More than 39 Things to Do When Staying at
Town Creek Bed and Breakfast

The Fredericksburg Texas area is home to over 150 festivals and events each year! The Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor keeps an updated calendar listing for these events. For a free calendar, call 1-888-997-3600 or download a copy from our events page at http://www.FredTexLodging.com/fbgcvbeventscalendar.pdf.

Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center (VIC) - 302 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg / 1-888-997-3600

This is the mother lode of local information. The Visitor Bureau operates the VIC to provide visitors with information on Fredericksburg, the Hill Country and surrounding destinations. Stop by and ask to see the video on Fredericksburg.  The VIC has a large restroom facility plus Free internet access is also available on lobby computers.

NATURE & WILDLIFE

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (Hiking)
RR 965 N., 18 miles, Fredericksburg / (830) 685-3636
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/enchanted_rock/
This 1,643-acre park is home to the US' second largest granite outcrop and provides opportunities for hiking, rock climbing, rappelling, camping and picnicking and has breathtaking views overlooking the Texas Hill Country. Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (Fee).

Live Oak Wilderness Trail
Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Hwy 16 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4202
www.fredericksburgnaturecenter.org
The Nature Center has over 6,600 feet of beautiful and interesting hiking trails divided among two loop trails and a special 600-yard long wheelchair-accessible trail. All the trails meander through diverse habitats with many species of forbs, woody plants, and grasses along their way. Many important species are marked with identifying signs. There are comfortable benches placed conveniently along all of the trails for rest, reflection, and observation.

Old Tunnel Wildlife Management Area (Bat Tunnel )
Old San Antonio Hwy., 12 miles southwest of Fredericksburg / (830) 990-2860
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/wma/find_a_wma/list/?id=17
Open evenings June through October to view a colony of over two million Mexican free-tail bats as they fly out for their nightly hunt. Special programs are available for a fee.

WINERIES

With hundreds of vineyards located in and around Fredericksburg, Gillespie County is home to three distinct viticultural areas, nine wineries and numerous wine specialty and wine tasting rooms. For a complete listing, log on to our wine and culinary site at www.FredTexFlavors.com and visit the "wines" section.  Or see a list of wineries at Local Winery Page.

RECREATION 

Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course (Golf)
341 Golfer's Loop, Hwy 16 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4010 www.GolfFredericksburg.com
18-hole, par 72, 6,432-yard championship golf course open seven days a week. Course also has pro shop, grill and meeting/tournament room. Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Monday Noon - 6:00 p.m. Call for tee times. (Fee)

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
Hwy 16 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4202
This 340-acre park features wooded picnic and recreation areas. The park has numerous pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts, a pool, fishing, nature trail, RV spaces, tent sites and rally hall. Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Volkssporting
The first volkssport event in the United States was held in Fredericksburg in June of 1975, and the Volkssportverein Fredericksburg was the first club organized in the U.S., their number is AVA-001. The Pilgrimage Routes consist of three different sanctioned walk routes. For more information, call 830-997-2533 or 830-992-2053.

Double B Ranch's Hidden Springs Golf Course (Golf)
225 Living Water Ranch Rd., Harper (22 miles)  / (830) 990-4122
http://golf.double-b-ranch.com
Hidden Springs Golf Course is an 18-hole, public golf course within a 20 minute drive from Fredericksburg. The course rests between enchanting water features and stunning elevations -- it’ challenging and delightful! Open daily from dawn to dusk, except on Tuesdays when it opens at noon. (Fee).

Quiet Hill Ranch (Horseback riding)
110 Quiet Hill Ranch, Doss, 20 miles north of Fredericksburg / (830) 669-2253 / www.quiethillranch.com Escorted trail rides where the wrangler engages you with the history, lore and legend of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Call to schedule a ride.

Art Galleries

First Friday
Fredericksburg and Gillespie County have a thriving artists community and Fredericksburg is home to numerous galleries specializing in different mediums with varying price ranges. Every first Friday of the month the carpet is rolled out in Fredericksburg as participating galleries plan special events and stay open later for First Friday Art Walks open to the public.

