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Explore Hiking Trails and Watering Holes at St Edwards Park

December 10, 2015 by

For active residents of Hardrock Canyon, St Edwards Park might be one of the best spots in the area for hiking, swimming, and simply exploring all that Mother Nature has to offer. This scenic park is home to a number of different trails that wind their way through the lush green forests, and if you’re new to hiking, they’re even well marked with clear signs so that you can be sure you won’t get lost. The stream is always nearby in St Edwards Park, and it provides a great place to do some wading or casual swimming on a hot summer day. There are also shady picnic areas that make great spots to settle in for a meal outdoors.

With ample parking and a family-friendly atmosphere, there are few better places to spend an afternoon than St Edwards Park.

St Edwards Park
7301 Spicewood Springs Road
Austin, TX 78798
(512) 974-6700
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It’s Always Tee Time at Teravista Golf Club in Round Rock

November 12, 2015 by

Teravista Golf Club is one of those unique facilities that has managed to combine a state-of-the-art golf course with breathtaking scenery. In fact, it's not unusual to find golfers pausing from their game for a few minutes to admire the 50-mile vistas that are visible from the hills of this 7,200-yard course. Course amenities include a well-stocked pro shop with everything you need to improve your game, as well as impressive practice facilities, including greenside and fairway bunkers, a chipping green, and the largest practice green in all of Austin.

Individual and group lessons are available for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals of the game, as well as for seasoned players who are looking to perfect their technique. And don't forget the on-site restaurant, which is a convenient place to relax after your game with a burger and a brew.

Tee times start at 7 a.m. and are easy to book online.

Teravista Golf Club
4333 Terra Vista Club Drive
Round Rock, TX 78664
(512) 651-9850
www.teravistagolf.com
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Fun Is Accessible for Every Child at Play for All Abilities Park

November 5, 2015 by

Play for All Abilities Park is arguably one of Round Rock's best parks—and one of the most inclusive. After some serious planning, the community was able to come together to create a play area that is accessible to all children. Under professional guidance, the park was designed to facilitate safe and stimulating play for children of all abilities.

Visitors to the park enjoy the wide variety of play structures, like swings, sand boxes, a miniature town (complete with an HEB grocery!) to explore, and instruments. There are plenty of areas to sit under the shade in hot Texas summers and a fence with only one entrance encloses the entire area for maximum safety. Play for All Abilities Park is open daily, from 6 a.m. to midnight.

Play for All Abilities Park
151 North A.W. Grimes Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78664
www.roundrocktexas.gov/home/index.asp?page=1453
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Kaleidoscope Toys: Where Education Meets Recreation in Round Rock

October 15, 2015 by

Since their invention in the early 19th century, kaleidoscopes have entertained the young and young at heart by presenting the ordinary world in a new and extraordinary way. Kaleidoscope Toys in Round Rock thinks that quality toys, activities, and games can do the same thing for children today: awaken their minds to new possibilities, stoke their creativity, and delight them with the beauty of the world.

This locally-owned Round Rock toy shop features all manner of educational and enlightening toys, books, and fun kids' stuff that you'd be hard-pressed to find elsewhere. Know that the staff is always willing to help out with advice and recommendations.

Kaleidoscope Toys is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays. Be sure to follow the shop on Facebook to get the latest scoop on special events and sales!

Kaleidoscope Toys
110 North Interstate 35
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 388-5048
www.kstoy.com
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Dazzle Coffee: Premium Java Served From a Drive-Through Window

September 10, 2015 by

With the goal of creating a cafe that focuses on premium roasted Arabica beans and a friendly relationship between barista and customer, Dazzle Coffee opened in Pflugerville in 2006. This drive-through-only coffee shop has seen great success over the years since it opened, mainly because regulars love the convenience of purchasing high quality coffee without exiting their cars!

The menu includes affordably priced classics like freshly brewed coffees and flavorful caffe lattes, as well as specialty drinks like white chocolate mochas and caramel macchiatos. Dazzle Coffee also sells cold beverages perfect for hot Austin days, including the popular Frezian, which includes your choice of milk blended with ice and coffee. Milkshakes and 100% fruit smoothies also make delicious treats after dinner or to cool off during a hot summer day.

Dazzle Coffee is open 5:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays. Sunday hours are from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Dazzle Coffee
100 N. Second Street
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 670-1100
www.dazzlecoffee.com
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Meet Your Personal Fitness Best With Help From BVM Crossfit

September 3, 2015 by

One of the most popular fitness trends of the 21st century, Crossfit is now practiced in over 9,000 licensed gyms worldwide. If you’re unfamiliar, the general principle is that a varied mix of aerobics, flexibility, and weightlifting can get better results than just one workout at a time. Classes are high-intensity, with participants shifting from station to station quickly.

