Travel Blog
Welcome to your guide to exploring the Highland Lakes Region of the Texas Hill Country—a destination defined by scenic waterways, storied towns, and wide-open landscapes.
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Wintry warm-ups in the Highland Lakes: coffee, hot chocolate, tea
The weather outside may be chilly but these hot spots have just what you need to stay warm this winter. If you’re in search of a morning pick-me-up or an […]
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Wintry warm-ups in the Highland Lakes: coffee, hot chocolate, tea
The weather outside may be chilly but these hot spots have just what you need to stay warm this winter. If you’re in search of…
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New state park coming to Burnet County
A new, 3,000-plus acre state park is in the works for the rugged country just north of Lake Buchanan, and it could be fully accessible…
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Marble Falls makes Christmas even merrier
The city of Marble Falls is making a merry season even merrier in 2025 by introducing new events to its holiday lineup. The new events…
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Follow the star to Main Street Bethlehem
Be transported back in time and thousands of miles away to the ancient city of Bethlehem on the very night of Jesus’ birth at Main…
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Fall turkey season is here
It’s turkey time in Texas. The 2025-26 fall turkey season in Burnet County begins Nov. 1 and runs through Jan. 4. Another well-known turkey day…
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A Sprinkle of Holiday Twinkle in Marble Falls
Walkway of Lights in Marble Falls adds a dash of dazzle and a hearty helping of holiday cheer and color just before Thanksgiving. The longtime…
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Vintage showcase at Hill Country Motorheads
Hill Country Motorheads motorcycle museum in Burnet began decades ago, unknowingly, when two young brothers combined their lawn mowing earnings and purchased a minibike in…
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There’s joy in the journey: Running events in the Highland Lakes
While most dictionaries define a runner simply as “one who runs,” the motivation behind what makes one run is a bit more complex. Some people…
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Oatmeal Festival a hearty, small-town event
The 48th annual Oatmeal Festival serves up a bowl full of fun on Saturday, Sept. 27, in downtown Bertram. The festival is named after the…
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Harvest fall fun at Sweet Berry Farm
Fall is in the air and fun is ripe for harvesting at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls. The small-town, pick-your-own farm is a popular…
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First-ever Wakepoint Open a wake sports showcase
Wake sports competitors are ready to ride the waves on Lake LBJ as they vie for cash prizes and gear. Wakepoint Open, presented by NXTLVL…
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Kevin Fowler closes out Marble Falls concert series
The sun is setting on the 2025 Marble Falls Summer Concert Series, but not before Texas country star Kevin Fowler rocks the Johnson Park Amphitheater…
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F1 Powerboat Championship comes to Burnet County
The Formula One Powerboat Championship series makes its Burnet County debut with the Battle on the Colorado, which is Aug. 1-3, 2025, on Lake Marble…
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Independence Day 2025 celebrations
The Highland Lakes of Burnet County (and a little beyond) marks America’s birthday with Fourth of July fireworks, parades, live music, and more. Marble Falls…
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Cricket chirps and cicada choruses: summer’s soundtrack
The iconic soundtrack of summer in the Highland Lakes is not heard through dashboard speakers—nature’s songs need no amplification. Burnet County is home to a…
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Take a hike—for free—in Burnet County
Hit the trails at no charge at the following scenic and peaceful outdoor destinations in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife…
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Pickleball a big deal in Burnet County
Pickleball fans will be pleased to know that, in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County, players have their pick of pickleball courts, and many are…
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Marble Falls FiestaJam spotlights singer-songwriters
FiestaJam 2025 is May 1-3 in Marble Falls. Legendary Western swing band Asleep at the Wheel, led by Ray Benson, headlines the event. The music…
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Bluebonnet Festival blooms in April
The 42nd annual Bluebonnet Festival blooms April 11-13, 2025. The festival is Burnet’s largest event, drawing an estimated 35,000 people each year. It celebrates the…
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Paint the Town in Marble Falls
When thirty-six talented artists from across the country converge on Marble Falls during wildflower season for a plein-air art competition, the results are breathtaking. During…
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It’s boom time for Bluebonnet Airshow
The 33rd annual Bluebonnet Airshow will soar and boom over Burnet on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The popular event hosted by the Highland Lakes Squadron…
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Jackson Street Jams sounds off in Burnet
Burnet’s favorite concert series is tuning up for its 2025 season. Jackson Street Jams, organized by the Burnet Community Coalition, brings free live music, spring…
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Hill Country Community Theatre takes center stage
The idea of a community theater in the Highland Lakes was conceived by two theater-loving friends from the Horseshoe Bay area. During a small cocktail…
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Extraordinary stays in Burnet County
Explore the fringes, go rogue, escape the ordinary. Enjoy your Highland Lakes of Burnet County adventure with an out-of-the ordinary stay. Have you ever slept…
