Top 25 things to do and attractions in Johnson City

What an awesome experience! I have good friends (literally family to me) visiting my wife and I. I had additional time with my friend's two sons, so I looked up science museums, (what kid doesn't like a science museum) and I saw Science Mill as a choice. Great choice I made. Both of the boys really enjoyed Science Mill. So many interactive galleries to check out, a virtual reality that is free, movie theater, outside and inside areas to explore. Science Mill in Johnson City, TX is a wonderful, fun place to check out. Especially if you have children with you. Definitely recommend.

This is such a cool place! My kids (17, 12, 10) and I spent hours here. I think we did every activity! Love the combination of an old building with modern, interactive exhibits!

Came here with my son's 3rd grade class. Lots to explore and play with. There are tons of interactive exhibits. There are lots of volunteers to educate and answer questions. My kid loved it.

Amazing museum! Lots of interactives for all ages and across many topics. The cherry on top? All of the staff are knowledgeable, helpful, and a delight to converse with. Would highly recommend!

Love this place! Amazing learning environment! Food is delicious, gift shop has a lot of options!

Really cool history to the building itself. The kids had a great time exploring the exhibits. Educating and a nice drive to get there. Eating at the café was a nice experience as well. Very friendly people, and the chutney they served alongside the wraps was addictive! A nice day out overall!

Fantastic place for kids to get hands-on discovery of all things science. Def will be coming back!

Excellent up close and personal experience showing how one of our bravest Presidents lived his childhood. We ALL could learn a lot from a visit here. A big family, living in a small house, no electricity, no running water, an outhouse quite some distance from the house. Yes this is where this thoughtful and persuasive President came from! The Ranger's tour provided great inside information. She was patient with us and so knowledgeable.

Make sure to stop by when they are doing a tour of the house. They usually have 4 a day. Lots of information inside the visitor center. Short films and exhibits. Clean bathrooms and gift shop too!

This was such an interesting stop on the way to visit the LBJ historic park. We did the free walking tour with the visitors center and it was great. You get to learn about LBJ’s early years and the influence his parents had on his trajectory.

Guide is friendly and very knowledgeable. I had no idea how much of an impact was made for our education and electricity and this very spot.

Visiting LBJ house and library Walking through the house where LBJ grew up in and seeing the surrounding countryside left me with a greater understanding of his aspiration to help lift others out of poverty. We arrived about a half hour before closing and were able to walk around and get a personal tour. Douglas, the park ranger did an exquisite job of giving us a personal tour and left us pondering his life. Noting that LBJ’s father lived large and often beyond his means and his mother a lived the southern Baptist creed of “helping those with less”. LBJ acquired both traits.

Nice museum and short walk with ranger to boyhood home. It is wheelchair accessible. Surprise to learn that Johnson city was NOT named for LBJ. The history that surrounded the community and the family history is interesting.

Great piece of history! The staff were very polite and friendly. They had a tremendous amount ok knowledge about the place and it was just a neat experience.

Nice clean and organized with a nice collection of vintage items, they also have new items as well. I love how they display the items to make you see it in a new light and as a way to decorate with older unique items. The Lady working was super friendly. I was able to score a nice vintage brass pot with a modern flair that I plan to put a small plant in. They had several items I wanted bit I'm traveling so I had to be mindful of that. I'm from Louisiana and thought it was pretty neat to find an old New Orleans Sewage and Water Board man hole cover for sale. Definitely worth checking out if you like vintage shopping/thrifting

Did NOT feel welcomed at all. We were the only customers in the store and not one word was said to us by the two ladies that were there. If your going to profile someone make sure your cabinet that they are standing in front of doesn't have a mirror to see you looking at them with an indifferent look on your face. Don't worry I kept my hands to myself and didn't touch anything since I noticed you watching us the whole time.

Tons to look through. Prices were a little high for the majority of items but I was able to find a few treasures. Word of warning.. if you are sensitive to smells I would be cautious. There is an abundance of candles burning all with different smells...definitely had scenery overload. Left with a few treasures and a headache.

Wasn’t planning on stopping in Johnson City, but car troubles demanded it. I didn’t spend too long in Vintage 205, but I had a very nice time. They had a wide array of antiques at very reasonable prices, and the woman running the counter was a pleasure to chat with.

They have nice stuff there.

The prices were pretty steep for things that resembled Hobby Lobby. Friendly employees. Nice variety of things.

Very nice store. Lots to look at.

I went to check in the visitor center information last Saturday morning about this enchanted little town. For my surprise the door was closed with lock during working hours. Finally a lady opened the door, and asked me what I need there! I tried to don’t laugh because it is a visitor center where supposedly you can find information about the attractions, restaurants, etc ! She didn’t let me pass the door, and I asked me to please don’t move from there, and she gave me a map. I had to look by the door the historic information display! She told me to just to go to the square park for a restaurant...It was a very weird and little creepy experience! Happily we saw the science mill, and we could go in! It was very beautiful and interesting!

Market days on the square in Johnson City. Very cool grills made from propane bottles!!

Johnson City Chamber of Commerce Lights. Drive to this small town for an afternoon of shopping, eating and sight seen, and then go walking under the magical lights under the trees.

Beautiful older building. The people inside were very friendly and helpful

This is one top notch place to get local information! Francis is a delightful help and will get you where you want to go.

Great information and a very historic old mercantile building.

Christmas is really Beautiful!

A beautiful hidden gem in Johnson City! Lots of beautiful water views and access. Nice walking/hiking trails too!

Such a beautiful park with great views for photos! The trails around the park are beautiful and add a nice touch to the landscape. The park host was friendly and had a nice fury friend Moose, a dark brown retriever who was so loving! We enjoyed our time here in the nice calming environment! Visit if you are in the area!

The weather was not perfect but still ok to enjoy texas spring’s most lovely present bluebonnets, other wildflowers and natures. $5 cash is needed to enter the park, and I think it’s not a big thing.

