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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Jackson Street Jams 2026 lineup announced
Jackson Street Jams free concert series is ready to get the shows on the road. The 2026 concert lineup exceeds expectations. The concerts take place on the Jackson Street-Main Street […]
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Sunset Cottage at Lake LBJ: splendidly stocked, spectacular views
The avenues of escape are multidirectional at Sunset Cottage at Lake LBJ in the heart of the Highland Lakes of Burnet County. Located on the…
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Travel writers inspired by Burnet County media tour
Tourism journalists bring locations, experiences, and tastes to life with their words, attracting visitors to follow in their footsteps. That’s why Burnet County Tourism and…
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Meet Blair Manning, the new Burnet County Tourism director
Hi, I’m Blair! I have lived in Burnet for nine years and have been employed with the county for almost three years. At the end…
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APRIL EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY
The 39th annual Bluebonnet Festival in Burnet promises plenty of blooming fun with a parade, carnival, live entertainment, and lots of yummy food. Also, watch…
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Spicewood sings with music for the soul
You don’t have to travel far to enjoy the arts in Burnet County. Spicewood Arts offers several events featuring music and visual and literary arts. …
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Vacation made in the shade in Burnet County
Shady Grove in Burnet County is a massive shady spot located on Lake LBJ in the Highland Lakes of Texas with an incredible array of…
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A new face at the old jail
There’s more than a new visitors center and museum at the old Burnet County Jail. Blair Manning was recently hired as the county Tourism and…
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Say ‘I do’ to a Highland Lakes wedding
Watching a bride walk down the aisle with a magnificent background can be a stunning experience. Add to that a happy couple and delightful food…
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MARCH EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY
It’s March in the Hill Country — time to get outside! Watch the birds and the bees at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and…
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Plenty of playtime activities at Elk Lodge in Burnet
Welcome to Elk Lodge in Burnet, Texas, where a mounted trophy elk greets you with a smile when you enter this spacious and inviting property…
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FEBRUARY EVENTS IN BURNET COUNTY
Laugh and giggle at the Hill Country Community Theatre’s production of “The Carol Burnett Show” or participate in stellar stargazing in the Highland Lakes of…
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Eagle Eye Observatory reopens in Burnet
The aptly named Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park and Resort in Burnet keeps its computer-enhanced telescopes aimed at the stars…