Allow a minimum of 2.5 hours for the Johnson City and ranch tours. Located west of Austin, off U.S. 290. In 1995, the center moved to a 42-acre site in the Hill Country surrounded by meadows and prairie, where native plants thrive in both formal and natural settings. The region's cultural diversity is evoked in the center's German, Mission and Ranch-style architecture, with the observation tower offering a panoramic vista of the gardens and the Hill Country beyond. The formal landscaping of the Courtyard gives way to the Seed Court and gardens.
Nature trails wander through a wildflower meadow and woodland.
La Crosse Ave. Covering more than 65 acres, it features the Torrent, a wild river tubing ride, and the exciting new Master Blaster. Open late April through mid-September. Train buffs will enjoy a journey aboard the Hill Country Flyer , a steam locomotive. Board at Discovery Blvd.