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1. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
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2. Old Tunnel State Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Old Tunnel State Park
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3. Pioneer Museum Complex

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Pioneer Museum Complex
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4. National Museum of the Pacific War

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National Museum of the Pacific War
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5. The Preserve

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The Preserve
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6. Fredericksburg's Main Street

Fredericksburg's Main Street
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7. Vereins Kirche Museum

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Vereins Kirche Museum
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8. Rockbox Theater

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Rockbox Theater
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9. Fort Martin Scott

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Fort Martin Scott
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10. Fredericksburg Theater Company

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Fredericksburg Theater Company
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11. Wildseed Farms

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Wildseed Farms
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12. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site

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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site
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13. Majesty Tours

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Majesty Tours
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14. Texas Rangers Heritage Center

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Texas Rangers Heritage Center
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15. Willow City Loop

Willow City Loop
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16. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

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Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
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17. Grape Creek Vineyards

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Grape Creek Vineyards
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18. Messina Hof Hill Country Winery

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Messina Hof Hill Country Winery
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19. Vaudeville Living

Vaudeville Living
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20. 290 Wine Shuttle

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290 Wine Shuttle
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21. Texas Grapes Wine Tours

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Texas Grapes Wine Tours
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22. Chisholm Trail Winery

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Chisholm Trail Winery
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23. Nature’s Spa at Fredericksburg Herb Farm

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Nature’s Spa at Fredericksburg Herb Farm
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24. The Old German Bakery and Restaurant

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The Old German Bakery and Restaurant
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Fredericksburg is modern and historic, and it is a place with a fine balance between true Texan hospitality and German traditions. Stroll along the historic Main Street to enjoy the beautiful 19th century architecture, relax on the lively Marktplatz, or visit the Vereins Kirche Museum on your trip. Check out the Fredericksburg Oktoberfest in the fall.

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