Wish we read reviews before coming. Not worth $5 let alone any money. Not sure what money goes to besides funding a rude man chasing you down to pay. We were going to pay but we’re stopping at the bathrooms first as we just drove in from north Austin. Wouldn’t let us until we went back and paid. It’s not very scenic and “trail” is poorly labeled. Would never recommend anyone I know to go here. We will never go back. I would rather buy a $5 coffee and walk around town. My suggestion is to find a better option for your outing.

Beautifully maintained picnic area, but no easy access for swimming or wading.

It's a beautiful little place to enjoy peacefulness...

This park should not cost a fee to get in. There’s absolutely nothing here. No easy access to the water, no trail system, nothing here but nothing.

Fun and comprehensive collection of motorcycles, most from the 1930s through the 1980s. Seemed well-balanced among American, English/European, and Japanese bikes. I appreciated the well-written info cards on each bike. Owner is friendly and knowledgeable. Was worth the drive we made from Austin to see the place.

awesome vintage motorcycle museum, two huge halls of rare and rare machines. Thanks to Gordon for collecting and sharing such a collection.

This place was so cool. Tons of bikes from all different eras, each one labeled with a little history about it. Everything from really old and unique bikes to more modern bikes, and the impact they've had on the motorcycle scene. This man obviously loves and lives motorcycles. My favorite part was the man behind the counter though. I believe he was the owner, but I realize now that I never explicitly asked. He was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. He had an Aermacchi Harley, which I had never heard of. I asked him about it, and he gave me the story right off the top of his head. If you're in the area, this is a quick stop I wouldn't miss. You can expect to spend 15m-1 hour in here, depending on how in depth you look around. The admission fee is really inexpensive (I can't remember the exact price)

The owner is super friendly and has an amazing collection of vintage motorcycles in a vintage old Ford dealership building that used to sell Model A's when they were new! Well worth the $7 admission!

Don't miss this place of motorcycle history. Gordon owner and collector has a awesome collection of vintage bikes. You don't want to miss it.

This museum is absolutely worth a stop if you’re going through Johnson City. The owner made his dream come true, and it really shows in his care and knowledge. The building itself is still quite original, having been a Ford dealership. There’s a treasure hunt and little play area for the kiddos, and the cleanliness and thoughtfulness is fantastic (even the bathrooms are so nicely tended and stocked!). You really won’t regret it.

What a fun museum! It's much bigger than it looks from the outside. There were so many interesting motorcycles to read about. The owners have definitely done their research. There are also some really cool custom builds. Definitely worth stopping in for.

Interesting history on the Texas White House and LBJ's childhood home. It's in two different spots, downtown Johnson city, and outside of town about 14 miles at the ranch(which is at the state park). Both areas were interesting and informative. We took a tour of the childhood home and then did the auto tour of the ranch. The NPS website/app has an audio tour for the ranch drive that was really informative. Support your National Parks!

This was a very informative experience. The rangers and other staff were very helpful. I was not fully aware of how much LBJ had done for our "Great Society." There are 2 parks about 13 miles apart. This National Park and the LBJ State Park. Plan extra time to see both and drive through to see additional exhibits, etc.

What an educational tour of the visitors center and the home LBJ grew up in. The rangers were very informative and took their time explaining the history and answering questions. There are videos to watch if you have the time and a gift shop to explore.

We had a wonderful tour of the boyhood home of LBJ. Our tour guide was very informative and provided many interesting facts. LBJ used his roots and his observations to create projects that were beneficial to his constitutes.

Our family stayed in the Hill Country for Spring Break, and one of our day trips was to learn about LBJ, our 36th President of the United States, by going first to his boyhood home in Johnson City and then going to the LBJ Ranch. It's helpful to start one's trip first at the LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center in Johnson City, view its exhibits and introductory movie upon request that summarize the President's humble beginnings and rise into politics, first as US Representative and then Senator, Senate Majority Leader, Vice President, and President of the United States. The exhibits and movie tell about his "Great Society" domestic accomplishments on civil rights, health care, and welfare as well as his presidency tainted by race riots and poor public opinion on escalating American involvement in the Vietnam War. We timed our morning visit with the ranger talk at the boyhood home. Afterwards, go to the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall by first going to the LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center to pick up a free driving permit and self-guided tour map of the ranch run by the National Park Service. Driving around the ranch, one gets to see LBJ's famous Hereford cattle roaming the grounds and baby calf in the show barn. Final stop is the Airport Hanger Visitor Center, where one gets to view the Lockheed Jetstar Air Force One-Half, LBJ's car collection, and grounds of the Texas White House. We timed our afternoon visit with the ranger talk at the Texas White House. Even though LBJ's boyhood home and Texas White House are closed under renovation, we had a great time learning from the ranger talks and were able to walk around surrounding grounds. Virtual tours are also available online and in the Johnson City Visitor Center.

Love walking around the park and seeing the visitors center. Easy to get this place confused with the other park. Went here during the day and then stayed to enjoy the Christmas lights around the town. Johnson City puts on a go show. Thank you so much.

Great historical spot. The Ranch mostly closed but did get to visit Air Force 1/2, school & farm where he was born. His boyhood home in Johnson City was wonderful. Tour of home outstanding!

Very cute state park! I only did 2 hikes and they were easy and well paved. Seeing the limestone at the falls and knowing it's 300 million year old is incredible. The designated swim area is gorgeous with lots of pretty shaded spots for when the Texas sun is killing you. The walk to get there has quite a few steps but pretty easy for anyone in decent shape.

Had a blast there last weekend! My partner and I went camping there and during our stay, we visited many of the trails, saw some amazing views and even got to walk on the falls due to there not being a lot of rain lately. Which ultimately led to a burn ban being placed a couple of days prior to our arrival, so we couldn’t make a fire. But that was okay because we still had a fantastic time looking at the stars from our camp site. There’s quite a few trails in the park of all different lengths. There’s a swimming area that you can cool off in, after your hike too, which was refreshing. The bathrooms were really clean and maintained. The park staff were really welcoming and helpful explaining some things throughout the park. Would definitely recommend checking this state park out. We will be back

Such a fun and fairly easy hike! Some areas can be slippery, the water levels were low when we went but it was gorgeous and worth the hike! Bring some flashlights if you go near sundown as getting back to the trail head is difficult at night.

