Overview
Johnson City is a city in the German Hill Country of Texas. It is the hometown of President Lyndon B. Johnson (the town was named after his grandfather).
4 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Johnson City
Pedernales Falls State Park
Exotic Resort Zoo
137-acres park offering guided safari tours to see over 80 species of exotic animals including giraffes, gazelles, kangaroos and zebras.
Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (Johnson City)
Reimer's Ranch Reserve
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 98°F; winter lows dip to about 42°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Oct. (climate data from nearby Austin)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- AUS Austin Bergstrom International Airport, Austin — 45 mi away (major hub). Directions
- SAT San Antonio International Airport, San Antonio — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
Johnson City is located on the intersection of US Highway 290 and US Highway 281. Johnson City is about 48 miles west of Austin and about 64 miles north of San Antonio.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Pedernales Falls State Park, Exotic Resort Zoo
- Afternoon Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park (Johnson City), Reimer's Ranch Reserve
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
Johnson City is located on the intersection of US Highway 290 and US Highway 281. Johnson City is about 48 miles west of Austin and about 64 miles north of San Antonio.
See
Sleep
Stay The Hill Country Inn
Go next
- Pedernales Falls State Natural Area
- Fredericksburg
- Stonewall about 15 minutes east of Fredericksburg.
- Austin
- San Antonio
- New Braunfels - Located 52 miles southeast of Johnson City, this town is best known for its German culture and heritage, not to mention the Schlitterbahn, persistent in being voted the world's best waterpark.
- San Marcos - 50 miles southeast of Johnson City, San Marcos is the home of Texas State University and its Aquarena Center, as well as two massive outlet malls that have more than 350 shops.
- Hill Country a more general overview of the area, most destinations are an easy day trip.
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
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