Dell Diamond
The Dell Diamond is the home of the Round Rock Express Baseball Club. With a seating capacity of 8,688 fixed seats, crowds at The Dell Diamond can easily swell to 12,000 with room for almost 3,000 additional fans on the outfield grass berm area.
3400 East Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
512.255.BALL
http://roundrockexpress.com/
Hill Country Flyer
The Hill Country Flyer descends rugged Short Creek Canyon and crosses the tall trestle over the South San Gabriel River on its way from Cedar Park to Burnet. The train operates on an evening schedule in December for a beautiful view of holiday lights along the route. Make plans early to ride the Hill Country Flyer during bluebonnet season!
512.477.8468
http://www.austinsteamtrain.org/
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
The Wildflower Center is a botanical garden in Austin, Texas, dedicated to native plants. Our vision for the future is to preserve and restore the natural beauty and biological richness of North America by inspiring people to love the land.
4801 La Crosse Avenue, Austin
512.292.4100
http://www.wildflower.org
Salado
Salado is a charming old town located just 20 miles North of Georgetown on I35. In the early 1800s it was a frequent stopping point on the cool spring fed Salado Creek for Indians, Spanish, and Mexican travelers. In the mid 1800s it became an Overland Stage and Pony Express stop on the Chisholm Trail. Today the Stagecoach Inn marks the spot with a Texas historical medallion.
The Painted Churches of Texas
These churches were built by 19th century Czech and German immigrants in this new territory. Although simple looking wooden structures from the outside, practically every inch within the church is covered with bright paintings. Inscriptions are in Czech and German, the languages these people spoke. Fifteen of these churches are in the National Register of Historic places. Most are open daily, all have Sunday services.
Schulenberg, Texas
http://www.schulenburgchamber.org/Visitors-Info/Painted%20Churches.html
866.504.5294
The Vineyard at Florence
8711 FM 487, Florence, Tx 76527
(254) 793.3114
thevineyardatflorence.com
The Vineyard is a destination for weddings and bridal parties, corporate retreats and private functions. They offer indoor and outdoor spaces for events, including rental villas and tower. Experience luxurious relaxation at their spa and then enjoy a delicious lunch offered by their cafe. Check out their website for directions, classes, and entertainment!
Vanishing Texas River Cruise
The Vanishing Texas River Cruise is the premier ecological tour of central Texas. You’ll take a 2-hour cruise on a 150 passenger, three-deck excursion vessel through the scenic wilderness along the historic Colorado River Canyon. You’ll cruise past beautiful waterfalls and sheer cliffs. Wildlife viewing and birding are spectacular. Private charters are available.
800.728.8735
http://www.canyonoftheeagles.com/vanishing.htm
Walburg Mercantile Restaurant and Biergarten
The Walburg Restaurant brings you a truly authentic German experience in dining and entertainment. With much research and selection, we have found chefs to continue the legacy of German cuisine from our Bavarian heritage. Our 1882 vintage structure seats over 250 which easily accommodates large parties.
Just behind this antique dining establishment, nestled in oak trees, is our Biergarten including a large open tent with two stages for live entertainment.
Wimberley Glass Works and the Devils Backbone
Wimberley was founded in 1848 and has many old historic buildings now used as gift shops, restaurants, and art galleries. Wimberley is north of San Marcos on highway 12 and on the Blanco River and Cypress Creek. In addition to seeing the old town square, visit the Wimberley Glass Works and watch artists as they make artistic glass objects. Demonstrations are daily except Tuesdays. The devils backbone is one of the most scenic drives in Texas winding across ridgelines providing vistas of the scenic Texas hill country and lush vegetation.
