Fredericksburg is not just a quaint little German town but it also offers a lot of outdoor spaces to enjoy, relax, exercise, or just reconnect with nature. Visit these parks when in town.
1. Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Hiking, camping, rock climbing, and geocaching are only a few things to do in this park. See beautiful sceneries, enjoy nature and check out their ranger programs for special tours for your group.
Address: 16710 Ranch Road 965, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 830-685-3636
2. Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
The massive park features a lake, riparian woodland, post-oak savanna, and short grass meadows. A tour guide is available at the park and there is no admission fee.
Address: 432 Lady Bird Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 830-997-4202
3. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Learn about the history of the town in this park. Take a self-guided tour at the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm, see rangers dressed in period clothing raise crops, take care of animals, and cook meals. Walk along in the historic cabins and nature trails too.
Address: 199 Park Road 52, Stonewall, TX 78671
Phone: +1 830-644-2252
This historic hill features beautiful views, walking trails, a butterfly garden, and picnic areas. See the timber cross that was used as a lookout point by Native Americans was found in 1847 dung the settling of Fredericksburg.
Address: N. Milam St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 830-997-7521
Visit the Vereins Kirche Museum, seat, unwind or attend events in the three open-air pavilions, and let your kids enjoy the Marktplatz Playground.
Address: 114 W. Main St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 830-997-7521
This place is an elephant sanctuary and preserve that offers a once-in-a-lifetime interactive experience to fully immerse yourself with these amazing creatures as well as learn and understand the need for elephant conservation.
Address: 650 Double Horn Road, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 830-992-0373
Let your dog enjoy the amazing town too! Bring them to the dog park to run, play, and enjoy the outdoors.
Address: 360 Lady Bird Drive, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
This park is designed for sports play and recreation. It has a baseball and softball field, playground, skatepark, soccer field, and a basketball pavilion.
Address: 412 S. Lincoln St., Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 830-997-7521
9. Old Tunnel State Park Bat Cave
This abandoned railroad tunnel is home to millions of Mexican free-tailed bats seasonally. Enjoy hiking, bird watching, and general wildlife. Permits are required from November to April and sold in advance through an online reservation system.
Address: 10619 Old San Antonio Rd, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
Phone: +1 866-978-2287
Enjoy the outdoors and your vacation in Fredericksburg, Texas!
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