Historic Sites in Round Rock

"Opened in 1888 (it replaced a more diminutive structure destroyed by fire in 1881), the Texas Capitol was intended to make a grand statement. Modeled after the U.S. Capitol in a neo-Renaissance style that features the domes, columns, plasterwork, and pediments often associated with classical architecture, it’s just a tad taller than the building that houses our nation’s legislature."

"Have dinner and drinks on Rainey Street, a charming block of residential bungalows transformed into trendy eateries and bars. Sample the small plates at the award-winning Emmer & Rye, and stop in for an expertly made martini at Clive Bar. Be sure to check out Anthem, which bills itself as a Tex-Asian pub (with tiki drinks!). And see the newly expanded Banger’s Sausage House & Beer Garden, which added a three-story annex featuring a huge outdoor tap wall, 5,000 square feet of outdoor porches and a smokehouse equipped for whole hog barbecues."

"Rainey Street is a neighborhood of day-drinking and brunch, a trailer park of food trucks, and on Sunday’s a live cover band at Icenhauers. Rock Rose is a street of hookah bars, clubs, and restaurants in the middle of an outdoor shopping mall where people go to party away from the 6th street crowd."

"Rainey Street is a unique collection of houses turned bars. It’s great place to hang out, especially during the day time, and specifically on a Sunday. It’s filled with awesome spots, like Clive Bar (cocktails), Craft Pride (craft beer), Bangers (sausage and beer), and Bungalow (just a cool bar)."

"While, yes, Vietnamese dishes dominate the menu at this south Austin favorite, breakfast is all about French fare. People can choose from an array of croissants, stuffed French crêpes, beignets and jam, and the house-baked brioche French toast. The restaurant also features daily French macarons available all day long."

"Le Politique is the latest restaurant in New Waterloo’s portfolio, and it may just be my favorite one. The decor is absolutely stunning, the food is fantastic, and for many people it may not just be their favorite French restaurant in Austin, it may be their favorite restaurant period (at least favorite new restaurant). They have a fabulous raw bar where you can enjoy fresh shucked oysters, caviar, shrimp, lobster, and crab, as well as french classics such as french onion soup, escargot, croque madame, tartines, and steak frites."

"5 out of 5 stars Restaurants French Downtown. Beautifully tiled floors, a raw bar flush with oysters, a kitchen that serves golden roasted chicken and a selection of French wines galore—Le Politique has officially become the most stylish Parisian restaurant to hit Austin. Chef Derek Salkin's menu comes straight out of the traditional brasserie playbook, from a creamy gnocchi à la Parisienne to perfectly cooked steak frites."

"Hopfields is a gastropub known for its extensive beer selection, but the brunch menu offers a wide selection of classic brunch staples that pair well with a brew – or just a cup of coffee. The French-inspired menu features new creations like Pommes Rosti (smoked sockeye salmon, pickled red onion, capers, creme fraiche, celery leaves), Sourdough Pancake, and Akaushi Tri-Tip “Au Poivre”. Burger lovers should also be pleased to know that one of Austin's favorite burgers, the Pascal Burger, will be available during brunch!"

"4 out of 5 stars Restaurants American Heritage. Belly up at this gastropub on Guadalupe serving an impressive number of craft brews alongside French-inspired fare. Start with a daily selection of fromage with house pickles, go light with a salade verte and then dig right into their Pascal burger."

"Ben White brings delicious ingredients and mouth-watering flavors in billions of sandwich, salad and wrap combinations to you. An alternative to traditional fast food, we offer freshly cut veggies, toppings, protein and freshly-baked bread t..."

"www.massgallery.orgThe 1,500-square-foot space run by the nonprofit arts collective MASS is a great example of the lo-fi but professional gallery style that makes Austin's Eastside gallery scene unique, as spaces intended for other, often more industrial, purposes are renovated into smart environments for artistic expression. MASS, in particular, is one of the more sharply curated venues, offering curious and innovative work by thoughtful artists and collaborators making inroads in the contemporary scene. MASS has five studios and a shop."

"Mass Gallery impacts the creative culture of Austin by cultivating a physical space for open engagement with a multiplicity of interests and acts of art making. Founded in 2006, MASS is a collectively run nonprofit gallery and project space based in Austin, Texas. Consisting of a cast culled from Austin’s rich community of artists, writers, musicians, and educators, MASS members jointly contribute to the daily operations and strategic planning of exhibitions, programming, and events."