Historic Homes & Buildings

• Fort Martin Scott (circa 1848)
  1606 East Main Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  830-997-9895
  Established by the U.S. Army as one of a string of forts along the Texas frontier to protect settlers and travelers, this historic fort is located on the west bank of Baron's Creek and includes four main museum structures, two reconstructed officer's quarters, the fort's guardhouse, a visitor's center, and a well stocked museum store. more...  map

• Schandua House
  111 East Austin • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  830-997-2835
  This little stone house is the only totally authentic restoration building in Fredericksburg, down to its lack of electricity and indoor plumbing.  map

Historic Sites & Monuments

• Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site
  340 East Main Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  830-997-4379
  Chester Nimitz, Fleet Admiral in the Pacific during World War II, grew up in Fredericksburg and this museum complex is located in the old "Steamboat Hotel" once owned by his grandfather. The museum is the only institution in the United States which is dedicated exclusively to telling the story of Nimitz and World War II and the complex is located on nine acres which includes a variety of historic buildings. more...  map

Museums & Galleries

• Pioneer Museum Complex
  309 West Main Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  830-990-8441
  The Kammlah house and store, built of stone in 1849, anchors this museum complex which features authentic structures built by Texas' German settlers, along with their handmade artifacts. The store displays country merchandise of the late 19th century and all of the buildings have signs explaining the building and its contents. A map for self guided tours around the complex is available. more...  map

• Vereins Kirche Museum
  312 West San Antonio Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  Located in Fredericksburg's Marketplatz
  830-997-2835
  Fredericksburg's best known building, this is a replica of the original Vereins Kirche which was built by the first settlers of Fredericksburg in 1847 and was Fredericksburg's first public building. Permanent exhibits which outline the history of the County and its citizens are showcased in the museum which also features rotating exhibits.  map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

• Fredericksburg Butterfly Ranch & Habitat
  508 West Main Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  830-990-0735
  Specializing in native Texas butterflies and plants, this active working butterfly ranch features demonstration butterfly gardens, a 1,500 square foot walk through butterfly house, a caterpillar house, the 1846 Loeffler-Weber log cabin, and a butterfly gift shop.  map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

• Fredericksburg Brewing Company
  245 East Maint Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  The oldest brewpub in Texas, and have been proclaimed by numerous publications,  as the "Best in Texas".  Their reputation is confirmed by the award winning brews in both U.S. and International Competitions. Fredericksburg Brewing Company claimed a gold medal at the 2005 Great American Beer Festival Competition, the largest national beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the United States today.  more...  map

• Fredericksburg Winery
  247 West Main Street • Fredericksburg, TX 78624
  830-990-8747
  Established in 1996, this family owned and operated winery is known for their "150th Rose" wine, a basic picnic wine, named after Fredericksburg's 150th anniversary, the release date being on the same day. They are also known for their wine labels that tell about the history of Fredericksburg, along with other historical facts. Join them for Wine 101, and enjoy! more...  map