Camped here for 2 nights, explored the falls and swimming area, and had a great time. Facilities are well maintained and clean. Some campsites have a sunshade over the picnic table already, but not all do so be aware when booking your site (always check the pictures). Beautiful weather in November 🏕️

I went to spend a few days recharging in nature. This park checked all the boxes during my stay. Beautiful scenery with decently difficult hikes for someone who needs more exercise. Big clean sites with restrooms that were also clean and accessible. I felt safe. Saw rangers patrolling regularly. It was comfortable and peaceful and I hope to go again and also to bring friends.

Pedernales Falls is an absolute must-see destination if you are visiting the greater Austin area. This park delivers stunning, unique views and offers a fantastic full-day experience for families and kids. The primary attraction is the river's astonishing view of tiered limestone falls and sculpted rocks. It's truly a geological marvel that provides unforgettable photo opportunities. The park offers a designated swimming area (separate from the falls/flow area) and ample picnic spots, making it perfect for spending the entire day outdoors. You can also enjoy fishing in designated areas along the river. Tip: Be aware that the water level changes dramatically and quickly. Always check the park signs and conditions before venturing out to the falls area, as the area can be closed during flash flooding conditions.

Entrance fee to the park is $6. It's a very well maintained place, they even have bags for picking up after your dogs along the trail. I did the Wolf Mountain Trail which was about 5.6 miles, and did it in 1.5 hours, 400 feet ascension. So most of the hikes here feel pretty modest in difficulty. The views are descent, although you need to hike at least 3 miles before you start seeing the nicer views. It can get really hot during the summer (today it was over 100 degrees) so make sure to bring enough water. If you're looking for something to do on a weekend, this is definitely a place worth checking out.

These animals are hilarious! They have a great personality. Some will patiently and delicately eat out of your hands, others will swing their neck back to tell you to throw the food, and some will try to get into your window for food lol. One of the llamas sneezed when it greeted me, I thought it was just being silly until it got my fiancé with some spit! Lol! It is very easy to get distracted with the animals. One of the staff greeted me with a big smile and told us very kindly as one could far away, if we could hasten the pace. Oops! Sorry about that! I saw some of the negative reviews and it honestly made me upset for the business. I have been in upper management and paid close attention to how the staff greeted the customers and dealt with potential problems. I saw no issues here, and love that they see their employees as family too! I enjoyed my time, I will be back and will continue to tell others about this fun zoo!

We've been here twice (these pics are from back in March) and have a lot of fun each time! My 2 and 5 year old love feeding the animals, which come right up to the tractor. We did the guided tractor tour, which seems the easiest, and it's a good length of time. It costs extra for animal food but you get a decent amount, and the giraffe encounter also costs extra but is worth it. There are many different types of animals from zebras to camels, bison and deer, kangaroos and ostriches, etc. and separate from the tractor rides there are goats and a lemur, and more deer to feed and interact with. There is also a gift shop inside and a pavilion in the parking lot area. It's a fun and unique experience for lots of ages!

Great experience to all ages. From my 1.5 👶🏽year baby all the way to her 70 year old grandma 👵 we all had an amazing time there feeding the bison 🦬, goats 🐐 , camels 🐫 , ostrich 🦚 and others animals. Fair price to the the structure they provide also the store had good prices on gift items.

Did the drive through tour and it was so much fun. The animals run right up to your car looking for food. They’ll even follow you when you’re driving off! The animals are very social and well taken care of. Recommend animal lovers check this one out.

I would like to give a comprehensive recommendations and suggestions. Here we have just tried this few weeks ago. We are a family of 4+2. We wanted to try a drive-through since we one of our child is an infant. Since we were renting a mini van thought it’s sensible to go to a guided to her to save our vehicles from animals, and it was a right decision again. We had confusion between taking a guided tour or taking a private guided to work, so we have decided to be early in the morning, so we were there at 8:45, and we could easily make 9:30 guided tour which was less crowded and also fun because they play a nice music in the tractor. Please pack some food or a breakfast with you in the morning so that you can enjoy after reaching there when you have 45 minutes, you can buy two buckets of animal food for four or more people which is sufficient so you can utilise the initial 45 minutes to feed the pet animals there and dear and remaining can be on the tractor overall very friendly staff, very good guide very accommodative. It has got nice bathrooms and hand wash areas. Remember to do a hand wash after coming back.

Fantastic experience driving through with our car. The kids absolutely loved feeding and touching all the animals. In hindsight, we wouldn’t go again with our own car since we did end up gaining quite some scratches from all the antlers and hooves touching the car.

We got there at 11:20 am on a Friday (Halloween) and the ride started at 11:45! We took the guided tour, which was the best so you didnt have to worry about animals denting your car or anything. For the both of us adults plus one bucket of food was $51 this includes tax ($20 per adult, $8 per bucket). The guided tour also went off the trail for even closer look at the animals which you cant do with your own car. There was SO many wonderful animals. Trust me this is better then any zoo. The ride ended at 12:33 pm (so the ride was about 45 minutes) but after that we went to the petting zoo that was included. We only got to pet goats though since the other animal enclosure they said was trying to grow grass.

Very nice vineyard. And, they have a secret hallway with a hidden speakeasy! The staff were awesome and gave us a quick tour of the back and excitedly explained their wine making process.

My trip was so fantastic because of Mary! She was so friendly and welcoming. We came to do the grape stomping but stayed because Mary talked to us and gave us some history and info about the area. The grape stomping was really fun!

We stumbled on this location on our way home from Pedernales Falls State Park, and we are so glad we stopped! Mary and Vanessa were so nice and informative while we did our wine tasting. They are also dog friendly, so we were able to sit outside with our pup while enjoying the wine and scenery. I’d highly recommend this vineyard to any outdoor and wine lovers!

