With so much to do in Central Texas, here is a starter list of things to see in area communities.
- Eat, drink, catch a movie or attend a sing-along at Flix Brewhouse in Round Rock.
2200 S. I-35, Round Rock
Visit area downtowns, and partake in their restaurants.
www.downtownroundrocktexas.com
www.pfdowntown.com
www.visithutto.com
Gone Batty: Bat bridges are not just for Austin. Watch the bats at dusk as they emerge from under the I-35 bridge at McNeil Drive in Round Rock.
Take your dog to the Dog Depot Dog Park in Round Rock.
800 Deerfoot Drive, Round Rock
Homegrown: Visit local farmers markets.
201 University Oaks Blvd., Round Rock
301 W. Bagdad Ave., Round Rock
901 Old Austin Hutto Road, Pflugerville
420 US 79, Hutto
Hungry Hippos: Have your picture taken with dozens of hippos throughout Hutto, including Henrietta, the 7-ton hippo on downtown's East Street.
www.visithutto.com/228/hippo-tour
Eat a doughnut as big as your head at world-famous Round Rock Donuts.
106 W. Liberty Ave., Round Rock
Take an Idle Vine Brewing Tour in Pflugerville.
16920 Joe Barbee Drive
Relax at Bluebonnet Beer Co. in Round Rock.
1700 Bryant Drive, Ste. 107, Round Rock
Line up for a cup of coffee at Dazzle Coffee.
2651 Gattis School Road, Round Rock
100 Second St., Pflugerville
Sip some pecan-infused rum at Spirit of Texas Distillery in Pflugerville.
1715 Dalshank St.
Fore! Hit the links at:
Blackhawk Golf Club, 2714 Kelly Lane, Pflugerville
Forest Creek Golf Club, 99 Twin Ridge Parkway, Round Rock
The Golf Club at Star Ranch, 2500 FM 685, Hutto
Teravista Golf Club, 4332 Teravista Club Drive, Round Rock
Avery Ranch Golf Club, 10500 Avery Club Drive, Austin.
See part of what makes Round Rock the Sports Capital of Texas by attending a game of a Triple A affiliate of the Texas Rangers, the Round Rock Express.
3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
Buzz into Round Rock Honey for a tour, or attend a beekeeping school.
1308 Chisolm Trail, Round Rock
Line up for a cup of coffee at Dazzle Coffee.
2651 Gattis School Road, Round Rock
100 Second St., Pflugerville
Experience local history at the Chisholm Trail Crossing in Round Rock.
Take a picture with Round Rock’s historic Round Rock in Brushy Creek near the Chisholm Trail.
Tour the Heritage House Museum in Pflugerville.
901 Old Austin Hutto Road, Pflugerville
Visit local veterans memorials at Veterans Park, 221 E. Main St., Round Rock, and Plfuger Park, 515 City Park Road, Pflugerville.
Arts and entertainment:
See a performance at the Sam Bass Community Theatre in Round Rock. 600 N. Lee St., Round Rock
Local artisans display their work at ArtSpace in downtown Round Rock. 231 E. Main St., Round Rock
Take photos with the sculptures in downtown Round Rock.
Hear live music in the parks and at businesses in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Hutto.
Water fun:
Cool down in Rock’n River Water Park, a 40,481-square-foot park in Old Settlers Park. 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock
Slide your way around Typhoon Texas water park. 18500 SH 130, Pflugerville
Hit the beach, float or paddleboard on Lake Pflugerville, 18216 Weiss Lane, Pflugerville
Cast a line or go bird watching at Hutto Lake Park. 805 Estate Drive, Hutto
Relax and splash at the Prete Main Street Plaza Fountain. 221 E. Main St., Round Rock
Park fun:
Visit dozens of parks in the three cities—including Old Settlers Park in Round Rock, Pfluger Park in Pflugerville, Fritz Park in Hutto and Play For All Abilities Park in Round Rock
Walk, run or bike the Williamson County Brushy Creek trail system
Visit the many historic sites of the three communities, including the “Immortal Ten” bridge in downtown Round Rock and Sam Bass’ grave in Round Rock Cemetery.
www.roundrocktexas.gov
www.atlas.thc.state.tx.us
Walk where the stars have walked and snap a photo at Kuempel Stadium, where the TV series pilot “Friday Night Lights” was filmed.
www.pvillepanthers.com
1301 W. Pecan St., Pflugerville
Finish your day with a piece of pie at Texan Cafe in historic downtown Hutto. There are up to two dozen choices daily.
207 East St., Hutto