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04 About Cedar Park Welcome to 04 07 Cedar Park History Cedar Park Facts CEDAR PARK 08 Transportation 10 Things to Do Stay for MORE 14 Parks & Outdoors 18 Golf 21 Disc Golf 22 Sports 24 Shop Whether you are visiting for a sporting event, 26 Dine business, or to get away from the everyday, we have what you’re looking for. 34 Craft Brews & Drinks Cedar Park is conveniently located in the center of the Texas hill country, just 25 minutes north of downtown Austin, making the city an ideal destination to 38 Annual Events experience the region. Enjoy the gorgeous Texas Hill Country landscape by 42 Regional Attractions taking a vintage train ride through rolling tree-lined hills, relax while sipping a local craft brew, shop ‘til you drop, or enjoy a live show. If you prefer the outdoors, you can spend time strolling through one of our many 46 Accommodations parks, play some golf, or head to the lake for some & Lodging water adventures and ziplining! In Cedar Park you’ll find plenty of reasons to stay for more! 46 Hotels Page 2 CedarParkFun.com
Cedar Park History About 1870s: George W. Cluck arrived in 1873, purchasing 329 acres of Texas CEDAR PARK Hill Country and built a homestead on Running Brushy Creek. Lime- stone Rock Quarry was founded on the property and became the major employer in the late 1800s. 1880s: Narrow Gauge Railroad was the first railroad to tap the miner- al-rich heart of the Hill Country. The company laid railroad tracks from Austin to Burnet. Running Brushy changed its name to Brueggerhoff in 1883, but was soon renamed Cedar Park by Emmett Cluck. Early 1900s: Cedar yards were established to produce fence posts from the many cedar trees in the re- gion. These cedar fence posts were in high demand throughout Texas. Many workers supported their fam- ilies by cutting cedar posts. 1920s–1930s: The 3,000 sq. ft. Whitestone School first opened its doors to the children of Cedar Park. The railroad company built a spur from the mainline to the Limestone Cedar Park wasn’t always the bustling com- Rock Quarry. munity that it is today. The city’s rich history started with only a handful of courageous, yet determined, settlers. FUN FACT: In 1871, George Cluck, founder They endured countless hardships and challeng- of Cedar Park, made a cattle drive up the es to build the city we know today. Though times Chisholm Trail with his wife, Harriet. She was the first woman ever to ride the Chisolm Trail. have changed, that pioneering spirit remains a foundational piece of our city’s culture. Page 4 | About Cedar Park CedarParkFun.com
Cedar Park Facts MORE: Cedar Park History DID YOU KNOW? 1940s–1950s: Faubion Grocery was Population: 80,844 built on old Highway 183. It became Year Incorporated: 1973 the second post office/grocery and served as the primary post office Total Square Miles: 21,335.52 until 1979. In 1943, the state dairy Nearest Major City: Austin, Texas the State’s capital and hog farm was created. is only 25 minutes South Climate: The usual climate in Cedar Park is subtropical 1960s–1970s: Hog farm residents with long summers and typically mild winters. The moder- dammed Buttercup Creek to form ate temperatures make both indoor and outdoor activities Twin Lakes and a park. In 1972, the accessible year-round. Cedar Park Volunteer Fire Depart- ment was established. Residents AVERAGE TEMPERATURE & RAIN: voted to incorporate the City of Cedar Park on February 24, 1973. RAIN DAYLIGHT MONTH HIGH/LOW (IN.) (HRS) 1980s: In 1982, the discovery of January 60/37 2.3 10.5 one of the most complete and earliest examples of a human February 65/41 1.4 11 skeleton in North America was discovered at the Wilson-Leonard Brushy Creek Burial Site. It was March 73/48 2.7 12 estimated to be between 8,000- 10,000 years old. April 79/55 2.5 13 May 85/63 4.7 13.5 1990s: On July 25, 1992, the Austin Steam Train Associ- ation debuted the first Hill Country Flyer train ride. June 93/71 2.7 14 2000s: Lakeline Boulevard, the July 96/73 3.1 14 183A Toll road, 1890 Ranch shopping center, and Cedar Park August 97/73 2.2 13.5 Regional Medical Center opened. In 2009 the Cedar Park Center September 90/67 4.8 12.5 (now H-E-B Center at Cedar Park) officially opened with George Strait October 81/57 4.9 11.5 as the featured performer. November 70/47 2.3 10.5 2012–Present: City Offices relocated to the City Hall Complex at 450 Cypress Creek Road. Bell Boulevard December 61/40 2.4 10 Redevelopment Master Plan was created. Page 6 | About Cedar Park CedarParkFun.com
