Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Round Rock

"Austin's most popular green space, the 351-acre Zilker Park is a favorite recreation area that sits alongside Lady Bird Lake. The park's grassy expanses and picnic sites are ideal for lazy afternoons, but there are also many recreational facilities for the public to enjoy. Riverside walking trails, volleyball courts, and a disc golf course are all within park boundaries."

"With 350 acres to roam, you can play Frisbee on the Great Lawn, feed ducks along Barton Creek or visit the Austin Nature Center and its kid-friendly Dino Pit. Zilker is also home to the annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. Continue to 5 of 10 below."

"Austin is not only the home of the University of Texas, but the Texas State Capitol Building. The Capitol is an extraordinary example of late 19th century public architecture and is widely recognized as one of the nation's most distinguished state capitols. It was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1986 for its "significant contribution to American history." The Capitol grounds span 22 acres and feature historical buildings, 17 monuments, and beautifully landscaped lawns in addition to the Capitol building itself."

"Built in 1888 from sunset-red granite, this state capitol is the largest in the US, backing up the ubiquitous claim that everything is bigger in Texas. If nothing else, take a peek at the lovely rotunda – be sure to look up at the dome – and try out the whispering gallery created by its curved ceiling."

"The Texas flag can fly higher than the American one, in recognition Texas was its own country before (as most Texans like to remind the rest of America) they allowed the United States to join them. Address: 1100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701, United States"

"Next, check out Zilker Park, a 360-acre oasis in the heart of downtown that’s the site of festivals and free music at Zilker Hillside Theater, plus it’s home to Zilker Botanical Garden, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming spot with grassy hills for sunbathing. Make it a boozy afternoon and pull up a chair in the taproom of urban winery Infinite Monkey Theorem for a flight of Texas-made wine. Or head to Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood (just a half-hour drive out of Austin), where you can take a tour and sample wines in a lovely Italianate villa, including Duchman’s award-winning Vermentino. Stop in the North Austin warehouse and taproom of Austin Beerworks, where weekend tastings feel more like a backyard barbecue, with live music and bites from local food trucks."

"Although swimming in Lady Bird lake is prohibited, nearby Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park is Austin's favorite place to cool off. A spring-fed pool along Barton Creek, it covers an area of three acres and has an average temperature of 70 degrees year-round. Locals and tourists alike enjoy the grassy tree-lined perimeter and perfect water that reaches up to 18 feet deep."

"When it comes to beaches in Austin, it doesn’t get more convenient than Barton Springs Pool. Located in the city center itself, this spot has a long history. It was considered sacred by Native American tribes, who used the waters for purification rituals, then used by Spanish settlers as a temporary mission site."

"For a fun-filled history and culture lesson second to none you can bring the children to have an adventure at the Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms in Northeast Austin. The Pioneer Farms experience includes walking tours through six themed historic areas which will lead children and their parents through the fascinating history of Texas. You will visit an 1841 Tonkawa Encampment, an 1868 German Immigrant Farm and an 1887 Cotton Planter’s Farm, amongst others."

"Why You’ve Got to Go: This is an exciting and interactive way to learn more about Central Texas. The programs and activities have been designed keeping kids in mind, so if you are looking for something to do this weekend, take your kids to Jourdan-Bachman Pioneer Farms. What to Do: You can book yourself in advance to participate in one of the events or simply embark on the self-guided walking tour and enjoy the themed exhibits."

"Pioneer Farms is a longtime establishment that makes learning about Central Texas fun (really!). That’s because it’s immersive, offers participatory events, and, most important, has a petting zoo. If you don’t make an event there, you can still enjoy its themed historic areas on self-guided walking tours; they include everything from an 1841 Tonkawa encampment to an 1899 rural village."

"The Hideout Theatre in Austin is well known for its improv productions. These productions are showcased Thursday-Sunday, featuring both independent performing groups and shows produced by The Hideout Theatre. This downtown club also offers several levels of improv classes for students from kids to adults during the week, as well as showcases for those who attend and want to show off their acting skills."

"12129 N Fm 620 Inside the Zach Theater North, Austin, TX 78750-1090+1 512-318-4992[email protected]https://www.comedysportzaustin.com/. Austin’s weekly live, competitive improv comedy show. It’s 100% made up on the spot, 100% clean and family-friendly, and 100% hilarious!"

"Vegetarian , Vegan ,  Fast Food"

"9828 Great Hills Trail Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759Details: local Austin restaurant serving custom grain bowlsWhat to get: Sedona Lime and Aloha Poke bowls"

"The grain bowl restaurant makes use of quinoa, poke, black forbidden rice, and soba noodles, for satisfying meals that don't sacrifice taste."

"We like the vegan ice cream at Sweet Ritual on Airport Blvd just fine - especially the very good Death Metal by Chocolate (with a double chocolate sunflower seed butter base and gluten-free chocolate cookies). But our favorite frozen desserts to get here are the shakes, made with their coconut and soy-vanilla soft serve. Most of the sauces and flavors are homemade, including chocolate, peanut butter, and salted caramel."

"If you’re in the mood for a sweet treat, visit Sweet Ritual for a scoop of vegan ice cream. The dairy-free ice cream shop makes ice cream accessible for all dietary needs–even those who aren’t vegan will appreciate the playful artisan desserts. The shop serves classic flavors like Rocky Road as well as more inventive options like Unicorn Poop, which is made with skittles, rainbow sprinkles, vanilla, and beets."

"You'll find: A popular vegetarian destination serving meatless wraps, salads and smoothies that fill you up without weighing you down (and taste really good, too). You should try: The Spicy Chickpea Wrap, which combines Indian-style chickpeas with lettuce, organic tomatoes, grilled onions and chimichurri sauce—all bundled in your choice of a white, wheat, spinach or cayenne tortilla. __________________________________"

"For to-go and delivery vegetarian and vegan wraps, look no further than Conscious Cravings, where fillings range from chickpeas, chimichurri seitan, tofu, and grains. There’s a second truck on Airport Boulevard in Mueller. Takeout orders can be placed online or in person, and there are DoorDash deliveries."

"1311 S 1st St. (At the Trailer Park & Eatery) 2409 Airpot Blvd. (Mueller). Food Truck, Modern Plant-Based, Comfort Food, Outdoor Seating. I stopped by the South Austin food truck for dinner one night and had the Blackened Tofu Wrap with Baked Rosemary Fries and Vegan Chipotle Mayo."

"If you don't know who Michael Griffin and Brian Orakpo are, have you been living under a rock?. The former Texas football players are tackling every sweet tooth they can get their hands on by serving a variety of delicious cupcakes. Griffin and Orakpo kicked off their business called GiGi's Cupcakes in Bee Cave and their sweets do not disappoint."