THEATER & MOVIES

Fredericksburg Theater Co. (stage performances)
1668 Hwy. 87 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-3588
www.fredericksburgtheater.org
This theater runs numerous plays and musicals throughout the year at various venues.  Schedule and performance dates online.

Stagecoach Movie Theater
2254 S. U.S. Hwy 87, Fredericksburg (830) 997-1777
www.stagecoachtheater.com
Three screen theater featuring stadium seating and western decor. Family fun at a state-of-the-art theater. Open daily. 

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC SITES

The National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E. Austin St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4379 ext. 227.
www.nimitz-museum.org
Also referred to as the Nimitz Museum, this is the only museum in the United States to specialize in telling the unbiased story of WWII in the Pacific; dedicated to all those who served in the Pacific War. The Admiral Nimitz Museum, George Bush Gallery of the Pacific War, the Plaza of the Presidents, Japanese Garden of Peace, and the Pacific War Combat Zone are all part of its complex. It also offers Pacific Combat living history reenactments several times per year. The museum features the Japanese mini-sub from Pearl Harbor, a B-25 bomber representative of the Doolittle Raid, the only remaining PT boat in action from WWII and other notable exhibits. The museum also tells the story of home life during the war. (Fee). 

A 43,000 square foot expansion is currently underway at the George H W Bush Gallery, which originally opened in 1999. The George H W Bush Gallery section will close from June 1 through December 6, 2009. The rest of the 6.5 acre museum complex is open. The Grand Opening of the expansion will take place on December 7, 2009.

Pioneer Museum
Complex 325 W. Main St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-2835
www.pioneermuseum.com
Experience the rich German heritage of Gillespie County. This 3.5-acre museum complex contains superb examples of early German structures and artifacts. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Fee).

Vereins Kirche Museum
Center of Marktplatz, 100 W. Main St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-2835 www.pioneermuseum.com
This unique building is a well-known landmark of Fredericksburg. Learn about the original "Society’Äôs Church" and its interesting history plus view the many historic photographs displays. Hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (Fee).

Fredericksburg Historic District:
Heart of Fredericksburg Over 80 points of historic interest and significance are in the district. A free self-guided walking map of the district is available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center.

Historic Cemeteries
Fredericksburg has two historic cemeteries located at the east and west ends of town. Der Stadt Friedhof, located at the 300 block of N. Lee Street, and the Catholic Cemetery, located on Catholic Cemetery Road-both known for their striking granite markers and headstones, many in German.

Historic Churches
Fredericksburg has been called "The City of Steeples" due to the steeples of the historic churches which rise above the town. Many of these churches are located in the historic district.

Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
LBJ State Park / (830) 868-7128 x231
Visit this living history farmstead to learn how farm families of a century ago lived -- lots of farm animals and costumed interpreters make this a great experience for kids! Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. daily.

Gillespie County Country Schools Driving Trail
Throughout Gillespie County / www.historicschools.org
View 12 historic country schools in Gillepie County. A special map with highlighted routes will direct visitors to schools in a particular quadrant of the county. Driving times on routes vary from one hour in length to half a day. Free maps of the trail are available in the main Visitor Information Center at 302 E. Austin Street in downtown Fredericksburg. Also, an open house with planned activities is held at one school the first Saturday of each month

Gish's Old West Museum
502 N. Milam St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-2794
Visit a personal collection of many items from the Old West featuring authentic relics of real cowboys- a must-see for Old West enthusiasts! Open to the public, but please call first as a courtesy.

Luckenbach, Texas
RR 1376, 8 miles Southeast of Fredericksburg / (830) 997-3224 www.luckenbachtexas.com
Established as a trading post in 1849, Luckenbach consists of a dancehall, general store, and bar. This settlement has enjoyed continued notoriety for its free spirit. Live music is available daily with a variety of performances weekly. (Fees may apply for specific events.) Everybody is somebody in Luckenbach!