The owner and staff went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. Terrific wine, music and a beautiful setting. You'll definitely want to make this a stop on your wine trail tour!

We had the pleasure of stopping here on our bus tour through wine country on their 20th anniversary yesterday. The venue is beautiful! The had the largest vinyard (30 acres) of all the stops and said they grow 60% of their grapes on site. Across from the vinyard was a beautiful property, wine bar, shop, and outside patio. We started with a tour in the back hosted by there owner. He was a very charismatic and knowledgeable man who shared his as well as the vinyards history. He gave us details about each wine as another staff member poured them to our group. Afterwards we poured ourselves into the wine tasting area to buy and enjoy our fav wines on their beautuful patio. I recomend the Tempranillo or Kick butt! They were grilling outside as well and had cheap but tastey bbq sausage wraps. We got to taste 5 or 6 wines and all were delicious. I recall finding some of these wines at h.e.b. before, but nothing is better than straight from the source! We spent the last of our time admiring the vinyards and hard word they must do keeping this location beautiful. Prob one of my fav stops of all time throughout the 120 winerys now in the area. If you are reading this, def make the right choice and give them a try!

Perfect relaxing venue with a great wine tasting. Put it on your list. This was a beautiful winery. So iconic. A marriage of Texas and grapes. 20 years of the owner making wine and he has it down. Lovely drive. No just a wine store and gift store and real winery.

Great surprise in the hill country. We were looking for a picnic spot and Perdanales falls state park was closed. I liked everything we tried except the rose. Really laid back vibe and a great view. Locally grown grapes, which you don't always find with "Texas" wineries. Left with several bottles.

First winery hit on a quick trip. Pretty cool outdoor seating area with tree cover and shade. They have you sit down outside and they bring the wines to you for your tasting. We actually shared a tasting. The older lady helping us was the sweetest and most kind lady I think I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing at a winery. She walked us through the whites and reds. My partner enjoyed all of the whites and some reds. I enjoyed most of the reds but I would rate them in general as “fair”. I can’t really say and stood out to me. Their take on viognier was lackluster but the Tempranillo was fair. No major standouts really. Whites were super light.

I booked this for my birthday, a large group tasting for 6. It was to include a "large" cheeseboard that fed "6-8 people. We even asked the server if it was a large or if there was a mistake. He confirmed it was their large. Luckily we had one person back out so there were only 5 of us, so we got 2-3 bites each. Anyone that loves a good cheeseboard knows people want more than a couple bites!! How was this a large board? Photo 1 is their alleged large board. The next photo is of a board that was for TWO PEOPLE at Slate Theory - beyond impressed with that one!! The other is just an insult. ...Especially after I told my friends I had a surprise for them (for my birthday lol) and that is what came out. I would never return after this 💔

We had a lovely tasting with Woody. He is very passionate about The wines & Lost Draw. They are audacious with their wine choices. I wish them the very best!

Hi, this is Phil. I was a guest of Anna’s at the latest big group meetup. We enjoyed plenty of different wines and all of the employees were very kind. We finally met the famous Shawn (ask about the duck photo). Everyone was super friendly and treated us with care. The wine was super duper and scrumptious. Food and band was awesome. Shout out Shawn! He’s the best. I’m the best. Not sure. Either way. Staff is great. Try the wine. Live. Laugh. Shawn. P.S. that duck photo better be in the office. P.S.S. Thanks for having us! So anyway, here’s a brief history of Hawaii: “Hawai‘i was originally settled by Polynesians around 1,500 years ago, who developed a rich culture and society across the islands. In 1778, British explorer Captain James Cook became the first European to arrive, marking the beginning of increased Western influence. The islands were unified under King Kamehameha I in 1810, forming the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. After decades of political and economic pressure from American interests, Hawai‘i was overthrown in 1893, annexed by the U.S. in 1898, and became the 50th state in 1959.” Best, Again, Phil

The staff was so warm and welcoming! They were very attentive and knowledgeable. We brought our young kiddos and they were very accommodating giving them bubbles to keep them entertained. The view is spectacular. There wasn’t a wine we didn’t enjoy….we did the signature tasting. Highly recommend!

Our host/server, James, was awesome. He not only knew the Lost Draw wines but other vineyards which elevated the experience.

We were welcomed with a delicious wine and lead into the tasting room where Danielle greeted us! She was so informative and passionate and then took us around the vineyard, took our photos and made the entire experience my best winery visit ever!

We love coming here!! The wines are a fantastic representation of the fine wines Texas has to offer. It’s always an enjoyable and relaxing experience here. The tasting room is beautiful as well. Porter is great in the tasting room and can navigate you through their great selections. Head over to Westcave and enjoy!! Cheers!!

We attended the 2024 eclipse here and loved it! We had a family reunion and everyone at Westcave was so helpful. Even when there were small mIsunderstandings they were very kind and helpful. Bathrooms were clean. Wine was delicious! We traveled all the way from Africa to be here and I would do it again!

I loved the beers here! As a Belgian who grew up surrounded by great beer, I can be a bit picky — but the Dunkel really stood out. Smooth, rich, and full of character. Definitely my favorite! Thank you Porter!

Great winery, awesome beer, and amazing food. The owners are very inviting and present. We always have a wonderful time.

My wife and I heard wonderful things from another couple about Westcaves wine and beer selections and had to see for ourselves. We arrived shorty after opening on Sunday and was well greeted by Margaret. She was an absolute delight throughout our entire wine and beer tasting experience and would highly recommend anyone looking for true Texas made wine and beer to drop in. Plan on staying awhile because the drinks are amazing, the property and tasting room very comfortable and you're likely to meet alot of their members which you're sure to make immediate friends with. Pet friendly and they have a spacious overnight property with outdoor patio available for anyone looking for a short walk to the winery. Cheers!

Party of 12 really enjoyed our time spent at Westcave. Very personalized and great wine. Thank you so much for the outstanding hospitality.

