Getaways in Heart of Texas Highland Lakes Region

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Lake Buchanan Texas
Lake Buchanan, Burnet County, Texas. Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer

Discover Thunderbird Lodge, Painted Sky Inn & Smythwick Castle

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Journey to the Heart of Texas for a discovery of cool places to stay in Burnet County, Highland Lakes region. This is the place if you’re looking for quietude, hiking, biking, fishing, camping, or just luxuriating lakeside.join correspondent, Tom Wilmer in Burnet County where we’ll stop in at Thunderbird Lodge and Event Center for a chat with owner, John Williams.

Thunderbird Lodge & Conference Center

overnight accommodation at Thunderbird Lodge, Burnet County
Thunderbird Lodge overnight lodging. Photo Credit: Thunderbird Lodge

 

Thunderbird Lodge
Thunderbird Lodge sprawling lakeside grounds

 

 

 

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Painted Sky Inn

We’ll visit with Denise Lewis and her friend, Craig Harris who recently completed a major renovation and remodel of the lakeside, Painted Sky Inn.

Painted Sky Inn Photo Credit: Beverly Langford
Painted Sky Inn, Burnet, Texas. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford of Back Yard photos
Dramatic Lakeside vistas at Painted Sky Inn. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford Back Yard Photos
Dramatic Lakeside vistas at Painted Sky Inn. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford Back Yard Photos
Lakeside relaxation at Painted Sky Inn Burnet County Texas. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford Back Yard Photos
Lakeside relaxation at Painted Sky Inn Burnet County Texas. Photo Credit: Beverly Langford Back Yard Photos
Denise Lewis & Craig Harris at Painted Sky Inn Burnet, Texas
Denise Lewis & Craig Harris at Painted Sky Inn Burnet, Texas

 

Smythwick Castle & Lodge

And then it’s off to see the culinary wizard, Laura Eliel at the castle, Smythwick Castle and Lodge that is. It’s not lakeside, but it’s an equally tranquilizing destination as it’s set on 10-acres graced with ponds, waterfalls and sprawling oak trees. @texastourism

Smythwick Castle & Lodge
Smythwick Castle & Lodge interior
Smythwick Texas
Smythwick Castle front facade. Photo Credit: Smythwick Castle
Smythwick Castle http://www.toddwhite.org
Smythwick Castle is a popular wedding and reception venue in Burnet County, Texas
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Smythwick Castle & Lodge
Al Fresco Dining at Smithwick Castle & Lodge Burnet County, Texas. Photo Credit: Tom Wilmer

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