Air Tours

Hill Country Air Tours

Rates start at $175.00
512-715-8844
Municipal Airport
Hwy 281 South
Burnet, Texas, 78611

Birding And Nature Walks In The Texas Hill Country

Burnet County, located in the Texas Hill Country is classified as a "rural" community. It's true - we have no malls or skyscrapers, but at daybreak you can hear quiet. At nightfall you can see millions of stars in the sky. The landscape also features lots of rare and exotic birds that you can glimpse while making your way through hundreds of trails by bike or by hike.

Balcones Canyon Land & Wildlife Refuge

46,000 acres of protected land for endangered bird and other wildlife species. Includes wildlife & wildflower tours, trails, & photography opportunities. Open year-round from sunrise to sunset.
512-339-9432
24518 FM 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654

Balcones Website

Denney Ranch 2

96-acre ranch in central Burnet County. Abundance of indigenous and migratory species of birds make homes here. Adult self-guided tours or adult/older children teaching tours welcome. Birding and photography clubs by reservation please. No pets please.
512.756.9636
10215 FM 963
Burnet, TX 78611-7339

Peaceful Springs Nature Preserve

530-acre private ranch just south of Bertram. Many endangered species accessible to photographers and nature lovers by reservation.
P. O. Box 640
Liberty Hill, TX 78642
512-355-3111
E-mail:info@peacefulspringsnp.com or if you would like to get on our notification list please send an email.

www.peacefulspringsnp.com

Bowling

Lake Country Lanes

830-693-4311
112 North Ridge Dr.
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

Brewery

Real Ale Brewery Company

830-833-2534
231 San Saba Court
Blanco, TX 78606
Just a short drive south to neighboring Blanco County, brewery produces spirits such as Fireman's No. 4 Blonde Ale by the barrels. Tasting room opens Fridays from 2-5 pm with tours starting at 4 pm.

www.realalebrewery.com

Canopy, Hike & Bike Tours

Cypress Valley Canopy Tours

1223 Paleface RR
Spicewood TX, 78669
512-264-8880
Spicewood area eco-adventure. Ziip lines spread between platforms above centuries-old Cypress, Live Oak & Ash Junipers. Fly over trees, creeks & canyons at up to 30 miles an hour. Unique group & team building experience.

www.cypressvalleycanopytours.com

Mike's Bikes

830-385-3671
Marble Falls, Texas 78611
Veteran cyclist, Hill Country resident & bike repair & maintenance shop owner, Mike McKenna, also serves as a great resource for trails, advice, cycling groups and events in Burnet and surrounding counties. Contact Mike to match your skills and preferences.

www.marblefallsbikes.com

Stumpy Hollow Trail at Inks State Park

512-389-8900 for reservations.
Park 512-793-2223.
3630 PR 4
Burnet Texas 78611
1 to 1 1/2 hour moderately strenuous trail the whole family can enjoy while glimpsing Inks Lake, and various wildlife. Highland Lakes Master Naturalists conduct guided hikes on 1st & 3rd Saturdays.

Inks State Park website

Caving And Spelunking

Gorman Caves at Colorado Bend State Park

325-628-3240
Box 118
Bend, TX 76824
The park offers guided walking wild cave tours & self guided crawling cave explorations. Due to various hazards in the caves, all caves in the park are closed except through tour or special permit. Reservations are highly recommended due to the limited number of people which can be taken. Contact the park to make reservations & check weather conditions. Substantial footwear is recommended for all tours.

Colorado Bend State Park/Texas Parks Site

Longhorn Cavern State Park

South of Burnet the caves had numerous uses but became a state park in 1932. Formed over millions of years by underground streams, the rooms have smooth, sculpted walls. Used by prehistoric animals & Native Americans, the caves were also a Confederate gunpowder factory, outlaw hideout, speakeasy & a church. The 85 minute tour is 1 1/4 miles. Picnic areas, hiking trails, gift shop & deli counter also on site. Admission. Favorite field trip for schools, civic groups. Unique setting for weddings, reunions & retreats! For more adventurous spelunkers, call Wild Cave Tours/512-756-4680
Park Road 4 off Hwy. 281
Burnet, Texas 78611
512-756-6976/877-441-CAVE

www.longhorncavern.com

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Event Planner/Tour Guide

Patty Hundley, Tours and Activities Consultant

830-798-8695
or 512-755-4664
E-mail: phundley@281.com
ATGA Certified & long-time resident Patty Hundley offers local expertise & organizational skills to your event. Specialties include: step-on, Hill Country, wine, museum, gallery & park tours as well as dinners & parties. Destination management & customized itneraries for corporate, wedding, & other groups also available. Independent guide with over 25 years experience in guided adult & student group tours.

