German homeowners settled in Fredericksburg starting in the 1830s, and the town’s Old World beauty is still apparent throughout the area’s cuisine and hospitality today. Visitors flock to the state’s best known white wine path that winds along Highway 290 from Fredericksburg to Johnson City, filled with more than 50 wineries and tasting spaces, in addition to a few distilleries making noteworthy Texas whiskey and vodka. Peach season is a fun summer activity, when you can go to orchards for fresh-picked peaches, cobblers, and peach ice cream. Close by, a giant pink batholith called Enchanted Rock beckons hikers to take on its heady journey to the top, and biking through Hill Country’s namesake hills is another worthwhile physical obstacle.
Thinking of outdoor camping near Fredericksburg? Discover and book the best Fredericksburg camping sites in state parks and national forests, plus on farms, vineyards, and nature maintains.