Wineries, Wildflowers & More
Fredericksburg, Texas is a charming small town with plenty to do and see, including must-visit wineries and breathtaking fields of wildflowers. Be sure to stroll Main Street for hand-crafted cocktails, farm-to-table restaurants, and plenty of shopping in this quaint location.
Hidden Gem for Wine Enthusiasts
You may be surprised to know that Texas is a popular destination for wine lovers.
Fredericksburg, the epicenter of Texas Wine Country, has more than 75 wineries, vineyards, and wine tasting rooms in the area.
A favorite local experience is taking a wine tour, with more than 30 companies offering tours in Fredericksburg alone. Choose between full-day, half-day, and private tour options, or take the 290 Wine Shuttle to multiple vineyards. The Urban Wine Trail in the city’s quaint downtown allows participants to visit numerous nearby spots.
Fields of Breathtaking Wildflowers: Perfect for Photographers & Influencers
Picture your Instagram feed filled with curated selfies staged alongside vibrant wildflower fields. Photographers will surely be inspired by Wildseed Farm’s array of flowers, including Texas bluebonnets and poppies in the spring, plus cosmos, sunflowers, and zinnias during the summer. As the largest working wildflower farm in the country, Wildseed has 200 acres of wildflower fields, a walking trail, tasting room, and a market selling seeds of all varieties. Nearby, Willow City Loop is another perfect place to see colorful wildflowers, open to the public during bluebonnet season. You can even go horseback riding through blooming meadows and enjoy the unique beauty of Texas in bloom.
For more exquisite sights, go hiking in Enchanted Rock State Park. The most popular hike is the Summit Trail, a steep climb leading to panoramic views.
A Main Street Like No Other
Many people come for the wineries, then stay for the quaint shops along walkable Main Street, the city’s hub. Step back in time as you visit 150+ boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, and tasting rooms. Explore high-end boutiques, buy handmade cowboy boots, check out the specialty dog shop, and treat yourself at the old-fashioned candy store. Fun fact: you can walk around Main Street with a cocktail in hand!
All the sightseeing, shopping, and sipping will work up your appetite, so visit Fredericksburg’s fabulous restaurants, like Cuvée Wine and Piano Bar. This is a fun place with live music, set in a beautifully preserved historic building. Cuvée serves perfectly curated charcuterie boards, small plates, and a huge assortment of wines. On Friday and Saturdays, gather around the piano bar for lively sing-alongs.
Celebrate Fredericksburg’s German heritage at Otto’s German Bistro, a cozy farm-to-table restaurant with a seasonally changing menu, organic and sustainable ingredients, and delicious handcrafted cocktails.
For breakfast or brunch, don’t miss Sunset Grill, a popular spot serving fresh, locally sourced foods, from huevos rancheros to caramelized banana French toast.
Exhausted from all the fun? Stay somewhere upscale, like the Inn at Baron’s Creek, a beautiful boutique hotel just steps away from Main Street. With its elegant suites, on-site spa, pool, amenities, and stunning views, it’s the perfect place to relax.
Alternatively, stay at the tranquil, sophisticated Albert Hotel, also near Main Street. With four restaurants, two bars, a pool, and a full-service spa, this pet-friendly spot has everything you’ll need for your getaway.
For more exquisite sights, go hiking in Enchanted Rock State Park. The most popular hike is the Summit Trail, a steep climb leading to panoramic views.
Getting there is Easier than Ever
While tucked away in Texas Hill Country, getting to Fredricksburg is easy for PlaneSense fractional share owners and CobaltPass® jet card clients. Gillespie County Airport is located just three miles from downtown, which is perfectly suited for both the PlaneSense PC-12 turboprop and the PC-24 jet. Skip the hassles of San Antonio International Airport – an hour away – and enjoy the benefits of flying privately to Fredericksburg instead. You’ll have more time for wine tastings and casual strolls along the countryside.
PlaneSense Offers Many Significant Benefits to Private Flyers
Join the PlaneSense fractional aircraft ownership program for guaranteed access to a meticulously maintained fleet of aircraft, scheduling flexibility with no blackout dates, and comfortable, spacious aircraft. Travelers always know their costs up front, with no hidden costs or repositioning fees. Bypass the delays of commercial travel and fly privately aboard your own aircraft.
With the exceptional landing capabilities of the PC-12 and PC-24, travelers have access to thousands of airports – even small, remote locations with shorter runways. That means PlaneSense can bring you anywhere you want to go. Last year alone, PlaneSense flew clients to more than 1,250 airports.
PlaneSense, which prioritizes safety, service, and value, features the largest U.S. fleet of Pilatus PC-12 turboprops and PC-24 light jets. With its unparalleled service, extensive experience, and meticulously maintained fleet of newer aircraft, PlaneSense is the ideal solution for private flights.
CobaltPass jet cards, the company’s newest program, introduces a new way to fly privately aboard the PlaneSense fleet. CobaltPass program participants are able to customize their jet card with the hours that they need and enjoy guaranteed availability, scheduling flexibility, spacious cabins, extraordinary service, and predetermined costs with no hidden fees.
PlaneSense clients enjoy world class service when traveling to Fredericksburg and thousands of airports across the continental U.S., as well as international locations in Canada, Bermuda, the Bahamas, the Caribbean, Central America, and Mexico. For more information about a fractional share or CobaltPass jet card, contact us at 866-214-1212 or fill out the form below.