Exotic Zoo

Exoctic Zoo and Resort

830-868-4357
235 Zoo Trail
Johnson City, Texas
Just a short drive up Hwy 281 near Johnson City, zoo features 80 species of animals from around the world at 137-acre habitat. Petting zoo, picnic area & 45-minute guided tour enjoyed by kids of all ages.

www.zooexotics.com

Farmer's Market & Pick Your Own Produce

Burnet County Farmers Market

203 E. Jackson St.
Burnet, Texas 78611
Saturday from 9am-1pm. June-November on the historic square in Burnet. Just picked seasonal fruit, vegetables, eggs, homemade desserts, jellies, sauces from local growers. Variety of organics.

Farmers Market at John the Evangelist Church

105 RR 1431
Marble Falls, Tx 78654
830-693-5134
Wednesdays at 4:00pm parking lot of John the Evangelist Church

Hairston Creek Farm

4300 Co Rd 335
Burnet, Tx 78611
512-756-8380
info@hairstoncreekfarm.com
Participates at Burnet County Farmers Market.

www.hairstoncreekfarm.com

Longhorn Organic Farms

1 Camp Longhorn Road
Burnet, TX 78611
Phone: 512-793-2811Mon-Wed-Fri & Sat from 9:30am-4pm. Part of Camp Longhorn on Hoover Valley Rd, fresh organic tomatoes, orkra, peppers, other seasonal choices.

M&J Lavender Farms

12992 U.S. 281
Marble Falls, Tx 78654
830-693-6624
Pick your own lavender, buy great soaps, sachets, wreaths or lotions all handmade. Between May and October you can come out anytime by Appointment.

www.mjlavenderfarm.com

McCall Creek Farms

Hours: Sat 9am-6pm & Sun 11am-6pm.
4524 N US Hwy 281
Blanco, Texas 78606
830-833-0442
Varities change with the seasons, but always fresh, homegrown fruits & vegetables available throughout the year.

www.mccallcreekfarms.com

Sweet Berry Farm

1801 FM 1980
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
Phone: 830-798-1462
Pick your own strawberries, blackberries in spring/early summer. Pumpkin patch, gourds, other seasonal produce in fall. A day of family fun with farm animals, picnic area, hayrides, homemade ice cream. Check website for seasonal hours.

www.sweetberryfarm.com

Horseback Riding

Colbert Ranch

2505 S FM 1174
Bertram, TX
512-355-3225
Family owned & operated. Offering horseback riding for all levels of experience & a variety of cowboy activities.

www.ridecolbertranch.com

Post Oak Farm

512-756-4647
Horseback Riding for novice to advanced riders 8 years old and older is available at Post Oak Farm in Burnet. 1 /1/2 hour rides on their gentle ranch geldings in the heart of Texas Hill Country. $50 per person. Advance Reservations are required. The Post Oak also offers riding lessons, training and horse boarding.

www.postoakfarm.com

Inflatable Fun

Inflatable Wonderland

209 Sure Cast Dr.
Burnet, Tx 78611
512-756-2700
An indoor bounce-house extravaganza offers lots of cool air along with all the jumpy inflatables you can imagine.

www.iwburnet.com

Miniature Golf

Rockhopper's Family Fun Center

1501 US Hwy 281 N.
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
830-693-4386
18-hole mini course, arcade, miniature bowling.

Movies And Live Theater

Burnet Gunfighters Association

P. O. Box 773
Burnet, TX 78611
512-756-1872
Want a real Texas cowboy to show up at your next event? Members of this group perform regularly for train stop visitors and at other major events in the area. Call them for a schedule or invite them to your next event.

Showbiz 8 Movie Theater

2600 N Us Highway 281
Marble Falls, TX 7865
830-798-8463
Map
1st run movies on 8 screens. Tuesday is bargain day with matinee prices & $1 hot dogs.

www.driftwoodonline.com

Hill Country Community Theater

4003 W FM 2147,
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
830-693-2474
Offering great family entertainment with live-theatre productions throughout the year.

www.hcct.org

Uptown Marble Theatre

218 Main Street
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
830-693-9996
In the Historic District of Marble Falls, the theatre is operated by Uptown Marble Arts Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the arts & entertainment. Live music of all genres, drama, & comedy share the stage with community forums, student plays &seminars.

www.uptownmarble.com

Marcia Ball performing at Uptown Marble Theatre

Paint Ball

Highland Lakes Paint Ball

830-798-9820
7420 East RM 1431
Marble Falls, Texas 78654
75 acres of fields to challenge all skill levels. Sat. & Sun. sessions begin at 10 a.m. & 1 p.m., but staff can accommodate prearrnged group sessions.

