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Gillespie County Airport serves as a gateway to the Texas Hill Country for jet setters, aviation hobbyists and visitors alike.

Skaters and bikers have a safe place to ply their trade in Fredericksburg. Until 2015, riders of all ages were practicing tricks in the gym and drain ditches at Hill Country Evangelical Free Church, where associate pastor and youth minister Kelly Graham opened doors to a crowd with nowhere to go.

The Fredericksburg Farmer’s Market runs its fall and winter season at Pioneer Museum, located at 325 W. Main St. in Fredericksburg.

The Fredericksburg Nature Center is located at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park and is an attraction that features wildlife and their habitat homes along with several nature trails for enthusiasts to enjoy.

Fredericksburg Theater Company’s 27th season is currently underway with upcoming performances of four main stage productions and five special events.

Keeping German tradition and heritage alive are two local choirs — the Arion Men’s Choir and the Hermann Sons Mixed Choir.

The Hill Country University Center (HCUC) offers higher education opportunities in Fredericksburg for both traditional and non-traditional students. HCUC houses a branch of Central Texas College (CTC) and the Texas Tech University Teaching Site at Fredericksburg (TTU).

Golf fans are in for a good time in Gillespie County. Fredericksburg is home to the Lady Bird Golf Municipal Course, located within the Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park. The course offers golf lessons, lodging and has even been home to numerous weddings due to its gorgeous outdoor setting.

Located in the center of downtown Fredericksburg, Marktplatz offers a place to take in a bit of local history as well as relax. Marktplatz is also home to many festivals and events going on throughout the year.

Three more performances remain this spring as part of the eight programs scheduled for the 2022-2023 concert season by the Fredericksburg Music Club, which this year has been marking its 87th season of providing quality performances for Texas Hill Country residents.

Pioneer Memorial Library offers a quiet haven for readers away from the bustle of Main Street. Located next to the Gillespie County Courthouse at 115 West Main Street, the library welcomes guests of all ages to read and explore thousands of items.

Here’s what you can expect if you plan to visit Fredericksburg and the Gillespie County area during the spring and summer months. The spring season often kicks off with a variety of weather conditions in March and April. The average date for a last freeze is typically during the last week of March but has occasionally occurred as late as April for rural areas across the county.

Looking to navigate all Fredericksburg and Gillespie County have to offer? Information needed to make the most out of any visit — for business or pleasure — is available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Information Center, 302 East Austin Street (one block north of Main Street across from the National Museum of the Pacific War).

Skaters and bikers have a safe place to ply their trade in Fredericksburg.

When it comes to peaches, some of the sweetest and best tasting can be found right here in Gillespie County. And that’s due in large part to the minerals and micronutrients of the Hill Country soil. The 1,700-foot altitude temperature variation helps intensify the flavor of the fruit.

To most, it’s just two signs on a corner. But have you ever wondered how Fredericksburg’s streets got their names?

The Hill Country has its own diverse houses of worship for all locals and visitors to find a place to freely express their beliefs. For the most up-to-date information, call, visit the website or social media accounts of each house of worship.