Activities & Attractions

Located two blocks south of U.S. 290 between Avenues F and G. Main headquarters features visitor center, bookstore, exhibits, and auditorium that plays films on LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson. Down the street, with guided tours daily, is frame structure where a young Lyndon Johnson lived while attending public school. Home is more than 100 years old, and furnishings include Johnson family household items and period furniture restored to the 1920 era. Tours of the home are given on the half-hour, except during the lunch hour. One block west, via a nature trail, is Johnson Settlement, which was owned by President’s grandfather and great-uncle 1867-72, and gathering point of seven-county area for cattle drives. The rustic 1856 dog-trot cabin, 1880 stone farm buildings, exhibit center and pastures with grazing Texas longhorn cattle reflect the frontier heritage. Operated by National Park Service as part of the National Historical Park that includes the LBJ Ranch (See STONEWALL). Open daily, except Thanks giving, Christmas and New Year’s days. P.O. Box 329, Johnson City, TX 78636. 830/868-7128, ext. 231 or 244. www.nps.gov/lyjo.