If you’ve ever wondered which Texas town is the fairest of them all, a new national ranking has finally cleared up the confusion.
Architectural Digest recently named Fredericksburg, in the Texas Hill Country, the “prettiest” town in the Lone Star State. The publication compiled the most stunning locales in each of the 50 states, highlighting the small German town’s famous wineries, picturesque lavender fields and its status as home to the country’s largest family-owned wildflower-seed farm, Wildseed Farms.
Fredericksburg is no stranger to the spotlight. Earlier this year, the pioneer town was named the friendliest and the most charming town in the state, thanks to Booking.com and National Geographic, respectively. But if you’ve never visited the small town, you may be wondering what all the hype is about.
According to the Architectural Digest piece, the publication’s editors were “especially drawn” to the town’s “stunning and abundant culture.” Located just 70 miles north of San Antonio, Fredericksburg is revered for its charming German heritage. From its architecture to its food, beer and modern-day traditions, the city still bears signs of the German pioneers who founded the small town in 1846.
“No trip to Texas is complete without a visit to Fredericksburg to see this unique blend of German heritage and Texan hospitality,” the Fredericksburg Visitor’s Bureau says online. Fredericksburg is also known for its Main Street shops, peach orchards, and outdoor attractions such as the Enchanted Rock State Natural Area.
Fairhope, Alabama; Seward, Alaska; and Sedona, Arizona also made the list.