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COMPILED BY ELLE BENT & ZARA FLORES Whether you are looking to enjoy the outdoors, visit a museum or have a laugh, Central Texas has plenty of options to explore. Use this guide to ensure you are getting the most out of the community you call home, or pass it on to visitors. Destinations LOCA L KYLE
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BUDA AMPITHEATER & CITY PARK
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various concerts and musicals as well as the city’s concert series. While not hosting events, the park has amenities for the whole family to enjoy for free, including the great lawn, playground, splash pad, basketball courts and more. The park can also be rented for private events. 204 San Antonio St., Buda 512-523-1082 www.budaamphitheater.com
picnic areas throughout with walking paths and fresh shrubbery for all to enjoy. Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant improvements have also been made at the park to increase accessibility. The park is also home to the city’s monthly Kyle Market Days, which feature local vendors. 101 S. Burleson St., Kyle 512-262-3939 www.cityo yle.com
Buda Amphitheater & City Park
Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park
Buda Amphitheater & City Park Located in the heart of downtown, the park is home to various events all year long, such as the Wiener Dog Races and Fajita Fiesta. The park hosts several options to hear music throughout the year, including
Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park Considered the heart of downtown, Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park has undergone massive renovations in the past two years to enhance the downtown experience. The park has a gazebo, a playground and various
CEDAR PARK
GEORGETOWN
LAKE TRAVIS/WESTLAKE
NORTH CENTRAL AUSTIN
Lakeline Park
Mel’s Lone Star Lanes
Hill Country Galleria
Bull Creek District Park
Lakeline Park Phase 1 of the new city park in Cedar Park, located o Bell Boulevard and Little Elm Trail, will be completed in early 2023. The design of Phase 2 will begin in 2023. Once fully built, Lake- line Park will be the city’s largest at 200 acres. Amenities include picnic fa- cilities, a playground, a kayak launch, hiking trails, sports elds, a shing pier and a multipurpose pavilion. www.cedarparktexas.gov/442/ lakeline-park
Mel’s Lone Star Lanes The bowling alley rst opened in 2008 under ownership of siblings David Kellerman and Dot Ammons. The facility has 40 lanes of bowling, arcade games, billiards, cornhole, and a bar and grill. In 2022, Bowlero Corp. took over management. 1010 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown 512-930-2200 www.bowlero.com/location/ mels-lone-star
Hill Country Galleria The outdoor retail, dining and entertainment center hosts events throughout the year, including live music and art shows. New businesses in 2022 include El Dorado Gallery and luxury boutique The Emporium. In the future, the Galleria has goals to add more green space and enhance walkability. 12700 Hill Country Blvd., Bee Cave 512-263-0001 www.hillcountrygalleria.com
Bull Creek District Park The 48-acre park o ers swimming, shing and hiking. The park’s conceptual plan lays out proposed improvements, including new bathrooms under renovation and updating for Americans with Disabil- ities Act access. Construction will be done in summer 2023. 6701 Lakewood Drive, Austin 512-974-6756 www.austinparks.org
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BULL CREEK DISTRICT PARK LAKEWOOD DR.
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