Friday, July 25, 2014

Fredericksburg: Relocating To This Historic Texas Town

By Pammy McGrath


In general, Texas is the fastest growing state in the country, and the towns and cities of Texas Hill Country are definitely great areas to consider if you want to head to the Lone Star State. Fredericksburg is an excellent option for people who wish to move to Texas, and here are a few good reasons why.

Founded in 1846, this Texas Hill Country town is filled with historic ambiance. In fact, the entire downtown historic district is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. For a history buff, living in a historic town such as Fredericksburg can be a dream come true. When you are searching for homes for sale in Fredericksburg, TX, you can even find a few historic gems among the offerings.

Another reason to consider moving to Fredericksburg is that while it is a quiet, peaceful small town, it is only about an hour from the large metropolitan areas of San Antonio and Austin. So you can enjoy all the amenities that large cities have to offer without having to live in a bustling metro area yourself.

It might be small, with fewer than 11,000 residents, but this town offers plenty for residents to see and do. For outdoor enthusiasts, you can explore the unique geography of Texas Hill Country by visiting Enchanted Rock State Park, which is just minutes away and offers hiking, rock climbing, backpacking and camping. Old Tunnel State Park is another fun nearby attraction that includes an old railroad tunnel, which you can explore at certain times of the year. In May through October, many visitors head to this park to see the Brazilian free-tailed bats that flock to the tunnel during their annual migration.

If you prefer cultural activities, live music and live theater abound in Fredericksburg and there are plenty of galleries and museums, including the Pioneer Museum and Vereins Kirche Museum. The town's most impressive museum is the vast National Museum of the Pacific War. Admission to this museum also includes admission to the Admiral Nimitz State Historic Site. Not only does this site honor the life of Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, commander of the Pacific fleet, it is located in the beautiful historic home built by his grandfather back in 1852.

No matter what type of Hill Country real estate you are searching for, you can find it in Fredericksburg. The experts at Nixon Real Estate can help you find a great single-family home, a large property or ranch, as well as a commercial property or any other type of real estate in Fredericksburg or throughout Texas Hill Country.




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