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Winter fishing in Burnet County
Burnet County welcomes a Rocky Mountain native in January when the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department comes to Burnet during its annual rainbow trout release…
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Entertainment never goes out of style at historic Globe Theatre
The Globe Theatre in Bertram is a much-loved Burnet County treasure. The historic entertainment venue sparked to life in 1935 when Bertram residents decided the…
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Christmas at Old Fort Croghan
The warm glow of luminarias and lanterns will light the grounds at Fort Croghan in Burnet during Christmas at Old Fort Croghan, Saturday, Dec. 14…
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Follow the star to Main Street Bethlehem
Step through the simple stone gate of Main Street Bethlehem in the heart of Burnet, Texas, and enter a moment in history when everything changed…
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Peak outdoor adventure at Reveille Peak Ranch
The rugged-yet-beautiful Reveille Peak Ranch spans 1,300 acres in Burnet County—plenty of space for a plethora of outdoor activities. The Lake Buchanan-area adventure park, which…
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Pick a pumpkin in the Highland Lakes
Pick a pumpkin at the Sweet Berry Farm pumpkin patch in Marble Falls every fall. The farm grows many things, like flowers and strawberries, depending…
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Brag-worthy brews in Burnet County
The beer business is booming in Burnet County. Breweries in the Highland Lakes malt, mash, ferment, and condition a wide variety of beers to please…
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Burnet County music venues with vibes
Burnet County to live music lovers: We have the venues for you—and a lot of them offer free entertainment. Burnet, Marble Falls, Spicewood, and Bertram…
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Throw a round at a Burnet County disc golf course
Disc golf is a sport played year-round in the Highland Lakes, and why not? The winters are typically mild, and the trees offer an escape…
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Lakeside luxury at Log Country Cove
Log Country Cove is a 175-acre scenic Texas Hill Country destination located on the Colorado River arm of Lake LBJ. The property is loaded with…
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Panoramic lake and hill views at Rancho Pacifico
The view goes on forever and the party never ends at Rancho Pacifico in the Highland Lakes. Rancho Pacifico offers sweeping vistas of the lakes…
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Historic Bridges of Burnet County
Established in 1852, Burnet County consisted of a collection of small communities spread out over a rugged landscape of creeks, rocky hills, and rivers. Travel…
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July 2024 events in Burnet County
July in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County is overflowing with live music, American pride, and high-octane action. July 3 Honky-Tonk Wednesday at The Globe…
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Celebrate Fourth of July 2024 in Burnet County
Burnet County celebrates America’s birthday on July 4 with fireworks displays, live music, and more. Here’s where to go on Independence Day to watch the…
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Jump in! Swimming holes in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County
Escape the summer heat at a Highland Lakes oasis in Burnet County. In addition to Lake Buchanan, Lake LBJ, Inks Lake, Lake Marble Falls, and…
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Fun flows inside and out at Magnolia Lake House on Lake LBJ
Step into Magnolia Lake House and let your vacation begin! The 3,600-square-foot, single-story waterfront home on the Colorado River arm of Lake LBJ comfortably sleeps…
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Hit the road to Blue Truck Ranch
Blue Truck Ranch is a rare find and an absolute charmer named after the blue vintage truck parked near its entrance. Guests don’t just get…
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Summer Soundtrack: Live music in Burnet County
Summer is sounding off in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Chirping cicadas echo across warm Texas Hill Country nights along with live music during…
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Spread out at Cypress Hideaway on Lake LBJ
Cypress Hideaway is a new favorite on Lake LBJ. The sprawling vacation property in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County can easily host one family…
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The Highland Lakes explained
The Highland Lakes are a series of freshwater lakes along the lower Colorado River in the Hill Country region of Texas. The lakes are formed…
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Vineyard Vista has views and charm
Treat your crew to a Texas Hill Country-style home with a vineyard view at The Vineyard Vista. The rustic white-rock home comfortably sleeps eight and…
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Get Starry-Eyed at Eagle Eye Observatory
The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has attention turning to the sky in the Highland Lakes as the area is in the path…
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Room for everyone and the dog at Casita Grove
Imagine the perfect lakefront vacation home. Multiply it by two. Now, add a decked-out waterfront casita with the sole purpose of entertaining and lakefront living.…
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Bluebonnets are booming in Burnet County
Highland Lakes or bust! The arrival of spring in Burnet County brings a boom of bluebonnets. We’ll let you in on a not-so-secret secret: We’re…
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Lovebirds take flight to the Highland Lakes
If February finds you in the mood for amore, plan a sweet escape to the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Cozy treetop love nests and…
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Trot over to 950 Gregg, a Burnet County contemporary