BVM Crossfit in Austin draws raves from devotees for a personal touch. Owners Valerie and Brent Hunt are both gifted personal trainers who really know how to get the best out of their students. A wide variety of people work out here, encompassing all ages and body types. Classes typically last for an hour and transition from warm-ups to skill development, a high-intensity exercise, and then a stretching period. As always, consult with your physician before embarking on a new exercise regimen.

BVM Crossfit
6711 Burnet Lane
Austin, TX 78757
(512) 779-2113
www.bvmcrossfit.com
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Austin’s Boat Tours: See Austin from the Water

August 13, 2015 by

A day of boozing and cruising on Lake Travis is highly encouraged by Captain Angel and Austin of Austin's Boat Tours. The pair takes guests out on its party boats for a day of sunbathing and socializing. You're welcome to bring your own beer and anything you can cook up on the grill, as well as other snacks.

Austin's Boat Tours has watercrafts to accommodate groups of all sizes, from the Baja Speed Boats that hold a mere five people to the massive Luxury Party Barges for 15 to 25 people (the latter have the grill, plus restrooms). Austin's Boat Tours also leads sunset tours, both public and private, if you're looking for something a bit more romantic. Rent jet skis, learn how to flyboard, or even go scuba diving with the help of Austin's Boat Tours' captains.

Austin's Boat Tours
5931 Hiline Road
Austin, TX 78734
(512) 476-2628
austinsboattours.com
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Ritual Salon + Spa: A Stylish Salon Specializing in Modern Hairstyles

July 16, 2015 by

From the moment you walk through the large glass doors and into the immaculately decorated, modern industrial-style salon, you’ll likely fall in love with Ritual Salon + Spa. This full-service Rosedale beauty shop specializes in all of the most current hairstyling services, from cutting that elongated bob to giving customers the perfect ombré color. Ritual is separated into a number of different areas, including a comfortable waiting area with eclectic throw pillows and hair product displays, a media bar, and comfortable styling stations surrounded by unique light fixtures.

Services include not only haircuts and coloring services, but also more intricate beauty treatments like eyelash extensions, brow tinting, and hair extensions. Ritual even provides full spa treatments such as massages, nail care, and facials. Pop in to treat yourself to a trim, or spend a full day being pampered!

Ritual Salon + Spa
4800 Burnet Road
Austin, TX 78756
(512) 391-0010
www.ritualsalonaustin.com
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Old Settlers Park: Outdoor Recreation in the Heart of Texas

June 11, 2015 by

Old Settlers Park is one of Round Rock's most popular parks. It is a well-known sports destination for both amateur and youth leagues, and it boasts one of the highest rated disc golf courses in the greater Austin area. Residents in the area also commonly enjoy biking, swimming, and playing volleyball in the sand, and there is ample space to run and even fly a favorite kite.

The park boasts more than 645 acres, providing ample space for fishing, cricket, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, and more. Additionally, locals flock to Old Settlers Park to barbecue or take in a game of horseshoes at one of the two provided pavilions. Parking is plentiful, and while kids enjoy the playground, parents and adults can take in breathtaking views of the area.

Old Settlers Park
Harrell Parkway
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 218-5540
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Grand Nail Spa: Buff, Polish and Pamper

May 14, 2015 by

Not all nail salons are created equal, and regulars insist that Pflugerville’s Grand Nail Spa is one of the best in the Austin area. This stylish nail salon features a friendly staff of technicians who are skilled in all of the latest nail trends, and the salon itself is stylish and comfortable. Teal colored walls and modern furnishings create a relaxing environment, and the spacious waiting area is filled with magazines for customers to page through while waiting to get their nails done. Grand Nail Spa even offers complimentary drinks and a candy bar for guests to munch on, and the high-tech massage chairs are completely customizable.

Once it comes time for the manicure or pedicure, Grand Nail Spa buffs away dead skin, then moisturizes and polishes fingers and toes to your specifications. The salon even offers a much larger assortment of shellac polish colors than most salons for those who want to splurge a bit more on their manicure.

Grand Nail Spa is open 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays.

Grand Nail Spa
1700 Grand Ave Parkway
Pflugerville, TX 78660
(512) 990-7300
www.grand-nailspa.com
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