Gillespie County and its county seat Fredericksburg draw millions of visitors annually to the heart of Texas Wine Country, with over 50 wineries, historic Main Street shopping, and the celebrated Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce at 306 E Austin Street driving the local economy. Dining options are exceptional, from German classics at The Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten and Texas Monthly Top-50 BBQ at Eaker Barbecue to upscale steak at Jack’s Chop House and Hitchin’ Post Steakhouse, plus Silver Creek Beer Garden & Grille and Sunset Grill. The Gillespie Central Appraisal District handles property valuations countywide, and the Gillespie County SWCD #220 at 1906 N Llano Street provides conservation services. The City of Fredericksburg offers administrative services through its municipal government, and the area’s German-heritage events like Oktoberfest and the Gillespie County Fair draw crowds from across Texas.
