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Lake Buchanan Dam
Off TX Hwy. 29, at the southern end of Lake Buchanan Burnet, TX 78611
512-793-2803
| 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 South Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-4680
| 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
| On this two-and-a-half-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, which winter along the shores. Call for hours, fees, and private charters. Reservations highly recommended. |
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