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Whether you're looking for something new and interesting to do with the family, Safari Champ offers Round Rock exceptional fun in its massive play area.

Inside, you'll find a huge jungle gym complete with slides, tubes, ladders, ropes, and more. There is also a toddler area and cafe serving sandwiches, ice cream, and coffee close to the main playscape. Parents especially appreciate Safari Champ's indoor play place during the summer to escape the Texas heat. Sign the kids up for one of the seasonal day camps, where little ones will participate in arts and crafts and story times. You can also consider purchasing a three month pass to play as much as you'd like.

Safari Champ
1400 East Old Settlers Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 828-0000
www.safarichamp.com
www.yelp.com/biz/safari-champ-round-rock

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Fortune Garden has won over a bevy of fans who love their take on a fusion of Chinese and Vietnamese fare. Stop in and you can start your meal out with one of their flavorful appetizers like Spicy Lettuce Wraps, Wonton Soup, Egg Drop Soup, Crab Rangoon, Pot Stickers and Spring Rolls.

Pho, the Vietnamese soup that's earned a number of devoted fans, is also a great choice, either for your main meal or as an appetizer. Entrees include Neptune Seafood Plate with shrimp, scallop & crab, Pan Fried Flat Noodle with your choice of pork, chicken, beef or shrimp, Vegetable Fried Rice, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Fortune Lo Mein, and Orange Chicken. A tasty kid’s menu makes this a fun spot for a family meal.

Fortune Garden is open every day in Round Rock.

Fortune Garden
201 University Oaks Boulevard
Round Rock, TX 78665
(512) 218-1525
http://www.fortunegardenrr.com/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/fortune-garden-round-rock

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