Transportation Charters R&R Limousine and Bus Shuttle Bug Services Austin Bergstrom International Airport (512) 947-7433 (512) 337-3823 (airport code KAUS) RRLimoBus.com ADDRESS: 3600 Presidential Blvd, Austin, TX 78719 PHONE: (512) 530-2242 Limousines WEBSITE: AustinTexas.gov/airport Ace Limos MS Luxury VIP • ABIA offers nonstop service from 70+ domestic destinations (512) 259-5466 Transportation AceLimos.com (888) 285-7779 • Nonstop Service: Mexico, London, Toronto, Frankfurt & more MSLuxuryVIP.com • Live music greets travelers upon arrival H&L Limo LLC (512) 710-1364 R&R Limousine and Bus • Cedar Park is 27 miles from the airport CedarParkLimoRentals.com (512) 947-7433 RRLimoBus.com Rental Cars: Austin Bergstrom International Airport has numerous rental car services to choose from. Visit AustinTexas.gov/department/ground-transportation for a detailed listing. Enterprise Rent-A-Car Hertz Car Rental (512) 249-2977 (512) 331-2770 Enterprise.com Hertz.com MetroRail • Connects the city of Leander to downtown Austin • Service runs 5 days a week until 1:30 a.m. • 9 stations on the 32-mile line, with a stop at Lakeline Station in Cedar Park (13701 Lyndhurst St., Austin 78750) • Fares cost between $1.75 to $3.50 per trip Taxis/Rideshares • Learn more at CAPMetro.org Cedar Park Taxi Supershuttle.com & Shuttle Services (or the Supershuttle App) (512) 410-8294 Cedar Park Electric Vehicle Volta Station Uber.com Charging Stations 5001 183A Frontage Rd. Cedar Park Taxi Service (or the Uber App) (512) 806-0804 Cedar Park City Hall Chargepoint Stations Lyft.com 450 Cypress Creek Rd. Crystal Cab (or the Lyft App) 1 2801 S. Lakeline Blvd. (in front of building 03) & Airport Service 2 710 N. Bell Blvd. (512) 435-9991 Tesla Station 3 12930 W. Palmer Lane Crystal-Cab.com 1010 E. Whitestone Blvd. 4 ACC Cypress Creek Page 8 | About Cedar Park CedarParkFun.com
Haute Spot Venue: This indoor/ Things TO DO outdoor event venue hosts a wide variety of concerts and events. Complete with yard games, full bars, and food trucks. ADDRESS: 1501 East New Hope Dr, In Cedar Park, there is a variety of entertainment Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 986-7411 and attractions for every interest. From ziplining WEBSITE: HauteSpotVenue.com adventures, live music, to outdoor sculpture art, you'll have a reason to stay for more. H-E-B Center at Cedar Park: The premier multi-use entertain- ment facility of Central Texas is host to headlining concerts, family friendly live events, major sporting events, and more. ADDRESS: 2100 Avenue of the Stars, Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 600-5000 WEBSITE: HEBCenter.com Brushy Creek Skate Park: Austin Steam Train Association: The custom designed concrete in- Hop aboard a vintage train and ground skate park is approximately ride through the scenic Texas 15,000 sq. ft. and includes a mini Hill Country. There are a variety bowl, large bowl, as well as a mod- of train rides to go on, including ern street course with coloring, kid-friendly themed train rides or textures, shade, and landscaping. wine trains for adults. (Within Brushy Creek Sports Park) ADDRESS: 401 East Whitestone Blvd, C-100, Cedar Park, TX 78613 ADDRESS: 2310 Brushy Creek Rd, PHONE: (512) 477-8468 Cedar Park, TX 78613 WEBSITE: AustinSteamTrain.org PHONE: (512) 401-5500 WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com Cedar Park Sculpture Garden: The garden features a collection Austin Steam Train Association of unique sculptures from Texas- based artists scattered through- out scenic walking trails. ADDRESS: 1435 Main Street Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 401-5500 WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com Page 10 | Things to Do CedarParkFun.com
MORE: Things to do Lake Travis Zipline Adventures: Seeking outdoor thrills? Soar on five zip lines and traverse challenging hiking trails at Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. Season operates March 1 through December 2. (9 miles away) ADDRESS: 14529 Pocohontas Trail, Leander, TX 78641 PHONE: (512) 614-1996 WEBSITE: ZipLakeTravis.com Lake Travis Zipline Adventures Waterloo Adventures: Enjoy a floating water park and obstacle courses surrounded by gorgeous The Crossover: A 240,000 sq. ft. indoor sports complex, Lake Travis and Texas Hill Coun- offering ice hockey, soccer fields, augmented/virtual try views! Season operates May reality training, fitness facilities, dining, sports medicine, through September. (9 miles away) family entertainment, retail and food and beverage. ADDRESS: 14529 Pocohontas Trail, ADDRESS: 1717 Scottsdale Dr, Leander, TX 78641 Suite A, Leander, TX 78641 PHONE: (888) 377-2786 PHONE: (512) 614-1979 WEBSITE: CrossoverTX.com WEBSITE: WaterlooAdventures.com Chaparral Ice: Located within The Splash Shack: This indoor Crossover, this facility will have two micro-waterpark has interactive NHL sized ice rinks for year-round play structures, slides, tipping use and open to public skating. buckets, and a splash pad. Open year-round, so it’s always summer ADDRESS: 1717 Scottsdale Drive, at Splash Shack! Cedar Park, Texas 78641 PHONE: (512) 252-8500 x. 9 ADDRESS: 1801 Clover