Best Hiking Trails near Round Rock

"Sometimes it can be hard to find a good place to let your canine best friend run free and let loose some energy, especially if you live in a city. But at Red Bud Isle, dogs can run free on their own island. This 13 acre recreational space has a walking loop for humans and a whole island of forest, lakeshore, and land for dogs to enjoy."

"Surrounded on three sides by water, Red Bud Isle is an ideal place to let dogs roam without a leash. The 13-acre park is basically one big, wide loop trail with a scrubby forest in the middle. Million-dollar mansions overlook the park, allowing a glimpse into the world of Austin’s rich folk."

"Tucked away on a little island on Lake Austin, Red Bud Isle is mostly known as a leash-free dog park. There’s an open play area just for pups near the park’s entrance. If you're dogless, however, it's also a nice place for an easy hike."

"The park is a long, narrow 76-acre greenbelt along both sides of Shoal Creek. The leash-free area is located in the Pease Park portion of the greenbelt, between 24th and 29th Street. Parts of the trail are made up of large, rough-hewn boulders that can be hazardous to dog paws and human ankles, but most of the trail is simply hard-packed dirt."

"This park located in the heart of Austin offers picturesque views of both the city and natural landscapes. Of course, there is also a mile of off-leash terrain between 24th and 29th streets. While this park offers only trails, it is a great alternative to the traditional fenced-in dog park."

"This hiking spot includes 81 acres filled with scenic trails and a dog park. You can’t go wrong with a stroll through Shoal Creek!. 🗓 Open 24 Hours 📍 2600 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78705"

"I haven’t personally tried Honest Mary’s yet, but my foodie friends I trust are all about this place!. It’s the “fast-casual eatery” with fresh, healthy grain and veggie bowls that look divine. Honest Mary’s also has hormone- and antibiotic-free meat options you can add on."

"The create-your-own bowls at Honest Mary’s make it easy to stay green while providing more exciting options than salads. The Farmers Market bowl with forbidden rice, sweet potatoes, kale, avocado, and crispy chickpeas is a healthy go-to."

"9828 Great Hills Trail Suite 300, Austin, TX 78759Details: local Austin restaurant serving custom grain bowlsWhat to get: Sedona Lime and Aloha Poke bowls"

"Austin’s Original Healthy Fast Food RestaurantIf you just want a quick, yummy salad then Baby Greens is the place to go!. In true Austin-style they created a “health food revolution” from a simple drive-thru. Now, with a separate menu for meat eaters and one for veggies, Baby Greens is the perfect destination for any diet."

"A post shared by Baby Greens (@eatbabygreens) on Aug 14, 2017 at 8:14am PDT. Drive through or walk up to this healthy fast food restaurant to enjoy made to order wraps and salads. That’s what’s unique about dining at Baby Greens: all menu items can be eaten as a salad or wrap."

"Baby Greens came back with a brand new drive-thru and basically the same favorite salad-driven menu with some new additions."

"I’m not actually all that big of a fan of oatmeal raisin cookies (because why eat those when you could have oatmeal chocolate chip??), but I know there are a few weirdos reading this who love oatmeal raisin, and this is the best one I’ve had. Walton’s makes their cookies really thick, but they’re still soft and chewy."

"In addition to starring in some of the best movies of the 2000’s (Miss Congeniality anyone?), Sandra Bullock is the mastermind behind the rustic Walton’s Fancy and Staple. Doubling as a deli and flower shop, you can grab a sandwich and some fresh flowers while you’re at it."

"The delicate macarons are a popular choice at this cozy downtown gem — try the pistachio or mixed berry, or indulge in a macaron ice cream sandwich."

"Currently being one of America’s best brunch restaurants, Chez Zee American Bistro is appreciated for its high-quality cuisine but is particularly famous for its divine desserts and weekend brunch. Here, they serve a large variety of American fare combined with southern regional influences, mostly prepared with locally produced ingredients. As for the unique desserts, they are prepared daily on site using the freshest ingredients, and just to have an idea, you can order a lemon rosemary cake or a butterscotch pudding, among others."

"Hailed as one of the best brunch restaurants in America, the whimsical walls of Chez Zee have been welcoming hungry Austinites since 1989. Full of fun and warmth, fairy lights and ..."

"The new chicken salad restaurant that opened over the summer is selling sandwich platters and monster cookie mountains just in time for the big game. Sandwich options include The Blat, The Texan, Chipotle Wrap and more. There are plenty of cookie flavors to choose from, including Nutella, caramel and mint chocolate."

"First off, we’ve got a chicken salad everything restaurant now!. Andddddddddddd, they’ve got MONSTER STUFFED COOKIES!. Y’all…I’m at a loss for words."

"One of the newest shops on the scene, Venezia features real Italian gelato from Italian owners Alice and Nicola Morella. Linger over one of the rotating flavors, such as green apple or toasty pecan, with a coffee or espresso. Or grab a Mr. Ring—that’s a gelato “doughnut” on a stick—to go, along with an imported specialty, such as balsamic vinegar or Amarena cherries."

"This food truck in South Austin has a little bit of everything and it’s all made in-house. Ice cream, Italian ice, sorbet, shakes, juices, and paletas!. When something has fruit in it, know that it is made from fresh produce!"

"The South Austin gelato truck offers up all sorts of frozen sweets, from ice cream to paletas to Italian ices to sorbets. To-go orders can be placed in person or online, and there are curbside pickups too."

"From ice cream pops made with real fruit to Italian ice and pastries, your appetite will surely be satisfied. Baked treats + ice cream = the perfect combo."

"This Japanese-inspired bakery offers character macarons featuring cute cultural obsessions from anime creatures to panda bears. The Japanese cheesecake is a must-try as is the Tayaki sundae. The ice cream flavors change weekly and the macarons come in a huge variety of flavors including London Fog tea, matcha, Mexican vanilla, and fruity pebbles."

"Located in East Austin sits a unique spot for Tex-Asian sweets. One of their most popular baked goods to try: jiggly Japanese cheesecake (basically a combination between cheesecake, pound cake, and flan textures). They also offer cute macarons shaped and decorated as characters and taiyaki hot pockets (fish-shaped waffle pockets)."

"I’m very excited about more Asian desserts being available in Austin. OMG Squee offers a decadent Japanese cheesecake in classic or ube flavor (pictured below is the swirl flavor). It’s similar to a cheesecake you might be more familiar with but less dense and more fluffy, hence why it’s called a cotton souffle cheesecake."