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Weekend Trip from Dallas to Fredericksburg, Texas — Adventurous Itinerary | WeekendTrips
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Fredericksburg
0 Gem ScoreApr 29from DallasFamily
Day One ·
Morning
Morning
Arrive by 6 PM and check into your accommodation. Grab dinner at Altdorf Biergarten (German comfort food in an authentic beer hall setting with a playground area for kids to burn energy while adults unwind). The casual vibe is perfect for travel-tired families, and the schnitzel and pretzels are legitimately excellent.
Day Two ·
Morning
Morning
Head straight to Schlitterbahn Waterpark New Braunfels (30 minutes south) when gates open at 10 AM. Beat the crowds, tackle the Boogie Bahn and Torrent River rides while kids are fresh, and spend 4–5 hours sliding, splashing, and adventuring through tubes and lazy rivers.
Afternoon
Afternoon
Return to Fredericksburg by 3 PM and dive into the antique district. Hit Absolute Auction & Realty, Flea Street Antiques, and Market Street storefronts—you'll find vintage toys, furniture, and collectibles that'll captivate kids hunting for treasures while parents scout for gems.
Evening
Evening
Dinner at The Peach Tree Restaurant (homestyle Texas fare, generous portions, family-friendly) followed by an evening stroll down Main Street for ice cream at Fredericksburg Pie Company—try their unique peach cobbler flavor.
Day Three ·
Morning
Morning
Brunch at Navajo Grill (elevated Tex-Mex with kid-friendly options and fresh juices), then spend 90 minutes at Fort D.A. Russell, a restored 1850s military outpost where kids can explore historic buildings and imagine frontier life.
Departure
Departure
Leave by 1 PM, taking the scenic TX-290 West toward Johnson City route back to Dallas—slightly longer but far more beautiful than I-35, winding through limestone hills and wildflower fields.
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