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Enjoy the fun activities, attractions, events and things to do in Johnson City.
Check the Chamber Calendar for current schedule.

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ART GALLERIES: For listings, see Galleries, and nearby Arts.

SELAH, 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

SELAH, BAMBERBER RANCH PRESERVE BAT CAVE: See Bamberger above and: Bats

BENSON FARM & RANCH: 830-868-7109; This 2,500 acre ranch located 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

BLANCO COUNTY COURTHOUSE: Still in service, this beautiful courthouse contains government offices and historical displays. On the Courthouse Square, of course.








BLANCO COUNTY JAIL: See this historic facility, unfortunately still in active use today in Johnson City, located next to Memorial Town Park, on Ave G just across from the Courthouse and a half block from Hwy 290. Completed in 1894, built of limestone by J.E.L. Dildine, a rock mason from Kansas. A record of only one jail outbreak, in 1897.

CAPTAIN PERRY TEXAS RANGER MUSEUM: 830-868-7111;
404 W. Hwy 290, Johnson City, TX 78636. Open by appointment only, managed by City of Johnson City. learn more here!

ENTERTAINMENT: For listings, see Entertainment, and Nearby

EXOTIC RESORT ZOO: 830-868-4357; 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.

JOHNSON CITY CHAMBER VISITORS CENTER:
830-868-7684. Located in the beautifully restored Withers & Spauldings Building, it has brochures, maps, free broadband Wi-Fi, and friendly Visitors Assistants to help you with local information. This Center houses an impressive collection of isplays and images from LBJ's past and present. The National Park Service co-locates with the Chamber and has outstanding historic displays and LBJ park information. www.JohnsonCityTexasChamber.com

JOHNSON CITY HIKING TRAIL: 830-868-7111. A 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 MEMORIAL PARK: 830-868-7111. A beautiful small park in the center of town on Main Street (Hwy 290 at Ave G), with large oak trees, gazebo, picnic tables, park benches, a memorial, and public bathrooms. Site of music events, festivals and weddings. Specially decorated for many holidays.

JOHNSON CITY SWIMMING POOL, PAVILION & PARK: 830-868-7111. Private parties, swimming lessons and water aerobics available. Ball fields, picnicking, pavilion.

JOHNSON CITY WATER SPORTS AREA: Located on the Pedernales River at the Bridge on Highway 281 just N 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. No lifeguards. Enjoy.

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LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (Johnson City):
830-868-7128; 100 Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636.
E-mail: Sherry_Justus@nps.gov. Web: www.nps.gov/lyjo.
Click Map (requires Adobe Reader).
Also see Parks & Lakes for more details.

Local Park attractions include: NPS HQ & Visitors Center with Book/Gift Store & LBJ Memorabilia; Park Meeting/Event Center; LBJ Boyhood Home, Johnson Settlement; and NPS Park Facility with horses, cattle and historical markers.

PEDERNALES RIVER NATURE PARK: Owned and managed by LCRA, this new 222 acre river-front park is located in Johnson City. Offers public recreational day use, including fishing and picnicking. Plans are underway for more extensive development of outdoor facilities and activities. During this interim period, LCRA access and facility use fees are temporarily waived. See www.lcra.org/pedernalesnatureparkOn E side of Hwy 281 at the Pedernales river bridge. Entrance just S of Town Creek and a few block N of the Hwy 281/290 intersection.

PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK: 830-868-7304;
2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636.
Located 9 mi E of Johnson City (go out RR 2766).
Web: Pedernales Falls State Park.
Also see Parks & Lakes

NEARBY: LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (Stonewall): 1048 State Hwy 49, Stonewall, TX 78671. See Johnson City contact information.
See Parks & Lakes for more details.

NEARBY: LBJ STATE PARK & HISTORICAL SITE: 830-644-2420; POB 238, Hwy 290 E, Stonewall, TX 78671 (LBJ State Park).
See Parks & Lakes for more details.

MORE PARKS: For other nearby parks and preserves, such as Hamilton Pool Preserve, Reimer's Preserve, and Westcave Preserve, and greater details on state and national parks in the immediate area, click: Parks

TEXAS HILLS VINEYARD: 830-868-2321; 878 RR 2766, Johnson City, TX 78636; www.texashillsvineyard.com; wine@texashillsvineyard.com. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5. Home of the "Kick Butt Cab" and other Italian-styled "Wines to Share With Friends". Wines include Pinot Grigio, Sangiovese, Orange Moscato, Merlot, Syrah and more. Enjoy a picnic on the patio overlooking the vineyard. Locally made artisan cheeses and crackers available in the tasting room. Tasting room and gift shop. Directions: Located 1 mi E of Johnson City on RR 2766 (road to Pedernales Falls State Park).

WHITTINGTON'S: 830-868-5500; 604 Hwy 281 South in Johnson City, TX 78636. Maker of the best beef and turkey Jerky in the Hill Country. Only Texas food products. All of our Jerky is made right here in Johnson City, using only the finest of meats and following our 40 plus year old family recipe. Retail and wholesale. Since 1963, producing jerky at the factory next door to our General Store and gift shop. Store has samples of our jerky and salsas, a wide variety of gifts, jewelry, candles, knick knacks, spices, preserves, jelly, syrups, cobbler-in-a-jar, pickled foods, cold beverages, Texas wines by the bottle, made to order gift baskets, and more. Owners: Sam & Susan Whittington.
Email: jerky@moment.net. Web: www.whittingtonsjerky.com.

WILDFLOWER TRAILS: Johnson City is the "Wildflower Capital of the Texas Hill Country", and the scenic roads in and around JC in the springtime are often emblazoned with the colors of bluebonnets, painted brush, Indian paintbrush, phlox, Mexican poppy, winecups, Indian blanket and lemon mint along the roadsides and in the fields. The annual Wildflower Festival (flower displays, live music, contests, and vendors aplenty) plays tribute to the enticing splendor of natural beauty for which this area is known. A must see and makes for great weekend adventures! Also, don't miss the nearby Willow City Wildflower Loop. See Wildflowers

For all attractions in the Hill Country, see: All Attractions

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