Directions: From Austin, take 290 West/281 North to Johnson City. Drive time is about 50 minutes. Located in the Lyndon Johnson National Historical Park –Not the LBJ Ranch. (830)868-7128. Free.
Fun Facts:
In the 1850′s President Lyndon B. Johnson’s grandfather bought land in Blanco County that he later sold to his nephew, James Polk Johnson. Johnson City is named for “J.P. Johnson”.
More National Park Service sites were designated or expanded during the Johnson administration than during any other administration. LBJ traveled to only one…the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island.
What to do:
Learn about life in Texas during the late 1800s. There is a house, barn with animals and a farm to visit. Located between the Pedernales and Blanco Rivers, this a great place to hike with your kids and learn some history, too. The 1-mile packed dirt trail is stroller and wheelchair friendly. Restrooms are located in the visitor’s center and near the picnic tables. This is a great place to take the kids and out of town guests. Pack a picnic or eat in nearby restaurants. If you want to fish, call ahead.
