Day Trip to Fredericksburg 🇩🇪 (FULL EPISODE) S1 E5

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THROWBACK EPISODE - This episode originally aired on PBS on November 4, 2009. Some of the locations may have changed. Check thedaytripper.com for the most up-to-date information.
Ah Bavaria! It’s beautiful, it’s German, and it’s about 5,000 miles away. Lucky for us, settlers brought Germany to Texas and named it Fredericksburg.
Downtown Fredericksburg is a collection of shops offering just about everything you can imagine. From smell good stuff and candles at Circle E Candles to refreshing beers on tap at Fredericksburg Brewing Company and more!
When it’s wine time, scoot on over to Becker Vineyards - it’s just what the doctor ordered (Dr. Becker, that is…) This winery was established in 1992 by endocrinologist Richard Becker and his wife Bunny, and over the years they’ve gained quite a few awards and celebrity fans (including Lady Bird Johnson!) Stop in for a glass of wine, a tour of their vineyards and wine cellar, and a visit to their Lavender gardens out back.
One thing you can’t miss when visiting is the National Museum of the Pacific War, which (believe it or not) is the national museum commemorating the Pacific combat of WWII…all the way out here in Fredericksburg. The museum has complete war machines, like a B-12 bomber, tanks and a Japanese pygmy submarines. Be sure to see the Japanese Garden of Peace that was donated to the museum by the Japanese as a sign of peace.
For outdoor-minded folks, head north of town to Enchanted Rock, a stunning pink granite dome rising out of the ground. Climb to the top to take in the stunning view of the surrounding Hill Country, and once you’re there, delve deep into the cave in the backside of the rock for a more intense adventure.
You probably already knew about the amazing view at the top of Enchanted Rock, but I bet you didn’t know that Enchanted Rock State Natural Area is filled with rock climbing galore. My favorite is to top rope up Turkey Peak, which is near the dome of Enchanted Rock. You can find various rock climbing guides here.
If you are looking for the full German food experience, look no further than The Auslander, an authentic German restaurant in the heart of town. Here’s where you’ll find all the good stuff: Snitzel, Sausage and BEER! Prost, y’all!
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@mikedacus5434 8 ай бұрын

mostly t-shirt shops and wine drinking now. I miss the old Fredericksburg.

@cameraman655 8 ай бұрын

‘Austin Daytripper’ talk about a “blast from the past”…👍

@KerryWaldrip 8 ай бұрын

Season 1 Episode 5. But it's worthy of a rewatch.

@Dr.ZoidbergPhD 6 ай бұрын

Chet looks so young! Good to see these episodes i never saw on PBS 🎉

@itsnotme07 8 ай бұрын

Had no idea the show used to be called "The Austin Daytripper", but it kinda makes sense. Start local/small and branch out...BIG branching out!! LOL

@clydekimsey7503 8 ай бұрын

Yes, although he lives in Georgetown

@mikehill4776 8 ай бұрын

I used to go to Enchanted Rock when it was privately owned in the 70's We pitched our tent on top of the dome and the biggest storm came through it was a terrifying night followed by a gorgeous day. It was actually the first time I saw a rattlesnake he was up there on top with us.

@Gunner_Galactico 7 ай бұрын

That’s a cool story , I went last year for the first time and I loved it . But never did I imagine camping up there , I’m sure y’all saw so many stars !?

@SweetStephee 8 ай бұрын

2024, was just here 6 months ago. ❤❤❤ can't wait to go back & spend more time. Definitely a 2 day trip to see everything ❤

@Alex-jb5tb 2 ай бұрын

Voll interessant ! Really interesting tour, as all your trips are ! I really like your TX channel, it's informative, funny and always full of surprises. Thank you and your team and best wishes from Germany.

@clydekimsey7503 8 ай бұрын

I also like the trail on the left side of enchanted rock. Theres a little oasis there. After that, take the perimeter trail clockwise to turkey peak

@highping1786 2 ай бұрын

We don't have basements in South Texas because the water table is high, not because digging is hard.

@tinahartline1998 3 ай бұрын

Fredericksburg is a great city to visit, always a awesome adventure.❤ The people are so friendly and kind.

