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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Fredericksburg

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Fredericksburg, Texas

Updated August 10, 2022

Unusual Attractions in Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg, Texas

Enchanted Rock

An enormous pink granite batholith, long attributed with spiritual powers by the Tonkawa Indians.

Fredericksburg, Texas

Old Tunnel Bat Colony

Abandoned railroad tunnel is home to a colony of three million Mexican free-tail bats.

Fredericksburg, Texas

National Museum of the Pacific War

Modern technology and live displays tell the story of the Pacific during WWII for the Internet generation.

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Comfort, Texas

The Cartoon Saloon

A unique cartoon-filled roadside attraction.

19 miles from Fredericksburg

Comfort, Texas

Seashell Graves of Comfort Cemetery

No one is sure why this mysterious tradition started.

20 miles from Fredericksburg

Comfort, Texas

Hygieostatic Bat Roost

This unique tower has been home to malaria-fighting bats for 100 years.

21 miles from Fredericksburg

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Video: A Legendary Texas Music Community

In this town located 15 minutes outside of Fredericksburg, musical performances are hosted 363 days a year. Grab a beer and kick back under 300-year-old oak trees that have heard some of the best country musicians of all time.

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