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1. The Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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2. The Texas White House ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Exotic Resort Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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4. Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home

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5. Pedernales Falls State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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6. Science Mill

Category: Kids & Family Fun

7. Texas Hill Country Wineries

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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8. Flat Creek Estate

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Westcave Cellars Winery and Brewery

Category: Nearby Food & Drink
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10. Vinovium

11. 290 Wine Castle

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12. Pecan Street Brewing

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13. Bryans on 290

Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Johnson City is a small Texas town of around a thousand people.
  • It was established by the donation of 320 acres along the Pedernales River, from its namesake.
  • James Polk Johnson was the uncle of Lyndon Baines Johnson, the 36th President of the United States.
  • For many years, the town was a ranch trader outpost, and it wasn't until the 1930s that the town had access to any utilities.
  • Tourism is the main income generator since the establishment of historical landmarks commemorating the President's boyhood, work, and passing.

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