LBJ Ranch

LBJ Ranch is a presidential estate in Texas Hill Country that spans across rolling land with the Pedernales River bordering the property. The grounds include multiple swimming pools, an airstrip, and several buildings that make up the historical complex.

The ranch served as Texas White House from 1963 to 1969, where President Lyndon B. Johnson held political meetings and received diplomatic visitors. It was a place where important national and international matters were discussed during his presidency.

The estate preserves the original 1960s interior design with the president's office and personal belongings on display, showing how a chief executive lived during the middle of the 20th century. Visitors can see the rooms where he spent his private time away from Washington.

Visitors can get free driving permits at the LBJ State Park Visitor Center in Stonewall for self-guided tours available daily from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. The visitor center is a good starting point to understand the layout before exploring the grounds.

The property includes Junction School, where Johnson learned to read at age four, and features the only presidential birthplace reconstructed by a sitting president. This rebuilt structure is an unusual example of restoration work undertaken by someone who lived through that history.