Located two blocks south of U.S. 290 between Avenues F and G. Main headquarters features visitor center, bookstore, exhibits, and auditorium that plays films on LBJ and Laydbird Johnson, as well as ranger talks and monthly guest lectures. Down the street, with guided tours daily, is frame structure where a young Lyndon Johnson lived while attending public school. Home is nearly 100 years old, and furnishings include Johnson family household items and period furniture restored to the 1920 era. Tours of the home are given on the half hour.

One block west, via a nature trail, is Johnson Settlement, which was owned by President’s grandfather and great-uncle 1867-72, and gathering point of seven-county area for cattle drives. The rustic 1856 dog-trot cabin, 1880 stone farm buildings, exhibit center, and pastures with grazing Texas Longhorn cattle reflect the frontier heritage. Operated by National Park Service. For information, write to PO Box 329, Johnson City, TX 78636, or call 830/868-7128, ext. 231 or 244.