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Burnet, Texas, nestled in the heart of the Hill Country, offers a wealth of outdoor adventures and sports attractions. One standout is Spider Mountain Bike Park, the only lift-served, year-round mountain bike park in the U.S., featuring nine trails ranging from beginner to expert levels . For golf enthusiasts, Delaware Springs Golf Course provides a scenic 18-hole experience amid rolling hills and native flora . Additionally, Reveille Peak Ranch offers over 1,300 acres of rugged terrain for mountain biking, trail running, and obstacle course events . Burnet is only a short drive from  Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake and Lake LBJ.  Burnet is the County Seat of Burnet County in central Texas.

Burnet is renowned for its natural beauty and unique tourist attractions. Longhorn Cavern State Park showcases stunning underground formations and offers guided tours through its historic caves . Nearby, Inks Lake State Park provides opportunities for swimming, hiking, and fishing in a picturesque setting . For a unique experience, the Vanishing Texas River Cruise offers ecological tours on Lake Buchanan, highlighting waterfalls, wildlife, and scenic vistas .

Each April, Burnet celebrates the Bluebonnet Festival, attracting over 35,000 visitors to enjoy live music, parades, and the vibrant bloom of Texas' state flower . The town's historic downtown square offers charming shops and eateries, providing a perfect backdrop for this beloved springtime event .

Buchanan Dam photo courtesy of L.C.R.A.

History enthusiasts will appreciate Fort Croghan Grounds and Museum, which preserves mid-1800s frontier life with restored cabins, a blacksmith shop, and historical artifacts . The Highland Lakes Squadron Museum at the Burnet Municipal Airport features a collection of vintage World War II aircraft and memorabilia, offering insight into aviation history .

Poppy's Pointe Lakefront Resort

on the west side of Lake Buchanan

9 cabins, one house that sleeps 16, Forty-one RV spaces, large swimming pool, basketball court, volleyball, horseshoes and washer pits, giant chess, recreation/meeting room, boat ramp, waterfront for fishing.

 

Hill Country Flyer

The Hill Country Flyer is a train that makes regular weekend runs from Cedar Park to Burnet to take tourists out to shop at the antique and gift stores in Burnet, to dine in the local resaturants and and to enjoy Hamilton Creek Park.  Call 512-477-8468 for more information.  To go to the Hill Country Flyer Web Page Click here.

Highland Lakes Squadron - Commemorative Air Force

Check out the Highland Lakes Squadron - Commemorative Air Force at Kate Craddock Field Airport, Burnet, Texas; Call 512-756-2226 for more information.  To go to their web page Click here.