Things to do in the Hill Country

General

  • Fredericksburg Texas Online
  • Fredericksburg Texas Online includes all the information you need to plan your perfect stay in Fredericksburg. Browse through the site and you will discover why Fredericksburg is a unique and alluring destination for tourists!

  • Texas Hill Country Visitor Online
  • The Texas Hill Country Visitor Guide Online is a site which contains a wide variety of resources for the region including lodging, real estate, things-to-do and more.

Music

  • Hondo's on Main
  • Located in dowtown historic Fredericksburg, this is a fabulous eatery which also has Live Music.

  • Luckenbach Texas and Dance Hall
  • One of the top country music destinations, this site provides concert information and more to do in the city of Luckenbach.

  • Silver Creek Beer Garden
  • With Live Music and a fantastic outdoor porch seating area the Silver Creek Beer Garden in Fredericksburg is a great place to unwind from a day of activity in the Hill Country.

  • Texas Rebel Radio
  • Travel through cyberspace to the lush, rolling hills of Planet Texas where the sweet sounds of Texas Rebel Radio sing out.

  • The Ausländer Biergarten
  • The Ausländer Restaurant and Biergarten has been Fredericksburg's most popular eating establishment for over twenty years.

Festivals

  • Fredericksburg Farmer's Market
  • If you are a local or just visiting, don't miss the 2nd season of the Fredericksburg Farmer's Market. You can find us every Thursday in the large pavilion from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. starting May 28th and running through the end of September.

  • Gillespie County Fair
  • In addition to producing the oldest, continuously running county fair in Texas, the Gillespie County Fair & Festivals Association also promotes community and family entertainment by sponsoring annual events such as Flavors of Fredericksburg and the annual Scholarship Fest.

  • The Kerrville Music Festivals
  • The Kerrville Music Festivals are family oriented events which are held each year on the Quiet Valley Ranch, just 9 miles south of the resort town of Kerrville in the heart of the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Our two annual festivals are the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Kerrville Wine & Music Festival.

Restaurants and Clubs

  • Altdorf Restaurant and Biergarten
  • For over 30 years, the Altdorf (literal meaning: old village) has been serving locals and visitors alike with hearty food, cold beverages and gemutlichkeit (congeniality).

  • Andy's Cafe
  • If you're looking for a great chicken fried steak in Fredericksburg.or anywhere in Texas for that matter, you'll have a hard time topping Andy's Steak & Seafood on S. Washington.

  • August E's
  • August E's is located in the heart of the abundant organic produce and wine region of the Texas Hill Country. For four years August E's has delighted guests with their "Nouveau Texas Cuisine".

  • Bejas Grill & Cantina
  • At this spot on the main drag, you can dine either indoors or on the pleasant patio.

  • Der Lindenbaum
  • The restaurant and biergarten is located in a beautiful historic limestone building built by the German pioneers who founded Fredericksburg over a century ago, the atmosphere is cozy, comfortable and friendly.

  • Fredericksburg Brewery
  • Fredericksburg Brewing Company has been in operation for fourteen years at its 245 East Main location and has twice been proclaimed as the Best Brewpub in Texas, by Texas Monthly.

  • Hill Top Cafe
  • Near Fredericksburg Texas, the Hill Top Cafe is famous for its Cajun and Greek specialties.

  • Hondo's on Main
  • Located in dowtown historic Fredericksburg, this is a fabulous eatery which also has Live Music.

  • Kelly's Cafe
  • Featured in Texas Monthly, Kelly's Restaurant is a family friendly cafe offering Handcrafted American Food.

  • Navajo Grill
  • For the very best fine restaurant dining in the Fredericksburg Texas Hill Country check out the Navajo Grill, a premier gourmet experience. Enjoy some of the best Texas Hill Country wines or a top shelf libation while relaxing under our covered patio bar. This is also the perfect venue for private small parties or large gatherings.

  • Peach Tree Tea Room
  • Freshly prepared food, beautifully presented in a historic German limestone building – these are just a couple of reasons why so many visitors have made The Peach Tree one of their Fredericksburg traditions, returning again and again with each visit to the Texas Hill Country.

  • Silver Creek Beer Garden
  • With Live Music and a fantastic outdoor porch seating area the Silver Creek Beer Garden in Fredericksburg is a great place to unwind from a day of activity in the Hill Country.

  • The Ausländer Biergarten
  • The Ausländer Restaurant and Biergarten has been Fredericksburg's most popular eating establishment for over twenty years.

Points of Interest

  • Blanco State Park
  • 105-acre Blanco State Park is a popular recreation area located along the banks of the scenic Blanco River. Recreation activities include fishing, boating, camping, hiking, and picnicking.

  • Enchanted Rock
  • Enchanted Rock State Natural Area consists of 1643.5 acres on Big Sandy Creek, north of Fredericksburg, on the border between Gillespie and Llano Counties. Visitors can enjoy primitive backpacking, camping, hiking, technical and rock climbing, picnicking, geological study, bird watching, and star gazing.

  • Escondida Resort
  • If you are looking for a place to stay outside of the Fredericksburg area you should consider Escondida Resort. Just 14 miles south of Kerrville lies this peaceful resort, the first of its kind in the Texas Hill Country. Escondida offers impeccable hospitality, luxurious rooms and first-class amenities including a pool and spa.

  • Fredericksburg Herb Farm
  • We have a great Restaurant serving delicious confort foods, a day Spa offering relaxing treatments, a Poets House, providing a large selection of Personal and Body Care products, Soaps, Candles, Herbs, and native and Perennial plants.

  • Kerrville-Schreiner City Park
  • Kerrville-Schreiner Park is a 517-acre recreation area and camping park rising from the banks of the Guadalupe River to the deer and wildlife filled hills just a short distance from the center of the city of Kerrville on State Highway 173 just east of Loop 534.

  • National Museum of the Pacific War
  • Located in Fredericksburg, the Nimitz Museum is the only institution in the continental United States dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II.

  • Pedernanles Falls State Park
  • A clear, spring-fed river flowing down gently sloping limestone creates the lovely "falls." While the first three miles, including the falls, are closed to swimming, wading and tubing, other areas of this beautiful river are open to water play.

  • The Museum of Western Art
  • The Museum of Western Art in the Texas Hill Country is dedicated to excellence in the collection, preservation, and promotion of Western Heritage and the education and cultural enrichment of our diverse audiences.

  • The Rockbox Theater
  • Rated the #1 attraction in Texas by tripadvisor.com, this rock'n roll show in the Texas Hill Country guarantees family-friendly entertainment!

  • Wildseed Farms
  • Located in the beautiful Texas hill country, just seven miles east of Fredericksburg, Wildseed Farms is home to over 200 acres of wildflowers in various stages of development.

Hill Country Wineries

  • Becker Vineyards
  • Located in the Texas Hill Country between Fredericksburg and Stonewall, Becker Vineyards was established in 1992 by Richard and Bunny Becker.

  • Torre Di Pietra Winery
  • Since the late 1800's The Maxwell's Family tradition of making wine is committed to the highest standards in the Vineyards and Winery to ensure that the best quality wines are available for your enjoyment.