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Parks
www.pwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson

LBJ Ranch District:
Hwy. 290 E., 16 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 868-7128
Located adjacent to the LBJ State Park, the LBJ Ranch District is open to the public thanks to its donation to the American people in the 1970s by President and Ladybird Johnson. Take a self-guided tour the district which includes the LBJ family ranch, Texas White House (LBJ family home), LBJ birthplace, Johnson family cemetary, old Junction School, LBJ's grandparent'’Äô house and ranch show barn. A loaned CD provides historic background at to all the sites listed above as you drive and visit at your own pace. Stop by the LBJ State Park Visitor Center for a free pass. There is a $1 fee to tour the Texas White House.

Johnson City District:
Hwy 290 East, 30 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 868-7128 Located in Johnson City, this National Historical Park offers a visitor center with exhibits and films on LBJ and Lady Bird, the Boyhood Home, an education building, and the historic Johnson Settlement. Hours -- Visitor Center: 8:45 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Boyhood Home: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Johnson Settlement: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily.

LBJ State Historical Park
Hwy 290 East, 16 miles east of Fredericksburg / (830) 644-2252 www.pwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson/#sauer
The LBJ park complex encompasses 700 acres and has a visitor center, historic areas, pool, exhibits, and hiking trails. There are opportunities to photograph buffalo, longhorns, and whitetail deer, and in the spring time, wildflowers.

Other

Fredericksburg Brewing Company
245 E. Main St., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-1646
www.yourbrewery.com
Award-winning ales and lagers brewed on-site in copper kettles and stored in stainless tanks. Also full service restaurant and meeting facility

The Race Barn (Horseracing)
35 Fair Drive (Hwy 16 S., Fredericksburg / (830) 997-4058 A simulcast facility that carries racing from the finest horse and greyhound tracks across the country. The facility, with 34 television screens, is also a full-service restaurant.

Gillespie County Fairgrounds
Hwy 16 South, 2 miles / (830) 997-2359
www.gillespiefair.com
This multi-acre site hosts numerous events throughout the year and is home to the oldest continuous county fair in Texas each August. The fairgrounds also offer live pari-mutuel horseracing on its track.

About an Hour Away

BLANCO STATE PARK – 830-833-4333
On the southside of Blanco, at the Blanco River bridge. Features picnicking, swimming, fishing, hiking and store.

CASCADE CAVERNS – Exit 543 I-10 Boerne
The main chamber features a devastatingly beautiful waterfall that plunges 90 feet.  830-8080.

CAVE WITHOUT A NAME – Near Boerne
One of the most beautiful in Texas.  830-537-4212

COMFORT TEXAS – Hwy. 87 N. and I-10
Great antique shopping in the Historic District.

LA CONTERA MALL– South on La Contera Dr., I-10 Exit 555
Literally world class shopping for upscale anchor stores and high-end shops. Fun for the whole family.

LONGHORN CAVERN STATE PARK NEAR BURNET
This 11-mile natural wonder took an estimated one million years to develop. The 637 acre park provides picnic areas and nature trails. 512-756-6976

PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK - 8 miles east of Johnson City on RR 2766. 
This six mile section of the river features a stair step series of falls, some reaching 50 feet. Over 5,000 acres of swimming, nature trails, and scenic overlooks. 830-868-7304.

THE RIM SHOPPING AREA – North on La Contera Dr., I-10 Exit 555
One of the largest collections of "big box" stores in the country and still expanding.  Includes a 24 screen & I-Max movie theater. Fun for the whole family.

SIX FLAGS FIESTA TEXAS – South on La Contera Dr., I-10 Exit 555.  Rides, shows, water area.  Fun for the whole family. 1-800-473-4378.

SCHLITTERBAHN-NEW BRAUNFELS - Water world for the whole family. 830-625-2351