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The Texas Legislature designated Burnet the Bluebonnet Capital in honor of its annual cornucopia of spring wildflowers. Visitors can enjoy Lake Buchanan year-round and may be fortunate enough to spy an American bald eagle in the winter. Deer hunters travel to Burnet in droves during the fall and winter, while in the spring and summer a trip to Longhorn Cavern State Park or the rock bluffs surrounding Inks Lake State Park is appealing. Visit Fort Croghan, take a hike at Hamilton Creek Park, or enjoy April’s Bluebonnet Festival, one of many charming events in Burnet.
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Canyon of the Eagles Resort
16942 Ranch Rd. 2341 Burnet, TX 78611
800-977-0081
http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com
| This Texas Hill Country resort has everything you could want for your vacation—there’s even camping and RV parking areas. From the 14 miles of nature trails and five-mile recreation area to canoeing and kayaking, this great outdoors will thrill you. If you prefer less-strenuous activities, try watching the skies from the observatory or signing up for the famed Vanishing Texas River Cruise. Call or visit website for hours, fees, and guided tours. |
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Lake Buchanan Dam
Off TX Hwy. 29, at the southern end of Lake Buchanan Burnet, TX
512-793-2803
http://www.buchanan-inks.org
| Built in the 1930s, the three-mile-long Buchanan Dam is said to be the largest multiarch dam in the country. Its construction created the Highland Lakes, a 128-mile chain of seven lakes, of which Lake Buchanan is the largest and highest. Admission: Free. Camping or accommodations available at nearby LCRA parks, Inks Lake State Park, and resorts. |
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Longhorn Cavern State Park
6211 Park Rd. 4 S. Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-4680
http://www.longhorncaverns.com
| Geologists estimate the age of this natural wonder—which stays at a comfortable 69 degrees year-round—at a million years. During its relatively recent past it housed a Civil War Confederate gunpowder factory and a Roaring Twenties nightclub. An observation tower, picnic areas, and nature trails are nearby. Call or visit website for hours and fees. |
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Vanishing Texas River Cruise
443 Waterway Ln. Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-6986
http://www.vtrc.com
| n this two-hour cruise of Lake Buchanan, stay comfortable on the enclosed 70-foot deck while you enjoy the view of dramatic limestone cliffs along the shore. From mid-November to March you might catch a glimpse of American bald eagles. Call or visit website for hours, fees, and private charters. Reservations highly recommended. Party facilities available on board. |
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Post Oak Farm
1019 FM 3509 Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-4647
http://www.postoakfarm.com
| Dude ranch. Accommodates 6 per session by appointment (reservations required). |
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