Must See Sights and Landmarks in Pflugerville Area

"It may be easy to ignore the Texas State Capitol for fear that it’s boring, but that would be a mistake. One of the prettiest capitol buildings in the country—decked out in distinctive pink granite—also boasts free guided tours, 22 acres of green lawns perfect for rolling, and a rotunda that has fun acoustics."

"Explore the Texas State Capitol Complex at the Texas Capitol Visitors Center. Housed in the renovated 1857 General Land Office Building that was originally used to store state land records, the Center features fascinating exhibits on the history of Texas and offers free guided tours of the Texas State Capitol."

"What better place to learn about what Texas has to offer than the capital?. The capital offers free tours seven days a week that last about 30 minutes each. You can even request specialty tours and learn more about women in Texas history, early Texas artists and even ghost tales about the city."

"Once the sun begins to set, line up on the Congress Avenue Bridge to witness a staggering 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats fly into the night sky from beneath the bridge, which takes place nightly from spring through fall. Grab a spot among the crowds on the bridge’s sidewalk or take to the water with Lone Star Cruises or Capital Cruises, which will put you right in the middle of the action on Lady Bird Lake for an unbeatable view of Austin’s unofficial mascots."

"Every year up to 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats make their home upon a platform beneath the Congress Ave Bridge, forming the largest urban bat colony in North America. It's become an Austin tradition to sit on the grassy banks of Lady Bird Lake and watch the bats swarm out to feed on an estimated 30,000lb (13,500kg) of insects per night. It looks a lot like a fast-moving, black, chittering river. Don't miss this nightly show; best viewing in August."

"Window shopping and people watching doesn’t get any better than South Congress (SoCo) neighborhood in Austin. Hop across Lady Bird Lake from downtown via the Congress Avenue Bridge and you will find yourself in a new place to explore, window shop, people watch, and ponder your next adventure. South Congress district is known for live music at the Continental Club (sometimes they have free early shows) and boutique hotels like the Hotel San Jose and the South Congress Hotel."

"Home to Austin institutions such as The Continental Club and the Monkey See Monkey Do novelty store, South Congress is a fun place to while away an afternoon or evening. If you’d like to reward (or appease) your kids, stop in at the Big Top Candy Shop, which sells candies you might remember from childhood as well as treats from around the world. Parts & Labour is another long-term resident of the avenue, offering locally made clothing and gifts."

"Just south of downtown Austin, South Congress Avenue is arguably the best area in Austin to simply stroll, window shop, pick up a souvenir, people watch, and get a bite to eat. Lucy in Disguise is a costume shop with all kinds of vintage clothing and accessories. Big Top Candy Shop is an old-fashioned candy store."

"Another good view that isn’t really hiking is the Pennybacker bridge. I think the 360 bridge view is actually pretty cool and worth it if you can make it out there."

"Boggy Creek Farm offers a slice of history of Austin and the property gives a unique glimpse of life in mid-19th century Austin, TX. Carol Ann Sayle and her late husband Larry Butler owns and operates the historic working urban firm. Once a foreclosed property prior to their purchase of the area in 1992, they meticulously restored Boggy Creek through the years since then. As a working farm, they sell their own harvest onsite."

"Nestled in the heart of East Austin, the five acres of Boggy Creek Farm represent one of the most veteran urban farms in the whole country, let alone in Austin. The house on the lot was built in 1840 along with its sister house, The French Legation Museum, which is close by. Carolann and Larry Sayles started their original farm in 1991, about 80 miles away in the Oak Hill area."

"Our last outdoor activity for things to do with kids in Austin Texas has to be visiting local farms in the area. Austin is a foodie city and we share our love for food with the kiddos too!. Visiting local farms is a fun time, specially during the fall!"

"August to December, the University of Texas’ indomitable football team, the Texas Longhorns, play at the top level of college football in the United States, in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision. In its time, this member of the Big 12 Conference (the country’s strongest athletic colleges) has taken four national titles and another six that are unclaimed. A team with this kind of pedigree has a stadium to match, at this 100,000+ arena, one of the ten largest stadiums in the world."

"They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that even applies to their football games. Before kickoff, you’ll see the world’s largest Texas flag and Big Bertha, the world’s largest bass drum. Don’t expect a mascot clad in polyester to come out and hype the crowd."

"For a quick, easy, and casual seafood dining experience, Turf N Surf is the place to go. Located inside of Lavaca Street Bar, it is a great place to enjoy a large seafood meal while grabbing a drink and catching the game. The menu boasts a wide range of po’ boys, with crawfish, jumbo shrimp, and catfish being some of the more popular choices."

"You'll find: No tricks here—just tasty po' boys, fittingly served from a trailer made from an old ship container. You should try: With a daily selection that typically includes options like mahi mahi, snapper, oysters, and more, there are plenty of fish in the sea—er, on the menu—to choose from. __________________________________"

"Multiple Locations | Turf-N-Surf offers delicious bayou-inspired seafood platters, po-boys and salads, sourcing from the freshest Gulf seafood available with three locations in Austin. Hours: Sun – Sat 11am – 12am"

"Pacific Rim Sushi & Yakitori Lounge has been open for a little bit now, but they're scheduled to have their big kick off on June 24. This restaurant has already gotten some positive buzz among the more sushi-obsessed public, and that sentiment is sure to grow in the coming weeks. Try the Tako Sashimi: A lovingly prepared slice of octopus."

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"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..."