Best Arts and Culture Places in Round Rock

"Next, check out Zilker Park, a 360-acre oasis in the heart of downtown that’s the site of festivals and free music at Zilker Hillside Theater, plus it’s home to Zilker Botanical Garden, Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and Barton Springs Pool, a spring-fed swimming spot with grassy hills for sunbathing. Make it a boozy afternoon and pull up a chair in the taproom of urban winery Infinite Monkey Theorem for a flight of Texas-made wine. Or head to Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood (just a half-hour drive out of Austin), where you can take a tour and sample wines in a lovely Italianate villa, including Duchman’s award-winning Vermentino. Stop in the North Austin warehouse and taproom of Austin Beerworks, where weekend tastings feel more like a backyard barbecue, with live music and bites from local food trucks."

"www.umlaufsculpture.orgThis is the legacy of world renowned artist Charles Umlauf, whose cast pieces have become a part of the cultural fabric of this city. More than 130 pieces are scattered around the grounds of this facility just south of Lady Bird Lake and east of Barton Springs, and despite the closeness to a busy thoroughfare, the locale is tranquil, soothing, and an easy place to commune with and appreciate Umlauf's dramatic, elongated figures. The perfect in-town getaway for the perpetually frazzled."

"This is a south Austin escape with a dozen hands-on appreciation for the various sculptures by some of the great sculptor and resident of Austin Charles Umlauf. The place is filled with positive ambiance throughout and the tranquility takes you through the place. The morning yoga sessions will embark on you with positive vibes throughout the day."

"This compact but enlightening museum has been on Congress Avenue since 1988 and deals with traditional and contemporary Mexican and Latin American art and culture. The Mexic-Arte Museum has built a collection of painting, drawing, printing, sculpture and photography, by contemporary artists like Raul Gonzalez, Juan Ramos, Sam Coronado, Gerardo Medina and Mike Parsons. Shows like the annual Día de Los Muertos & Community Altars and Mix ‘n’ Mash exhibitions are sourced from that expanding permanent collection."

"Mexic-Arte Museum is dedicated to cultural enrichment and education through the collection, preservation, and presentation of traditional and contemporary Mexican, Latino, and Latin American art and culture to promote dialogue and develop an understanding for visitors of all ages. To learn more about Mexic-Arte Museum click here."

"Kill Joy, a featured artist in the museum’s newly opened exhibit MX 21-Resistance, Reaffirmation & Resilience, will lead a printmaking workshop for visitors on Museum Day. Tours will be at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m., and the Mexic-Arte’s featured Changarrito artist, Luke Cisneros, will be onsite displaying and selling his artwork."

"Art of Texas Studio & Gallery has a production space and a miniature art gallery area. Inside the Art of Texas studio & gallery, you will discover various compositions on canvases, ceramic tile coasters, drink huggers, and fine art paper."

"ICOSA is another nonprofit space for artists to showcase their works, without the typical restraints other galleries may have. The organization is home to a group of artists known both nationally and internationally, and they offer art shows, educational programs, and a way to create a running dialogue about art. View this post on Instagram"

"Located in North Austin, this bakery has been serving the Austin area for more than 28 years. The bakery features four daily cakes including Italian cream, chocolate Italian cream, carrot cake, and mocha almond cakes in addition to offering custom cakes. Here, you can also pick up pecan and Dutch apple pies as well as bread such as brioche, 9-grain, and Challah."

"Upper Crust is locally owned and has been part of Austin for over 28 years. We love Austin and are committed to the local community. We have a convenient, laid back central location that is perfect for lingering with the paper or grabbing some quick coffee and breakfast on your way to work."

"For a different type of food market check out the Phoenicia Bakery and Deli which carries a global selection of food with an emphasis on Mediterranean goods. Phoenicia bakes fresh bread and pastries each day, such as pita bread and baklava. The focus of this market was originally to provide a location for foreign customers to find goods they would use in their native countries, but has now expanded into a way for chefs and families to source fresh ingredients and find unique products."

"Phoenicia serves up tasty chicken shawarma wraps, gyros, falafels, and deli sandwiches for less than $5. Such low prices might leave you with some extra money for baklava or cashew fingers for dessert—truly one of the best restaurant deals in town."

"RosedaleIf poverty/budgeting/just plain cheapness has you feeling down, eat a gyro from Phoenicia Bakery & Deli on Burnet. It’s what comfort eating was made for."

"Counter Cafe isn’t anything novel but they serve some of the best breakfast and brunch in Austin!. It’s a must try if you’re in the area and we are never disappointed by the food here. We’ve mentioned them before for their delicious burger (on my list of 15 best burgers in Austin) and the breakfast is at the same caliber of quality and deliciousness."

