Springtime in Fredericksburg, Texas

Fredericksburg, Texas

One of my favorite Texas Hill Country Towns.

I have a very special place in my heart for Fredericksburg, Texas. This is by far one of my favorite towns in the Lone Star State. I’ve been here so many times over the past thirty years, I sometimes feel like a local, yet I live five hours away.

When visiting Fredericksburg, I have stayed in hotels, the Fredericksburg KOA campground (in cabins and in my RV), and many vacation rentals.

You can rent just about anything here from cabins, to barns, to historical house, but my favorite are the Sunday Houses. When I make my reservations, I always us Gastehaus Schmidt, and I’ve never had a problem.

And if you want a unique “camping” experience, you can stay in a 1961 Shasta Reissue trailer, at Blue Skies Retro Resort. As of this writing, the resort is still under construction, but as an owner of a 1961 Shasta Reissue, I wish them much success!



TEXAS PHOTOS, TRIVIA, & TIPS

Fredericksburg is at its best in the springtime, when the wildflowers are in bloom.

Red White and Bluebonnets in Texas
Even our bluebonnets salute the red, white, and blue.

It is also a great time to visit the Wildseed Farm, just outside of town. This past trip I picked up a 1 lb. bag of the Texas/Oklahoma mix to put in my pasture.

Little Texas Cowboy
Little Cowboy visiting Wildflower Farm near Fredericksburg

The area is becoming very well-known for its wineries and wine tours.  It seems new wineries, and breweries, are always being built in the area. Gone are the day when Peach farms ruled the area.

Winery in Fredericksburg, TX
Grape Creek Vineyards

There are also many wonderful restaurants in the area, and I try to eat in a different one each time we visit.  But one of our favorites is Burger Burger because they allow dogs on the patio.

The day we had lunch, there was no less than four other dogs (all well-behaved), including Miss Roxie. Roxie at Burger Burger, Fredericksburg

Do not miss the chance to visit Enchanted Rock or drive the Willow City Loop!  Both these activities give a real sense of the beauty of the Texas Hill Country.Padilly's Standing a Summit Enchanted Rock

With the sun setting low behind us, and the full moon rising in the east, I was able to capture this unique photo of the Padilly’s during sunset at the Summit.Sun Setting Low and Moon Rising

Google Location on Enchanted Rock

Pedernales Falls State Park is in the area, too.

Bluebonnet in Rocks
Like Texans, Bluebonnets have an independent spirit, too.

This kids will LOVE the Old Tunnel State Park! Our’s sure did! Best viewing is from May through October. Check out their website before you go.

 “You know you’re a Texan when you measure distance by minutes & hours, not miles.”

Flowers by Old Wagon Wheel in Fredericksburg, Texas

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Luckenbach, Texas is just a short drive away.

While today’s Luckenbach is more touristy then the one Waylon and Willie sang about, I always love hanging out here to do a little people watching. “Everybody’s Somebody in Luckenbach!”

Harley Davison parked in Fredericksburg
Motorcycles are a common sight in Luckenbach.

Happy Trails,
Mrs. Padilly


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updated 8-13-2018

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