What to do and see in Burnet, Texas (TX): The Best Things to do Good for Big Groups

July 8, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Burnet (/ˈbɜːrnɪt/ BUR-net) is a city in and the county seat of Burnet County, Texas, United States. The population was 5,987 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Burnet

1. Longhorn Cavern State Park

6211 Park Road 4 S, Burnet, TX 78611-5473 +1 512-715-9000 [email protected] http://www.visitlonghorncavern.com
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4.5 based on 688 reviews

Longhorn Cavern State Park

Located less than 90 minutes from Austin, Texas, Longhorn Cavern State Park is a unique Hill Country destination full of natural beauty and Texas-sized tales. Developed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), the park’s star attraction is Longhorn Cavern, an underground wonder created by the dissolving and cutting action of an ancient river. Enjoy a guided cave tour, hike a Hill Country trail, and admire some of Texas' best examples of historic CCC architecture. It's all part of the story of Longhorn Cavern State Park.

Reviewed By rhia474 - Irving, United States

This was our second time at the cavern, but the first time with our daughter, visiting the first time before she was born. The drive is lovely on Rt 4 with lots of ups and downs and WHEEs and gorgeous scenery. The park building is a neo-historical cottage built when the cavern was opened in the 1930s. Tours leave every hour on the hour starting at 10 am, and last about 1.5 hours. Our guide was Anna, and she was funny and super informational at the same time. The cave is beautiful, at times you really work some muscles as you can't walk upright for a bit, but at no point it is hard or unsafe for anyone who is in a reasonable physical condition. We also counted about 17 tiny tricolored bats (they aren't really tricolored unless you see them under a microscope, they just look black). They roost alone, anre really small and utterly adorable. Photography is allowed, (bats no-flash only), but no food or drink except plain water. There is a small snack bar and a well-stocked gift shop inside the main building, and by a short walk there is an observation tower that provides a great view of the surrounding vista. Definitely recommending for anyone, except perhaps really small children as strollers and such are not allowed.

2. Inks Lake State Park

3630 Park Road 4 W, Burnet, TX 78611 +1 512-793-2223 http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/inks-lake
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4.5 based on 368 reviews

Inks Lake State Park

A 1,200-acre state park known for the 803-acre Inks Lake used for fishing, scuba diving and other water sports.

Reviewed By Taytay1715 - Houston, United States

Visited while in Marble Falls on vacation. I recommend booking day passes ahead of time. We would of been turned away if we hadn't. We did not enjoy the water due to the toxic algae in the water. We were traveling with our dog and the algae levels were too high at this time. There were several people enjoying the water, kayaking, paddle boarding, and jumping from the rocks at devil's waterhole. We did hike to the overlook and really enjoyed our time in the park.

3. Perissos Vineyards

7214 State Park Road 4, Burnet, TX 78611 +1 512-820-2950 http://www.perissosvineyards.com
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4.5 based on 114 reviews

Perissos Vineyards

Reviewed By MattOFreeman - Austin, United States

Perissos Vineyard and Winery is no longer the best kept secret in the hill country of Texas. Truly, this place and the people who lead it provide excellent, home grown wines anchored by a spirit of sincere care for people. The Greek meaning of Perissos carries with it deep meaning and purpose: "exceeding abundantly, beyond what is expected, imagined or hoped for." Their name is reflected in everything they do.

4. Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery

7055 W State Highway 29, Burnet, TX 78611-4100 +1 512-766-0555 [email protected] http://www.torrnalochs.com
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Torr Na Lochs Vineyard & Winery

Torr Na Lochs (tore nah locks) Vineyard and Winery overlooks Inks and Buchanan Lakes in the Highland Lakes area of the Texas Hill Country. The name translates from the Gaelic language to "hill over lakes" and describes the site perfectly. Our objective is to grow grapes suited for our terroir and produce wines from only Texas grown fruit.

Reviewed By s2mc

Torr La Nochs is just a few miles from downtown Burnet, but a world away. This lovely facility and patio exude Texas charm, from the limestone structures, the roaming longhorns and donkeys, and the Hill Country view encompassing a finger of Inks Lake. It's lovely - in fact, it's pictured on the cover of the most recent Hill Country Wine Trail Guide. This is a wonderful place to relax and taste or sip a glass of wine. The weather was moderate but windy on our visit but that didn't deter wine lovers. Our server mentioned that the patio had even been packed on some of those record-setting 105 degrees from several weeks prior. Torr La Nochs offers tastings, bottles, and charcuterie/cheese plates paired with a wine (included in the cost). We started with tastings, $15 for 6 1oz pours of 2 whites, 1 rose, and 3 reds. They came in labeled plastic containers and our server suggested the tasting order - whites, rose, followed by red, all from sweeter to drier. Each was described thoroughly on the menu. We enjoyed them all. We ordered a bottle of one of our favorites and enjoyed a glass or two, along with view and the longhorns herding by, before "corking" the rest of the bottle and heading back into town for dinner. The winery is part of the "Wine Triangle" of the Burnet area, for those looking for a wine tour in a 15-minute range of the Burnet area. It includes Wedding Oak in downtown Burnet and nearby Perissos as well, There are also some other notable wineries slightly further away near Lampasas and Tor in the Highland Lakes area. A great option for a weekend getaway!

5. Vanishing Texas Cruises

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4.0 based on 115 reviews

Vanishing Texas Cruises

Entertaining and informative cruises of the spectacular Texan landscape. We are a nature-based cruise company located in Central Texas on Lake Buchanan and the Texas Colorado River. Cruises offer opportunities to view birdlife, flora, and fauna throughout the seasons from the comfort of our climate-controlled double-deck cruise boat.

6. Eagle Eye Observatory

16942 Ranch Road 2341 Canyon of the Eagles Resort, Burnet, TX 78611-3168 [email protected] http://www.austinastro.org/COE
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4.5 based on 28 reviews

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