|
Austin
| Highland Lakes
| Climate |
Area Towns |
Cultural Events
BASTROP
The city of Bastrop, once called "Mina"
for martyred Spanish revolutionary, Francisco Xavier
Mina, grew out one of the first settlements in the
state. Nestled among the pineywoods, Bastrop flourishes
today as a mainly agriculture and manufacturing town.
Bastrop Chamber of Commerce (512)321-2419.
CEDAR PARK
The community of Cedar Park is located
in the beautiful central Texas Hill Country close to the
Highland Lakes chain. From Cedar park, it is
approximately a 7 minute drive to Lake Travis by way of
Highway 1431 or 15 minutes by way of Highway 620. Cedar
Park is in the northwestern sector of the Austin
Metropolitan area and within 10 minutes to both
Georgetown and Round Rock Community Hospitals as well as
Seton Northwest. Cedar park Chamber of Commerce
(512)258-8007.
GEORGETOWN
The county courthouse is the focal point
of the downtown square in Georgetown, like a treasure
waiting to be discovered. Surrounded by natural beauty
with a varied and alluring range of recreational,
cultural and intellectual activities, Georgetown is a
charming blend of Texas' past and the best of today's
small city. Georgetown Chamber of Commerce
(512)863-2251.
LAKEWAY
Lakeway is a recreation oriented planned
community with panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country
and Lake Travis. Located 20 miles northwest of Austin on
the shores of Lake Travis, Lakeway offers an abundance
of amenities for young and old. City of Lakeway
(512)261-6090.
LEANDER
The city of Leander is 11 miles west of
Georgetown by way of FM 2243. It borders Cedar Park to
the south and is approximately a 20 minute drive to the
fun-filled Lake Travis area. The Greater Leander Chamber
of Commerce (512)259-1907.
LOCKHART
Conveniently located 30 miles south of
Austin, Lockhart, like many small towns around Austin is
a blend of old and new. From the stately Caldwell County
Courthouse built in 1894 and the striking architecture
of the Eugene Clark Library, to the beautifully restored
older homes, Lockhart is alive with its heritage.
Residents here are proud of their town and proud of its
history. Lockhart Chamber of Commerce (512)398-2818.
PFLUGERVILLE
The city of Pflugerville is a
residential community located approximately 10 miles
northeast of Austin, between Austin and the city of
Round Rock. With access from IH35, Pflugerville is
ideally situated to provide housing for northeast Austin
expansion. The economy is largely agricultural, with
some light manufacturing. The area around Pflugerville
serves as a residential community because of its close
proximity to Austin and its excellent schools and
family-oriented lifestyle. Greater Pflugerville Chamber
of Commerce (512)251-7799.
ROUND ROCK
Round Rock is located in south central
Texas, 15 miles north of Austin and 185 miles south of
Dallas/Ft Worth in Williamson County. The city
population is 33,000 and growing. Williamson County
population numbers 130,000. Aside from the Old West down
home flavor, Round Rock is becoming well known for its
diversified business and industry, some having been here
for more than 100 years; while others represent the new
arrivals of the high tech genre. Round Rock Chamber of
Commerce (512)255-5805.
MANOR, ELGIN, HUTTO, TAYLOR,
OAK HILL, DRIPPING SPRINGS, BUDA, LIBERTY HILL, AND
OTHER SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES
All of these are rural communities that
have a flavor and lifestyle all their very own. They
have sprawling ranches and family farms. Cattle are
raised, cotton is grown and vegetables are sold at the
farmer's Market. There are flatlands of largely
cultivated areas, as well as other areas with rugged oak
or cedar-covered rolling hills. Many residents work in
Austin and choose a short commute of 20-40 minutes to
these quiet bedroom communities. With the charm of the
past unique to them, they are very much a part of the
modern-day Texas lifestyle. |