Guests who visit 950 Gregg, an elegant Highland Lakes retreat in Spicewood, are sure to enjoy its unique style. The rental home’s dogtrot layout is…
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Birding a year-round activity in Burnet County
Bird-watching in Burnet County is hard to beat: It’s free, easy, and simply incredible year-round. The diverse landscapes found in the Texas Hill Country are…
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Go missing, just for a bit, at Missing Hotel
Words fall short when describing Missing Hotel, but here it goes. Imagine waking up to the sound of — wait — nothing but nature? That’s…
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Summer House is a year-round escape
After a few days at Summer House, the first question you’ll ask is: “Is it available all week?” This sprawling, lakefront, ranch-style home is located…
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Hit the Hills for Holiday Shopping
Wrap up your holiday shopping in Burnet County this season. Nestled among the glorious lakes and hills of Burnet County are the cities of Burnet,…
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Make Lubinberry Lakeside your private resort
Ever wish you could escape to a place with resort amenities but no long check-in lines or crowded lobbies? Reserve a few days at Lubinberry…
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Burnet County small towns go big and bright for the holidays
Nothing ignites the holiday spirit in people of all ages quite like brightly lit holiday displays, and few places express that spirit with as much…
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Stone Lodge, rustic elegance, and room for a crowd
Planning a family get-together, guys’ or gals’ weekend, family reunion, or company retreat? Book an unforgettable stay at Stone Lodge on Lake Travis. It’s big…
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Celebrate autumn at Sweet Berry Farm’s Harvest of Fall Fun
After a scorching summer, there’s more reason than ever to welcome autumn, and no place celebrates the season better than Sweet Berry Farm near Marble…
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Bertram a small-town, Burnet County gem
The small town of Bertram is experiencing a renaissance. In recent years, this Burnet County city has gained a winery/distillery/tasting room, a high-end dining spot,…
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Reel Oasis a multi-level vacation on Lake LBJ
Book a stay at Reel Oasis and prepare to reel in an unforgettable, fun-filled escape. This three-story, waterfront home has a patio on each level,…
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Cool off at Krause Springs
For a quick getaway, Krause Springs is hard to beat, especially in the middle of a scorching Texas summer. Its 68-degree, spring-fed waters offer a…
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Kings Island Castle, your next waterfront getaway
If you want to stay near the water on your visit to the Highland Lakes of Burnet County, book a few nights at Kings Island…
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Celebrate the Fourth on the First in Marble Falls
Get an early start on Independence Day celebrations at Lakeside Park in Marble Falls on Saturday, July 1. For the first time, the city’s annual…
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Seclusion, nature, eclectic décor at Creekside Camp & Cabins
Creekside Camp & Cabins is secluded but close to town, with a whimsical collection of lodging units set near a peaceful, wooded creek. Here those…
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Go birding, hiking, biking, and more at Inks Dam fish hatchery
There’s a lot more at Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery than what the name implies, and it’s open to the public 365 days a year…
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Be Lake-Wise with LCRA guide
Highland Lakes hotel and short-term rental managers can spread the word to their guests about the importance of water safety (and maybe even save a…
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Seahorse Cove offers lakeside seclusion with a side of history
A few days at Seahorse Cove gives visitors the ultimate Highland Lakes escape: a secluded spot on Lake Buchanan in an historic cottage that predates…
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Burnet County in June: boat races, live music, camp, and parks after dark
The wait for summer is over. In Burnet County, live music fills the air, drag boats take over Lake Marble Falls for a weekend, and…
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Green River Lodge on Lake LBJ a waterfront oasis
For lovers of all things water, a few days at Green River Lodge could be your dream vacation. This charming, two-level home makes the most…
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May in Burnet County: Festivals, cook-offs, music, and centennial celebration
May in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County is the perfect time to be outdoors, just before the summer heat bears down and while wildflowers…
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Longhorn Cavern State Park much more than a cave
Longhorn Cavern State Park offers fun experiences below and above ground. After a 135-foot descent into the cavern, visitors feel a distinct drop in temperature.…
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April in Burnet County: festivals, flowers, and more
April in Burnet County arrives with a splash of color as wildflowers add a multi-hued dimension to the countryside. The bluebonnet, Texas’ state flower, gets…
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Enjoy Lazy Days on Lake LBJ
At Lazy Days Bungalow, the name says it all. Your laid-back, low-maintenance vacation starts in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County on a tranquil cove…
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Burnet County epicenter of 2024 solar eclipse
On April 8 next year, the Highland Lakes will be the epicenter of a total solar eclipse, the last that will pass over this area…
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March into a new season in Burnet County
Welcome to March in Burnet County, where winter waves goodbye, spring prepares its entrance, and those long-awaited wildflowers burst into bloom. This month, cast your…
