O.C. FISHER MUSEUM—Memorabilia of longtime district congressman O.C. Fisher is displayed in a museum that duplicated his Washington, D.C., office. 208 N. 10th St. In the Kimble County Library. 325/446-2342.
SCENIC DRIVES—There are several drives nearby. One of the most impressive is U.S. 377. An exceptional over- look is about 22 miles south at a highway rest area. U.S. 377 southwest as it follows the South Llano River.
SOUTH LLANO RIVER STATE PARK—This park on the western edge of the Edwards Plateau is known for water and wildlife. Visitors hike, bike and bird the trails, picnic, swim, tube, fish or paddle. Walter Buck Wildlife Management Area is now part of the park, providing for even more great places to see wildlife. Four miles south of Junction off U.S. 377. 325/446-3994.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/south-llano-river.
WINERY—Junction Rivers Winery. See WINERIES listing.
KERRVILLE POP. 23,177
ALT. 1,645 MAP Q-14
KERRVILLE CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU: 2108 Sidney Baker. 830/792-3535.
www.KerrvilleTexasCVB.com or
www.kerrvilletx.wordpress.com.
Fascinating formations lend to the natural beauty of Georgetown’s Inner Space Cavern.
HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION—The campus includes an art gallery, studios, a gift shop, and indoor and outdoor theaters. Art exhibits, theater productions and classes are conducted year-round. 120 Point Theatre Road South. Just west of the city on Texas 39. 830/367-5120 or 800/459-4223.
www.hcaf.com.
OLD INGRAM—Buildings in the old section of town house art galleries, antique shops, boutiques and restaurants. On a loop off Texas 39 and Texas 27.
STONEHENGE IN THE HILLS—This replica of the famous megalith—called Stonehenge II—is 60 percent as tall as the original and 90 percent of the circum- ference. This popular roadside attraction and Easter Island replica statues are on the Hill Country Arts Foundation campus. 120 Point Theatre Road.
JOHNSON CITY POP. 1,724
ALT. 1,197 MAP P-15
JOHNSON CITY VISITORS CENTER: 100 E. Main St. 830/868-7684.
www.johnsoncity-texas.com.
Johnson City, in the heart of the Texas Hill Country wine region, is an ideal stop for wine tours and tastings. Several world-class artists call this area home, and many more are represented in local art galleries. Best known as the hometown of President Lyndon
B. Johnson, it was named for the pioneer Johnson family, ancestors of the president. Events include Market Days, Last Saturday Art Walk,
Blanco County Youth Stock Show in January, We Got Yer Goat Cook-off in September, and Lights Spectacular “Hill Country Style, ” the day after Thanksgiving through New Year’s Day. It includes 100,000 lights on the Blanco County Courthouse.
BREWERY—Pecan Street Brewing. See BREWERIES AND DISTILLERIES listing.
EXOTIC RESORT ZOO—Open-air trams offer guided tours and close encounters with animals from around the world, such as Africa’s greater kudu, the nilgai (blue bull) from India or the North American bison. The 137-acre resort has a petting area. On U.S. 281 four miles north of city. 830/868-4357.
HILL COUNTRY SCIENCE MILL—Admission charge. 101 S. Ladybird Lane. at the southwest corner opposite 100 East Main. 844/263-6405.
www.sciencemill.org
LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK—The main headquarters features a visitor
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center, bookstore, exhibits and an auditorium that plays films on LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson. Down the street is the home where a young Lyndon Johnson lived. The house includes Johnson family household items and period furniture restored to the 1920 era. Tours of the home are given daily on the half-hour, except during the lunch hour. One block west via a nature trail is the Johnson
Settlement, which was owned (1867-72) by the president’s grandfather and great-uncle. The rustic 1856 dog-trot cabin, 1880 stone farm buildings, exhibit center and pastures with grazing Texas longhorn cattle reflect its frontier heritage. Operated by the National Park Service as part of
the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park that includes the LBJ Ranch (See STONEWALL ). Two blocks south of U.S. 290 between Avenues F and G. 830/868-7128 x231 or 830/868-7128 x244.
www.nps.gov/lyjo.
