Cedar Park offers you the best of the Hill Country while still being located close to Austin for a unique combination that is not found anywhere in the state. Whether you are an outdoor enthusiast, an avid shopper, or on a family vacation Cedar Park offers you great access to all destinations.
Austin Steam Train
Escape from the 21st Century and relax with us on a ride through American railroading romantic past. Let the rivers and ranches of the Hill Country, or the historic neighborhoods and lush parks of the hear of Austin, slip by your window as your, your family and friends share the delights of an adventure on Central Texas’ very own vintage passenger train!
Choose from two classes of travel. Ride in a 1920’s open window-coach or experience the prestige of 1950’s Pullman travel in a climate-controlled lounge car. All passengers are invited to visit the concession while lounge passengers may enjoy complimentary soft drinks and snacks served right in their own car. Throughout the train, our friendly crew members are ready to make sure your trip is safe, memorable, and fun.
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here
for more information or to make reservations for a ride on the Austin Steam Train.
Cave Days
Cave Day is your opportunity to visit several special Cedar Park, Texas cave preserves. The areas around Cedar Park, Texas, abound with scenic parks, unusual plant and animal life, and networks of caves and karst.
Cave related activities will take place at 5 different locations this year. Information on all of the sites will be available at Westside Elementary located at 300 Ryan Jordan Street.
One hike will be on the new Discovery Well Cave Preserve. Educational signs have been installed at 13 caves on this self-guided hike. The second hike starts at Kay Redden Park and includes seven caves in the Buttercup Cave Preserve. The other hikes will include the Twin Creeks Historical Area, Avery Ranch Cave, and Dies Ranch Treasure cave. Come join us for some fun and exploring.
The City of Cedar Park obtained the management of the Discovery Well Cave Preserve in 2009. Click
here for more information.
To fully appreciate the world of nature that surrounds us, you simply need to know where to look. One good source of cave related information is the
Texas Cave Conservancy.
Cedar Park Heritage Society
Winston Churchill once said “The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” Come to Cedar Park and chronicle the lives of the intriguing individuals who braved many hardships to lay down roots for successive generations. Sense the fierce determination and blazing ingenuity of a people that is still embraced by the city of Cedar Park today. See the fascinating historical sites of a city that looks to the future but forgets not its past.
Hitch a ride into Texas history. Meet the illustrious characters and see what beckoned them to call this place home. Live their lives and encounter the powerful allure of the old west. Come feel it….see it….taste it. It’s all here in sensational Cedar Park!
For scheduled tours contact, the Cedar Park Heritage Society at (512) 260.7800.
Golf
If you are the type of person who likes to spend your time hitting golf balls Cedar Park is the right place for you. Cedar Park is located right by two of the best golf courses in the Austin area.
Avery Ranch is a 226 acre, 7121 yard, 18-hole championship public course offering 5 tee placements that will challenge the low-handicapper while creating an enjoyable golfing experience for all levels of players. Architect, Andy Raugust, has blended panoramic vistas and gentle rolling hills with oak-lined fairways and a 60-acre lake. Avery Ranch features the best Tif Eagle greens and 419 bermuda fairways and tees in the Austin area. In fact, Avid Golfer Magazine ranks Avery Ranch #1 for Best Course Conditions, Best Clubhouse, Best Dining Area, and Best Innovative Design. Come experience Austin's Premier Daily-Fee Facility today.
Twin Creeks Country ClubDesigner Lee Schmidt says of this Fred Couples Signature Course, "Playing this course will be what it would feel like if you just happened upon a golf course carved out of nature." The fairways meander down through low-lying ravines, long views of unspoiled Texas Hill Country sprawl beyond the rocky outcroppings and two creeks traverse the course enhancing the experience with stream crossings and natural water elements. The designers set out to create an exceptional golf experience for every level of player, with a delicate balance of challenge and fun created by the positioning of the holes in their natural scenic settings.
Note: This is a private course, but temporary memberships are permitted if you belong to a Country Club in another city. For more information please click on the link above.
Lake Travis
Just eight miles from Cedar Park you can enjoy nature’s gift to the Hill Country the Highland Lakes. The Highland Lakes of Central Texas consist of six lakes (Lake Travis is the lake near Cedar Park) along the Colorado River starting 85 miles northwest of Austin and ending in Austin. Whether you are into hike and bike trails, fishing, boating, or just having a good time at the lake, Lake Travis is the place for you. For more information on Lake Travis click
here.
Parks and Recreation
Looking to have some fun that the whole family can enjoy? Visit one of the many park’s located in the City of Cedar Park. If your visiting in the summer have the kids cool off at the water playscape (free of charge) in Bushy Creek Lake Park or chill out in the pool at Elizabeth Milburn Park (entrance fee required for pool) equipped with a huge water slide. During the fall and year around you can enjoy miles of hike and bike trails at Brushy Creek Lake Park. At Elizabeth Milburn park you can take part in the waffle ball fields, basketball courts, and climbing wall. For more information on all of the parks in Cedar Park contact the Parks and Recreation Department at (512) 401-5500, or visit their website by clicking here.
Round Rock Express
There is nothing better during the summer time then watching America’s favorite pastime. The Round Rock Express are the triple A affiliate baseball team of the Houston Astros. Watch as young baseball players compete to be called up to the Major Leagues. The Round Rock Express play at Dell Diamond one of the best Minor League Stadiums in the country. Dell Diamond is located within a few short minutes from Cedar Park. For information on purchasing tickets or for their schedule of games click
here.
Shopping
If you are an avid shopper there are plenty of places for you to shop in and around Cedar Park. Take advantage of Cedar Park’s Shopping Centers featuring that priceless Cedar Park charm. We also have large retail businesses such as Toys R Us, Pier One Imports, Barnes and Noble’s, Old Navy, and Best Buy just to name a few. Cedar Park also has Lakeline Mall as our neighbor. Lakeline Mall has main anchor tenants Dillard’s, Foley’s, JC Penny’s, and Sears. For a listing of all the shops located in Lakeline Mall click
here.
Volente Beach Waterpark
Austin’s got a waterpark and it is only minutes from Cedar Park! Volente Beach Waterpark right off of Lake Travis contains many heart stopping water rides for kids and adults. Enjoy a day out in the sun having some fun with the whole family. For information on rides, tickets, and hours of operation click
here.