Lane, WEBSITE: cp.chaparralice.com Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE: (512) 820-3636 WEBSITE: SplashShackTX.com Spare Birdie Public House: (Coming Soon) A full-service Wild West: Slip on your cowboy restaurant and bar with eight bowl- boots, grab your partner, and ing lanes, six virtual golf bays, and get ready to do-si-do. This West- an outdoor stage for live music with ern-themed event venue is the a covered patio. Order up some perfect spot to line dance and refreshing drinks and tasty apps, listen to a variety of live country bowl a few frames, and practice music and DJ sets. your golf swing all at one location. ADDRESS: 401 E. Whitestone Blvd, ADDRESS: 1400 Discovery Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Cedar Park, TX 78641 PHONE: (512) 986-7464 PHONE: (888) 377-2786 WEBSITE: WildWestCedarPark.com WEBSITE: SpareBirdie.com Page 12 | Things to Do CedarParkFun.com
Champion Park: Offers a covered Parks and children’s play area with castings of dinosaur bones to discover, a large blue whale that spurts water OUTDOORS to cool kids off, and specially designed boulders for climbing. Families can enjoy the large picnic pavilion with built-in grills, fishing areas, and scenic bridge across Brushy Creek. Restrooms and Our incredible parks are popular with locals parking are available. and visitors alike. Stay for more of the outdoors ADDRESS: 3830 Brushy Creek Rd and explore the lush green lawns and trails WEBSITE: Wilco.org/Parks/ throughout Cedar Park. CountyParks Cedar Bark Park: Cedar Park's five-acre fenced dog park that includes a natural dog pond, pet waste stations, benches, dog drinking fountains, dog shower stations and natural features. Note that the Bark Park is closed every Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Brushy Creek Lake Park: A 90- for cleaning and maintenance. acre park that includes a play- (Inside Veterans Memorial Park) ground, water playscape, hike WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com and bike trail, nature trail, exercise station, three pavilions, picnic ta- bles with BBQ grills, sand volleyball courts, canoe/kayak launch, fishing Elizabeth Milburn Park: Consists pier, wildlife observation area, of 42.4 acres and offers a play- labyrinth, restrooms, parking area, ground, picnic tables and shelters, and a 38-acre man-made lake. barbecue pits, one-mile walking/ jogging trail, sand volleyball courts, ADDRESS: 3300 Brushy Creek Rd basketball court, tennis courts, WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com washer pits, restrooms, soccer fields, open field space, baseball Brushy Creek Sports Park: This 54-acre park has two backstops, community garden, baseball fields, three soccer/football fields, disc golf 4/10 mile veloway, recreational course, covered playscapes, parking, Cedar Park Skate BMX track, and swimming pool. Park, and restrooms. ADDRESS: 1901 Sun Chase Blvd ADDRESS: 2310 Brushy Creek Rd WEBSITE: CedarParkFun.com/ WEBSITE: CedarParkParks.com Places/Elizabeth-Milburn-Park Page 14 | Parks & Outdoors CedarParkFun.com
MORE: Parks and Outdoors Heritage Oak Park: This charm- ing one-acre park contains Cedar Park’s beloved 400-year-old oak tree. Come to the park in De- cember to see it illuminated with thousands of lights for the holiday season. Located in the median on Quest Blvd. ADDRESS: 875 Quest Parkway Williamson County Regional Park Twin Lakes Park: Offers pavilions, a swimming pool/water play- Veterans Memorial Park: scape, multi-purpose sports fields, Park includes a large pool restrooms, and parking. Twin Lakes for families with multiple is a 50-acre tract of land that is swim areas, pavilions for operated and maintained for Wil- rent, community garden, liamson County by the YMCA basketball and tennis of Greater Williamson County. courts, and sports practice ADDRESS: 204 East Little Elm Trail fields. The centerpiece WEBSITE: Wilco.org/Parks/ of the park is the Veter- CountyParks ans Memorial Monument that features life-size sculptures of soldiers, Cedar Bark Park brick pavers, and bronzed leaves engraved with soldiers’ names and dates of service. ADDRESS: 2525 W. New Hope Drive Memorial Monument WEB: CedarParkParks.com Williamson County Regional Park: Offers eleven soc- cer fields, two softball fields, a football field circled by a 400-meter track, eight tennis courts, six basketball courts, a disc golf course, and a playscape. There is also a crushed granite hike and bike trail along the pe- rimeter of the developed parkland. During the summer months, come play at the Quarry Splash Pad. ADDRESS: 3005 County Rd 175, Leander, TX 78641 WEBSITE: Wilco.org/Parks/CountyParks Page 16 | Parks & Outdoors CedarParkFun.com
