Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. The park has two visitor areas separated by about 14 miles: the Johnson Settlement/Visitor Center/Boyhood Home/Park Headquarters in Johnson City and the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall. The Park Visitor Center in Johnson City is 50 miles west of Austin and 60 miles north of San Antonio.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park researches, preserves and interprets the life and heritage of our 36th president and in association with the adjacent Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site, providess a variety of opportunities to experience the local and regional context that shaped the last frontier president, informed his policies and programs, and defined his legacy.
The State of Texas manages the Park Visitor Center near Stonewall where the visitor can board the bus to the LBJ Ranch, which is managed by the National Park Service.
Directions to the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
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 in Johnson City, go two blocks and turn right onto Avenue F. Follow the above directions for parking. Note: You will pass the LBJ Ranch District on your way 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.
