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Jennni Jan 31st, 2006 12:31 PM

Fredericksburg, TX for dinner?
 
My husband and I are in San Antonio on one of his business trips and it was recommended that we go to Fredericksburg because it is a very charming place.

The question is - would it be worth it to just go there for dinner/evening?


AustinTraveler Jan 31st, 2006 12:50 PM

Fredericksburg is really more about walking around and looking in the little stores. I certainly wouldn't go there just for dinner.

A_Traveller Jan 31st, 2006 12:52 PM

Fredericksburg is a historical town with lots of antique & souvinier shops, the Nimitz Museum, and a few lunch places. It's an interesting place to spend a few hours but I wouldn't recommend making the trip (about 75 miles) just for dinner.

AnnMarie_C Jan 31st, 2006 12:52 PM

I don't think so, no. There's a lovely restaurant on the far north side of town, Grey Moss Inn, that I believe is worth the drive. Fred is a long way to go for dinner. You may also want to look at going to Boerne which is closer and equally as charming.

ChristieP Jan 31st, 2006 12:53 PM

Austin is right. You need at least an afternoon and an evening in Fredericksburg. Stroll down Haupstrasse/Main, visit the German bakeries, go to the Nimitz museum, etc. It makes a great short weekend getaway if you stay in one of the many B&B's. Or, go for the day during Gillespie County Fair, Oktoberfest, or Nights in Old Fredericksburg!!

AnnMarie_C Jan 31st, 2006 12:53 PM

Forgot to post this website...

http://www.grey-moss-inn.com/

starrsville Jan 31st, 2006 01:43 PM

Another option for an out of town dinner would be Gruene, TX - especially if the Gruene Dance Hall is open the night you are planning to go. Gruene is a wonderful little town out of New Braunfels, TX and is 36 miles away. One of best Texas night memories is dinner at the mill next door and dancing a warm summer night away at the dance hall.

starrsville Jan 31st, 2006 01:59 PM

Here's some info on Gruene -
http://www.touringtexas.com/gruene/

Here's the website for special events -
http://www.gruenehall.com/

And here's info on the mill restaurant -
http://www.gristmillrestaurant.com/


AnnMarie_C Jan 31st, 2006 02:09 PM

Starrsville is wise...ditch my idea! :-)

P_M Jan 31st, 2006 02:47 PM

FYI--Gruene is pronounced "green."

Yeah, I know that's not phoenetical but hey, this is Texas. :-D

AnnMarie_C Jan 31st, 2006 04:03 PM

And I am so hooked on phonics, right sweatheart?! LOL I am such a geek :p

starrsville Jan 31st, 2006 04:18 PM

Well, we could start a whole new thread on pronunciations, such as...

Cairo, GA pronounced as "Kay-ro"


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