@frankmarquis6659 8 ай бұрын

Rathskeller Bistro is my favorite restaurant in Fredericksburg. It's small but the food is amazing.

@steveoehler6006 8 ай бұрын

Love it. Been to the top and the Caves. Great Video.

@aknappykat276 6 ай бұрын

I used to live across from the museum when it was under construction on Austin St. My brothers and I would sneak in and climb all over the tanks and have our own battles. Almost got caught several times by security

@kevinclick9026 8 ай бұрын

ENCHANTED ROCK! Let's go, Kelbo!

@clydekimsey7503 8 ай бұрын

The pioneer museum is nice too

@houstonka 6 ай бұрын

Fredericksburg ❤ is my favorite place ❤

@44Mag 8 ай бұрын

There is also an elephant habitat just outside the city that lets you get close and interact with them. (Not a zoo) It is about $100 per person I think, (give or take?) and you need reservation to take part.

@NancyLindsey-w8z 2 ай бұрын

It is fun

@ambermartinez2434 3 ай бұрын

Try Otto's or Derlindenbaum. Missing out on Quintessential Chocolate and Messena Hof.

@sandraclick7812 8 ай бұрын

Love Chet & his excellent team & sponsors too !

@NancyLindsey-w8z 2 ай бұрын

Cool

@joe32623yr 2 күн бұрын

From the thumbnail, I thought it was Hannibal Lecter eating German cuisine and a German. 😮😂

@Bizzach 8 ай бұрын

The title says season 1, episode 5, but the description notes it was in season 5. Any clarification?

@jasondelaney6849 8 ай бұрын

Definitely season 1,

@Bizzach 8 ай бұрын

@@jasondelaney6849 I figured after watching. Chet looked so young.

@EthioReacts 2 ай бұрын

One of my scariest experiences lol

@steffNn 5 ай бұрын

Linda is high on that photo in the credits:P

@bletchdroshek5984 8 ай бұрын

Chet looks like a college freshman haha

@TheDaytripper 8 ай бұрын

I almost was.

@bletchdroshek5984 8 ай бұрын

@@TheDaytripper 😂 👍🏼

@jamesbueker11 8 ай бұрын

Been awhile since I’ve had a good meal in Fredericksburg. Certainly not at the Auslander. I guess when you walk in with a camera crew they step up their game. It’s not bad, just not good. Better to just enjoy the vibe

@nataschaha9470 5 ай бұрын

As a German, I always have to laugh when I see places and restaurants like this. Germany doesn't look like that. There are restaurants that look like this in Bavaria, but there are only tourists there. The food isn't German either, it's Bavarian.

@macdhomhnaill7721 2 ай бұрын

The town was founded by German settlers and maintained much of the culture, many of those settlers came from Bavaria. It was founded around the time Bavaria joined the German Empire. German is still spoken by many there and Texas-German is a dialect just as Bavarian is. They are aesthetics and some traditions carried on by descendants of settlers who are proud of their heritage, they are not trying to emulate your modern Germany.

@nataschaha9470 2 ай бұрын

@@macdhomhnaill7721 When I was there a few years ago, nobody spoke German any more. I know the history of the city. But traditions are cultivated there that never existed in Bavaria or Germany. Not even at the time of the emigrants. It's more of a Disneyland based on what people make up in their imagination.

@macdhomhnaill7721 2 ай бұрын

@@nataschaha9470 I know several who do. You mentioned Bavarian aesthetics and there was an explanation for that. As far as “Disneyland” goes, that’s quite patronizing and is hardly something you’d say to Irish folk in Ireland who are trying to keep some classic tradition alive in their modern spin on things. Things change and evolve. America was a British colony, and it developed its own identity, but does not ignore its British roots. It’s seen in much of its government architecture. Yes, change tends to happen over centuries, especially the last few. Acknowledging roots isn’t bad just because it’s Americans doing it. I’d wager not one person in the state of Texas declares Fredericksburg a perfect representation of modern or even early-modern Germany. I for one am happy to see people (even ones who dare live on the North American continent) remember where they came from while molding it to who they have become, as they have every right to do as it is their heritage. They are Germanic people same as you, they just live elsewhere, and their ancestors are your ancestors.