Take in the view from the pink-granite dome at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area near Fredericksburg.
These schools were active in the late 1800s to the early 1900s. Free maps of the trail, including routes, are available at the main Visitor Information Center. Check website for open dates and times. Free. 302 E. Austin St. 830/685-3321.
www.historicschools.org.
LADY BIRD JOHNSON PARK—This park features fully equipped RV sites (fees), 18-hole golf course, a hiking trail, swimming, tennis, volleyball and badminton. Shaded picnic areas and pavilions. Small creek for fishing. Texas 16, 3.5 miles south. Call for tee times. Information or RV reservations: 830/997-4202. 830/997-4010 or 800/950-8147.
LUCKENBACH—Settled in 1850 by German pioneers, this hamlet remained obscure until purchased in the 1970s by the late Hondo Crouch, Hill Country humorist, writer and authentic Texas character. A popular country/western song made the town’s name known worldwide. Luckenbach remains as it was—one unpainted general store that also serves as a beer tavern, a traditional rural dance hall, and a sometimes- used blacksmith shop. Sunday afternoons often have spontaneous jam sessions. Experience live music daily and dances most weekends. Don’t count on signs; souvenir thieves swipe them
as fast as they can be replaced. East of Fredericksburg off U.S. 290, five miles south off F.M. 1376.
www.luckenbachtexas.com.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK—See STONEWALL.
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PACIFIC WAR—This Texas Historical Commission property, operated by the Admiral Nimitz Foundation, tells the story of the Pacific Theater battles of World War II. Its six-acre campus includes the Plaza of Presidents, Veterans’ Walk of Honor and Memorial Wall, Japanese Garden of Peace, and Pacific Combat Zone. The Admiral Nimitz Museum in the historic Nimitz Hotel highlights Admiral Nimitz’s life, career and key contributions. The George H.W. Bush Gallery contains a 34,000-square-foot exhibit of artifacts made famous during the Pacific war campaigns, as well as media-rich and interactive elements. Admission charge. 340 E. Main St. 830/997-8600.
www.pacificwarmuseum.org.
OLD TUNNEL STATE PARK—This once-functioning railroad tunnel is the seasonal home for up to 3 million Mexican-tailed bats. Bat viewing nightly May through
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October. Other activities at this day-use park include birding, nature walks and stargazing. Free. 10619 Old San Antonio Road. 866/978-2287.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/old-tunnel.
PIONEER MEMORIAL LIBRARY—The library, housed in a restored structure, was the Gillespie County courthouse from 1882-1939. It includes books brought by early German settlers and local artwork. 115 W. Main St. 830/997-6513.
PIONEER MUSEUM—The Kammlah pioneer home and store includes a cellar, barn, blacksmith shop and smokehouse. Other site structures 1847 include the Fassel-Roeder House, a Sunday House, log cabin, bathhouse, one-room school house and fire depart- ment museum. Admission charge. 325 W. Main St. 830/997-2835 or 830/990-8441.
www.pioneermuseum.net.
SUNDAY HOUSES—These tiny houses were built by early settlers who would journey into town for Saturday marketing and church on Sunday. Several of the small houses are marked by historical medallions. One is on the grounds of the Pioneer Museum Complex. Some are open only for occasional tours, and others serve as bed-and-breakfasts.
VEREINS KIRCHE—An extension of the Pioneer Museum, this eight-sided reconstructed structure was the first public building in the city. It now holds archives and rotating displays of photographs and archaeological items. Free. Market Square on West Main Street. 830/997-2835 or 830/997-7832.
WILDSEED FARMS—The largest working wildflower farm in the nation blooms from early spring through late fall. The site includes walking trails through the production fields and gardens, nursery, Biergarten, wine tasting and gift shop. Several festivals are held onsite. Seven miles east of the city. Seven miles east of the city on U.S. 290. 830/990-1393.
www.wildseedfarms.com.
WINERIES—Bell Mountain Vineyards, Chisholm Trail Winery, Fiesta Winery Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Winery, Grape Creek Vineyards, Hilmy Cellars, Inwood Estates Winery and Bistro, Messina Hof Hill Country, Pontotoc Vineyard, Rancho Ponte Vineyard, Santamaria Cellars and Torre di Pietra Winery. See WINERIES listing. For more information on regional wineries and tours, visit
www.visitfredericksburgtx.com/food-wine.
GEORGETOWN POP. 56,536
ALT. 750 MAP O-17
GEORGETOWN VISITOR CENTER: 103 W. Seventh St. 800/436-8696.
www.VisitGeorgetown.com.
Georgetown is a Texas Main Street community with preserved and restored Victorian architecture. It is home to Southwestern University. Georgetown has nearly 9 miles of hike-and-bike trails along the North and South San Gabriel rivers. San Gabriel Park, with 200-year-old oak trees, is noted for festivals, swimming, canoeing and fishing. 512/930-3595.
www.parks.georgetown.org. The Sun City Georgetown Golf Course features
three renowned 18-hole, par-72 courses—Legacy Hills, White Wing and Cowen Creek.
GEORGETOWN ART CENTER—Free. 816 S. Main St. 512/930-2583.
www.georgetownartcentertx.org.
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN—Georgetown has four National Register Historic Districts: The Williamson County Courthouse District, Belford National District, University Avenue/Elm Street District and Olive Street Historic District. Tour information available at the Visitor Center. Call ahead for guided tours. 800/436-8696 or 512/869-8597.
http://GeorgetownHeritageSociety.com or
VisitGeorgetown.com.
HISTORIC INNS—Find notable historic inns in the heart of downtown. 800/436-8696.
VisitGeorgetown.com.
BRAVE FOR THE C AV E
MANY CAVE TOURS ARE MEANT for the masses to enjoy. Some tours, like Longhorn Cavern State Park’s Wild Cave Tour, are setting a new, challeng- ing standard. The tour is about two hours through less accessible parts of the caves. Expect to climb, crawl and squeeze through tight spaces. www.
longhorncaverns.com/wildcave.html.
★ PHOTO: WILL VAN OVERBEEK/TXDOT
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