GOLF When you visit Cedar Park, make sure to bring your clubs and stay for more golf. With numeous public courses and driving ranges nearby, a good tee time is easy to come by! With the temperate climate and convenient locations, you can get on the green nearly all year round. TERA VISTA THE GOLF GOLF CLUB DRIVING RANGE (12.5 miles) (12.5 miles) ADDRESS ADDRESS 4333 Teravista Club Dr. 3533 Greenlawn Blvd. Round Rock, TX 78665 Round Rock, TX 78664 PHONE PHONE (512) 651-9850 (512) 310-8911 WEBSITE WEBSITE TeraVistaGolf.com DrivingRangerr.com Stay for more golf Public Courses AVERY RANCH CRYSTAL FALLS GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB (4.4 miles) (7.8 miles) ADDRESS ADDRESS 10500 Avery Club Dr. 3400 Crystal Falls Pkwy Austin, TX 78717 Leander, TX 78641 PHONE PHONE (512) 248-2442 (512) 259-5855 WEBSITE WEBSITE AveryRanchGolf.com CrystalFallsGolf.com Page 18 | Golf CedarParkFun.com
Disc Golf MORE: Golf WILLIAMSON COUNTY DISC GOLF COURSE Public Courses (6.5 miles) ADDRESS LAGO VISTA FOREST CREEK 3005 County Rd 175 GOLF COURSE GOLF COURSE Leander, TX 78641 (16.4 miles) (17.2 miles) WEBSITE ADDRESS ADDRESS Wilco.org/Parks 4616 Rimrock Drive 99 Twin Ridge Pkwy Lago Vista, TX 78645 Round Rock, TX 78664 PHONE PHONE BENBROOK DISC (512) 237-7272 (512) 388-2874 GOLF COURSE (6.5 miles) WEBSITE WEBSITE Members Only ADDRESS LagoVistaGC.com ForestCreek.com Courses 1100 Halsey Dr. Leander, TX 78641 BLACKHAWK POINT VENTURE THE GOLF SCHOOL WEBSITE GOLF CLUB GOLF CLUB (3.3 miles) LeanderTX.gov/ParksRec (17 miles) (20.5 miles) Indoor Golf center /Page/Park-Facilities ADDRESS ADDRESS offering private lessons 2714 Kelly Lane 422 Venture Blvd. and group classes Pflugerville, TX 78660 S Point Venture, TX 78664 CAT HOLLOW ADDRESS DISC GOLF PHONE PHONE 12129 N. Ranch to (8.0 miles) (512) 251-9000 (512) 957-2760 Market 620, #330, ADDRESS WEBSITE WEBSITE Austin, TX 78750 8338 Liberty Walk Dr. BlackhawkGolf.com PointVentureGolf.com PHONE Round Rock, TX 78681 (512) 767-5566 WEBSITE WEBSITE BCMud.org/ TheGolfSchool.net BrushyCreekParks TWIN CREEKS COUNTRY CLUB (3.7 miles) ADDRESS 3201 Twin Creeks Club Dr. Cedar Park, TX 78613 PHONE (512) 331-5900 WEBSITE TwinCreeksClub.com Page 20 | Golf CedarParkFun.com
SPORTS Cheer on the home teams. Cedar Park is home to two professional minor league sports teams. The Austin Spurs Basketball Team and the Texas Texas Stars, H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Stars Hockey Team play their home games at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Regular games for both teams start in October and end in April. AUSTIN SPURS Grab some courtside seats and watch these athletes go head-to- head against fierce competition. This San Antonio Spurs affiliate team will have you on the edge Fan Intermission of your seat. WEBSITE: AustinSpurs.com TEXAS STARS Come out to watch the Dallas Stars’ AHL affiliate, the Texas Stars carve up the ice and the competition. Catch a hockey game for a fun and exciting time for the whole family! WEBSITE: TexasStars.com Page 22 | Sports CedarParkFun.com
Boutiques SHOP Beau Kisses: Offers a wide variety of upscale clothing, jewelry, home goods, candles, seasonal items and more. Shop in-store or online. ADDRESS: 1310 E. Whitestone Blvd. PHONE: (512) 249-5100 No matter what brings you to Cedar Park, be WEBSITE: BeauKisses.com sure to stay for the shopping! Whether you're looking for clothes, accessories, furniture, a Grit & Grace Boutique: Specializes unique gift, or anything in between, there's in women’s fashion, jewelry, the something for everyone. From boutique stores perfect gift, and turning your house to walkable retail centers, we have a shopper’s into a home. Find the ideal gifts or adornment you didn’t even know delight in Cedar Park. you needed. ADDRESS: 1420 Cypress Creek Road, Suite 600 PHONE: (512) 852-8602 WEB: GritandGraceBoutique.com Honey & Hay: Shop for specialty home décor, clothing, jewelry, and unique gifts. They also provide custom gift basket services, and silk floral workshops. ADDRESS: 2800 E. Whitestone Blvd. Suite 105 Shopping Centers PHONE: (512) 528-5640 WEBSITE: HoneyandHay.com 1890 Ranch: This open-air shopping center features over 80 stores, ser- Ruby Keys Boutique: Women’s clothing boutique, fea- vices, restaurants and entertainment turing the latest fashion finds, shoes, and accessories. options including, Super Target, ADDRESS: 700 E. Whitestone Blvd. Suite 105 PetSmart, Hobby Lobby, and a 12 PHONE: (512) 337-7777 screen Cinemark theater complex. ADDRESS: 1335 E. Whitestone Blvd. PHONE: (512) 593-4469 COMING SOON: Cedar Park has several multi- The Parke: Features top retailers such as, Nordstrom use developments under way that will feature Rack, Ulta, DSW, Dick’s Sporting Goods, 365 by Whole office, living, dining, and recreational uses. Foods, Michael’s, and includes restaurants, and health The planned projects include The Bell District, and beauty services. Indigo Ridge, and Presidio. ADDRESS: 5001 183A Frontage Rd. WEBSITE: ShopattheParke.com Page 24 | Shop CedarParkFun.com
