King River Ranch Guidebook
Sightseeing
Known as the Texas White House, LBJ spent a quarter of his presidency here, just 5 minutes from our gates. Christmas is a wonderful time to visit when the ranch house is transported to yuletide from yesteryear.
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Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park
100 E Ladybird LnKnown as the Texas White House, LBJ spent a quarter of his presidency here, just 5 minutes from our gates. Christmas is a wonderful time to visit when the ranch house is transported to yuletide from yesteryear.
Natural beauty and hiking trails galore, just on the other side of Fredericksburg.
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Enchanted Rock Summit
Natural beauty and hiking trails galore, just on the other side of Fredericksburg.
Perhaps, the most beautiful spot in all of Texas, Pedernales Falls offers endless options for the nature enthusiast. Conveniently located on the other side of Johnson City.
Pedernales Falls State Park Nature Trail
Pedernales Falls State Park Nature TrailPerhaps, the most beautiful spot in all of Texas, Pedernales Falls offers endless options for the nature enthusiast. Conveniently located on the other side of Johnson City.
Animal lovers can get their fill of animal fun at this delightful surprise right in our neighborhood. Just five minutes from KRR.
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El Zoológico del Resort Exótico
235 Zoo TrailAnimal lovers can get their fill of animal fun at this delightful surprise right in our neighborhood. Just five minutes from KRR.
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the area, this spot is perfect for garden enthusiasts with their flower fields that go on forever.
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Wildseed Farms
100 Legacy DrOne of the most popular tourist destinations in the area, this spot is perfect for garden enthusiasts with their flower fields that go on forever.
A world-class children's science center built by one of the most prominent scientists in the country. A truly indispensable experience for young visitors to the Hill Country
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Science Mill
101 S Lady Bird LnA world-class children's science center built by one of the most prominent scientists in the country. A truly indispensable experience for young visitors to the Hill Country
For some Texas history, this visit will certainly bring you back...
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Buggy Barn Museum
1915 Main StFor some Texas history, this visit will certainly bring you back...
Christmastime shines brightly when Johnson City comes alive with the PEC's annual Christmas Trail of Lights. Nearby Fredericksburg is also decked out with the German 'Weinachten' spirit.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative
201 S Avenue FChristmastime shines brightly when Johnson City comes alive with the PEC's annual Christmas Trail of Lights. Nearby Fredericksburg is also decked out with the German 'Weinachten' spirit.
World-famous honky tonk. Just 30 minutes from KRR.
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Luckenbach
World-famous honky tonk. Just 30 minutes from KRR.
A surprising and sophisticated journey through the difficult yet transformational war in the Pacific. 20 minutes from KRR.
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National Museum of the Pacific War
311 E Austin StA surprising and sophisticated journey through the difficult yet transformational war in the Pacific. 20 minutes from KRR.
An homage to the famous Texas Rangers that brought law to a lawless land...well worth the visit. Just 20 minutes from KRR
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Texas Rangers Heritage Center
1618 E Main StAn homage to the famous Texas Rangers that brought law to a lawless land...well worth the visit. Just 20 minutes from KRR
Beautifully renovated golf course in Fredericksburg. Just 25 minutes from KRR.
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Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course
341 Golfers LoopBeautifully renovated golf course in Fredericksburg. Just 25 minutes from KRR.
Built in 1922 by the Luckenbach's after selling the town of their namesake, the Albert Ice House & Dance Hall is the older honky tonk's little brother. Just 30 minutes from KRR.
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Albert
Built in 1922 by the Luckenbach's after selling the town of their namesake, the Albert Ice House & Dance Hall is the older honky tonk's little brother. Just 30 minutes from KRR.
City/Town Information
Named one of the most romantic small towns in America by CNN Travel, and consistently chosen as one of the most charming towns in the U.S. by every lifestyle media outlet, Fredericksburg combines the charm of its German roots with the upscale lodging, dining and shopping you would expect of a world-class destination. Just 20 minutes from KRR.
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Fredericksburg
Named one of the most romantic small towns in America by CNN Travel, and consistently chosen as one of the most charming towns in the U.S. by every lifestyle media outlet, Fredericksburg combines the charm of its German roots with the upscale lodging, dining and shopping you would expect of a world-class destination. Just 20 minutes from KRR.
The epicenter of the flourishing wine culture in the Texas Hill Country, Hye may be small, but it still hosts the finest wineries in the area. Just two miles from KRR.
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Hye
The epicenter of the flourishing wine culture in the Texas Hill Country, Hye may be small, but it still hosts the finest wineries in the area. Just two miles from KRR.
Every kind of watersport and lake pleasure can be had at Horseshoe Bay. Just 30 minutes from KRR.
