Round Rock
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Understand
Round Rock is a rapidly growing city just 20 minutes away from downtown Austin (without traffic.) It was once a small town with several locally owned businesses and few huge corporations but in the last 15 years it has more than doubled in population. Much of this is attributed to the arrival of Dell Computer Corporation. Round Rock is the main headquarters for Dell. Round Rock is also a "bedroom community" with many residents commuting daily to jobs in Austin.
Get in
By plane
Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) is 30 miles south of the city center. The most practical means of travel from the airport is by rental car but taxis are available. A one way trip by taxi is about $40 (credit cards accepted).By car
The main highway through Round Rock is Interstate Highway 35, which may be taken 19 miles south to downtown Austin or 177 miles north to downtown Dallas. State Highway 79 to the east is the most direct route to Bryan-College Station, home of Texas A&M University.Get around
- American Yellow Checker Cab, 452 9999.
- Roy's Taxi, 482 0000.
Do
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address: 500 Chisholm Trail RdThe Chisholm Trail Crossing Park provides visitors with a simulated scene of Round Rock's historical role in the Chisholm Trail cattle drives of the late 1800s. The bronze sculptures of 4 steers and pioneer woman, Hattie Cluck, and her son, Emmitt, were commissioned by the City, through generous donations from Round Rock residents. The sculptures depict Round Rock's history as a crossing location along the Chisholm Trail. The famous 'round rock' is near the park in the Brushy Creek. The limestone crossing is marked with ruts from the wagons that crossed while on the cattle drive. Commemorative plaques tell of the history of old Round Rock.
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phone: +1 512-255-2255address: 3400 East Palm Valley BlvdThe local Triple-A Pacific Coast League minor league baseball team plays at the .
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phone: +1 512-763-7228address: 600 N Lee St, Round Rock
Buy
Round Rock Premium OutletsOpened in August, 2006 and features upscale outlet shopping in an outdoor courtyard style center. Just north of RM 1431 at I-35 in North Round Rock. 125 stores. IKEA Home furnishings is nearby
Eat
Budget
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address: 1205 Round Rock AveGreat sub sandwiches at a cheap price. Try the cheesesteak!
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address: 106 West LibertyHome to the famous "Texas Size" yellow donuts.
Mid-range
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address: 200B East Main StreetGreat Cajun style food for a decent price in downtown Round Rock.
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address: 910 Round Rock AveGood breakfast and lunch, closes at 3PM daily.
Splurge
Sleep
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Wingate By Wyndham Hotel & Conference Center
phone: +1 512-341-7000address: 1209 North Interstate Highway 35