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Are you looking for a special getaway this year – a vacation within a vacation - for just you and your sweetheart? Fredericksburg Texas is a charming city to visit while you are vacationing in the Texas Hill Country, especially if you like traveling with your RV. Fredericksburg is at the heart of central Texas and its hill country.
Fredericksburg Texas rests near Enchanted Rock State Park, a 1,643 acre park which has the 2nd largest granite outcrop in the United States. You can take a leisurely nature walk, or hike up one of the many hills. For the truly adventurous you can rock climb and repel. Take a day trip from the park for a family picnic. While in Fredericksburg take a tour of some of the homes and buildings located in the ‘historical district. You can see 18th and 19th century-era homes that remain today as testaments to the influences that German immigrants had on the area. Some of these historical homes and buildings have been turned into quaint bed and breakfast Inns to welcome guests. You will also find well-known shops, restaurants and beer gardens in this Texas hill country town.
The town of Fredericksburg also has a number of great wineries. Stop off at any of these wineries for some flavorsome wine-tasting, or to attend one of the special events held by these wineries throughout the year for visitors. For a list of wineries visit: http://www.llanoriverrvpark.com/wineries.html. You can find more than 15 different vineyards and wineries throughout Texas hill country. Touring a winery or vineyard is wonderful for couples, the wine ‘connoisseur' or anyone who enjoys tasting new wines.
Wildseed Farms is one more favorite travel destination while vacationing in the Texas Hill Country. The farm is located just 7 miles east of Fredericksburg Texas off of US Hwy 290. Wildseed Farms is the nation's largest working wildflower seed farm, where you can purchase wildflower seeds direct from the grower. You can also experience some of the greatest flowers that Texas has to offer. Best yet, Wildseed Farms is open year round. The wild flower farm is even open on Ch
ristmas Eve.
Not only will you see gorgeous Bluebonnets - the State flower of Texas, Indian Paint Brush and many other species of flowers in various stages of growth, but also you can shop at the on-site gift store and pick up one-of-a-kind souvenirs. This is a fantastic way to spend a relaxing day in the beautiful Hill Country, but do not forget to bring your digital camera to capture the ultimate in wildflower photographs! Spend as much time as you like at the Farm's Activities.
RV parks are popular vacationing destinations throughout Texas and especially in the hill country as RV camping offers you the chance to get closer to nature. For a peaceful vacationing hotspot that is just 30 minutes north of Fredericksburg Texas, and is ideally situated among the wooded areas and the spring-fed waters of the Llano River, visit the http://www.LlanoRiverRVPark.com. See you soon!
About the Author:
Dr. Jay B Stockman is a contributing editor for VisionUpdate.net, and a practicing doctor for New York Vision Associates, http://newyorkvisionassociates.com,
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