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Plan your 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.

Kingsland at a Glance

County: Burnet County / Llano County, Texas
Location: ~55 miles northwest of Austin via US-281 & RR-1431On the Water: Lake LBJ  ·  Colorado River  ·  Llano River
Know For: Lake LBJ boating & fishing, Antlers Inn, AquaBoom Fourth of July, Legends Golf Course
Signature Season:
Summer (AquaBoom / July 4th) | Spring (bluebonnets) | Year-round (constant-level lake)
Don’t Miss: Sunrise Beach sandbar on Lake LBJ, The Slab on the Llano River, WorryBGone Cruises

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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.

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Girl’s Weekend

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

Girl’s Weekend Itinerary

Family Weekend

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

Family Weekend Itinerary

Guy’s Weekend

Four women stand together in a wine shop, smiling and holding glasses of wine. One woman holds a wine bottle as they chat, surrounded by wine bottles on the counter and shelves behind them.

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

Guy’s Weekend Itinerary
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Ready to Plan Your Highland Lakes Weekend?

Pick your itinerary, find your spot to stay, and start looking forward to it.

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What are the best weekend getaways in Burnet County Texas?

The Highland Lakes offers three well-rounded weekend options — a girls weekend centered on wine tasting, boutique shopping, and dining in Marble Falls and Burnet; a family weekend anchored by Krause Springs, the Vanishing Texas River Cruise, and Eagle Eye Observatory; and a guys weekend built around Hidden Falls Adventure Park, Spider Mountain, and Legends Golf Course.