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.
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
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
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
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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