I brought a group of 8 out for the weekend to celebrate my birthday, and we did the cellar tour and tasting. Margaret sure knows her stuff, and we all had so much fun learning about her processes and tasting straight from the barrels at various stages of production. We are not new to wine, and each of us walked away with new knowledge. Their merlot is fantastic and should not be missed!

Wonderful experience! Absolutely love Susan and Warren!

Amazing

Great wine, everything that we tried was fantastic! The people were very nice and the grounds are very beautiful. We will definitely be coming back!!

We're pretty new to TX wines because we're new to TX, so we wanted to learn. The Ron Yates wines were some of the best we've tasted so far in TX. There seemed to be a theme...the 2021s were all really good. Equally important, in the tasting room, Zach and Courtney were fantastic. So friendly, so accommodating, and eager to show off the wines. We'll be back with friends....

Ron Yates Wines is our go-to spot in the Texas Hill Country for great wine, service, & atmosphere. There is a nice selection of wines, something for every palate. The staffCourtney, Zach, Barry, & Dan—are really knowledgeable about the wines. I just describe what kind of wine I feel like having and they always have the perfect suggestion. They are very attentive and often walk outside the tasting room to see if we need new pours. Each server brings a different, wonderful quality to the experience. We have been very selective with joining wine clubs. This is one membership we will keep. The wines are delicious, with Texas & California selections, and the pickup parties are fun with live music cover bands. We are looking forward to the brand new, larger tasting room and restaurant that will be opening in a few months. Besides the awesome staff, good vibes, & great wine, it’s also one of the only places in the Hill Country that is open 7 days a week. This is a must stop on the 290 wine trail for a great wine experience.

While the wines have won awards and the Tempranillo is quite special, the tasting experience, overall, was really disappointing compared to others we had the past few days using the wine passport. It seemed the the person working really did not care that we were there at all, she shared zero explanation on the wines (we had to ask for information), and it was not even busy. I also noticed her petting a dog and then not washing her hands before pouring our wine. Maybe this winery doesn't care much about presentation or frills but I know we will not recommend it to others who come to Fredericksburg...given the excellent experiences we had at some other wineries, we were underwhelmed.

Whatever magic the owners poured into their award-winning wine, the staff clearly missed the memo when it came to the rest of the experience. The Cabernet Sauvignon? Absolutely worth a stop—bold, smooth, and just the right amount of “I deserve this.” But don’t come hungry unless you’ve packed a picnic or brought your own carving knife. There’s no food in sight unless you count the bulk cheese and meat in the mini frig by the bar. You might end up slicing your own salami while sipping in survival mode. Great wine. Bring snacks. And maybe a sandwich artist.

By far the best tasting experience we had. Super friendly conversation, liberal pours, and we ended up taking several bottles away of delicious wine.

Love these guys. Good/great wines. I remember when they 1st opened, and its great to see all these years later they are super fun and stayed grounded.

Their patio is beautiful. The view was so nice and relaxing. We had a tasting with Lezli and she was very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful. You have to order one of their pizzas. We had the Meyer Lemon pizza and it was truly amazing!

Untamed was unbelievable! That atmosphere, the wine, the flights were all amazing. Our waiter Tom was on top of everything and so amazing and knowledgeable. The pollo loco pizza was by far the best pizza we have ever tasted. Last but not least the Sangiovese was our favorite wine! Plus they are dog and kid friendly!! A must if you are in the area!

Suzie was awesome! We started our day at Fredericksburg with Untamed and Suzie lit our day just as we reached the town on our first stop. Pizza recommendations were awesome and we super loved the Southern African Summer and Kale No! pizzas. She recommended the Lemon-heirloom salad which was so refreshing and a great starter to the Pizzas main. We had the Grand Flight and the Proprietor's Reserve Flight. Both had a company of wonderful wines which we had no regrets ordering. The wines were great pairing to the food and we enjoyed our time there. Great place for alcoholics and non-alcoholics (for pizza) at the same time!

In preference to red wines, the Grand Tasting was good. We had two pizzas, the unique South African Summer Pizza which has a banana flavor; and the Pollo Loco pizza which has a Chipotle flavor and pairs with the Cabernet Franc. We sat outside on the patio; the view was nice and the weather was cool for October, 72°. Tastings are only covered if you join the Wine Club, no discount for buying bottles on-site.

My husband and I had the most amazing time at this vineyard during our recent trip to TX. We showed up around lunchtime on a very windy Monday and had the place mostly to ourselves - we loved the upscale but relaxed atmosphere and immediately felt at home. The views were wonderful but the wines were the star. I LOVED my rose flight (something I didn’t find elsewhere.) The charcuterie board we shared for lunch may be the prettiest I’ve ever encountered at a winery. It was more than large enough to be our shared lunch, but would also be perfect for snacking with a larger group. Everything we had was truly delightful. Michael was extremely attentive and made sure we had everything we needed - providing overviews of the wines and vineyard, as well as recommendations for future stops on our trip. Thank you for a wonderful visit!

Untamed Wine Estates continues to impress! On Sunday, June 8, 2025, we took some close friends to Untamed for lunch and wine. Our friends were given a 5-star treatment by David, and had such an enjoyable and memorable time. David is so knowledgeable about the wine and a terrific asset to the team at Untamed. David even took the time to take our guests on a guided tour of the barrel room and production facilities. Of course, Chef McKenzie's food is always delicious and she continues to amaze us with how quickly her kitchen gets the amazing artisan pizzas to the tables. The fabulous wines that Dane puts out are so impressive! Extremely well-balanced and fruit forward with perfect tannins that don't overwhelm the beauty of the grapes and the flavor of the wines. Consistency and impeccable service keep us coming back. We appreciate being treated like "family" by Dane, McKenzie, Anouska & Ryan (Congrats on your recent nuptials you two!), Suzie, David, Lezlie, Tom, Lu Ann, Sebastian and all of the other team members that work so hard to make Untamed such an incredible experience! We love you ALL and we dare to be Untamed! George & Gigi

Untamed wines are amazing! … or should I say EUPHORIC! I experienced a tasting recently with their incredibly well informed and fun “Director of Euphoria” Suzie and now I cannot wait until I take other family and friends out for them to experience it too! The Grenache wine is my very favorite. Soon to be on auto replenish in my house!

