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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

Getting to the Park:

The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park comprises two districts, separated by 14 miles: 1) the Johnson City district, which features the LBJ Boyhood Home, Johnson Settlement, and Visitor Center and Headquarters; and 2) the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall, 14 miles west of Johnson City on U.S. 290. The Park Visitor Center in Johnson City is 50 miles west of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio.

By Car - To Park Headquarters and the Visitor Center in Johnson City: From Austin, take Highway 290 westbound. At the signal light in Johnson City, turn left (still on 290), towards Fredericksburg. Go three blocks and turn left on Avenue F. Go two blocks and turn right onto Ladybird Lane. The parking lot and visitor center are on the left.

From San Antonio, take Highway 281 northbound until it joins Highway 290 and follow the above directions from the signal light in Johnson City to the Visitor Center.

From Fredericksburg, take Highway 290 eastbound to Johnson City. After passing the blinking traffic light, go two blocks and turn right onto Avenue F. Follow the above directions for parking.

To the LBJ Ranch: From Park Headquarters in Johnson City, take Highway 290 14 miles westbound to the LBJ State Park and Historic Site. Tickets for the LBJ Ranch bus tour are purchased at the State Park Visitor Center.

There is no public transportation to Johnson City or Stonewall.

 

courtesy of the National Park Service

 

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