Sightseeing
Fun family-friendly trails with some elevation and great views. Only 25 minutes away.
Cactus Rocks trailhead
Cactus Rocks TrailFun family-friendly trails with some elevation and great views. Only 25 minutes away.
Bertram
Railroad town with interesting historic buildings. Only 20 minutes away.
Medium-hard trail with lots and lots of stairs. It's by a wooded creek, so it's a nice shaded hiking place when the sun is burning hot. 30 min away.
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Senderos de la Naturaleza de River Place
8820 Big View DrMedium-hard trail with lots and lots of stairs. It's by a wooded creek, so it's a nice shaded hiking place when the sun is burning hot. 30 min away.
Lakewood Park
2040 Artesian Spgs XingBest park in Leander. There is a lake with canoe rentals. 10 min away.
Lots of outdoors fun if you're willing to drive over 1 hour to get there.
42 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Colorado Bend State Park
2236 Park Hill DriveLots of outdoors fun if you're willing to drive over 1 hour to get there.
Huge indoors water park, just a bit pricey. 30 min away.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kalahari Indoor Water Park
3001 Kalahari BlvdHuge indoors water park, just a bit pricey. 30 min away.
Great for architecture and history lovers. Don't miss the rotunda and the adjacent museum exhibit. Did you know George W Bush was Governor of Texas before becoming president?
1119 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Texas Senate
1200 Congress AveGreat for architecture and history lovers. Don't miss the rotunda and the adjacent museum exhibit. Did you know George W Bush was Governor of Texas before becoming president?
Many bats may appear here right after sunset.
286 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Congress Avenue Bridge
Congress AvenueMany bats may appear here right after sunset.
Great family friendly place for hiking, camping, fishing, or dipping in the water.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Estatal Inks Lake
3630 Park Rd 4 WGreat family friendly place for hiking, camping, fishing, or dipping in the water.
Shopping
Probably the best outlet mall in Texas. Year-round discounts. Lots of restaurants nearby. Only 25 minutes away.
174 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Round Rock Premium Outlets
4401 N Interstate Hwy 35Probably the best outlet mall in Texas. Year-round discounts. Lots of restaurants nearby. Only 25 minutes away.
Not many people live within 30 minutes of an IKEA store. While you're here, you can pick up some home essentials or just enjoy the showrooms.
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
IKEA
1 Ikea WayNot many people live within 30 minutes of an IKEA store. While you're here, you can pick up some home essentials or just enjoy the showrooms.
Food scene
Many posh shops and diverse restaurants, popular with young people and families. 25 min away.
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Domain NORTHSIDE
11821 Rock Rose AveMany posh shops and diverse restaurants, popular with young people and families. 25 min away.
There are so many modern food options in this area, and they are mostly affordable! The early 1900s architecture around the Tower is also worth checking out!
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
University of Texas at Austin
There are so many modern food options in this area, and they are mostly affordable! The early 1900s architecture around the Tower is also worth checking out!
City/town information
County seat with lots of historic buildings and a variety of restaurants all within walking distance of each other.
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Georgetown
County seat with lots of historic buildings and a variety of restaurants all within walking distance of each other.
Quick bites
Saccone's Pizza & Subs
11880 Hero Way WSolid pizza place, just 5 min drive. Their 18-in pizza feeds the whole party.
I always grab a Double-Double while passing by, and it's consistently good. 15 min away.
In-N-Out Burger
901 E Whitestone BlvdI always grab a Double-Double while passing by, and it's consistently good. 15 min away.
Consejos para la ciudad
Formas de ahorrar
Use the train!
The train is a reliable, comfortable, and cheap way to get to Downtown for ~$7 per day. It's safe and way less noisy than the old carriages in Boston, New York, or Chicago. You won't have to pay for gas or parking also. Just check the schedule.
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Views of the Colorado River
You can see the river/lake and the lush surrounding landscape from Sunset Deck in the Balcones nature preserve, several hundred feet above the ground level.
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Bring large water bottles and sunscreen
Days are usually very hot from April to October. Bring lots of water with you and sunscreen.