"Counter Cafe is known for its farm-to-table cuisine like the breakfast tacos with organic eggs, southern poached eggs with stone ground artisan cheese grits, crab cake benedict, and bottomless local coffee."

"Greasy diner meets farm-to-table in the most delicious way possible at Counter Cafe. Yes, all-day breakfast is a thing, and yes, you can find it here."

"North LoopUnapologetically cute Sweet Ritual makes killer vegan ice cream that ditches the dairy without losing one iota of flavor by incorporating plant-based ingredients like nuts, coconut milk, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, hemp seeds, and avocado. Devotees swear by Peanut Butter Chocolate (swirls of chocolate chunks in a creamy peanut butter base) and Death Metal by Chocolate (locally baked, gluten-free chocolate cookies and chocolate “freckles” in a double chocolate sunflower seed butter base). They also make gorgeous ice cream cakes.How to book: Stop by for counter service or order delivery via Favor and Uber Eats."

"Previously in a Juiceland and now in its own brick-and-mortar, Sweet Ritual serves its entirely vegan and plant-based chilly treats on Airport Boulevard. But just as it always has, the shop serves scoops made from a base of coconut, almond, cashew, peanut or sunbutter. Stop by the new old-timey–inspired parlor for a truly allergy- and special diet–friendly treat, right down to the gluten-free cones and naturally derived hues."

"OK, so it’s not technically a restaurant, but as far as we’re concerned, Sweet Ritual focuses on the most important food group: ice cream. With a delicious, dairy-free assortment of small-batch artisanal ice creams, this sweet shop in the Concorde Center strip mall also offers a variety of sundaes, milkshakes (“basic” and “fancy”), and Insta-worthy ice cream cakes."

"The Austin Toy Museum is a non-profit museum suitable for the whole family – Mums and Dads will enjoy a nostalgic walk down memory lane as they show their children the very different toys that they used to play with. In addition to old favorites like Smurf and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle figurines, there are several vintage video arcade games you can introduce your children to including Pac Man, Donkey Kong and many more – free to play with your admission ticket. Girls will be able to see what the original Barbie and Ken looked like (and how they were dressed back in the 60’s)."

"Why You’ve Got to Go: If you grew up loving action figures or if your kids are into them, this is the perfect place to bring them. You can take a walk down memory lane and explore vintage toys, old video games and more. What to Do: Simply let yourself go and have a great time playing vintage video games and admiring action figures along with your little ones."

"A fine place to ogle vintage toys, action figures, retro toys, classic toys, or console video games of childhoods past or present. Though seemingly targeting fanboys/girls, the museum is in fact focused on childhood education and also has a lot of hands-on activities, like vintage video games. View this post on Instagram"

"Situated on a 30-acre site on The University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas, the Library houses 45 million pages of historical documents, 650,000 photos and 5,000 hours of recordings from President Johnson’s political career, including about 643 hours of his recorded telephone conversations. The Museum contains more than fifty-four thousand objects donated by the President and Mrs. Johnson, their family, close friends, associates, and the American people. The iconic ten-story building was designed by award-winning architect Gordon Bunshaft and features a Great Hall with a stunning four-story, glass-encased view of the archives collection."

"Many of the events that took place during the 1963-1969 presidency of Lyndon B. Johnson still resonate today, and you can dip into this history at his library and museum on the east side of the University of Texas campus. The museum goes into the aftermath of the JFK assassination, displaying LBJ’s “Let Us Continue” speech and a letter to Johnson from Jacqueline Kennedy. You can find out about the president’s stance on social justice, and the background to the Voting Rights Act of 1965."

"At the LBJ Presidential Library you can experience the life behind the President – his Oval Office, his Presidential Limousine and more. We really enjoyed the Civil Rights exhibit they have as well. Sunday Hours: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm"

"The first half of Day 2 is devoted to an education in Texas pride by visiting the Bullock Texas State History Museum. After you’re all Texased out, have lunch at nearby Texas Chili Parlor, then walk over to Austin’s world-class repository for art, the Blanton Museum of Art. After admiring the Picassos, make your way down to the Driskill, Austin’s famed haunted hotel. Even if you don’t stay here you can marvel at the architecture and the creepy vibe, and get a confection at the 1886 Café & Bakery."

"Check out the map below for the locations of free things to do in Austin mentioned in this post. For some reason the map doesn’t always show on mobile, sorry!. You can use this link to the MyMaps page to view the map on your cell phone."

"The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the “Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits; special effects shows in the Texas Spirit Theater; and Austin's premier IMAX Theatre."