Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Festivals & Events
Oktoberfest
( 830-997-4810;
www.oktoberfestinfbg.com
; adult/6-12yr $6/$1)
Every October, Fredericksburg celeb-
rates its German heritage in a big way with Texas' largest Oktoberfest. Families crowd
around the Vereins Kirche for oompah bands, endless kegs of German beer, and schnitzels
and pretzels galore.
FESTIVAL
FESTIVAL
Fredericksburg Food & Wine Fest
( 830-997-8515;
www.fbgfoodandwinefest.com
;
admission $20)
Toward the end of October, the festiv-
ities continue with this amer version of Oktoberfest.
Sleeping
Fredericksburg is a popular weekend getaway, especially during the spring, which means
room rates are at their highest then. It's easier to find rooms during the week if you have
that sort of flexibility and, depending on the hotel, you might save a bucket of money on
room rates.
Guesthouses and B&Bs are a popular choice in Fredericksburg - there are hundreds.
Local reservations services, including
Gastehaus Schmidt
( 830-997-5612, 866-427-8374;
www.fbglodging.com
; 231 W Main St)
,
Main Street B&B Reservation Service
( 830-997-0153, 888-559-8555;
866-244-7897;
www.absolutecharm.com
; 709 W Main St)
, can help you find anything from a flowery
guestroom in a B&B to your own 19th-century limestone cottage.
Dietzel Motel
( 830-997-3330;
www.dietzelmotel.com
; 1141 W US 290; d $60-96; )
This family-run motel
is a great budget option located at the west end of town, away from the hustle and bustle.
Rates are higher during special events, lower in winter; all in all, it's a good deal.
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Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park
( 830-997-4202; 432 Lady Bird Drive off Hwy 16; campsites/RV sites $10/30; )
This pretty country
park sits 3 miles south of town on the Pedernales River. There are plenty of RV hookups
but no tent sites per se, just a big field behind the park's headquarters.
CAMPGROUND
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