Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park

"The LBJ National Park is free for all visitors. The visitor center and boyhood home are in Johnson City, while the ranch is in Stonewall just 15 minutes away. Both locations are worth the stop. You pick up the pass to drive through the ranch at the LBJ State Park. Hereford cattle can be seen everywhere at the ranch. The ranch house is currently closed and under going restoration. It will reopen in 2025."

"Definitely a must see if you are in the Austin area or Fredericksburg. Learn more about one of America’s most important presidents whose legacy was tarnished by Vietnam but had several achievements such as addressing poverty and improving education. There is so much to see and do. Recommend first stopping at the visitors center in Johnson City and doing a tour of his boyhood home and then drive to the historic park. You could spend a day here if you want to see all the exhibits. There are also Texas longhorns on the ranch which were cool to see up close. Unfortunately the TX White House is closed for renovations."

"For first-time visitors, start in Johnson City at the visitor center. We recommend watching the two 30-minute videos. One of them is the life of LBJ, and the other is of Lady Bird. There are other Johnson historic places in Johnson City. After that, drive 15 miles west toward Fredericksburg and turn into the LBJ State Park entrance. At the visitor center, get permission to do the driving tour of his ranch. His ranch house and the airplane hangar are both closed for renovation until 2025. You can still see the Airforce One under an awning, and the drive around the ranch is worth the time. The views on the north side are beautiful."

"We toured the farm house first and then drove to the LBJ house. The house itself was closed for renovation while we were there, which was disappointing. We walked around the grounds and tried to imagine the parties and BBQ picnics that were held here. We were able to see the swimming pool and the plane that was parked in the back. We then drove down the road a bit and visited the family cemetery and the house where LBJ was born. You can also visit the one room schoolhouse that LBJ went to as a young child. Beautiful countryside and it was very peaceful and serene. We saw quite a lot of deer as well on the property. We enjoyed our visit."

"Most of the buildings were closed to prepare for some event. Drove around the farm, stopping at several information boards explaining LBJ's life and presidency at the ranch."