LYNDON B. JOHNSON STATE PARK AND HISTORIC SITE—See STONEWALL.
PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK—This scenic 5,200-acre park features picturesque waterfalls, wildlife, fishing, swimming, tent camping, picnicking, a bird blind and hiking. Gate is closed only when park is closed for wildlife management. Admission charge. Nine miles east via F.M. 2766. 830/868-7304.
www.tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls.
PEDERNALES RIVER NATURE PARK—The 222-acre LCRA park is located on the banks of the Pedernales River. The park offers picnicking, fishing and river access. Swimming is not allowed. Free. 404 U.S. 281 North. 512/473-3366.
www.lcra.org/parks.
WINERY—Texas Hills Vineyard and Winery. See WINERIES listing.
JUNCTION POP. 2,667
ALT. 1,710 MAP P-13
JUNCTION TEXAS TOURISM: 325/446-2622.
www.junctiontexas.com.
Camping, fishing, canoeing and hunting are popular. The area has more flowing streams than any other Texas county and year-round fishing. Schreiner Park has free overnight camping.
KIMBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM—The facility has early settler documents, tools and relics, as well as military artifacts. Fourth and College streets. 325/446-4219.
One of the state’s most popular areas for outdoor activities. It includes fishing, canoeing, kayaking, swimming and picnicking. Visitors also enjoy antique shops, galleries and boutiques, as well as theater and musical performances. Many “Winter Texans” make Kerrville their home. Hunters find exotic game year- round. The area is known for the number of species and the rarity of birds sighted, including the golden- cheeked warbler and black-capped vireo. Louise Hays Park and Lehmann & Monroe Park
feature an interactive fountain, river trail heads, Bicentennial Stage, and kayak and bike rentals. Events include the Kerrville Folk Festival on
Memorial Day weekend; Kerrville Festival of the Arts, Texas Masters of Fine Art & Craft, and Masters of Fine Art & Craft at Inn of the Hills Hotel & Conference Center in May; the Kerr County Fair in October; and the Hill Country Easter Bike Tour in March.
“COMING KING” SCULPTURE PRAYER GARDEN— A steel resurrection cross sculpture stands nearly 80 feet tall with panoramic views from a hill above I-10. The garden also includes a variety of bronze sculptures. Guided tours with advance notice. Free. 520 Benson Drive. 830/367-7706.
HILL COUNTRY ARTS FOUNDATION—See INGRAM.
JAMES AVERY VISITOR CENTER—James Avery originated his handcrafted jewelry business in his mother-in-law’s garage in Kerrville. Today, this visitor center tells the story. 145 Avery Road North. 830/895-6800.
KERR ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER—This organization hosts the annual Texas Furniture Makers Show, annual Gourd Show, art exhibits and a gift shop that features local artists’ works. Free. 228 Earl Garrett St.
www.kacckerrville.com.
KERRVILLE-SCHREINER PARK—The park is on the upper reaches of the cypress-edged Guadalupe River. Camping, shelters, RV hookups, picnicking, fishing, swimming, nature study and hiking. Kayak and canoe rentals available seasonally. Admission charge. 2385 Bandera Highway (Texas 173). 830/257-5392.
MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART—The museum features works by living artists in the tradition of Frederic Remington and Charles M. Russell. Includes a major Western art library, teaching facilities and the Journey West Children’s Gallery. Admission charge. 1550 Bandera Highway (Texas 173). 830/896-2553 or 830/792-3535.
www.museumofwesternart.com.
RIVER TRAIL—This is a continuous 4-mile trail along the Guadalupe River, with trail heads at the Kerrville- Schreiner Park, G Street, Lehmann and Monroe Park, Louise Hays Park and the Riverside Nature Center. Boat and bicycle rentals available at Louise Hays Park and Kerrville-Schreiner Park. Free.
PHOTO: WILL VAN OVERBEEK/TXDOT
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