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Burnet may refer to:

• Living things
  • Plants in the genus Sanguisorba
  • Moths in the genus Zygaena (family Zygaenidae, see for example Six-spot Burnet)
• Places
  • Burnet, Texas
  • Burnet County, Texas
• Food
  • Salad Burnet or Burnet, European borage salad
  • Burnet Saxifrage, used as a herb
• People
  • Alastair Burnet (1928-), British journalist
  • Alexander Burnet
  • David G. Burnet (1788-1870), president of the Republic of Texas
  • David Burnet (Quebec politician)
  • Gilbert Burnet (1643-1715), Scottish historian and Anglican bishop
  • Frank Macfarlane Burnet (1895-1985), Australian biologist
  • Guy Burnet
  • Isaac G. Burnet
  • Jacob Burnet
  • Jean Burnet
  • John Burnet (architect)
  • John Burnet (classicist)
  • John Burnet (painter)
  • John James Burnet
  • Robert Burnet, Lord Crimond
  • Ronnie Burnet
  • Thomas Burnet (1635? - 1715), theologian and writer on cosmogony
  • William Burnet (1688-1729), British colonial administrator
  • William Burnet (1730-1791), American physician and political leader

See also

• Burnett
• Burnette

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From Wikitravel

Burnet- Nestled at the edge of the spectacular Texas Hill Country about 50 miles northwest of Austin, amidst the beautiful Highland Lakes, is the historic community of Burnet. Burnet was originally established in the mid 1800's as a fort on the Texas frontier. Modern Burnet has kept with its pioneering routes while also adapting to the modern age. Today Burnet is concidered the jewel of the Highland Lakes.

Throughout the year, the City of Burnet offers a vast array of events and activities for all ages. From the spring splash of bluebonnets and wildflowers to the fall festival of arts on the Arts and Crafts Trail, from the winter wonderland of the spectacular Christmas musical light display to the summer frontier shoot-outs and vintage steam train tours, Burnet is alive with sights and sounds that make it one of the Hill Country's most popular destination spots in the state of Texas.

Get in

By Plane Fly in via Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Burnet is located 75 miles north-west of Austin.

• Fort Croghan Museum, 703 Buchanan Dr, 512 756 8281, [1]. Originally construced in 1849, the site now has several restored buildings and many articles from the history of the fort.

• Colbert Ranch, FM 1174 of Highway 29 west of town, [2]. Dude ranch which offers horseback riding packages from $50/person.

• Downtown Burnet has over 10 antique shops.

• Burnet County Bar BQ, 616 Buchanan Dr, 512 756 6468.
• Diego's Restaurant, 3401 S US Highway 281, 512 715 0343.
• Schulze's Restaurant, 200 S West St, 512 715 0802.

• Spokes Sports Bar, 635 Buchanan Dr, 512 756 4100.

• Rainbow Hearth Bed and Breakfast, 1330 Waterway Ln, ☎ (888) 756-7878, [3]. A Texas Hill Country Bed and Breakfast featuring organic meals, Sleep Number beds, and access to Lake Buchanan. http://www.rainbowhearth.com  edit
• Airy Mount Bed & Breakfast, 1819 E Polk St, 512 756 4149
• Holiday Inn Express, 810 S Water Street, 877 863 4780.
• Sundown Inn, 205 N Water St, 512 756 2171.

• Hill Country Flyer, 512 477 8468, [4]. A scenic 2-hour train ride through the Hill Country and into Austin, especially scenic during mid-spring when the hills are covered in bluebonnets. Normally pulled by an old steam engine which is currently under restoration. In the meantime the route still runs, pulled by a 60s diesel engine.
• Lake Buchanan, a few miles west, has several attractions:

• Black Rock Park, 512 389 8900. Texas 261 north of highway 29. 25-acre public access facility on the west shore of the lake, with a sandy beach, playground, boat ramp, and swimming areas. Camping and cabin lodging are available.
• Eagle Eye Observatory, [5]. A public access sky observatory on the grounds of Canyon of the Eagles park, run by the Austin Astronomical Society.
• Canyon of the Eagles, [6]. A 900-acre nature park on the north shore. An on-site lodge provides lodging.

From LoveToKnow 1911