DINE Cedar Park has dining experiences worth Rock & Rolls Sushi Lounge staying for. Expand your culinary horizons and try something new from one of the many fine BLUE CORN HARVEST DOS SALSAS food establishments. From family-friendly Farm-to-Table Classic Tex-Mex cantina restaurants, to Austin favorites and beloved local Southwestern cuisine ADDRESS eateries, there’s something to please every taste. ADDRESS 1600 E. Whitestone Blvd 700 E. Whitestone Blvd. PHONE #204 (512) 260-7494 PHONE WEBSITE (512) 528-0889 DosSalsas.com WEBSITE BlueCornHarvest.com STILES SWITCH BBQ Fun atmosphere with a CR SURF & TURF nostalgic feel for high Southern-style seafood quality Texas BBQ and and meat plates craft beer. ADDRESS ADDRESS 601 E. Whitestone 800 W. Whitestone Blvd Blvd. #200 Suite A-1 PHONE PHONE (512) 260-0600 (512) 305-3611 Local Eats WEBSITE StilesSwitchBBQ.com /Cedar-Park 1431 CAFÉ ALZER’S BBQ Home-style FOOD TRUCK The Grove Wine Bar Americanfare Authentic Texas Barbeque ADDRESS ADDRESS 601 E. Whitestone Blvd. 1405 W. Whitestone Blvd. PHONE PHONE (512) 528-0018 (512) 680-5652 WEBSITE WEBSITE 1431Cafe.com AlzersBBQ.com Page 26 | Dine CedarParkFun.com
J&J BBQ & BURGERS MORE: Dining BBQ, burgers, and break- fast all in one location ADDRESS EURASIA RAMEN GINO’S ITALIAN 300 W. Whitestone Blvd Traditional Ramen, CUISINE Poke bowls, and sushi Italian classics served in PHONE casual setting (512) 918-0314 ADDRESS 1335 E. Whitestone ADDRESS WEBSITE Blvd #T110 1525 Cypress Creek Rd JJ-BBQ.com PHONE PHONE (512) 696-8986 (512) 996-8990 LEVANT CAFÉ & GRILL WEBSITE WEBSITE Mediterranean fare in a EurasiaRamen.com GinosCedarPark.com casual setting ADDRESS 1320 Cypress Creek FIRST WATCH HOPDODDY Rd #105 Daytime café for BURGER BAR breakfast, brunch, Gourmet burgers and fries PHONE and lunch with unique recipes Hopdoddy Burger Bar (737) 205-699 ADDRESS ADDRESS WEBSITE 1320 E. Whitestone 1320 E. Whitestone LevantGrille.com IKE’S LOVE Blvd #600 Blvd #690 & SANDWICHES PHONE PHONE Sandwich shop with LOCAL SLICE PIZZA (512) 359-7905 (512) 778-2130 lots of vegetarian and Serving fresh pizza with vegan options locally sourced toppings WEBSITE WEBSITE FirstWatch.com HopDoddy.com ADDRESS ADDRESS 1335 E. Whitestone 111 N. Vista Ridge Blvd #180 Blvd #105 Mouton's Bistro PHONE PHONE (512) 456-0511 (512) 258-1234 WEBSITE WEBSITE LoveAndSandwiches.com LocalSliceAustin.com IN-N-OUT BURGER California-based famous fast-food burger chain ADDRESS 901 E. Whitestone Blvd PHONE 1-800-786-1000 WEBSITE In-n-Out.com Page 28 | Dine CedarParkFun.com
ROCK & ROLLS MORE: Dining SUSHI LOUNGE Asian fusion flavor with a South Texas twist LUCY’S FRIED MOUTON’S BISTRO ADDRESS CHICKEN Cajun restaurant and 1850 S. Lakeline Blvd #201 Serving up comfort sports bar PHONE food classics. (512) 649-2222 ADDRESS ADDRESS 1821 S. Lakeline Blvd #104 WEBSITE 401 E. Whitestone RockAndRollsSushi.com PHONE Blvd #108 (512) 356-9300 PHONE WEBSITE SANTA CATARINA (512) 456-7943 MoutonsBistro.com Authentic Mexican dining WEBSITE including coastal favorites LucysFriedChicken.com PHONATIC ADDRESS Fast-casual pho and 500 Cypress Creek Vietnamese cuisine Rd #170 Santa Catarina MANDOLA’S Authentic Italian ADDRESS PHONE food in a family-friendly 1468 E. Whitestone (737) 300-2296 THE GROVE WINE atmosphere. Blvd #200 WEBSITE BAR & KITCHEN ADDRESS PHONE SantaCatarina Wine bar and kitchen serv- 12100 W. Parmer (512) 528-1090 Restaurant.com ing up New American fare Lane #200 with fresh, local ingredients WEBSITE PHONE Pho-natic.com SUSHI FEVER ADDRESS (512) 879-1450 Sushi restaurant with 1310 E. Whitestone playfully named sushi rolls Blvd #500 WEBSITE Mandolas.com Moonie's Burger House ADDRESS PHONE 905 E. Whitestone Blvd (512) 986-7041 PHONE WEBSITE MOONIE’S (512) 259-1010 GroveWineBar.com BURGER HOUSE Classic burgers that you’ll need both hands TAKARA SUSHI & TORCHY’S TACOS to hold ASIAN BISTRO An Austin favorite, ADDRESS Modern Asian bistro with serving gourmet tacos 200 S. Bell Blvd classic sushi offerings with unique recipes Suite A1 ADDRESS ADDRESS PHONE 1335 E. Whitestone 1468 E. Whitestone (512) 249-5214 Blvd T-140 Blvd #100 WEBSITE PHONE PHONE MooniesBurger (512) 528-5449 (512) 337-0997 House.com WEBSITE WEBSITE TakaraOnline.com TorchysTacos.com Page 30 | Dine CedarParkFun.com