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Vacation with a view at Coventry Casa on Lake Travis
Get your group together for a stay at Coventry Casa in Spicewood, a two-level, lakeview home that can easily handle a crowd without being crowded.…
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Burnet County bluebonnets spring forth in March
Burnet County bursts into blue as bluebonnets begin to blossom each March in the Texas Hill Country. As spring sprouts and moves into summer, the…
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Ride the trails with Thunder Horse Outfitters in Burnet
Exploring the Burnet County landscape on horseback is an outing that’s not been readily available until recently, when Travis Caffee opened Thunder Horse Outfitters at…
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February 2023: Short month long on events
Welcome to February, the month with a day devoted to love, which makes it the perfect time to visit The Highland Lakes of Burnet County…
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Champions Retreat is a summer camp experience in the offseason
At Champions Retreat near Marble Falls, enjoy a custom-designed group outing on the shores of Lake LBJ while participating in a seemingly endless array of…
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Highland Lakes of Burnet County is birder country
The Highland Lakes of Burnet County, with its gentle hills, shimmering waters, multihued wildflowers, and mild climate, attracts a large variety of birds and the…
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New year, more fun in Highland Lakes of Burnet County
Before you hang your 2023 calendar on the wall, pencil in time for The Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Winters are mild here, and, save…
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Escape to Lake LBJ at Breeze Terrace
Breeze Terrace is the definitive self-contained escape in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. It’s on the water, it has attractive spaces indoors and out,…
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Spend December in Burnet County
Go ice skating, bask in the glow of holiday lights, watch Christmas parades, visit Bethlehem at Christ’s birth, or shop festive markets for special gifts.…
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Exotic game, deluxe accommodations at Mad Bucks Trophy Deer Ranch
At Mad Bucks Trophy Deer Ranch, you get a combined experience: a deluxe hunting lodge with expert guides and a five-star resort that seeks to…
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December 2022 events in Burnet County
It’s December in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County, that special month when you can go ice skating and play in the snow, even in…
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Burnet County embraces the RV life
If your second home is on wheels, the Highland Lakes of Burnet County has a spot for you and your ride, along with plenty to…
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November events in Burnet County
Leaves are changing colors, temperatures remain outdoors-friendly, Thanksgiving is coming, and Christmas is not far behind. Welcome to November in the Highland Lakes, where diversions…
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Escape redefined at Coventry Dream
Stay a few days at Coventry Dream in Spicewood, and you will forever raise the bar on future getaways. Tastefully decorated and set against the…
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October events in Burnet County
Highland Lakes locals and visitors alike can celebrate the cooler October weather by casting for the big one at a bass tournament, shopping for handmade…
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Heart of Texas Lake Resort on Lake LBJ
Heart of Texas Lake Resort is a favorite Highland Lakes escape and the perfect venue for your next Lake LBJ getaway. The resort is tucked…
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Cemeteries: Windows to Burnet County’s history
Burnet County’s cemeteries offer unique glimpses into the Highland Lakes’ past. Of the 40-plus burial sites in the county, 16 have markers from the Texas…
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Wild beauty at Shin Oak Observation Deck, Balcones Canyonlands
Shin Oak Observation Deck at the north end of the Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is surrounded by black-capped vireo habitat. It is the only…
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Festival, live music, horse show, markets and more in September
OATMEAL FESTIVAL Friday-Saturday, Sept. 2-3 Oatmeal and Bertram The fun begins with a barbecue dinner, live music, and Miss Oatmeal pageant in Oatmeal. Saturday is…
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Beautiful, bountiful Burnet Bliss
Peace and quiet are promised at Burnet Bliss, a great place to stay in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. It’s near lakes, biking, wineries,…
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AUGUST EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY
Visitors and residents of the Highland Lakes can tune in to loads of live music at the end of the summer, cool off to watch…
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Cool treats push back the heat
When you visit the Highland Lakes, you can expect some hot days. Nice, cold treats include fresh and fruity smoothies, sweet and creamy milkshakes, and…
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JULY EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY
July kicks off with a celebration of America in Marble Falls! Also, catch movies outside in Cottonwood Shores or in the AC in Bertram. Live…
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Head for the cool of Longhorn Cavern in Burnet County
Beat the Texas heat in Longhorn Cavern, an enchanting underground cave in the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Formed by an ancient river millions of…
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Climb aboard Mariner’s Manor
Indoors and outdoors, you’ll feel like you’re on a ship in beautiful waters at Mariner’s Manor, a lakehouse rental in the Highland Lakes of Burnet…