With no shortage of family-friendly fun, Round Rock is the place to get away.
Here are a few of my favorite places to recommend to visitors.
What to Do
Sink your teeth into a donut or a kolache.
PHOTO: CYNTHIA J DRAKE.
For larger appetites, go for the over-footlong Texas-sized donut.
Or order a fruit or sausage kolache, another Texas breakfast favorite.
roundrockdonuts.com, 106 W. Liberty Ave., Round Rock, TX
Head to the ballpark.
PHOTO: CYNTHIA J DRAKE.
Look for theme nights with special family-friendly activities, fireworks, and laser shows.
milb.com/round-rock, 3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX
Hit the trails.
More than 20 miles of tree-lined trails meander alongside creeks, such as the Brushy Creek Regional Trail.
Credit:Cynthia Drake
Walking these is spectacular in the spring and fall.
traillink.com/trail/brushy-creek-regional-trail
Scoop up some deals.
Get the buzz.
roundrockhoney.com, 1308 Chisholm Trail Rd.
Enjoy BBQ with a view.
saltlickbbq.com, 3350 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX
Enjoy a perfect wine pairing.
winesensation.com, 409 N. Mays St., Round Rock, TX
Drink in the historic vibes.
corkandbarrelpub.com, 4000 E. Palm Valley Blvd., Round Rock, TX
Sample some authentic Venezuelan eats.
3200 Greenlawn Blvd., Round Rock, TX
Enjoy date night with a view.
Wake up to wildlife, like grazing cattle and ducks floating along the riverbank.
Theres also a pool shaded by old live oak trees.
Dine in six on-site restaurant venues, from fast casual to upscale.
kalahariresorts.com/texas, 3001 Kalahari Blvd., Round Rock, TX