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Horseshoe Bay
Every kind of watersport and lake pleasure can be had at Horseshoe Bay. Just 30 minutes from KRR.
Founded by the ancestors of LBJ, this small town features wonderful art galleries, tasting rooms, 5-star dining and is an antiquer's paradise. Just 10 minutes from KRR.
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Johnson City
Founded by the ancestors of LBJ, this small town features wonderful art galleries, tasting rooms, 5-star dining and is an antiquer's paradise. Just 10 minutes from KRR.
Just 40 minutes from Austin city limits, all the Texas State Capital has to offer is easily within reach for KRR guests.
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Austin
Just 40 minutes from Austin city limits, all the Texas State Capital has to offer is easily within reach for KRR guests.
The historic Alamo and famed Riverwalk in the vibrant city center of San Antonio lie just 70 miles SE from KRR, a little over a one hour drive.
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San Antonio
The historic Alamo and famed Riverwalk in the vibrant city center of San Antonio lie just 70 miles SE from KRR, a little over a one hour drive.
Wineries and More
One of the most awarded wineries in the Texas Hill Country. Just 2 miles from KRR.
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William Chris Vineyards
10352 US-290One of the most awarded wineries in the Texas Hill Country. Just 2 miles from KRR.
VIEWS VIEWS VIEWS, and creative wine-making make this a must-do for those in a romantic mood. Just 2 miles from KRR.
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Southold Farm + Cellar
330 Minor Threat LaneVIEWS VIEWS VIEWS, and creative wine-making make this a must-do for those in a romantic mood. Just 2 miles from KRR.
Top established winery with excellent tasting rooms. Just 2 miles from KRR.
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Ron Yates Wines
Top established winery with excellent tasting rooms. Just 2 miles from KRR.
For an intimate tasting experience for those who truly love wine, Henry Crowson will take you through an experience you will never forget.
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Crowson
102 N Ave GFor an intimate tasting experience for those who truly love wine, Henry Crowson will take you through an experience you will never forget.
Der Daiwel
321 E Main StThe perfect place to grab a cocktail in a charmingly intimate setting.
Sample wines from across the Hill Country and beyond in one location at this marvelous 'coming together of the vines'.
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290 Vinery
300 W Main StSample wines from across the Hill Country and beyond in one location at this marvelous 'coming together of the vines'.
An immense compound devoted to the love of Beer & Ale.
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Altstadt Brewery
U.S. 290An immense compound devoted to the love of Beer & Ale.
For a taste of rum, this independent distiller takes this particular spirit to a new level.
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Hye Rum
231 Frog Pond LaneFor a taste of rum, this independent distiller takes this particular spirit to a new level.
When wine isn't enough, try a whiskey tasting in a beautifully rustic environment.
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Garrison Brothers Distillery
1827 Hye-Albert RdWhen wine isn't enough, try a whiskey tasting in a beautifully rustic environment.
One of the best rated wineries in the area, it is definitely worth the stop. Just five minutes from KRR.
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Kuhlman Cellars
U.S. 290One of the best rated wineries in the area, it is definitely worth the stop. Just five minutes from KRR.
A 290 Wine Trail staple with gorgeous grounds and iconic wines. Just 15 minutes from KRR.
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Grape Creek Vineyards
10587 US-290A 290 Wine Trail staple with gorgeous grounds and iconic wines. Just 15 minutes from KRR.
A beautiful winery on the way to Fredericksburg. Just 15 minutes from KRR.
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Four Point Cellars (4.0 Cellars)
10354 US-290A beautiful winery on the way to Fredericksburg. Just 15 minutes from KRR.
One of the most established wineries in the Hill Country, this vineyard should be on your list of stops. Just 10 minutes from KRR.
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Pedernales Cellars
2916 Upper Albert RdOne of the most established wineries in the Hill Country, this vineyard should be on your list of stops. Just 10 minutes from KRR.
A family boutique winery in a beautiful setting. Just 20 minutes from KRR.
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Signor Vineyards
362 Livesay LnA family boutique winery in a beautiful setting. Just 20 minutes from KRR.
Food Scene
Now the charming HYE MARKET, DELI & WINE TASTING ROOM, this post office once hosted the inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson as 36th U.S. President, as it was the closest federal building to the LBJ Ranch, before the formal inauguration aboard Air Force One. Jason King, the unofficial mayor of Hye, preserved the historical integrity of this magical place, while transforming it into a gourmand's delight. Just 2 miles from KRR.
