Location: Stonewall
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Stonewall is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Gillespie County, Texas, United States. The population was 525 at the 2010 census. It was named after Thomas J. (Stonewall) Jackson, by Israel P. Nunez, who established a stage station near the site in 1870.
Restaurants in Stonewall
1. Ab Astris Winery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
A family owned and operated boutique winery producing high quality Texas wines.
Reviewed By KandiBag
We highly recommend this family winery.It is both close to Fredericksburg and off the beaten path. Small batch, terrific wines. We are winery owners ourselves and appreciate their family work model. They are building a beautiful legacy.
2. Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 440 reviews
Visitors to this day use park can enjoy historical sites, picnicking, fishing, swimming, nature and wildlife viewing. As of May 2014, the park is home to part of the Official Texas State Longhorn Herd. If you plan to swim at the park, read through our swimming safety tips before you come. Be sure to visit the Sauer-Beckmann Farmstead, a living history farm, presented as it was in 1918. Interpreters wear period clothing, do the farm and household chores as they were done at that time, and conduct tours for the visitors. Located east of the visitor center, off the nature trail. The abundant wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by enclosures containing buffalo, longhorn and white-tailed deer. These animals have played a part in the park's history, and the local wildlife continues to be an important attraction for visitors. The park is famous for its spring wildflower display. The Visitor Center is the focal point of Lyndon B. Johnson State Park. It contains memorabilia from President Johnson's presidency and interactive displays about the land and people that shaped a president. Attached to the Visitor Center is the Behrens Cabin, a two-room dogtrot cabin built by German immigrant H. C. Behrens during the 1870s. The furnishings are typical of such homes in that period. Visitors can further explore the history of these immigrants by viewing the 1860s Danz family log cabin located just west of the Visitor Center. An auditorium in the visitor center complex will accommodate 234 persons for state performances or films. An outdoor amphitheater is used for a variety of programs. A nature trail, including a Hill Country botanical exhibit, winds past wildlife enclosures stocked with bison, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, other native wildlife, and longhorn cattle. Directly across the Pedernales River from the LBJ State Park is the LBJ Ranch, part of LBJ National Historical Park. The Annual LBJ Tree Lighting takes place in mid-December. Educational & Interpretive Programs Tours of the complex, including the Sauer-Beckmann farm with its smokehouse, Victorian style house, garden, and log house lasts approximately an hour; group reservations are accepted. No entrance fee is required, but donation boxes are available. Individuals and families can take the tour on a first-come, first-serve basis.Directly across the Pedernales River from the LBJ State Park is the LBJ Ranch, part of LBJ National Historical Park. Self-guided tours of the Ranch begin at the LBJ State Park Visitor Center. Among the sites on the Ranch are the one-room Junction School first attended by the four-year-old Lyndon B. Johnson in 1912, reconstructed birthplace and nearby Johnson family cemetery where the former President is buried, and the Texas White House. The drive also takes visitors through the pasturelands where Hereford cattle, descended from those owned by President Johnson, can be viewed. Self-guided tours of the LBJ Ranch begin at the LBJ State Park Visitor Center and are available daily, except Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, when the national park is closed. For more information & hours of operation, visit the LBJ National Historical Park web site. Check the calendar for upcoming events and programs. Natural Features The abundant wildlife of the Hill Country is highlighted by enclosures containing buffalo (American bison), longhorn and white-tailed deer. These animals have played a part in the park's history, and the local wildlife continues to be an important attraction for visitors. The park is famous for its spring wildflower display.
Reviewed By pasherry
LBJ State Park is south of the Pedernales River and consists of a Visitor Center, Sports complex that has tennis courts, baseball field and swimming pool, historic cabins, Scout center, long horn herd, bison and Sauer-Beckmann living history farm. There is no overnight camping. LBJ did not live on the State Park land but in order to drive on the National Park side to see LBJ’s birth place and Texas Whitehouse (north of Pedernales River) you have to get a driving permit from the State Park visitor center. Take time to explore the State Park as there are walking trails, nice picnic areas, a great gift shop, displays, and of course the wonderful German living history farm. It is a great place to take children. The staff are great and willing to explain everything and give you a map. The State Park is free but be sure to leave a donation.
3. Sauer-Beckmann Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Visitors to this 19th-century working farm can observe the locals feeding animals, making butter, and other tasks.
Reviewed By pasherry
This German Hill Country farm was home to two German families, the Sauers and the Beckmann’s. The historic buildings range from 1869 to 1918. All the buildings are open. The docents portray the 1918 period and interpret what farm life would have been like during that time. There are cows, sheep, pigs and chickens. The staff and volunteers cook a meal in the kitchen every afternoon with no electricity using the wood stove and using meat, eggs, vegetables from the farm. They will explain how the Germans used the fresh milk from the cows. If you are lucky and depending on the time of year, you may see butchering, blacksmithing, shearing sheep, picking cotton, canning, lye soap making, cotton and wool spinning. The staff and volunteers are very friendly and informative. This is a great place for families as you can easily spend a few hours here. And it is free! There are also nice picnic areas nearby so bring a lunch. Of note: this is not where LBJ lived, he lived north of the Pedernales River and in Johnson City.
4. Becker Vineyards (Winery)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 579 reviews
Located in the Texas Hill Country between Fredericksburg and Stonewall, Becker Vineyards was established in 1992 by Richard and Bunny Becker. We are open for wine tasting, tours, wine gift purchases and picnics. We also host many events throughout the year that we encourage you to attend.
Reviewed By Dennis10_51 - Texarkana, United States
Becker Vineyards is a beautiful place and I find their red wines most delightful. If you go, and you should, take the wine tasting. 7 different wines for $20.00 and the pours are generous.
5. Pedernales Cellars
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 294 reviews
Pedernales Cellars - the quintessential Texas boutique winery. Featuring award-winning wines, tours of the largest underground barrel cellar in Texas, and breathtaking views of the Hill Country from the patio.
Reviewed By Peulin - Fort Worth, United States
Best winery visit in the area. The view is amazing from their patio. The wines are all really good. The staff is friendly and engaging. The wines are a bit pricier than some others, but worth it in my opinion. We ended up joining the wine club.