MORE: Dining Local Sweets ANDY’S FROZEN ECUADORIAN Sweet Shack Candy Shop CUSTARD CHOCOLATE Frozen custard FACTORY concretes that will make Rich chocolate made from SCOOP & SCORE you feel like a kid again hand-selected ingredients Local ice cream shop bringing together ADDRESS ADDRESS Northern flavors and 1210 N. Bell Blvd 362 N. Bell Blvd Suite 110 Southern hospitality PHONE PHONE ADDRESS (512) 986-7900 (737) 802-9651 111 N. Vista Ridge WEBSITE WEBSITE Blvd #202 EatAndys.com TheEcuadorian PHONE Chocolate.com (512) 387-5383 DELYSIA WEBSITE CHOCOLATIER MORNING ScoopAndScoreCP.com Serving handmade SUNSHINE BREAK- chocolate that pushes FAST TREATS the culinary boundaries Donut stop carrying all SWEET SHACK Scoop & Score your classic favorites CANDY SHOP ADDRESS Get your sugar rush 2000 Windy Terrace #2C ADDRESS at this candy store ZERO DEGREES 115 S. Lakeline Blvd #100 PHONE offering the latest and Home of the Mangonadas (512) 413-4701 PHONE nostalgic candies – a drink with sweet, spice, (512) 906-1730 and everything in between. WEBSITE ADDRESS Delysia.com WEBSITE 1525 Cypress Creek Rd ADDRESS MorningSunshineCafe.net Suite G 800 W. Whitestone Blvd PHONE PHONE Delysia Chocolatier (512) 551-8092 (512) 514-0955 WEBSITE WEBSITE SweetShackCandy.com ZeroDegreesCompany.com LOOKING FOR MORE LOCAL EATS & SWEETS? Visit CedarParkFun.com/Dine for more dining destinations. Page 32 | Dine CedarParkFun.com
Craft Brews & DRINKS Cedar Park is serving up local libations and Family and dog-friendly breweries craft brews that will have you staying for more thirst-quenching beverages. Whether you THE DIG PUB THE BREWTIQUE enjoy a glass of wine, a pint of beer, or a cup Archeology-themed BOTTLE SHOP of coffee, there's a drink perfect for you in pub offering a wide Mix and match your bottle variety of craft beer selection to take home Cedar Park. and creative eats ADDRESS ADDRESS 401 Cypress Creek 401 Cypress Creek Rd #100 Rd #600 PHONE PHONE (512) 291-2622 (512) 996-9900 WEBSITE WEBSITE TheBrewtique TheDigPub.com CedarPark.com Beer Variety of craft beer RED HORN WHITESTONE COFFEE HOUSE BREWERY & BREWING CO. Family and dog-friendly Known for their hand- craft brewery crafted coffee and wide selection of craft beer ADDRESS 601 E Whitestone ADDRESS Blvd #500 13010 W Parmer Lane #800 PHONE PHONE (512) 765-4828 (512) 986-7038 WEBSITE WEBSITE Whitestone RedHornBrew.com Brewery.com Page 34 | Craft Brews & Drinks CedarParkFun.com
MORE: Craft Brews & Drinks HEDGEHOG SOUTHPAW BREWING LLC BREWING CO. Bright, hoppy ales and Family owned with craft unique farmhouse beers brew on tap and growlers Specialty coffee drinks & wood-fired coffee fermented with Wild Hill for sale. Country yeast. ADDRESS ADDRESS 2415 South Bell Blvd. Coffee 3200 Woodall Drive, C-1 Cedar Park, TX 78613 Cedar Park, TX 78613 BLACK SUMMER MOON PHONE SUGAR CAFFE COFFEE WEBSITE (512) 599-4330 Gourmet coffee shop An Austin favorite, special- HedgehogATX.com WEBSITE serving specialty coffee, izing in wood-fired coffee SouthpawBrewingCO.com pastries, and tapas. and specialty coffee drinks Wineries and wine bars ADDRESS ADDRESS 1310 Cypress Creek 2011 Little Elm Trail #110 Rd #110 PHONE PHONE (512) 200-3000 (512) 579-0017 WEBSITE WEBSITE SummerMoonCoffee.com BlackSugarCaffe.com LOLA SAVANNAH COFFEE LOUNGE Spacious coffee lounge with beans from Wine Houston-based Lola Savannah Coffee Co BENT OAK WINERY THE GROVE WINE LOCATION Winery in a home-like BAR & KITCHEN Inside The Grove Wine setting with wine from Texas based wine bar Bar & Kitchen the Texas High Plains and and restaurant serving WEBSITE from their own vineyard New American cuisine LolaCoffee.com with patio dining ADDRESS 2000 Windy Terrace, ADDRESS Suite 2B 1310 E Whitestone Blvd #500 PHONE LOOKING FOR MORE CRAFT BREWS (512) 953-8094 PHONE & DRINKS? Visit CedarParkFun.com/Dine (512) 986-7041 WEBSITE for more dining destinations. BentOakWinery.com WEBSITE GroveWineBar.com Page 36 | Craft Brews & Drinks CedarParkFun.com
May Annual EVENTS JAZZ & ART ON MAIN This two-day festival features live jazz music, food vendors, and a variety of arts and crafts booths. Paintings, mixed media, sculptures, glasswork and handmade items Cedar Park has fun and exciting events to attend from local artisans will be for sale. year-round. Our annual events* celebrate LOCATION: Cedar Park Rec Center everything from jazz to skateboarding to comic books. See what’s going on during your visit to Cedar Park and stay for more food, music, art, June and entertainment. GREATER AUSTIN COMIC CON (GACC) The GACC is a two-day family-friendly, and fun-filled *Events are accurate at time of publishing and are event with vendors, gaming competitions, cosplay subject to change contests, and lots of entertainment. Get up close and personal with movie and TV stars, sports stars, world renowned cosplay artists, game developers, comic book creators, artist, writers and so much more. LOCATION: H-E-B Center at Cedar Park June GO SKATEBOARDING DAY Head to Brushy Creek Skate Park to show off your skate-boarding skills in this free competition. Don’t skateboard? Don’t worry, you can enjoy vendors, food trucks, music, Year Round and giveaways. H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK EVENTS LOCATION: Brushy Creek Sports Park H-E-B Center at Cedar Park is the premier multi-use entertainment facility of Central Texas hosting more than 150 events per year including sporting events, July headlining musical acts, family shows and more! 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION Celebrate Independence Day in April Cedar Park. Spend the day enjoying live music, food concessions, inflat- SPRING EGG-STRAVAGANZA ables & carnival rides. Then, spend This Easter Egg Hunt features hidden eggs stuffed with the evening watching a spectacular candy and prizes. Enjoy free train rides, inflatables and fireworks display followed by an a petting zoo. Admission is free. “After Glow” dance. LOCATION: Elizabeth Milburn Park LOCATION: Elizabeth Milburn Park Page 38 | Annual Events CedarParkFun.com
ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL MORE: Annual Events The Arts & Crafts Festival will give you a chance to shop for one of a kind, handcrafted pieces made by local artisans. Food trucks will be onsite to help with any culinary cravings. Enjoy a crisp, fall day filled with food, fun and shopping. October LOCATION: Cedar Park Recreation Center CEDAR BARK FESTIVAL FABLE FEST Come to the Cedar Bark Park to Fable Fest is Cedar Park’s version of a Renaissance Fair watch our four-legged friends strut that is fun for the whole family. Enjoy story time, theater their stuff in a dog costume contest performances, music, carnival games, jousting touna- and a Pet/Owner lookalike contest. ments and more. What makes this event special is that Enjoy pet vendors, food concessions all proceeds go to support the Cedar Park Library and K9 demonstrations. This free reading programs. event will definitely make you smile. LOCATION: Elizabeth Milburn Park LOCATION: Cedar Bark Park TASTE OF CEDAR PARK Sample food, wine, and local craft beer from Cedar Park and North Austin’s finest establishments and witness the unveiling of new sculptures at Cedar Park’s Sculp- ture Garden. Sip, stroll, and enjoy live music, sculptures, and tons of delicious food at this highly anticipated Cedar Park event. LOCATION: Cedar Park Rec Center December TREE LIGHTING & SANTA’S WORKSHOP Watch as Cedar Park’s 400-year-old Heritage Oak Tree Taste of Cedar Park is illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights in a ceremony that kicks off the holiday season. Enjoy live music, food concessions, a snow hill, snow playing areas, games, prizes, yule fire, inflatables, arts & crafts, and a visit to Santa’s Workshop where Santa Claus himself will make an appearance. LOCATION: Heritage Oak Park FOR A FULL LISTING OF EVENTS: Make sure to check out CedarParkFun.com/Events. Page 40 | Annual Events CedarParkFun.com
Austin Regional 20 MILES SOUTH The epicenter of Austin is only 25 minutes from Cedar Park, providing the perfect day trip option without the ATTRACTIONS hassles that come with staying in a large city. Visit the Texas State Capitol to learn about Texas government and history. Afterwards, check out some of the surrounding museums such as the Cedar Park’s central location puts you in the Bob Bullock Texas State History heart of it all. You’ll never be far from events, Museum, Blanton Museum of Art, attractions, and the opportunity to explore or the LBJ Presidential Library. the Texas Hill Country. Come to Cedar Park Spend some time outdoors strolling and stay to see what the central Texas region around the Zilker Park Nature has to offer. Preserve or catch a glimpse of a large urban bat population atop the Congress Avenue Bat Bridge. Enjoy Downtown Austin’s nightlife with famous bars and music venues on Rainey Street and 6th Street. Austin also has many unique culi- nary options scattered about the city, along with distinct attractions like Pinballz Arcade, Top Golf, Main Event, and iFly. Don’t forget to stroll through The Domain, a walkable Round Rock multi-use development filled with fine food, shopping, 10 MILES EAST and more, just a 15-minute drive from Cedar Park. A mere 10-minute drive, Round Rock is a great day WEBSITE: AustinTexas.org trip during your stay in Cedar Park. Stroll through shops and eateries in their historic Downtown District or shop at the Round Rock Premium Outlets, IKEA, Enjoy the quiet Texas Hill Country and Bass Pro Shop. You can get outdoors and cheer on the Round Rock Express, the Houston Astros AAA Affiliate, or check out Kalahari Resort, an African-themed indoor/outdoor water park with live shows, restaurants, retail, and dining. WEBSITE: GoRoundRock.com Page 42 | Regional Attractions CedarParkFun.com
