If you're looking for a quick hike with gorgeous views of the Colorado River, Mount Bonnell can't be beat! Situated just west of downtown, Mount Bonnell offers a perfect place for photos and picnics, and is dog-friendly! Don't forget a water bottle, those stairs are steeper than they seem!
Looking for a relaxing way to experience the natural beauty of Texas? The Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center is a great way for people of all ages to learn about the plants and animals that are native to Texas. Tours are available, but simply walking around the center and enjoying the outdoors is just as nice!
Looking for high-end shopping and fabulous food? The Domain is a great place for both! With stores like Nieman-Marcus, White House Black Market, Free People, Lilly Pulitzer, Anthropologie and more, the Domain really is the highlight of the Austin shopping scene. Restaurants and bars in the area serve everything from Italian to fancy tea sandwiches. If you're looking to visit one of our faves, visit Sushi Zushi! Their citrus-infused soy sauce is legendary.
Round Rock Premium Outlets is a great place to shop for deals from all your favorite brands! From Nike to Michael Kors, to J. Crew and Swarovski, Bath and Body Works to Banana Republic, anything you might need can be found here at a heavily discounted price. There's always a deal to be found at Round Rock Premium Outlets!
Round Rock Donuts has the best donuts in North Austin! They're inexpensive, very tasty, and a Round Rock landmark since 1926. If you're looking to satisfy an early morning sweet tooth, run through their drive through or stop into the store!
The railroads were such an important part of the history of the Round Rock/Cedar Park area! Visit the Austin Steam Train Association to learn about the locomotives that turned this area from pastures to a thriving city. Be sure to make reservations for train rides on their website!
Head to Topgolf for beer, appetizers, and golf like you've never played before! The bigger your group, the more fun you'll have. Play for the day or just stop in for an hour or two! This location is near the Domain, where the restaurants and shopping are great!
Come visit Austin's resident peacocks! Mayfield Park is a 21-acre nature preserve with hiking trails, a wildlife habitat, and free-roaming peacocks. Hiking trails are suitable for hikers of all ability levels, even kiddos!
Can you tell that Austinites love hiking and scenic photo ops? Head to the Overlook at Pennybacker Bridge for both! A quick climb up leads you to one of Austin's most iconic spots, with views of Ladybird Lake and the famous 360 bridge.