Fredericksburg, Texas | Things To Do

Fredericksburg, Texas
*Thumbnail image credit: Inn on Barons Creek
Activities:
Hike Enchanted Rock
We booked an early time slot (which we recommend if you’re going in the summer months). It only took us 15 minutes to get to the top but will vary based on breaks. There are many different trails to hike and they do allow dogs to visit on some of the trails. Reservations Required.
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/en...
National Museum of the Pacific War
This is a very well put together museum and a great way to learn the history of the Pacific Wars.
Website: www.pacificwarmuseum.org/
Shop at Trade Days
This occurs the third weekend of every month and is worth the trip in itself! There are tons of booths/barns for shopping. There are antique shops, boutiques, craft booths and everything in between!
There’s also food/drinks/live music! It’s a lot of fun!
Website: www.fbgtradedays.com/
Stroll down Main Street (Shops/ Eats/ Wineries/ Boutiques & more!)
Some of our favorite stores are: Fredericksburg General Store, Rustlin’ Robs & The Christmas Store
Website: www.visitfredericksburgtx.com...
Antique Shopping
There are so many antique shops around Main Street! We found a list of them at The Antique Mall of Fredericksburg which was handy with the surrounding stores/hours.
Our stops: Red Baron Antique Mall, Antique Mall of Fredericksburg
Watch the bats at the Old Tunnel
This is a fun way to see the bats at sundown! The park also has some trails to explore.
Website: tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/ol...
Eats:
Alamo Springs Café
They claim to have the best burgers in Texas and we agree!! We ate the Cover Burger & The Bucket List Burger! Both were amazing! We also shared a ½ fries/ ½ onion rings basket. The service was great & they usually have live music on Fridays/Saturdays.
Website: alamospringscafetx.com/
Altstadt Brewery
Located 5-6 miles from Downtown Austin
Most of the beer we tried was pretty good but we were disappointed with the hang out areas. There was a darker lounge downstairs, some lobby seating where you could have appetizers and the garden which was just a patio with picnic tables. This was an alternate activity for us as we actually wanted to visit Garrison Brother Distillery but if you want to try German beer, it’s an alright place.
Auslander
We were so impressed with the food/service here! We sat at the front in lieu of waiting for a table so it was a bit hot but overall great experience!
We had the Smoked Sausage Sandwich & the Käsewurst for our entrees- both were AMAZING! We also had the apple strudel & bread pudding + a scoop of ice cream for dessert- again both AMAZING! If you want delicious German food- please eat here!
Website: theauslanderfredericksburg.com/
Old German Bakery
We liked our breakfast so much the first morning, we came back the second morning! The first morning we each had the breakfast plate- one with a waffle & the other with the German pancake and both were great! Second day we had eggs benedict & the Denver omelet- again, both delicious! The first day we arrived around 8:00am and only waited about 10 minutes. The second day was Father’s Day & we arrived around 9:50am and had to wait about 40 minutes. The bakery goods are amazing. Don't skip them!
Website: www.oldgermanbakeryandrestaur...
Clear River Ice Cream & Bakery
We got the strawberries & cream and the Lavender peach in waffles cones- both were so good!
Website: www.icecreamandfun.com/
Wilson’s Tips:
1. Reservations are required for Enchanted Rock National Park ($8pp) & the Old Tunnel ($5pp to access park after 5pm)
2. Get there early & snag the benches in between the upper/lower decks. This area is typically reserved for accessible parties but if there’s not a crowd, they’ll let you stay to watch the bats. We felt like it was a better view than the lower deck because we were able to see the bats fly above the tree lines and off into the night sky. It was so cool! If you sit in the lower deck, you do get to hear a presentation about the bats/park prior to viewing them.
3.Visit the 3rd weekend of the month to shop at Trade Days! If you visit & pay for parking at the beginning of the weekend, it’s paid all weekend long at only $5 per vehicle!
4. Ask for the 32oz giant mug at Aldstadt. Its not on the menu and they only charged us the price of one beer for it!
5. Explore Fredericksburg culture & rich history and not just the wineries! 😉
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[@sashk1973]

Hallo from Essen / Germany...I felt in love with Fredericksburg...hope to visit you there asap

[@lauravillarreal6554]

Great video! Thanks for covering a little bit of everything! I will definitely need to make a 2nd tip to see more of the state parks and history places and museums.

[@Castaways_Travel]

You and us both. I think that video was the last time we were there. We’re due for a trip. Thanks for watching!

[@violetapril7]

Thank you for your tips... very helpful !!

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

Fredericksburg and the surrounding area is such a cool place. I was at Enchanted Rock about 2 weeks ago.

[@Castaways_Travel]

Very cool. We still want to camp out around there some day. Was Fredericksburg set up for xmas already?

