Enjoy Great Things to See and Do in Austin, Texas!

The Wingate by Wyndham is centrally located in beautiful Round Rock, Texas just minutes away from some Austin’s most popular attractions. See the sights and take advantage of the wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities this popular city has to offer. Austin’s museums, golf courses, shopping, parks, live theatre and other great attractions offer something for everyone. You’ll love our convenient location and you’ll enjoy all of the fantastic entertainment, attractions and dining all just a few minutes away from our comfortable rooms.

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Austin, TX Attractions

Star Ranch Golf Club.

With undulating fairways and greens flanked by pristine white sand bunkers, Star Ranch Golf Course is a magnificent, 18-hole course designed by Bechtol & Russell Golf Design and Carter Morrish, of Jay Morrish & Associates. This course follows the natural rolling contours of the land, using the central lake and prevailing wind to create an experience both challenging and fun. Star Ranch’s clubhouse offers stunning views of the greens, a café with a menu that includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and a full bar. The clubhouse also features an elegant pro shop with full line of apparel and equipment. Try their daily “All You Can” special that includes a golf cart, unlimited range balls, lunch or breakfast buffet, and free replays for just $44 and up. www.starranchgolf.com

Black Hawk Golf Club.

Blackhawk Golf Club is situated in the gentle rolling hills of Pflugerville, just north of Austin, Texas. Designed by Charles Howard and U.S. Open Women's Champion Hollis Stacey, Blackhawk is one of Central Texas' favorite golf destinations and offers a links-style course that will challenge any player. The fairways are flanked by strategically placed trees and water hazards, which help to minimize the Central Texas winds. The manageable bunkers, and mild, well-manicured Dwarf Bermuda grass slopes, pro shop, driving range, café and friendly staff make this course a pleasure to play on. www.blackhawkgolf.com

Gatti-Land.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy this fun arcade and eatery with plenty of exciting activities for the whole family. Enjoy playing video and interactive games or a ride on the bumper cars in the 9,000 square foot arcade. Watch your favorite sporting event on the big screen, while surrounded by sporting memorabilia and baseball park themed décor. Or, visit the Cartoon Theatre, which runs non-stop classic and current cartoons on a huge screen. The Old Town Café offers an all you can eat buffet with pizza, pasta, salad, deserts and drinks and vintage Round Rock photos on display. Private rooms are available for groups and parties of 8 or more guests. Open Sun.-Thurs. 11am-10pm, Fri. & Sat. 11am-11pm www.gattiland-rr.com  [Top]

Round Rock Express at Dell Diamond Stadium.

As the home of the Round Rock Express baseball team from April through September, Dell Diamond Stadium was named the "best Double-A ballpark in the country" by Baseball America magazine. The Dell Diamond has 8,722 fixed seats with room for an additional 3,000 spectators on the grass berm beyond the outfield fence. Designed to allow fans a close view of the action, those seated on the first or third base line are less than 50 feet from the field, and fans seated on the first row behind home plate are actually closer to home than the pitcher. In addition to exciting baseball action, the Dell Diamond offers fans a variety of activities to enjoy before, during and after the game. A swimming pool, covered picnic area, basketball court, rock climbing wall, sand volleyball court, and batting cages all ensure fans can make the most of their visit to the park. And, while Express baseball is the primary attraction, the Dell Diamond is also the site for amateur sporting events, concerts, craft shows and other events year-round. www.roundrockexpress.com

Interstate Lanes Bowling.

This 20-lane bowling alley offers a smoke free, family friendly environment, league play, a full-service café, a video arcade, and full bar. The whole family will have a blast during “Friday Night Bowling Galactica” when they turn on sparkling disco lights, crank up the music and give away plenty of special color pin prizes. Or, enjoy bargain days on Mondays and Wednesdays with $2.50 games all day. The RoadRunner Cafe' offers traditional favorites, like burgers, hot dogs, nachos and fries, plus a daily lunch buffet for only $5.99. Enjoy your favorite mixed drinks, wine or beer at the Shooter and Suds Bar, where you’ll find bucket longneck specials, draft pints, pitchers and the 100-ounce “Beer Tower.”  Group rates and parties are available for groups of 15 or more. www.interstatelanes.net

Putt-n-Funn Family Fun.

Enjoy great family fun at this family friendly attraction. With fabulous mini golf, batting cages, laser tag, go-karts, a monkey bounce and a fun “Water Wars” water balloon area, this alcohol-free family fun center packs a ton of fun into a small package. Try your hand at the paintball challenge park or race your friends on the go-kart track voted the “best slick track in Central Texas.” Putt-n-Funn offers group rates and special packages, including meeting rooms and catering services. Open daily 11am-11pm. www.puttnfunn.com  [Top]

Round Rock Ghost Tours.

Take a fun walking tour of downtown Round Rock and hear creepy ghost stories while you learn more about the interesting history of the town. This easy-paced, 90-minute walking tour tells the story of the beginning of Round Rock, the saga of A.W. Grimes and Sam Bass, and how a Round Rock event changed driving safety laws forever. It’s a fun way to learn a little Texas history and discover the great shops, restaurants and charm of historic downtown Round Rock. www.roundrockghosts.com

Inner Space Caverns.

