Fredericksburg Is The Best Small Town In Texas To Visit During Fall
Ah, fall. Pumpkin patches, piping hot coffee, and perusing all the quaint small towns Texas has to offer. When this time of year rolls around, Fredericksburg immediately comes to mind. A long-standing German settlement, its distinct cultural charm coupled with just how seriously autumn is taken here guarantee there’s no better place to spend your October.
Fredericksburg is the perfect town to spend an autumn day in. There's nothing like strolling down a historic Main Street with crisp fall air gently rustling the leaves around you.
You can peruse the many quaint antique shops and charming jewelry stores before checking out a few vineyards with Texas Wine Tours. End the evening with dinner in a rustic outdoor setting, offering incredible views of grapevines and an iconic Texas sunset.
On October 19th, experience Bestfest: a German event with craft beer, specialty sausages, polka music, and raffles. Just five days later is the ever-popular Food and Wine Fest, where you can sample hundreds of unique sips and snacks while listening to live music.
For a more family-oriented activity, head over to Vogel Orchards and pick some pumpkins. Choose from several different varieties, including fairytale, Cinderella, and good ol’ fashioned jack-o-lanterns. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and Monday, as well as 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.
If Enchanted Rock is on your bucket list, there’s never been a better time to visit. Taking in the scenery proves impossible with oppressive summertime heat, but fall temperatures make the trek nothing short of enjoyable.
Perhaps you’re interested in being active, but not necessarily to the extent of climbing a giant rock. If that sounds about right, consider a walking tour of the city’s historic district. Explore buildings constructed by the original settlers, and learn what life was like for them after immigrating from Germany - all with a glass of wine or beer in hand and fall foliage everywhere you look.
Maybe you’ll even take a horse-drawn carriage ride around town or stop by the iconic St. Mary's Catholic Church. No matter what you decide to do, Fredericksburg gives off a charming sense of togetherness that makes it a perfect town to explore this time of year.
Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and changed her major twice (psychology, computer science, and finally criminal justice) before taking a leap of faith and dropping out to pursue a career in freelance writing.
Today, Katie writes for the Texas and Arizona pages of OnlyInYourState.com and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on the sofa with a hot cup of coffee, watching a crime TV show or scary movie.
