NPS Sites Near Austin

Within 150 miles of Austin, two National Park Service sites offer historical experiences. Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park lies approximately 52 miles away and attracted 38,456 recreation visits in the most recent reporting year. San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, located about 81 miles south, is substantially more visited, drawing 1,552,510 annual recreation visits, making it one of the region's major heritage destinations.

Both sites focus on American history and culture. The Johnson park preserves the 36th president's Texas heritage and includes his boyhood home and ranch properties. The San Antonio Missions site protects four Spanish colonial missions and their surrounding grounds, reflecting the region's colonial and religious history. Visitors planning trips to either location should consult the NPS website for current hours, entrance requirements, and available facilities before traveling.

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Nearby-NPS units and their annual recreation visits are from the NPS Visitor Use Statistics package (haversine match within 150 mi of the city centroid), verified June 2026. Null visitation renders as “n/a”, never 0. How we compile this.