Fredericksburg Texas

While we were hiking in a wildlife refuge along the coast, we met a man from Houston who worked for the Texas Parks and Recs. We got to chatting about things to do and places to see and he highly recommended a visit to the Texas Hill country north of San Antonio, particularly the area around Fredericksburg. He told us about a place called Alamo Springs, which laid claim to the best burger in Texas. Given that tall claim, we had to test it. Turns out there was more to the area than just the burger.

It was a great burger! As were the onion rings!

The Texas rangers are building a Heritage center near Fredericksburg. The pavilion and some initial work is done, with much more to follow.

An early chuckwagon with what, at the time, were lots of innovative features making it possible to feed cowboys during a cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail.

The 5 character traits that exemplified all Texas Rangers. This is the wall of honor, listing the names of the over 500 Rangers who have died in the performance of their duties.

Notice the different outfits representing Rangers through the years. Horseback was a common theme, though.

A partially restored Army outpost.

 

A cell in the stockade. No bed. Maybe 2 feet wide by 7 feet long with a single small window and very thick walls.

 

Who knew? Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz hailed from Fredericksburg Texas!

 

The Pioneer spirit was everywhere, even in the building architecture.

Lots of history in the Hill country. But about 10 years ago, someone decided to try growing grapes and making wine. Now we heard that there are about 100 wineries in the vicinity, along with several breweries and a couple distilleries. Not all change is good.

 

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