Johnson City, Texas Attractions
Centrally located in the Texas Hill Country
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Johnson City Texas and Surrounding Texas Hill Country Area Attractions:

Bamberger Ranch Preserve: (830) 868-2630; 2341 Blue Ridge Dr., Johnson City TX 78636. Nature, Pure & Simple. Environmental Educational Institute, preservation programs, lodging, meeting facilities, tours and more. Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve is a 5,500 acre ranch that has been described as the largest habitat restoration project on private land in Texas. Educational and interpretive services as well as transportation are provided by ranch staff. Non-profit. Email: brp@tstar.net. Web: www.bambergerranch.org.

Benson Farm and Ranch: (830) 868-7109; This 2500 acre ranch located in the Texas Hill Country near Johnson City offers guided hunts for whitetail and exotics as well as fishing and full lodging. Registered Aberdeen Black Angus and thoroughbred race horse breeding. Email: ryan@moment.net Web: www.bensonfarmandranch.com

Captain Perry Texas Ranger Museum: (830) 868-7684; 404 W. Hwy 290, Johnson City, TX 78636. Closed for repairs. learn more here! »»

Exotic Resort Zoo: (830) 868-4357. 1-877-232-3624; 235 Zoo Trail, Johnson City TX 78636. Located just North of Johnson City on Hwy 281. A resort for wild animals where people can enjoy their company. 137 wooded acres with several lakes and creeks. Over 500 animals and 80 species. Guided tours, luxury safari style cabin rental, traveling petting zoo, school field trips. Education, preservation, entertainment. Email: exotic@moment.net. Web: www.zooexotics.com.

Hamilton Pool Preserve: Hamilton Pool Road, Cypress Mill, TX 78663. (512) 264-2740. This 232-acre preserve is managed as a natural area (preserve) with emphasis on habitat protection and restoration, environmental education for public and private groups, and ongoing research. It offers limited, day-use only, with recreational opportunities such as picnicking, hiking, swimming and nature study. The preserve's pool and grotto were formed when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago. There is a 45 foot water fall creating a great swimming hole. You need to also hike some of the nature trails along the creek. Swimming is allowed only when the water quality meets safe standards. Water quality is monitored regularly. Updated information is posted at the entrance booth and provided on the park's telephone recorder message. Drinking water or concessions are not available in the preserve. Web: www.texasoutside.com/hamiltonpool.htm

Johnson City Chamber Visitors Center: In the beautifully restored Withers-Spaulding Building, the Chamber has brochures, maps, free broadband Wi-Fi, and friendly Visitors Assistants to help you with local information. This Center is new and is starting to house an impressive collection of displays and images from past and present. The National Park Service co-locates with us and has outstanding historic displays and LBJ park information. This Chamber Visitors Center is not to be missed in Johnson City!

Johnson City Hiking Path: Newly constructed 1.8 mile round trip hike trail from the Johnson City Community Park, past the Courthouse Square to the LBJ Park Visitor Center. You can extend the hike on both ends by walking through the parks and sidewalks. Walking and roller skates only, no bicycles or skate boards. Water fountain and memorial park benches along the way. Not yet lighted at night.

Johnson City Swimming Pool: Private parties, swimming lessons and water aerobics available. Call City Hall for more information (830) 868-7111

Johnson City Water Sport Area: Located on the Pedernales River at the Bridge on Highway 281 just north of town and next to the Blanco County Show Barn. Easy launching area. Ideal for kayaking, canoeing, picnicking and fishing. Convenient parking at the launch area. There is no charge for use of the water area or parking. Enjoy.

LBJ State Park & Historical Site: (830) 644-2420; POB 238, E. US Hwy 290, Stonewall, TX 78671 (www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson)

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (Johnson City): (830) 868-7128; Fax: (830) 868-7863; POB 329, 100 Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636.
E-mail: Sherry_Justus@nps.gov. Web: www.nps.gov/lyjo. Click Map (requires Adobe Reader).

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (Stonewall): 1048 State Hwy 49, Stonewall, TX 78671
See Johnson City contact information above.

Pedernales Falls State Park: (830) 868-7304, 1-830-868-7304; 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636. 5212 acres in Blanco County east of Johnson City, was acquired from private owners in 1970 and was opened to the public in 1971. It is located along the banks of scenic Pedernales River and features picturesque waterfalls, abundant animal and bird life, fishing, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking and horseback riding. Approximately eight miles east of Johnson City on FM 2766 at 2585 Park Road 6026. Web: www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/pedernales_falls

Reimer's Ranch Preserve: Hamilton Pool Road, Cypress Mill, TX 78663. This pristine 2,427 acre parkland, open space and reserve land in western Travis County with almost 3 miles of continuous frontage along the Pedernales River is the largest parkland acquisition in the history of Travis County. The Reimers Ranch parcel is already well known and well loved by many park users. The sizeable Central Texas rock-climbing community views Reimers Ranch as a destination with world class rock climbing. The active local mountain biking community likewise enjoys Reimers Ranch’s over 18 miles of trails through the classic Central Texas landscape. Local anglers have come to Reimers’ for generations to fish for white bass in the Pedernales River. The Pogue Springs Preserve/Hogge Reserve component of the land acquisition is less known but equally spectacular with Pedernales River frontage, deep canyons and panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country. Web: www.co.travis.tx.us/tnr/parks/reimers_ranch.asp

Westcave Preserve: (830) 825-3442. Hamilton Pool Road, Cypress Mill, TX 78663. The preserve is a 31 acre area that includes a lush, green canyon canopied by giant cypress trees and a 40-foot waterfall tumbling over fern-covered travertine columns into an emerald pool. This preserve is maintained by a non-profit organization. The preserve is dedicated to sustaining this unique ecological treasure and offering it as a scientific and educational resource to the community. Guided trail tours, adult & school programs, birding, star watching, and other programs help to inspire greater environmental conservation and awareness. E-mail: john@westcave.org. Web: www.westcave.org.

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Lost Creek Vineyard & Tasting Room: 830-868-7828. 302 W. Main Street (Hwy 290), Johnson City, TX 78636. Vineyard at 1129 RR 2233, Sunrise Beach, TX Owners: David & Valerie Brinkman, cell: 830-613-9662. lcvine@moment.net, www.lostcreekvineyard.com

Texas Hills Vineyard: (830) 868-2321; 878 RR 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636. Wine tasting room, award-winning wines, gifts and vineyard. E-mail: wine@texashillsvineyard.com Web: www.texashillsvineyard.com