As a Texas local, I skip the crowds in Austin and head west to a charming nearby city with amazing wineries

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As a Texas local, I skip the crowds in Austin and head west to a charming nearby city with amazing wineries

I live in Texas, and love the small city of Fredericksburg. There's a lot to do there, from visiting wineries to eating at good restaurants downtown.

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Fredericksburg, Texas, and its surrounding areas have some incredible scenery and wineries.Malachi Jacobs/ShutterstockI've lived in Texas for many years, and Fredericksburg is one of my favorite places to visit.Fredericksburg has incredible wineries, and I like that it isn't too far from Austin or San Antonio.The small city has a charming, walkable Main Street with some great shops and restaurants.After more than 15 years of driving between San Antonio and Austin as a longtime Texas local, I've found my favorite detour: Fredericksburg.Part of the scenic Texas Hill Country, it's a walkable city with German roots, popular for its array of wineries, boutique hotels, and lively downtown.Although I love Austin and San Antonio, Fredericksburg provides a small-town feel that the aforementioned cities — with populations close to a million each — could never quite achieve.In my opinion, Fredericksburg's small population of about 12,000 people only lends to its charm. It's a great break from…

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