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Rich62 Says: Although one aspect of Round Rock is the modern shopping malls, for contrast, visit the old downtown area.
Rich62 Says: Its an unusual name for a town, to be sure. So there is a natural curiosity to see what it was named after.Nearby there is a nice little Chisolm Trail Park with informative historical markers and a number of life-size sculptures of pioneers and longhorn cattle.PLEASE CLICK...
See the Texas A & M Health Science Center
Rich62 Says: Texas A & M University has built a great new health science center in Round Rock. Medical students come to study here in this brand new (as of 2010) facility. One entire floor on one of the wings is a simulated hospital with the most up-to-date equipment for training...
Rich62 Says: THIS IS JUST ONE residential area, called Teravista. It is very upscale.To see some of the homes, click the picture!
VeronicaG Says: Once you leave the small downtown district of Round Rock and continue down Main Street, you'll see a stately brick residence on the right known as the Nelson-Crier House.There is a historical marker and a pull off where you can park and admire the house from the road, but...
VeronicaG Says: After the Civil War, cattle drives helped to revitalize Texas. It's thought that more than six million cattle were moved from Texas to markets in Kansas and as far as present-day Oklahoma over a period of about 20 years.Opening pic--ruts cut into Brushy Creek from wagon...
VeronicaG Says: There is an actual round rock from which the town drew its name. It sits in the middle of Brushy Creek and marks a low water crossing where native Indians, pioneers and the cattle drives could cross safely.Jim and I parked our car near Chisholm Trail Commemorative Park and...
1 Review and 50 Opinions One of the largest hotels in Round Rock, the Marriott Austin North or more affecionately known as...
Round Rock Donuts: Named "Best of Texas"
Rich62 Says: In late 2011, "Texas Monthly" magazine named Round Rock Donuts the "Best Donuts in Texas." That's a lot of donuts! So of course I had to try it out.Round Rock is along I-35 at the north edge of Austin.Although it is a large building, there is no seating inside, and only 3 or...
Mimis Cafe: sandwiches, soups, salads
Rich62 Says: Just a really nice place to eat. Its relatively new as well. The interior decor is a New Orleans/Marti Gras theme, very well done.Click the photo to see an interior picture and also see what I had for lunch! I had a tuna sandwich with potato soup and a fresh pineapple...
Fast Eddie's: Get your Pool On at Fast Eddie's
ATXtraveler Says: Fast Eddie's is an odd bird of the nightlife tips pages I would leave you with.I have been kicked out of this pool hall for wearing a tanktop after 7pm, even though most of the people playing pool do not have a full set of teeth, and should not judge anyone!It has a...
If u don't have a car u won't...
jan119 Says: If u don't have a car u won't come farBy car
Rich62 Says: pretty upscale, We like the Crocs footware store and the Texas gift store, which is pictured in this tip. Texas coffee mugs, shirts, etc. quite reasonable
Rich62 Says: Very modern and slick. Fun to browse. So big there is a cafeteria in the furniture store. and its good...we ate lunch there.CLICK THE PHOTO TO SEE INSIDE Any kind of furniture reasonable prices
american_tourister Says: This is Texas. It IS a gun culture and guns are legal. If you are a citizen with a clean criminal record you can purchase guns over the counter. You can qualify for a concealed weapons permit also. We like guns. We like feeling protected. It is OUR heritage. I don't expect...
Round Rock Events and Other Highlights
VeronicaG Says: When we traveled through Round Rock, the Main Street Art Stroll was set up on the town green. This event occurs on the second Sunday of each month from 11am-5pm, featuring local artists and live music.The town also stages annual events such as:Christmas Family Night5k for...
lward1826 Says: They have the best Chicken Fried Steak around. They are set behind a bar so you really have to look to find them. But when you do find them you will keep going back for more. The have killer home made brownies that are bigger than your hand. They also serve breakfast from...
Texas Stars - Dallas Stars Affiliate
american_tourister Says: The Texas Stars are a AAA level Ice Hockey team playing in Cedar Park which is just past Round Rock. It is very good quality hockey as the AHL is the highest level of development leagues below the NHL. It is much less expensive too as you can get good seats for as little as...
Watch the Express Roll through
ATXtraveler Says: Round Rock, Texas would probably not be the first place you would think, if I were to ask you: What city in America has the largest minor league baseball team in terms of attendance?The Round Rock Express is owned by the Ryan family, including Nolan and his son Reid. They...
Sam Bass, Notorious Train Robber
VeronicaG Says: According to accounts of his personality, Sam Bass committed train robberies more for amusement than anything else. He gave little thought to whether anyone would be injured 'physically or financially' from his antics. It's said that his 'legend is greater than his actual...
The Robert G. and Helen Griffith Public Library
VeronicaG Says: It's hard to miss this modern building near the historic area. Aside from operating as a public library, the Robert G. and Helen Griffith Public Library houses a genealogy and local history collection* on its second floor.The Williamson County Genealogical Society has...
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The Sports Capital of Texas? - Round Rock has grown on me. I was not sure about it at first as since we have been here my time is split between being overseas and here. My wife and son love living here and honestly we would not...
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Round Rock--Small, But Mighty!
We were intrigued by its name and stopped at Round Rock on our way home from Georgetown, Texas. A large sign boasted, "Home of the Dragons". Although the historic downtown area was a short walk up one...
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From Small Town to Metropolis!
One of the reasons I moved to the Austin area, was to work for Dell Computer, which is based in Round Rock, TX. 10 years ago, I drove past a small town called Round Rock and it was just a blink of an...
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THE MAIN CAMPUS OF TEXAS STATE IS IN SAN MARCOS, but now they have a brand new campus in Round Rock. The campus consists of only one building (as of February 2006), but it is a four-level structure......
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Round Rock has grown on me. I was not sure about it at first as since we have been here my time is split between being overseas and here. My wife and son love living here and honestly we would not...
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My husband is Military so we are always moving. Currently I live in Round Rock, TX and manager a storage facility.
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