9:00 am and 11:15 am masses. St. Mary's Catholic Church is listed as one of the Painted Churches of Texas. The famous twin towers of the two churches, the Marienkirche and the new St. Mary's is must to see attraction of Fredericksburg.
Main Street of Fredericksburg is known for its unique downtown shops. Main Street is home more than 150 shops, art galleries, restaurants, and museums. National Museum of the Pacific War is located at the East End and the Pioneer Museum is located at the West End of the Main Street. The central shopping district is the perfect place to relax and shop around.
Cross Mountain is a historic landmark hill with an elevation of 1,915 ft. The site was once used by Spanish missionaries. It was also used by Native Americans prior to early settlers. The park is open dawn to dusk and there is no admission fee to access the park. Walking trails available to reach the overlook. The hill also known as Kreuzberg has permanent lighted cross. The area also includes picnic tables.
The Vereins Kirche Museum features two Vereins Kirche buildings. The original Vereins Kirche was a church, school, and meeting place that was demolished in 1896. The replica Vereins Kirche has been home to Pioneer Memorial Library and post office.