Willkommen!
Ah, finally, cooler weather is just around the corner, and with it comes the perfect opportunity to visit the Fredericksburg and Gillespie County area! Imagine strolling down our historic Main Street as you peek into shop windows, taking in a wine tour, or climbing Enchanted Rock. Included in this e-mail is a listing of just some of the events that are going on over the next few months, with the holidays right around the corner, and your body craving some time to simply kick back and enjoy a peaceful, star crested, Hill Country evening. Join us - we’re putting out the Willkommen mat!

Day Trips

Smack dab in the heartland of Texas, Fredericksburg is ideally situated for taking day trips. The major highways either intersect in Fredericksburg or are easily accessed, meaning most of your day will be spent at your destination, not driving to it.

Cascade Caverns: Located in Boerne, Texas, the Cascade Caverns are just a short drive away from Fredericksburg on the Interstate 10. Exit #543 will bring you to the caves enclose a one-hundred foot waterfall. In addition to the waterfall, you’ll see the bones and fossils of early cave animals, and of course, some amazing rock formations.

Cave Without A Name: It’s worth seeing this one in addition to the Cascade Caverns, especially since they’re only about 10 miles apart. Though it doesn’t have a name, the Cave Without A Name does have actively forming stalactites and stalagmites. The cave's web site allows you to make reservations in advance.

Johnson Park: The area where 36th president Lyndon B. Johnson grew up has been turned into the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, and it’s just 20 miles east of Fredericksburg. Take one of the park service tours to learn about the area itself but also about President Johnson’s life and legacy.

New Antique Guide for Fredericksburg
Do you enjoy sifting through antique shops in search of that certain something? Now you'll have a handy guide to all of the antique shops just waiting for you to explore - with the new Antique Guide for Fredericksburg. Printed with a map showing where each of the eight stores are located, the guide includes the name, address, hours of operation (and in some cases, e-mail contact information), along with a brief description of the types of merchandise you’re apt to find with each lovely, treasure hunt-style visit. For your copy to the guide, stop by the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center at 302 E. Austin St., or call 1-888-997-3600 to have one mailed to you.

Fredericksburg Podcasts
If you haven’t checked out the “Our Fredericksburg” video podcasts produced by the Fredericksburg Convention & Visitor Bureau, you should! They’re 2- to -5-minute videos about everything that makes Fredericksburg and Gillespie County so special. Similar in format to what you’d find on web sites like YouTube, the podcasts take quick glimpses into life here in the Hill Country, offering quick backgrounds on some of the events listed in this e-newsletter, as well as introducing viewers to more – like Enchanted Rock and Fredericksburg’s pet-friendly attitude. There’s a new podcast each week, and so far we’ve stock-piled quite a few for your viewing pleasure. To check them out, log on to www.FredTexLodging.com . Don’t forget the popcorn!