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Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site

199 State Park Road 52, P.O. Box 238, Stonewall, TX 78671
830-644-2252
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As featured in Daytrips from San Antonio
Ranked #2 of 5 attractions in Stonewall
Type: State Parks, Historic Sites, National Parks, History Museums, Parks
Activities: Group tours/bus tour, Group tours/day tour
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
Owner description: Visitors will enjoy a self-guided driving tour through the land where the former president was born and buried, plus his 717-acre ranch, you won't... more » Owner description: Visitors will enjoy a self-guided driving tour through the land where the former president was born and buried, plus his 717-acre ranch, you won't have to walk your feet off to see this state park. The park is home to the Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm. The farm is a working farm that lets visitors step back in time and experience life on a German farmstead in the early 1900's. Throughout the park, visitors will find evidence from three cultures: Native American, Spanish and German. The Native Americans lived in the Hill Country, then the Spanish conquistadors, and in the early 1800s German immigrants settled there. Park visitors will also be able to picnic, fish, swim, and see Texas longhorn cattle. And note that there are two visitors centers, about 14 miles apart. The first is the National Park Visitor Center, run by the park service, and another operated by LBJ State Park and Historic Site near the ranch. « less
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dallas/fort worth, tx
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34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

This has to be one of the most beautiful ranches in Texas. Well worth the visit as it is very picturesque. Tour guides will take you through the White House for approx. $5 which was extremely educational. You'll drive miles throughout the ranch and will have plenty of photo ops as the river runs through it, huge Pecan Trees, wildflowers,... More

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Porter, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Entrance to both areas is through the State Park. The state park has a farm that is actually in use as a farm. That alone is worth the trip to see equipment and facilities actually being used.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 via mobile

Have traveled and seen many other historical and government related places, so this seems to be not unique or as interesting for the kids. It is ok since free and if your traveling through it is fine. We did the auto tour which allowed for stops and going at your own pace witj a given cd that becomes your tour... More

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Kerrville, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Take a strole or just drive through. Awesome scenery. Well kept, clean with great pic-nick areas. Easy access and not out of the way.

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Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Visiting the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is a must for persons interested in presidential politics. We visited on a Sunday morning, which was ideal. After checking in at the first Visitors Center, where we got a vehicle pass and a CD which provided us a description of what we were to see while driving through the... More

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Fairfield, Iowa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013

It's not to often you get to see the inside of a former president's home. His house has been restored to what it looked like in the '60s when Johnson was president. It was surprising how modest the house was-it's large but decorated simply. When I visited Johnson's daughter Lucy was speaking to high school students and the event was... More

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Clinton, Tennessee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2013

This park which is combined with a National Park tells a story of LBJ that conjures up an little different image than I had of the man. It shows the rough side but also the personal side of the father and how Lady Bird did stand her ground on some issues of the family life. Well worth the trip and... More

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Dallas, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

This really is a must see attraction. They say that a lot, but this one is. LBJ was our president at a very pivotal time in our nation and he was also a Texan through and through. To understand him and the times, you need to see this. We loved the experience. Even his grave had an effect on us.... More

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College Station, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

I've always wanted to see LBJ's ranch and I wasn't disappointed. Growing up and hearing about the "Perdenales river", as LBJ said it, sounded peaceful and relaxing. It is beautiful and peaceful and one can understand why he wanted to be there as much as possible. The self-guided driving tour is quite easy, informative and relaxing with the CD provided... More

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Austin, TX
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2013 via mobile

Great map and audio CD to help get the most out of your time. Very interesting site with lots to see and explore. Site is very well maintained with good signage. As a working ranch cattle wanders here and there. The site is free to enter but the LBJ home has a $3pp fee for ranger guided 30min tour. There... More

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