Property at a Glance: Reservation on the Guadalupe

The accommodations at Reservation on the Guadalupe are canvas tipis, but not what you’d expect—they have Amazon Fire TVs, kitchenettes, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Each extra-large cone sleeps up to six guests on three queen beds or two queen beds and one sofa bed. Set on the banks of the Guadalupe River, the property even has a riverfront deck where you can enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning.

• Kitchenette features: sink, mini refrigerator, induction stovetop, and toaster oven.
• Barbecue grills and fire pits make you feel like you’re hanging out in your own backyard. Guests also have access to a private riverfront park.
• Outdoor recreation along the Guadalupe River includes fishing, tubing, and bird-watching.
• Community game room: Play ping-pong, poker, and board games, use WiFi, or watch your favorite show on a big-screen TV or Amazon Fire. It’s located inside a treehouse.
• Distance from Austin and San Antonio: about 54 miles (Austin) and 50 miles (San Antonio)

Fredericksburg, Texas: Historical German Town in Texas Hill Country

In Texas Hill Country, it’s easy to tell when you’re getting close to the town of Fredericksburg: you’ll start spotting “Willkommen” on the signs pointing toward town. German immigrants settled here in 1846, blending Teutonic traditions with cowboy-style farming and ranching. Nowadays, the farms have blossomed into colorful lavender fields and wineries.

One of Fredericksburg’s main attractions is tied to one of its most historic residents—Fleet Admiral Chester Nimitz, who commanded US Pacific forces in World War II. Nimitz’s father owned a steamboat-shaped hotel that was transformed into the National Museum of the Pacific War in the 1960s. The museum features a Japanese submarine used at Pearl Harbor, an American B-25, and many war artifacts.