Things to Do in Fredericksburg & the LBJ Country

ParksFreeFredericksburgCross Mountain ParkNestled on a historic marl and limestone hill, Cross Mountain Park offers breathtaking panoramic views of Fredericksburg and a rich…Open daily dawn to dusk ParksFredericksburgEnchanted Rock State Natural AreaEnchanted Rock State Natural Area features a massive pink granite dome rising above Central Texas, offering miles of hiking trails…Open daily 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. AttractionFredericksburgFort Martin ScottFort Martin Scott is a pre-Civil War military outpost established in 1848…Grounds daily 8 a.m.–8 p.m… ParksFredericksburgFredericksburg Dog ParkLet your dog run free at this spacious five-acre off-leash facility located within the scenic Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park.Open daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM ParksFredericksburgFredericksburg Nature CenterLocated within Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, the Fredericksburg Nature Center offers ten acres of diverse habitats… ParksFreeFredericksburgLady Bird Johnson Municipal ParkSpanning 330 acres along Live Oak Creek, this municipal park offers extensive recreational facilities, including sports courts… ParksFredericksburgMarktplatz (Market Square)Located in the heart of the Fredericksburg Historic District, Marktplatz is a vibrant green space that serves as the community's… AttractionFredericksburgNational Museum of the Pacific WarExplore the human story of World War II in the Pacific at this comprehensive museum located in the hometown of Fleet Admiral…Open Wed–Mon 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Tuesday ParksFreeFredericksburgOld Fair ParkLocated in the Warehouse District, Old Fair Park offers a variety of sports facilities and recreational spaces…Open daily 5am to midnight ParksFreeFredericksburgOld Tunnel State ParkWatch millions of bats emerge from an abandoned railroad tunnel at this unique state park…Trail open sunrise to 5 p.m… AttractionFredericksburgPioneer MuseumDiscover the daily lives of German settlers at the Pioneer Museum, a 3.5-acre historical site in downtown Fredericksburg featuring…Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. ParksFreeFredericksburgSkate ParkThis 20,000-square-foot outdoor concrete skate park in Old Fair Park offers a smooth riding surface with a large kidney bowl and…Open daily 5am to midnight ExperienceFredericksburgThe PreserveThe Preserve offers intimate, hands-on encounters with Asian elephants and other exotic animals…By reservation; Elephant Experience… AttractionFredericksburgVereins KircheStanding as Fredericksburg's most iconic structure, the Vereins Kirche Museum is an octagonal landmark in the center of Marktplatz…Open Mon–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. AttractionFredericksburgWildseed FarmsExplore over 200 acres of wildflower fields, walking trails, and vineyards at the nation's largest working wildflower farm.Open daily 10am to 6pm AttractionJohnson CityExotic Resort ZooGet up close with hundreds of free-roaming animals at this family-owned safari park…Usually daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m… ExperienceFreeJohnson CityJohnson Settlement (National Park Service)Walk the grounds where Lyndon B. Johnson's grandfather established a cattle droving headquarters in the 1860s…Open daily sunrise to sunset AttractionFreeJohnson CityLBJ Boyhood Home (National Park Service)Explore the childhood home of the 36th U.S. president, restored to its 1920s appearance to depict rural Texas life before modern…Open daily with tours at 10:30 am, 11:30 am… AttractionFreeStonewallLBJ Ranch — Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical ParkExplore the birthplace, home, and final resting place of the 36th President of the United States on a self-guided driving tour…Ranch gate 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m… ParksFreeStonewallLBJ State Park & Historic SiteExplore the Texas Hill Country roots of the 36th president alongside a 1918 living history farm, historic cabins…Grounds open daily until dark… AttractionStonewallLos CazadoresLos Cazadores is a specialized Stonewall retailer for hunters, archers, landowners, and ranch customers…Mon–Fri 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat 9 a.m.–5 p.m… AttractionLuckenbachLuckenbach Dance HallEstablished in 1849, this legendary Hill Country outpost offers a historic dance hall, a general store…Mon–Wed 9 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thu and Sun to 9 p.m… ParksJohnson CityPedernales Falls State ParkFollow the Pedernales River as it cascades over steps of layered limestone to create picturesque falls…Open daily; gates closed 10 p.m.–8 a.m. RiverStonewallPedernales River — Gellerman Lane AccessThis rural road crossing reaches the Pedernales River west of Stonewall but is not documented as a managed swimming, paddling… RiverStonewallPedernales River — Hwy 290 CrossingThis highway bridge marks a Pedernales River crossing near Stonewall, not a documented swimming area, paddling launch, park… AttractionJohnson CityScience MillThe Science Mill in Johnson City transforms a historic feed mill into a hands-on science museum…Seasonal hours; check current schedule