stargazing

As the song goes, "the stars at night are big and bright" deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. Fredericksburg offers night sky enthusiasts one of the best places to stargaze in Texas. 

From low levels of light pollution to wide open spaces, the stars really do look bigger and brighter in Fredericksburg. 

The Fredericksburg-area now features two International Dark Sky Parks - Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. 

enchanted rock

Just outside of Fredericksburg, Enchanted Rock State Natural Area has for centuries been a place to watch the heavens. It is an International Dark Sky Park that regularly holds stargazing events and welcomes astronomy photographers from around the world.

LBJ ranch

East of Fredericksburg, the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park became the area's second International Dark Sky Park in 2021. The park offers astronomy-based interpretive programming regularly.

city of Fredericksburg initiatives

In 2020, Fredericksburg became a Dark Sky Community and is committed to light pollution control. 

• Fredericksburg Dark Sky Data
• City of Fredericksburg Outdoor Lighting Ordinance