www.bouldercreekfarms.org

Spas

Marble Falls Massage Therapy Center

705 First Street #207 (above China Kitchen)
Marble Falls, TX 78654
(830) 201-0301We’re committed to providing the highest quality therapeutic massage services, along with phenomenal customer service at a fair price. A cozy, heated massage table, a steaming terry cloth face towel, and an ice-cold beverage are just a few of the complimentary upgrades available with every session. Whether you’re dealing with aches and pains or want to recharge your batteries- we have a massage to fit your needs and budget. You can also enroll in one of our Couples Massage Workshops and learn Swedish massage techniques you can use on your sweetheart in a fun, relaxed environment.

www.MarbleFallsMassageTherapy.com

Restorative Skin Care

Brenda Morris
909 Third Street, Suite B
Marble Falls, TX 78654
512-755-3906 or 830-637-7441
A boutique spa conveniently located downtown, Restorative Skin Care is all about therapy. Skin, body and mind. Each treatment is customized to address individual concerns and uses the most effective products and techniques. The staff has been painstakingly selected and represents the very best in their respective field. A place you can retreat from the urban grind, refresh and renew. Facials, Massage and Body Wraps.

Sana Vida Wellness Spa and Tea Bar

507 Hwy 1431
Marble Falls, TX 78654
830-693-6000
Premier yoga studio, full-service spa and the largest selection of loose leaf tea in the Hill Country. Visit a tranquil sanctuary for a healthy body, a relaxed mind, and a restored spirit. Our studio and spa offers a wide array of services including acupuncture, massage therapy, reflexology, Ayurveda, and restorative skin care to keep you feeling and looking your best.

www.sanavida.info

Star Parties

Eagle Eye Observatory at Canyon of the Eagles

Hours: Tues, Fri, Sun nights, weather permitting.
Hwy 2341 NE Lake Buchanan
Burnet, Texas 78611
800-977-0081
Run by the Austin Astronomical Society & equipped with a 16-inch Ealing "Educator" Telescope & 12.5-inch Newtonian Telescope. First time viewers & seasoned astronomers, young & old marvel at the moon and planets, glowing gas cloud nebulae, star clusters and distant galaxies. Monthly public Star Parties hosted by AAS. Check dates, details at Austin Astronomical Society.

Longhorn Caverns State Park

512-756-4680
Cavern tours every hour beginning 10am-4pm daily. Large gift shop with unique gifts & souvenirs. Climb to the top of a 2-1/2 story observation tower built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. in the 1930's. Visit pictorial museum dedicated to the men who spent 8 years cleaning the cavern so that others may enjoy it. Snack bar & grill.
For more adventurous spelunkers, call 512-756-4680 and ask about our Wild Cave Tours.

www.longhorncaverns.com

Public Pools & Swimming Areas

Bertram

512-355-3609
607 W. Vaughn
Betram, Texas 78605

Galloway Hammond Rec Center

512-756-6180
1601 S. Water
Burnet, Texas 78611
Open daily except Sunday. Facility also includes gym & indoor basketball court.

www.gallowayhammond.com

Devil’s Water Hole

Inks Lake State Park
512-793-2223

Granite Beach Water Park

On Lake LBJ
830-693-1752
200 S. Wirtz Dam
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

www.lakelbjmarina.com/waterpark.htm

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Krause Springs Park

Admission fee
830-693-4181
404 Krause Springs Rd.
Spicewood, Texas 78669Camping, picnic area, hiking, spring fed swimming pool

Marble Falls

Open May-Sept. 11:00am to 7:00pm
830-693-4231
305 Buena Vista
Marble Falls, Texas 78654

Shooting Range

Copperhead Creek Shooting Range

830-798-9820 Hours: Fri 2pm-dark; Sat-Sun 8am-dark 7420 E. FM 1431 Marble Falls, Texas 78654

www.copperheadcreek.com

Train Ride

Hill Country Flyer

Authentic & scenic steam train ride from Cedar Park (near Austin) to Bertram & Burnet. Kids of all ages enjoy the scenic countryside. Historic railroad equipment includes1960 diesel Alco engine for weekend train rides through the Hill Country. 512-477-8468 for reservations.

www.austinsteamtrain.org

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Wild West Show

Burnet Gunfighter's Reenactment

512-756-1872
One block west of historic courthouse square on League St.
Burnet, Texas 78611
In conjuction with Hill Country Flyer's arrival at about 1:30p.m. Sat. & Sun. Costumed actors recreate a scene from the old west complete with gunfighter's shoot out, (weather permitting).

For more activities and for accommodations in the Highland Lakes, see our visitor's guides for Bertram, Burnet, Granite Shoals, Kingsland, Marble Falls, and Spicewood.

If you'd prefer a lakeside vacation, see our travel guides for Lake Buchanan, Inks Lake, Lake LBJ, and Lake Travis.

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