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North America » United States » Texas » Johnson City April 26th 2013

March 3, 2013 After dropping my husband off at a golf tournament in Marble Falls, Texas I decided to drive 30 minutes south to the LBJ National Historical Park, not to be confused with the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum in Austin. The park is actually located at two locations about 14 miles apart. The first location includes the visitor center, the Johnson settlement , Johnson boyhood home, and the Parks Headquarters in Johnson City. Near Stonewall, Texas one can visit the LBJ Ranch. Arriving in Johnson City early on a Sunday morning before the visitor center opened, I searched for a place to grab a quick breakfast. Unfortunately, my choice was so limited I ended up buying a freshly baked donut at a gas station. At the visitor center I toured the small museum that ... read more

North America » United States » Texas » Johnson City August 7th 2012

Oh what a day! We left before the sun came up headed for the beautiful town of Fredericksburg, TX. The oil rigs were lit up like Christmas trees and the air smells of oil. It was something that would take getting used to for sure. Our hotel in Pecos, was very nice considering what the rest of the town looked like. We actually braved the mexican joint in town and found it to be the best Mexican food I have ever had! It was yummy! So...back to my story....we made a quick stop in Fredericksburg after about a 4 hour drive and then headed for the LBJ Ranch. This was the ranch of President Lyndon Johnson and was also known as the Texas Whitehouse since he spent about a quarter of his presidency at this house. ... read more
LBJ and Lady Birds Headstone
Audio Tour
Air Force One




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