Discovered in 1963 by a Texas Highway Authority construction crew when constructing an interstate highway, this ancient cavern offers visitors a peek into the past and a look at the wonder of nature. Known as Texas’ most accessible living cavern, visitors will see the spot where Ice Age animals were found, view large underground rooms and intricate and fantastic cave formations created by dripping water and the passage of underground rivers. Take the 1-hour Adventure Tour along an easy to follow, paved pathway or try the more challenging Explorer’s Tour on an extended one-mile trail. Visitors can pan for minerals and gems at the Inner Space Mine or view fossil displays at the Visitor’s Center. Group rates are available for 20 or more. A shaded picnic and play area is also available. www.innerspace.com

Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum.

The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits, a special effects show and Austin’s only IMAX theatre. Visitors to the museum are greeted by a 35-foot tall bronze “lone Star” sculpture which leaves no doubt as to what state you are in. a colorful terrazzo floor in the Museum’s rotunda features a campfire scene with enduring themes from Texas’ past. Created by former Texas Lieutenant Governor, Bob Bullock, the museum engages visitors with the rich and colorful history of Texas through various programs and exhibits. The museum’s café offers indoor and outdoor seating and the gift shop has a souvenir for every taste and budget. www.thestoryoftexas.com  [Top]

Chapparal Ice Center.

The Chapparal Ice Center is skating and hockey rink located in the heart Central Austin, Texas. Staffed by experienced, professional skating instructors and certified coaches, the Chapparal Ice Center features free-style skating, competitive hockey, summer skating camps, curling, and skating lessons for adults and children. The center also offers a great sport shop with skates, dresses and everything else you need to outfit the amateur or professional skater. www.chaparralice.com

Ice Bats Hockey.

Enjoy exciting ice hockey action from the Central Hockey League’s Austin Ice Bats at the Chapparal Ice Center in Austin, Texas. The Ice Bats will play their first season of games at Chapparal, following ten years of play at the Travis County Expo Center. The 2006-07 Central Hockey League season begins in October and promises plenty of action. The fun doesn’t end with watching hockey. Take the kids to “Asphalt Assault” where they can join Ice Bats’ Coach McDonald for free in-line hockey clinics and meet Ice Bats players. Clinics include basic hockey instruction, safety demonstrations, scrimmages and autographs with your favorite Ice Bats. www.icebats.com

Iron Rock Raceway.

Iron Rock Raceway is one of the nation's first Karting “country clubs” and the world's first Karting track to be located at an international airport. Located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, Iron Rock Raceway is a semi-private, world-class Superkart track. Situated on 10-acres southeast of the ABIA passenger terminal, the facility offers country club amenities, exciting competitive wheel to wheel racing, kart rentals, a driving development school, a pro shop, and accommodations for corporate team building and training events. www.ironrockraceway.com  [Top]

Sam Bass Community Theatre.

The Sam Bass Community Theatre (SBCT) has been offering quality live theater to the Round Rock and Austin area for over 23 years. With a wide variety of shows, the SBCT is proud to offer performances that appeal to a wide variety of patrons. Offering seven to eight productions per season, SBCT also proudly presents shorter “spotlight” productions showcasing the talent of local youth. Performances can be seen at the Old Depot Stage, originally built as the railroad depot building for the city of Round Rock. In addition to their regular theatrical offerings, SBCT also offers an ongoing theater education program with a Director's Workshop, Youth Guild program and theatre summer camps. www.sambasstheatre.com

Lake Travis.

Lake Travis is a 63.75 mile long lake in Austin, Texas covering more than 18,000 acres. Lake Travis was created when Mansfield Dam was constructed over the Colorado River in 1937- 41. The dam, 266 feet high and over 7,000 feet long, holds back 382,092,882,600 gallons of water to create Lake Travis. With 270 miles of shoreline, the lake’s clear, aquamarine water and variety of activities make it a natural choice for water sport enthusiasts. From multi-class sailboat and windsurfing regattas to competition ski boat, cruisers, cigarettes and mansion-like houseboats, Lake Travis maintains the marina facilities, public parks, boat ramp access. The area’s glorious hot summer weather makes Lake Travis a destination summer resort for outdoor enthusiasts from around the state and the country. www.laketravis.com

Williamson County Regional Park.

Williamson County Regional Park is currently a 100-acre public park that includes ten soccer fields, two softball fields, a football field, a 400-meter track, eight tennis courts, six basketball courts, and a playground. A crushed granite hike and bike trail runs along the perimeter of the developed parkland, allowing hikers, joggers and bikers a safe place to enjoy the park’s beautiful surroundings. The total area of the park encompasses almost 800 acres and the county plans to develop a veloway, equestrian center, hillside theater, skateboard park, swimming pool and 18-hole executive golf course on the remaining land. Free entrance, open daily sunrise – sunset. http://wcportals.wilco.org/parks/parks/index.htm  [Top]

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