Willkommen! Fredericksburg, founded by German settlers in 1846, is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Activities include museums, a historic district, a wildflower farm, vineyards and wineries, an herb farm, peach orchards, brew pub, living history farmstead, art galleries, live music, scenic drives, golf and more. Specific attractions include: the National Museum of the Pacific War, LBJ State and National Historic Parks, the Pioneer Museum Complex, Wildseed Farms, Fredericksburg Herb Farm, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area, Luckenbach, Quintessential Chocolates/Chocolat, Rockbox Theater and other unique sites. Fredericksburg has over 80 restaurants and bakeries and over 150 shops. The Fredericksburg area is home to over 900 bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, guest ranches and inns as well as more than 20 hotels and motels.