[@hikingwithjackieboy]

@@Castaways_Travel I need to check out Fredericksburg for Christmas

[@momandwarrior47]

Rustlin' Robs is one of our faves! And Auslander's for the German food! You guys covered a lot of good ones! Old German is on our list for this coming trip! WOnderful video! Thanks!

[@Castaways_Travel]

So good! We might make the trip over there just for the Old German Bakery one of these days! That pretzel hit the spot after Enchanted Rock. We wished we had some when we were at the brewery. Have fun and thanks for watching! 🥨🥐🥞🍰

[@deborahalviso9408]

Thank's so much for a very informative and entertaining video of Fredericksburg,Tx.! We've been there once before and fell in love with it! We're planning on another trip there this week, to experience some places you did in your video. It's been about 6 or 7 years, since we last visited there, can't wait to return! Such a beautiful trip through the Hill Country! We're from Fort Worth, Texas.

[@Castaways_Travel]

Have fun! It’s finally great weather over here now. Fredericksburg always looks great this time of year. Can’t wait to visit again. Thanks for watching!

[@davidwelday3276]

have you gone to Jefferson TX yet out east? Its great, and very haunted. Im glad you put the Old German Bakery in there with the breakfast tip.

[@deborahalviso9408]

@@davidwelday3276 Hi and good morning, David! Thank's for your message, yes, for a long time we have been wanting to visit Jefferson,Tx., too! Sounds fasinating, hopefully soon we can go there! 😊

[@marcielynn4886]

I visited there and sat on that very bench.

[@Castaways_Travel]

Good eye! I think it’s time we take another trip there soon.

[@heatherwallace9301]

9:23-9:28 is Allen ray and southern Comfort check them out June 17th-18th at trade days!

[@chazbastardo8979]

Yes I can’t wait! Awesome band! Country and Southern rock!! Y’all have to go hear them!!

[@starlaminde8436]

Grew up in Fredericksburg TX graduated high school there!

[@Castaways_Travel]

It has really exploded over the past 10 years. Always a fun trip.

[@starlaminde8436]

@@Castaways_Travel yes I moved in 2002 so every time I go home I’m like trying to see all the new places and restaurants and of course all my old stomping grounds! I live in New York but Texas is my home

[@nadiagraham4032]

Headed there next weekend! Awesome video y’all 😄

[@Castaways_Travel]

Have fun! Thanks for watching!! 🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨🥨

[@lmErnest]

Great videos you guys did a lot. Gave me some ideas for my channel. I'm always in Fredericksburg at least once a month.

[@Castaways_Travel]

Likewise! We’ll check em out. Thanks for watching.

[@jenniferarnold4077]

Omg! The burgers look so good. We have a trip planned in February! Can’t wait!

[@Castaways_Travel]

They’re the best! We’ve been trying to plan a getaway to grab another one soon. The Texas Parks website says the bats are only in the tunnel from May to October so you might have to come back another time to see them. Hope the video was helpful. Thanks for watching! tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/old-tunnel/bat-viewing

[@dawson7569]

Just found you guys! Wonderful and information video. Thanks!!

[@Castaways_Travel]

We’re glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@DamienT98]

Randomly looking at videos on around Texas and thought "She looks familiar"! Haha hope you are doing well!

[@feliciaalfaro5346]

Thanks you for making this video, we are going to fredericksberg in 2 weeks and we took alot of notes on what places to stop at ☺️

[@feliciaalfaro5346]

also very impressed with how much information you put in the videos and description. i appreciate it a lot!

[@Castaways_Travel]

Hey, thanks for saying that 😭! Most of the videos that we watched when we were researching the area too we’re all about wineries, which is alright I guess but we wanted to check out everything else. If nothing else, definitely try those food places 🍔🌭🥨🍦🍺! We were very impressed with all of them. Have fun and thanks for watching 😊!

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub ! Liked 🙏😘☀️

[@Castaways_Travel]

Thank you for joining us!

[@brooklynh5970]

Hello! Which hot sauce did she try!? I have to purchase it for a Christmas gift!

[@Castaways_Travel]

The one we tried on camera was Toxic Waste! 🥵

[@monamata3829]

Where to stay in fredrickbrug texas

[@Castaways_Travel]

Depends on how big your party is and where in Fredericksburg you would like to stay. We usually stay at a friends place when we visit but have stayed in two places before. Double Deer Ranch is a great and cozy little cottage about 10 mins outside of downtown. Complete with fireplace and large soaking tub. Emigrants Inn is a nice option for staying in the heart of downtown walking distance from everything. Both options are better for traveling couples.

[@jenniferarnold4077]

What time do the bats fly out? 🦇

[@lauravillarreal6554]

Dusk - Make reservations