• I've lived in Texas for many years, and Fredericksburg is one of my favorite places to visit. • The small city has a charming, walkable Main Street with some great restaurants. • Fredericksburg has incredible wineries, and I like that it isn't too far from Austin or San Antonio.

After 15 years of driving between San Antonio and Austin as a longtime Texas local, I've found my favorite detour: Fredericksburg.

Part of the scenic Texas Hill Country, it's a walkable city with German roots that's popular for its array of wineries, boutique hotels, and lively downtown area.

Though I love Austin and San Antonio, Fredericksburg provides a small-town feel that the aforementioned cities — with populations close to a million each — could never quite achieve.

In my opinion, Fredericksburg's s

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