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Lyndon B Johnson National Historical ParkTheme(s): Presidential Parks | |
Description:
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park tells the story of our 36th President in a unique and encompassing way. The story begins with Lyndon Johnson's ancestors, tracing the influences his family and his beloved Texas Hill Country had on the boy and the man. In Johnson City, the visitor can see how LBJ influenced his home town by bringing the resources of the U.S. Government to bear on improving the lives of his friends and neighbors. The park also affords a special opportunity to visit a working cattle ranch, preserved in the late 1960s time period. On the LBJ Ranch it is possible to experience the serenity and beauty from which the former president drew his strength and comfort. It is here that his final resting place is located. This entire "circle of life" gives the visitor a unique perspective into one of America's most noteworthy citizens by providing the most complete picture of an American president.
The park was authorized on December 2, 1969 and was redesignated from a historic site to a national historical park on December 28, 1980. Present holdings are approximately 1,570 acres, 674 of which are federal. The Johnson family generously continues to add to this property; their most recent donation of acreage was in April, 1995.
Designations:
Lyndon B. Johnson Historic Site (December 2, 1969)
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (December 28, 1980)
Accessibility:
Most facilities in the park are wheelchair accessible. Closed captioning is provided for the two videos in the Visitor Center.
Getting Around:
To get to the LBJ Ranch from Park Headquarters, take Highway 290 fourteen miles westbound to the LBJ State Historical Park. Tickets for the LBJ Ranch bus tour are purchased at the State Park Visitor Center.
Activites:
Biking | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | Wildlife Viewing | Bird Watching | Nature Walks | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Picnic Areas | Comfort Stations | Museum Exhibits | And more.
Directions to Lyndon B Johnson National Historical Park
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.
Note: You will pass the LBJ Ranch District before you get to Johnson City -- see next direction.
To the LBJ Ranch:
From Park Headquarters, take Highway 290 fourteen miles westbound to the LBJ State Historical Park. Tickets for the LBJ Ranch bus tour are purchased at the State Park Visitor Center.
Attractions:
LBJ State Historical Park
Phone:830 644 2252
Enchanted Rock State Park
Pedernales Falls State Park
Phone:830 868 7304
Lyndon B. Johnson Library and Museum
Phone:512 916 5136
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Research Center
Phone:512 292 4200
Nearby Parks:
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park (60 miles)
Padre Island National Seashore (180 miles)
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