Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, named after Prince Frederick of Prussia, was established in 1846 by German immigrants and is the center of German culture in America. There are a few locations in Fredericksburg where beer lovers can sip on a few steins of the good stuff. These include the Auslander, which is also a restaurant where you can tuck into pretzels and sausages, the Altdorf Biergarten, the Fredericksburg Brewing Company, where you can take a tour, and others.

This quaint small town, tucked away in the beloved Texas Hill Country, is the ideal location for a weekend getaway. There is always something to do here thanks to the numerous award-winning wineries, outstanding restaurants, events for each season, and stunning scenery. The best part is that Fredericksburg has a ton to offer without any of the chaos found in big cities where people are constantly on the go. You might want to move here after learning that the area has a strong German heritage that is evident everywhere. You're about to learn why Fredericksburg has a good quality of life as well as experience it for yourself.

Fredericksburg is unique in that each season brings new activities that you can include wherever you see fit in your itinerary. For instance, the Marktplatz comes to life in a display of traditional German Christmas cheer during the holiday season. The most wonderful time of the year is especially magical here, from the holiday shopping on Main Street to the 30-foot tree and genuine German Christmas pyramid. Since you'll already be exploring the Marktplatz on your first night, a holiday stroll around the town square would be ideal!