United States Postal Service
10261 US-290Now the charming HYE MARKET, DELI & WINE TASTING ROOM, this post office once hosted the inauguration of Lyndon B. Johnson as 36th U.S. President, as it was the closest federal building to the LBJ Ranch, before the formal inauguration aboard Air Force One. Jason King, the unofficial mayor of Hye, preserved the historical integrity of this magical place, while transforming it into a gourmand's delight. Just 2 miles from KRR.
Bryans On 290
300 E Main StMichelin-worthy fare in small town Texas.
For a GREAT burger and beer, this is the perfect choice anytime.
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Pecan Street Brewing
106 E Pecan DrFor a GREAT burger and beer, this is the perfect choice anytime.
Sunset Grill
902 S Adams StIndispensable Fredericksburg lunch spot.
For upscale and creative German fare in an elegant environment, Otto's is a must.
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Otto's German Bistro
316 E Austin StFor upscale and creative German fare in an elegant environment, Otto's is a must.
A perfectly cozy spot in the heart of Fredericksburg for mouth-watering desserts.
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Emma & Ollie
607 S Washington StA perfectly cozy spot in the heart of Fredericksburg for mouth-watering desserts.
A great place for a bite to eat while exploring the charms of Johnson City, located in the Science Mill.
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Lady Bird Lane Cafe
101 S Lady Bird LnA great place for a bite to eat while exploring the charms of Johnson City, located in the Science Mill.
One of the most established restaurants in Fredericksburg, great place for upscale dining in a beautiful rustic setting.
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Cabernet Grill Texas Wine Country Restaurant
2805 S State Hwy 16One of the most established restaurants in Fredericksburg, great place for upscale dining in a beautiful rustic setting.
Incredible food with an upscale environment when in need of a treat for the self.
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Navajo Grill
803 E Main StIncredible food with an upscale environment when in need of a treat for the self.
Sometimes, all you need is a great steak and a cowboy (or cowgirl) with a guitar.
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Crossroads Saloon and Steakhouse
305 W Main StSometimes, all you need is a great steak and a cowboy (or cowgirl) with a guitar.
A Fredericksburg staple for a casual yet tasty night out. Live music.
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Hondo's On Main
312 W Main StA Fredericksburg staple for a casual yet tasty night out. Live music.
For those who take their German cuisine 'sehr ernsthaft'!
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Der Lindenbaum
312 E Main StFor those who take their German cuisine 'sehr ernsthaft'!
A surprising find in cowboy country, this Asian Fusion restaurant with modern vibes.
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August E's
203 E San Antonio StA surprising find in cowboy country, this Asian Fusion restaurant with modern vibes.
Neighborhoods
Known as the Wildflower Trail, this drive offers jaw dropping colorful wildflower views during Spring. KRR is on the route.
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Willow City Loop
Willow City LoopKnown as the Wildflower Trail, this drive offers jaw dropping colorful wildflower views during Spring. KRR is on the route.
Shopping
Stylish Hill Country, a serious shopper's must-do.
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Magnolia Pearl
53 Split Rail CrossingStylish Hill Country, a serious shopper's must-do.
Fashion for men and women that perfectly fits the Hill Country style, leather goods crafted on-site by hand. Just 10 minutes from KRR
Stidham Outfitters & Custom Leather
108 N Nugent AveFashion for men and women that perfectly fits the Hill Country style, leather goods crafted on-site by hand. Just 10 minutes from KRR
Upscale shopping and dining; Rodeo Drive meets Main Street.
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Vaudeville
230 E Main StUpscale shopping and dining; Rodeo Drive meets Main Street.
Combining delicious food with delightful shopping, this place is dripping with understated taste and down-to-earth elegance.
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Woerner's Warehouse Cafe + Catering
407 S Lincoln StCombining delicious food with delightful shopping, this place is dripping with understated taste and down-to-earth elegance.
WHAT A FIND! If you're looking for rare and fantastic antique and retro finds from all over the country, Echo will captivate your attention indefinitely.
Echo
100 N Nugent AveWHAT A FIND! If you're looking for rare and fantastic antique and retro finds from all over the country, Echo will captivate your attention indefinitely.
The one stop shop for all things Western.
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Texas Jack Wild West Outfitter
117 N Adams StThe one stop shop for all things Western.
It's Christmas year round in Fredericksburg.
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The Christmas Store
155 E Main StIt's Christmas year round in Fredericksburg.
Amish Market
408 W Main StA unique shopping experience browsing the extraordinary craftsmanship of the Amish.
All your must-have culinary accoutrement with a German twist.
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Der Kuchen Laden
258 E Main StAll your must-have culinary accoutrement with a German twist.
Spa Services
Wine and a massage? Yes, please! Just 5 minutes from KRR.
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Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
4064 US-290Wine and a massage? Yes, please! Just 5 minutes from KRR.