Service was great, and so are the wines. Small family owned and operated. Make sure to try the Sparkling Almond 😘

My wife and I love this place! They love talking and teaching about wine with just a simple ask. I love bold reds and dry whites, my wife is on the sweet wines and this place has both... wooohoo! love the wine club too! Can't wait to see y'all next month! R. Smith

Stayed here in February with Harvest Hosts. Super friendly staff and amazing wines. They serve Pizza upon request, we enjoyed their meat pizza. The the owner did our tasting and he was very informational! Would come back!

Awesome, small local winery in Johnson City. Stayed here as part of a Harvest Host, and it was great! Midweek, we had the place to ourselves. Andy, the host, was great and helped us sample wines and tips for the local area. Definitely recommend.

Wow...it was THE perfect place to start our day on the way west on 290 toward Fredericksburg. We felt like a part of the family on our visit. Beautiful building (with some really great artwork) and wonderful (and pet-friendly) people. The reds were excellent. Recommend you make this place your first stop heading west of your last stop going east.

Love, love, love this Vinery! My husband and I stumbled upon this place a month ago and can't get enough of it. We attended a wine class today with Warren and loved every minute of it. We will be picking up our first wine club purchase in January and also attending a live music concert. Can't wait!

Yes! Add this to your itinerary! Make this place your entire itinerary! The 290 Vinery is spectacular. The tapas were delightful, and the wine selections... PERFECT. There are options for all palates. We shall return.

My fiancé and I noticed this place on our way to grab a bite to eat. We decided to check it our and were immediately impressed by the superb wine and rich history during our tasting. I highly recommend checking this place out. We were highly impressed with Mr Hahne's personable approach that we took the time to write this review soon after our visit.

Great wine tasting! My husband and I enjoyed Gary's hospitality.

This was a great combination of wine tasting and history. Really enjoyed both!

Great place to relax with friends. Will be planning to tell my wine friends about.

A local winery with a rich family history. Stop by and see for yourself.

We did this on the wine passport and it is hands down the most comprehensive tasting experience we’ve done. The tasting was paired with good bites and wonderfully descriptive information about the wine they produce. The private tasting room is beautiful as is the winery itself. The wines are subtle, accessible and passionately created. The red Trio Rosso was a favorite but I purchased the tasting wines in total. For cigar lovers, they have you covered as well! Lovely experience!!

What a wonderful surprise! Great views! Great wine! A spectacular charcuterie board! We stopped in on our way out of town and this was the highlight of our trip. Kuddos to Tyler and his amazing knowledge!

Visited Siboney twice and both experiences have been top notch! This time we participated in the October Wine Month passport, which made this experience even better. The owner Miguel took us through their barrel room and a personal presentation of history on their wines and familia history with a food pairing. Thank you for the wonderful wine and amazing experience.

Nice atmosphere and the charcuterie board we ordered was exceptional in their careful selection of cheeses and meats plus more. I arrived earlier than our ‘member’ friends so the experience for non-members is definitely different when it comes to access and tasting (specially after we toured the huge indoor and additional level and back patio with them). The wine was good I’m a red wine drinker but with the heat I had white (Semillon) and it was a great dry buttery finish very enjoyable for a red wine drinker. Cuban flair is in the decor and atmosphere with great cigar options and hats too! Overall really enjoyed ourselves and they did make us feel at home.

We selected this winery as one on the October Wine Passport options and it was one of the best and most memorable of the wineries we visited. The wines are sophisticated, unique, and the location adds to the depth of the flavors. It was also wonderful to learn about the story about the evolution of this winery. The Cuban sandwiches are 100% authentic and delicious. So glad we chose Siboney among the many options on the Passport. We highly recommend!

Outstanding vineyard with beautiful wines to sip into the sunset. Beautiful facility with great membership deals. Siboney Cellars should certainly be on your destination list!

Honestly, I just don’t get it. We read the Texas Monthly review and I admit the views are pretty but the wine isn’t very good - and that’s what’s most important and disappointing. We had jamón that was so dried out that it looked like what happens after a pedicure when someone shaves off dead skin off. I would suggest you not serve jamón that is this dried out. The empanadas were decent. My suggestion for those who are truly in to drinking high quality wine would be to check out Ab Astris, William Chris, Kuhlman, or Lewis.

