Take some time to reconnect with nature this summer, during your stay in Fredericksburg TX find parks and trails to relax and enjoy nature. The Inn on Barons Creek is near Cross Mountain Park and Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park which will help you connect with nature and Fredericksburg!

Cross Mountain Park

Cross Mountain Park is a historical marl and limestone hill, before the early settlers, Native Americans used it as a lookout. While settling in Fredericksburg, early pioneers installed a timber cross at the summit. When a German settler received a town lot and 10 acres, including the hill, he found the cross and named it “Kreuzberg” meaning Cross Mountain. If you follow the winding trail up to the summit, 1951 feet up, you will be able to get up close to a new, more substantial cross. That was installed by a nonconformist priest, Father George Menzel, to represent redemption and civilization. In 1946,  Rev. F. X. Wolf switched the lights on and to this day, the cross stays permanently lit. Cross Mountain Park is conveniently located near the Inn on Barons Creek, making it an easy day-trip during your stay in Fredericksburg TX.

 

Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park

Also, close to the Inn is Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, a Fredericksburg favorite. The 150-acres of rolling hills and the rambling Live Oak Creek set the stage for a perfect day of reconnecting, with nature and your family. Between the five pavilions, volleyball court and baseball fields this park accommodates birthday parties, class and family reunions, as well as school field trips, and weddings. No matter the occasion, Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park offers the perfect setting. Make your stay in Fredericksburg TX a fun family excursion, start the day by hiking through the Fredericksburg Nature Center. The Nature Center owes its unique mix of diverse habitats to the local hydrology and geology. Within the Nature Center’s ten acres you will find eleven different habitats. After that much exploring, you’ll be wanting a picnic break, which will fuel the kids back up to go swing at the park. Wrap up the day with some late-afternoon fishing in Live Oak Creek!

The Inn on Barons Creek in downtown will make your stay in Fredericksburg TX, one your kids will be sharing for years to come!