Monday, February 24, 2014

Fredericksburg: Moving To This Historic Texas Town

By Pammy McGrath


There are many reasons why people relocate to Texas. This is a state with top schools, low taxes and a myriad of activities to please any interest. If you are planning to relocate to the Lone Star State, there are certainly many great cities to think about, but if you are looking for some old-fashioned country charm, there are few better places to consider than the historic Hill Country town of Fredericksburg.

While Fredericksburg is definitely a small town, with just over 10,500 inhabitants, this hamlet is quite close to two of the state's most popular cities - Austin and San Antonio. The state capitol of Austin is about 68 miles away from Fredericksburg, while San Antonio is very slightly closer, just about 63 miles down the road.

For those who hate cold weather and love plenty of sunshine, Fredericksburg definitely fits the bill. Winter lows typically don't fall below about 35 degrees and snowfall is very rare. The area has more than the national average of sunny days and lower than the national average of rainfall. Summers are quite warm, particularly in July and August when the highs average in the mid-90s.

There is much to see and do in Fredericksburg, and the town is quite popular for tourists. The downtown area is actually listed in the National Register of Historic Places and features an abundance of interesting architecture as well as antique shops, specialty stores, cafes and restaurants. Visiting local wineries is also quite popular with tourists, and you can even visit a distillery that produces whiskey or a brew house that produces several lagers, a hefe-weizen, an IPA and a premium pilsner brew. Oktoberfest is one of the most popular annual occasions, a huge celebration of the German culture so prevalent in Fredericksburg.

A popular local attraction is the Admiral Nimitz Museum and Historic Center, a portion of the National Museum of the Pacific war. The commander of the Pacific Fleet during the Second World War, Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, was born in this small town paradise and is honored in this museum. Another local site for history buffs is the Fort Martin Scott Historic Site.

When you are ready to select a home or property in Texas Hill Country, call the realtors at Nixon Real Estate. For more than 35 years, this Fredericksburg real estate team has been finding homes and properties for a myriad of clients. They can help you find all types of Fredericksburg real estate, Kerrville real estate and real estate throughout Gillespie County and nearby counties. This includes helping you search for a family home or perhaps a large piece of acreage or even a commercial type of property.




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