Owner and winemaker, Joshua Fritsche, is no stranger to the Texas wine world. Many know him from his days at a number of wineries, most notably William Chris and Ron Yates. He launched his own wine brand after the birth of his daughter in 2012, Tatum Rose – and thus began the next chapter in his winemaking career. With a focus on single-vineyard and Rhône varietals, Joshua has become well recognized for his quality wine production. Many long-time Texas wine fans will also remember the 2012 Hotspur, with the gorgeous wine label - just might have a bottle or two left in the cellar library! In the beginning, you could find Josh’s wines at a few pop-up events which were great to attend and chat with the winemaker as you sampled his small batch produced wines. It has been a very long time coming, but the small boutique winery tasting room in Johnson City is a great addition to this journey. What was once a barbershop (which still has some of that décor) has now become the go-to tasting room for Tatum Cellars in this quaint vintage building in the downtown Johnson City square. There are currently five wines to sample. All wines on the list are currently single vineyard, plus all Texas Hill Country fruit. Production is just around 1000 cases per year, so the hands-on and personal quality checks are all there. The first bottle sampled was the 2023 Trois Étoiles. This classic Rhône style blend was crafted from Uplift Vineyard fruit and is a blend of 63% Marsanne, 21% Viognier and 16% Roussanne. It is well balanced and quite refreshing with notes of stone fruit, good acids, and a bit of minerality. Next to sample, was the 2024 Rosé of Carignane. This newbie on the list was whole cluster pressed from Spicewood Vineyards with a very beautiful nose followed by a crisp and refreshing wine. An ecxcellent wine for warm weather days. Moving to the red wines, the first to sample was the 2020 GSM. Oh my… this mighty beast is loaded with robust flavors, good acids and is very well balanced. The Grenache (60%) was sourced from Uplift Vineyard and the Syrah and Mourvèdre (20% each) came from Salt Lick Vineyards for this super fine GSM. The next red wine sampled was the 2020 Syrah. For this vintage, the fruit was left hanging on the vines longer than normal and it underwent extra maceration and had a “splash” of Mourvèdre added to it. It has very nice smoky notes to it along with natural tannins to dance across your palate for that big mouthfeel satisfaction. Rounding out this fantastic tasting experience was the 2020 Mourvèdre sourced from Salt Lick Vineyards. Sitting at 15.4% abv, this high alcohol wine is well integrated with spicey notes and a touch of nuttiness on the finish. This wine was made with Montepulciano skins as part of the process for a little extra full feel and color for this wine. Everything on the tasting menu is take home worthy. You might also notice the collection of vinyl records in the corner and LP player as you sip and savor both the wines and the music collection. This small tasting room has a well shaded backyard area for that little feel of Hill Country outdoors enjoyment to compliment the classically cool inside décor. As a bonus, they are open till 8pm! You will get the vibe of how this place fits in well with the small town feel that still lingers in Johnson City when you stop in and enjoy a visit. The team is friendly, and the space is hip. It’s a great place to sip, relax, and enjoy your favorite record music and wine pairing. Cheers!

Amazing wines! Joshua was nice enough to talk about the Texas wine industry and walk us through some amazing reds. Totally worth a visit if you’re out tasting or just want to sit and relax in Johnson City.

FANTASTIC PLACE! The rose was absolutely amazing. The bread and butter was a perfect little snack on the side...so warm and yummy. The owner was very friendly and provided great service. Cute and clean little place. There is an outdoor patio as well. I will be returning!

You have to go here! Josh is amazing his wines are great. All of the wine pros in the area seem to know each other and recommended all sorts of places and this was one of our favorites It’s right in town too so it’s easy to find and a nice spot for a tasting or a drink

The wines here are great! They’re a collective of wines from local wineries and the owner is a knowledgeable, cool guy that can give you recommendations on a variety of activities. He was great to talk to and there’s a back patio that’s completely covered in the shade of their trees so you can enjoy your flight out there! Bathroom is super clean. Would definitely go again and take friends!

Came in for one glass and ended up doing a tasting and leaving with a new favorite bottle of wine! Wes was an amazing and informative guide and I forward to stopping back in next time I’m in the area.

Wow... Amazing Experience! The wine is really exceptional! White, Rose and Reds all flavorful, balanced, elegant with a smooth finish. The wine maker is so patient in explaining each wine, the flavors, the grapes etc. What a treat and find!

We spent a couple of nights in one of the glamping tents at 12 Fires (recommend #5 !). The tent had everything we needed, including a nice shower, mini-fridge and efficient A/C. The owner was very responsive and even gave us a tasting after hours (great wine !). The bed was very comfortable and the bedroom was dark enough to sleep late. The nights are very dark, so the stars are quite impressive. We were the only glampers, but #5 is far enough from other tents that we may not have known even if there were others. We had access to the tasting room deck in the evenings which was really nice. Also access to gas grill which made some great burgers to eat with the 12 Fires wine ! Recommend giving this a try. Location is perfect for wine tasting trip.

We stayed at the glamping tents for two nights… it was a great experience. The tent has a full bathroom, fridge, microwave and most importantly a coffee maker. The sleeping area of the tent had portable AC unit. The winery has good wine and pizza to offer. Recommended :)

Fun place to stop in for a wine tasting. Martin was fun and helpful. A must for all those folks in Johnson city or heading to Fredericksburg.

The owners and staff are extremely nice and knowledgeable. The new tasting room is absolutely beautiful and when the sun is setting behind the vineyard, it's simply breathtaking. The wines are really really good and are some of our absolute favorite in the area. 12 Fires is a MUST stop when you're in the area!

I went to 12 Fires industry night and man did it make my day. I was greeted by duke and watched him give a detailed, engaging and above all entertaining tasting. The winery combines a friendly, approachable ambiance with a lively spirit, making it an ideal place to gather and unwind. As someone who is antisocial and doesn’t like wine by the end of the event I was sitting, laughing, enjoying music with the owners and enjoying my new favorite wine. At 12 fired I promise not only a amazing experience but by the end you’ll find something you like.

If you enjoy good Texas wine, do yourself a favor and stop in for a tasting at 12 Fires. We stopped in for the first time this past weekend and thoroughly enjoyed our tasting and the attention, insights on the wines and the stories we got from Duke. Across the board, we enjoyed the Trebbiano, the Prudence Rosé and the reds we tasted. I think our fav or the reds was the Tempranillo so we got a bottle of that while we noshed on some snacks.

We love this place! The wines are delicious, and the patio is fantastic. The owners and people who work there are so nice and friendly. Also a great place to catch an Aggie game, go figure, lol! We are also members of their wine club...10/10, highly recommend!

Absolutely loved this place! It's beautifully decorated, almost like you're at your best friend's drinking in the kitchen/living room chatting. They have excellent wines and delightful snacks. Also met the owners who were very friendly and fun to talk to. Pro-tip they have this amazing red wine that I think nearly everyone would love, Sweet Alexander. I usually love dry wines and my husband loves sweet wines, we both ended up enjoying this one a lot.

Super friendly owner and clientele who don’t mind kiddos! The owner is soooo nice and accommodating. The Turkey charcuterie board is super tasty. I really enjoyed the viogner white wine and the dry sparkling wine. My husband enjoyed the bourbon barrel wine as well. Definitely recommend you stop by and have some drinks and snacks, especially if you have your kiddos in tow and want to enjoy a fancy glass of wine in semi-peace.