MORE: Regional Attractions Georgetown 16 MILES NORTHEAST Georgetown is a quaint community just 25 minutes by car from Cedar Park. Spend some time in the beautiful Town Square, where carefully preserved Victorian-era buildings are home to charming shops and restaurants. Or, see a live production at the 1920s Georgetown Palace Theatre. Lake Travis You can also, explore awesome underground rock formations Lake Travis at Inner Space Cavern, one of the 10 MILES WEST best-preserved caves in Texas. This scenic lake spans just over 62 miles and has a WEBSITE: Visit.Georgetown.org relatively moderate climate year-round. This beautiful body of clear, cool water is only 24 minutes away from Cedar Park. Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge Lake Travis is a favorite destination for boating, fishing, swimming, 19 MILES NORTHWEST and many outdoor activities like This natural wildlife refuge is a 30-minute drive from Waterloo Adventures and Volente Cedar Park and perfect for a day trip. Beach Resort. If you’re visiting in the summer, don’t The refuge has been identified as an internationally Import- miss JAWS ON THE WATER on the ant Bird Area, an official designation indicating its unique shores of Lake Travis, an immersive importance to birds, specifically the golden-cheeked warbler movie event that will keep you on and black-capped vireo. Enjoy the gorgeous, quiet Texas Hill the edge of your float! country and catch a glimpse of natural Texas wildlife along one of the many nature trails. WEBSITE: LakeTravis.com WEBSITE: FWS.Gov/Refuge/Balcones_CanyonLands Page 44 | Regional Attractions CedarParkFun.com
Accommodations & LODGING There are a multitude of reasons why people come to Cedar Park and we offer the ideal location for your Central Texas stay. Our hotels COMFORT SUITES LA QUINTA INN range from full-service to extended stay and ADDRESS & SUITES can accommodate any traveler and any budget. 900 Arrow Point Dr ADDRESS 1010 E Whitestone Blvd Whether you’re looking for family-friendly, PHONE (512) 528-5533 PHONE pet-friendly, corporate travel or anything in WEBSITE (512) 528-9300 between, we have it here in Cedar Park. While ChoiceHotels.com WEBSITE you’re here, you’ll be amazed by all there is to LaQuintaAustin do, see, and experience! CedarPark.com Breakfast Pool HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES Internet Fitness Center ADDRESS Pet Friendly 1605 E Whitestone Blvd PHONE (512) 259-8200 WEBSITE: IHG.com Hotels/Motels BEST WESTERN CANDLEWOOD CEDAR INN SUITES ADDRESS ADDRESS HYATT PLACE 425 E Whitestone Blvd 1100 Cottonwood ADDRESS PHONE Creek Trail 1315 E New Hope Drive (512) 259-7300 PHONE PHONE WEBSITE (512) 986-4825 (512) 337-3001 BWCedarParkTX.com WEBSITE WEBSITE: Candlewoodsuites.com Hyatt.com Page 46 | Accommodations & Lodging CedarParkFun.com
MORE: Accommodations MOTEL 6 SPRINGHILL SUITES ADDRESS BY MARRIOTT 800 Arrow Point Dr ADDRESS PHONE 1110 Discovery Blvd (512) 260-3233 PHONE WEBSITE: Motel6.com (512) 260-1200 WEBSITE Marriott.com QUALITY INN ADDRESS Coming Soon 300 E Whitestone Blvd STAYBRIDGE SUITES CEDAR PARK PHONE HAMPTON INN & WOODSPRING (512) 259-1810 ADDRESS SUITES SUITES 1110 Arrow Point Drive WEBSITE ADDRESS ADDRESS ChoiceHotels.com PHONE 700 Central Park Drive 5210 Highway 183-A (512) 528-5750 PHONE WEBSITE WEBSITE (866) 238-4218 Woodspring.com StayBridge.com WEBSITE Hilton.com/en/hampton Pet-friendly lodging THE BUNGALOWS HOTEL & EVENT CENTER ADDRESS 1000 S Bell Blvd PHONE (512) 333-2741 WEBSITE TexasBungalow.com FOR A FULL LISTING OF HOTELS: Make sure to check out CedarParkFun.com/Stay. Page 48 | Accommodations & Lodging CedarParkFun.com
HOTELS THINGS TO DO Best Western Cedar Inn Austin Steam Train Candlewood Suites Cedar Park Rec Center Comfort Suites The Crossover Hampton Inn & Suites Haute Spot Venue Holiday Inn Express H-E-B Center at Cedar Park Hyatt Place Sculpture Garden La Quinta Inn & Suites Splash Shack Motel 6 Wild West Quality Inn Springhill Suites 16 SHOP Staybridge Suites Cedar Park 1980 Ranch The Bungalows Hotel Beau Kisses 17 & Event Center Grit & Grace Boutique Woodspring Suites Honey & Hay The Parke PARKS & OUTDOORS Ruby Keys Boutique Brushy Creek Lake Park Brushy Creek Sports CRAFT BREWS /Skate Park & DRINKS Brushy Creek Trail Bent Oak Winery Champion Park Black Sugar Caffe Cedar Bark Park Brewtique Bottle Shop Elizabeth Milburn Park The Dig Pub Heritage Oark Park Hedgehog Brewing LLC Twin Lakes Park Red Horn Coffee Veterans Memorial Park House & Brewery The Grove Wine Bar & POINTS OF INTEREST Kitchen/Lola Savannah Coffee Lounge Public Library Southpaw Brewing Co. Cedar Park Tourist Info Summer Moon Coffee Whitestone Brewery Page 50 | Accommodations & Lodging CedarParkFun.com
#CEDARPARKFUN City of Cedar Park Visitor Information Center Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM - 5PM 450 Cypress Creek Rd., Bldg. 3 CedarParkFunFans Cedar Park, TX 78613 CedarParkFun (512) 401-5060 CedarParkFun H G E I CEDAR PARK A B D C PLAN F YOUR VISIT DEPARTURE DISTANCE TIME Austin 20 miles 25 min Frederickburg 93 miles 1 hr 50 min San Antonio 100 miles 1 hr 50 min Houston 172 miles 3 hrs Dallas/FTW 189 miles 2 hrs 50 min Corpus Christi 238 miles 3 hrs 30 min Lubbock 354 miles 5 hrs 45 min Amarillo 476 miles 7 hrs 15 min El Paso 593 miles 8 hrs 30 min
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