Main Street Bed & Breakfast, Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, is a wonderful place for a weekend getaway. Stroll down Main Street, where there is antique shopping. In the 1800s, many German settlers planted roots in Fredericksburg; now the town boasts great German cuisine and breweries. Drive out to Enchanted Rock, go for a hike and see the beautiful views of the Hill Country. The Main Street Bed & Breakfast is the perfect place for a romantic vacation; it is in a central location and offers suites with whirlpool tubs and a full breakfast room service. Each suite is different, but runs at around $100 from Sunday to Thursday, and about $140 over the weekend (2010 pricing). There is a large pool at the Main Street Bed & Breakfast. Don't miss the Fredericksburg peaches---the town is famous for them.
Main Street B&B
337 E Main St
Fredericksburg, TX 78624
www. travelmainstreet.com
888-559-8555
The Redfish Inn, South Padre Island
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South Padre Island, far south on the Texas Gulf Coast, is a tourist destination that offers stretches of beaches, a great bay and ocean fishing and activities such as surfing, parasailing and banana boating. The Redfish Inn is located on the bay, which is just a short walk from the beaches and many restaurants and bars. The bay is a fisherman's destination and a great place to view the July 4 fireworks. The inn offers a hearty Texas-style breakfasts, bay views and several rooms and suites. Rates in the summer are a bit higher; they run from $140 to $200, and during the off-season, they run at $125 to $170 (2010 pricing).
207 West Aries Drive
South Padre Island, TX 78597
(956) 761-2722
www.redfishinn.com
Gruene Mansion Inn
This upscale bed and breakfast is located in historic Gruene, famous for being the home of the oldest continuously-running dance hall in Texas. Gruene is also situated on the Guadelupe River, where visitors can float down the river in rented tubes, or visit the famous Gristmill, a restaurant that overlooks the water. Many of the rooms at Gruene Mansion Inn also look over the river. They are all decorated with rustic Texas décor, like patchwork quilts, rocking chairs and paintings of bluebonnets. Many of them have fireplaces and porches. The Gruene Mansion Inn is a series of buildings; each feature different suites/rooms and run at varying rates. All of the rooms, though run between $170 and $230 (2010 pricing).
Gruene Mansion Inn
1275 Gruene Road
New Braunfels, TX 78130-3003
(830) 629-2641
www.gruenemansioninnn.com