This winery is the epitome of great service and great wine tasting. The hosts are absolutely kind, hospitable, and really provide a great experience. Not only do the wines taste fabulous, but you immediately feel welcome. I highly recommend you stop by to meet them and plan your next wine tasting at this location. Cheers~

I don’t want to say this was the best day ever, but it is one worth noting (wine pun.) A big accident caused us to detour for a few hours and we stumbled into this adorable little wine tasting room. Turns out, the owners not only have THE BEST customer service, but they also own the Texas vineyard and use as much locally sourced ingredients as possible. It’s funny how the unplanned adventures turn out to be the most memorable! Thank you @alex_anthony_vineyards for sharing some of the best. You don’t know how much I needed that little break, and having Lauren entertain Everett…well what can I say? Five gold stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Such a great Family owned Winery. If you are in Johnson City or on any type of wine tour on Hwy 290 this stop is A MUST !!!! Their Amor Bourbon Barrel, Peach and Oak Barrel Moscato are AMAZING WINES !!! A place you will feel at home and welcome each time you visit. Can't wait to go back.

Highly recommend Alex Anthony Vineyards for a cozy experience with great wine and delicious food! Their pizza sauce is made with one of their wines! Really hit the spot the other night in the cold weather!

We had a wonderful afternoon on a girl's weekend. The wine was wonderful and the service was top notch. Thank you for making us feel at home while we waxed nostalgic.

When your passion for traditional style champagne methods is just itching at you, one can’t help but seek the opportunity to pursue those dreams and make them a reality. The Hill Country, as well as Texas, has been blessed with this unique winery’s focus on making quality sparkling wines. This new venture by owners Elisa and Chris Jones started with 2020 wine vintages (Merlot and Aglianico) and about nine tons of fruit. Since then, they have acquired property near Johnson City in 2022, and it has been full steam ahead since. The current location sits on 43 acres with a current “tiny” tasting room opened in the Summer of 2022. Using French specialized champagne equipment, Elisa honors the traditions of méthode champenoise in every bottle. Although they are a boutique winery, they have set up an impressive full-scale production for producing Texas sparkling wine. There are plans for future expansion and a vineyard too, for estate sparkling wines. About 12 acres are planned and you can look forward to Chardonnay being grown there for a future bubbly to savor. The soil does need some rehab, so they have planted some ryegrass and clovers, helping to bring those nutrients back to the site. Currently, grapes for their sparkling and still wines are sourced from Texas Hill Country AVA, Texas High Plains AVA, and the highly sought after vineyards near Dell City. The winery has been under the incubator care of John Rivenburgh which has been an added blessing for this new startup locale. Two main flights are on the list for tasting, “Only the Reds” and “I Like It All”. Let’s just dive right into the good stuff for starters. Being initially treated to the 2023 Sparkling Trebbiano will wet your appetite for what was to follow. It’s fruity, refreshing, and tingles all the way to your toes. This was equally complimented by the 2023 bubbly Grenache. A stunning introduction to their passion for sparkling wine proved that their wines were spot on. Their still wines were equally well crafted. The 2023 Vermentino was a great follow up to the sparkling wines showcasing bright, crisp, and refreshing citrus and floral honeysuckle notes. And who doesn’t like a good Texas Mourvèdre Rosé wine? Their 2023 vintage was left on the skins longer and is incredibly refreshing with lovely strawberry notes and good acidity. Moving on to the reds was the 2022 Sangiovese. Aged for 18 months in a neutral oak, juicy cherries will dance across your palate coupled with a soft touch of smoke for tease. Following the Sangiovese was the 2022 Mourvèdre. Those plum and berry notes reigned supremely paired with a medium acidity. Next in the tasting lineup was their 2023 Amelia. Oh my! This version of a Bordeaux style red wine blend was simply fabulous. With a blend of 50% Merlot, 25% Malbec, and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, its prominent notes of plum and cherry, plus that soft feel will be quite soothing for red wine lovers. Malbec lovers should be equally pleased with their 2021 vintage. Black pepper, plum, and some smoke will delight your palate, leaving you longing for a big juicy burger to pair with it in your future. The Tannat was also impressive with a deep, big and bold full body feel. The 2022 Segno II was the final wine sipped. This Tuscan style blend of Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon was very balanced with medium acidity, and a lovely finish that will put a big smile on your wine face. Having already made their mark on the Texas wine industry in such a short period of time is quite impressive. Their pioneer effort in producing top quality sparkling wines in Texas is showing all the signs for a successful future ahead. This is a small, hands-on, friendly family run operation, and you should plan to chat and sip while you are there as the owners are happy to share their story and passion for this endeavor with you when you visit. Being further off the HWY 290 traffic does bring a bit of serenity and quite nature Zen to the tasting experience, which you will find to be a bonus. Can’t wait to visit again to sample future vintages. Santé!

A great gem just off the beaten path and not to be missed. The reds are excellent. Don't overlook the location because the service and tasting is a real find. Alyssa is and excellent hostess. This should be one of the big-time stops on the Fredericksburg crael.

Run don't walk! Elisa Christopher is a trailblazer making delicious sparkling Texas wines.

Excellent experience this past Saturday. The tasting room is quaint and modern. It is set up to get to know the wines and winemakers. I’m excited to try their sparkling wines in the future! Take the 9 minute drive off 290. It is worth it!

A way off the beaten track. Great wines but from other winery sources. Probably the smallest tasting room that you will ever see (two tables). Most of their business seems word of mouth and by reservation. Very good service. Worth a try for the adventures getting there.

Fantastic new winery! Overall, All the wines were superb. Quality and attention to detail are shown from the bottle and label to the last drop. Clearly the wine maker is showcasing a lifetime of knowledge and love of wines. The Rose is the best my wife and I have ever had, and the Malbec blew me away. Can’t wait to try the next releases and the upcoming sparkling wines. Watch out Napa, Elisa Christopher wines are coming to take all your awards!

Wonderful experience. Loved all the wines. What a great wine maker. Will be back soon with friends. Hidden gem.