Sunset over a wide river viewed from a rocky, grassy cliff. The sun casts a golden reflection on the water, surrounded by lush green trees and distant hills under a clear sky with a few clouds.

WE’VE Planned the perfect burnet county weekend

Whether you’re planning a girls gateway, a family adventure, or an all-out guys weekend, the Highland Lakes of Burnet County has three days’ worth of things to do, places to eat, and somewhere to wake up that isn’t home. Pick your weekend and start planning.

Burnet County At-a-Glance

County: Burnet County, Texas
Location: ~55 miles northwest of Austin via US-281 & RR-1431
Lakes: Lake LBJ  ·  Colorado River  ·  Lake Marble Falls  ·  Lake Travis  ·  Inks Lake
Know For: Boating & fishing, Hill Country Wine & Beer Trails, Blue Bonnet Cafe, AquaBoom & Marble Falls Fourth of July, Legends Golf Course, Perissos Winery, beautiful wildflower drives, and so much more
Signature Season:
Summer (AquaBoom / July 4th) | Spring (bluebonnets) | Year-round (constant-level lake)
Don’t Miss: Sunrise Beach sandbar on Lake LBJ, Pie at Blue Bonnet Cafe, Wine & views at Torr Na Lochs Winery, Strawberry season at the Sweet Berry Farms, so much more to explore!

Girls Weekend

A group of women wearing sunglasses smile and toast with glasses of rosé wine, enjoying a sunny outdoor gathering.

Wine tasting, boutique shopping, craft cocktails, and creative classes across two days in Marble Falls and Burnet.

Girl’s Weekend Itinerary

Family Weekend

A happy family of four, including two young girls and two adults, sits at a restaurant table enjoying and sharing slices of pizza, smiling and laughing together. Glasses and plates are on the table in a cozy, warmly lit setting.

Swimming holes, river cruises, arcade games, BBQ, and stargazing — three days built for the whole family.

Family Weekend Itinerary

Guys Weekend

Three young men sit at a bar, smiling and laughing together. One has his arm around another, and all have glasses of beer in front of them. Warm lighting and hanging bulbs create a cozy, inviting atmosphere.

Off-road adventure, mountain biking, golf, craft beer, fly fishing, and live music — two full days in the Highland Lakes.

Guy’s Weekend Itinerary
A serene waterfront view at sunset, featuring modern Harbor House residences, a private pool, and boats docked along a calm canal beneath a clear sky with soft clouds.

Where to Stay in the Highland Lakes

Every great weekend starts with the right place to sleep. The Highland Lakes of Burnet County offers everything from lakefront cabin resorts and unique boutique stays to cozy Hill Country retreats — all outside the everyday and close to everything on your itinerary.

Browse Highland Lakes Lodging
Top