Top 10 Things To Do, Activities and Attractions in Pflugerville

"In the summer, sun-drenched Austinites and visitors alike find solace in the naturally cool Barton Springs Pool, the backbone of Zilker Park. After a hike around Lady Bird Lake or a suspenseful game of Frisbee with the dog, the springs provide much-needed relief. Other attractions like the Zilker Botanical Gardens and Umlauf Sculpture Garden make the park a year-round playground."

"The gem of Austin’s parks system, Zilker Park is 350 acres of forested areas, open spaces and trails. If you’re bringing a dog with you, head to the 46-acre Great Lawn near the western edge of the park along the MoPac highway. You and your dog may have to share the space with soccer players, picnickers and Frisbee hurlers."

"Zilker Park is 358 acres of green space and home to Barton Springs (below) and Zilker Botanical Gardens. This is an all year round park!. In summer, families come to swim and in winter locals visit the annual Trail of Lights which you can read about in our festive guide to Austin."

"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."

"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."

"This huge, spring-fed swimming hole is surrounded by lovely gardens and pecan trees. The pool is fed by spring waters that maintain a year-round temperature of about 68 degrees, and bubble up at the rate of 27 million gallons a day. Trivia note: Robert Redford, at the tender age of five, learned to swim at Barton Springs."

"While you can’t bring food to Barton Springs Pool, you can definitely bring non-alcoholic drinks in a twist top container. The fee for swimming there is $5 for residents and $9 for non residents. Address: 2201 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704"

"Originally built in the 1800s, it’s housed every single Texas governor since its creation, and it’s weathered everything from crazy storms to arson attempts from anarchist groups. Free tours are available, but they only take place on certain days, so you’ll need to call ahead. Once you’re inside, you can enjoy a peek behind the governmental curtain as you explore the rooms, halls, furnishings, offices and stairways of Texas’s most prominent politician."

"DowntownHours: Always free Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 2-4pmSee how the governor of our great state lives with a free guided tour of his humble abode. Try slipping the tour guide a $20 to sneak a peek at the sex dungeon (you just know there’s a sex dungeon). Sign up here for our daily Austin email and be the first to get all the food/drink/fun in town."

"Picnics and barbecues are a common sight (and smell!) at Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan park, which borders Lake Austin and the Colorado River. It’s home to a beautiful trail—the Waterfall Trail—which is short and easy but leads along a lovely stream with several featured waterfalls. The waterfront is a good launch point for boating and kayaking, and also provides a nice place to go fishing."

"With its peaceful lakefront views, the Commons Ford Ranch Metropolitan Park is a great place to escape the urban frenzy of Austin. You’ll be able to “get away from it all” without actually venturing too far from the fun stuff of the city. You can just take a break from it for a while."

"The Common Ford Ranch is a lakefront park on Lake Austin with a trail length of 0.8 miles. A great place to take your family and pet for a picnic after a hike. There are also amenities such as a volleyball court, picnic tables, and barbecue pits."

"Just 30 minutes outside of Austin, this man-made reservoir features hiking, swimming, fishing, and lots of family-friendly fun. Lake Pflugerville was originally built to provide the nearby residents with drinking water, but has since turned into a destination for locals and tourists alike to play by the water. There is a small pebble beach and roped-off swimming area, as well as a 3-mile jogging/walking trail, playground, and picnic pavilion."

"About 25 minutes out of Austin is called Lake Pflugerville, which is very popular for family outings. There is a walking trail, and you can also enjoy boating, fishing, or windsurfing!. The park is open and free for visitors, however, there are some key pieces of advice to make the most of your trip."

"With a warm, intimate atmosphere accentuated with plenty of mahogany woodwork, Italian marble surroundings and white linen tablecloths, it’s no wonder III Forks is one of the most romantic spots in Austin for countless proposals and other celebratory events. Enjoy a cocktail in the piano bar before dining on some of the city’s best steaks, seafood and local favorites. Delicious butters and crowns quite literally top off the meal nicely."

"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"

"Perched atop a large hill in southwest Austin, Barton Creek Square is anchored by Nordstrom. The youngsters flock to the Apple Store, Lego Store, Pottery Barn Kids and the 14-screen IMAX theater. It’s the best place to shop in air-conditioned comfort during Austin’s brutal summer heat."

"Barton Creek Square is an indoor shopping center that offers everything from bookstores to fashion boutiques. Whether you’re looking for a movie theater to enjoy the latest blockbusters or a food court to get your grub on, this mall has it all. It’s been recently renovated, too."

"Barton Creek Square is the modern, sleek outlet mall you’re looking for in Austin, Texas. With two floors of shops and kiosks, you can spend an afternoon perusing at your leisure. But before you go, make sure you stop for a tasty meal at the food court."

"A part of the growing Mueller development in northeast Austin, the shopping center includes old favorites such as Best Buy, Home Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, Lane Bryant, Marshall’s, Old Navy and Chipotle. There are also a few specialty stores, such as The Children’s Place, rue21 (teen and young adult fashions) and Mosaic Market (gourmet groceries). On Wednesdays and Sundays, there’s also a lively farmers market at Lake Park in the center of the neighborhood."

"Retail giants, local restaurants, and chain eateries can all be found at Mueller Regional. Grab a smoothie at the Jamba Juice or a coffee at the Starbucks and shop until you drop!. Read More:What Are the Pros and Cons of Moving to Austin, TX?"

"Looking like a town of its own, The Domain is a mixed-use mega development still under construction in north-west Austin’s high-tech corridor. The first phase was ready in 2007, and at the time of writing in November 2019, the third phase was well underway. On walkable streets with live oaks, cypress trees, low hedges and flowerbeds, the Domain has apartment and office blocks with restaurants, cafes and bars on their first floors."

"This trendy shopping mall in Austin offers major technology and fashion options all conveniently under one roof. Initially envisioned as a local technology hub, the Domain quickly spread into a bustling group of stores with a little bit of something for everyone. From department stores to local boutiques, escape rooms to food courts, seafood distributors to juiceries, the Domain truly meets every shopper’s needs."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. If you love seafood as much as we do then you'll be thrilled to hear Plank Seafood is NOW OPEN at The Domain!"