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THE BEST PLACE TO CATCH THE FUNDiscover all there is to see, do and experience in Cedar Park. Whether you are a nature lover looking for a place to find your stride in the great outdoors or a brewmaster who prefers to raise a toast-worthy pint indoors, this Hill Country find is the perfect weekend destination to catch your kind of fun.

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FUNSometimes you need a weekend away to remember how much fun fun can be. Venture over to Cedar Park for a zip-lining, splish-splashing, game-scoring good time. From Brushy Creek Lake Park to the Austin Steam Train, there’s plenty of fun to be had.

BRUSHY CREEK SPORTS PARK2310 Brushy Creek RdCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5516www.cedarparktexas.gov

Cruise on over to Cedar Park’s first skate park at Brushy Creek Sports Park. The custom-designed, 15,000-foot, concrete, in-ground skate park includes a mini bowl, large bowl and modern street course. When you’re ready to give your board a break, pick up a game of baseball, softball, soccer or football at one of the multiuse fields.AUSTIN STEAM TRAIN

AUSTIN STEAM TRAIN401 E Whitestone BlvdSuite C-100Cedar Park, TX 78613(512) 477-8468www.austinsteamtrain.org

Climb aboard the Austin Steam Train for a day of riding the rails and catching the fun! Enjoy the firsthand experience of the historic steam era on the Bertram Flyer or Hill Country Flyer and get acquainted with the rich heart of Hill Country.

BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEBALCONES

CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE24518 FM 1431Marble Falls, TX 78654(512) 339-9432www.fws.gov

Follow the footsteps of Spanish explorers to a land of refuge, where limestone hills plunge into spring-fed canyons and golden-cheeked warblers and black-capped vireos nest unencumbered. The endangered songbirds rely on the specialized habitat found in the Balcones to survive, but they aren’t the only wildlife to call the rugged terrain home. Nocturnal animals wander the land at night and wildflower gardens bloom with butterflies and dragonflies in springtime.

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MORE FUNBRUSHY CREEK TRAIL3400 Brushy Creek RdCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5500www.wilco.org/parks

Breathe in some fresh air and explore the great outdoors at Brushy Creek Trail. Run, walk or bike your way along 6.75 scenic miles or step off the well-paved path and explore one of six parks positioned not far from the trail. From canoeing and fishing to disc golf and rock climbing, the opportunity for adventure awaits.

CEDAR PARK RECREATION CENTER1435 Main StCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5516www.cedarparktexas.gov

Rain or shine, in Cedar Park you can run around and catch some fun! With 47,500 square feet of indoor space, the Cedar Park Recreation Center is perfect for year-round fun, housing two full court gymnasiums, workout areas, group exercise rooms, meeting and game rooms, babysitting rooms and an elevated walking/jogging track.

KAYAKING AT BRUSHY CREEK TRAIL

ELIZABETH MILBURN COMMUNITY PARK1901 Sun Chase BlvdCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5516 www.cedarparktexas.gov

Elizabeth Milburn Park has something for everyone from picnickers to thrill seekers. The 42-acre park contains a playground, trails, sheltered picnic areas with grills, gardens and sports fields and courts for soccer, basketball, tennis and volleyball. Take the experience up a notch with a rush of adrenaline on the BMX track or rock-climbing wall.

LAKE TRAVISLake Travis Zipline Adventures 14529 Pocohontas Trl Leander, TX 78641 (512) 614-1996 www.ziplaketravis.com

Just eight miles outside the city, you can enjoy nature’s gift to the Hill Country. Lace up your sneakers and hike or bike your way around the lake or give your legs a break and glide through the treetops on the longest zip line in Texas. From 20 stories high and speeds up to 50 miles per hour, you’ll have the chance to race your friends and fly through the air. When you land back on solid ground, be sure to log some water time in one of the clearest lakes in Texas.

SCULPTURE GARDEN1435 Main StCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5516www.cedarparktexas.gov

Take an afternoon stroll around the Cedar Park Sculpture Garden and discover the stories told through bronze, steel and painted cedar. The work, designed by Central Texas-based artists, rotates annually, offering residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy a variety of motifs.

SCULPTURE GARDEN

H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK2100 Avenue of the StarsCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 600-5000www.hebcenter.com

Entertainment at its best can be found at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park. Watch Disney on Ice or Cirque du Soleil dazzle audiences. Cheer on the Texas Stars or Austin Spurs as they face down the competition. Catching a game can always be part of the fun.

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VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AND POOL

WILLIAMSON COUNTY SOUTHWEST REGIONAL PARK3005 Country Rd 175 Leander, TX 78641(512) 943-1920www.wilco.org/parks

Get your game on at one of the eleven soccer fields, two softball fields, one football field (circled by a 400-meter track), eight tennis courts or six basketball courts. If your idea of an active day doesn’t include team sports, hike or bike along the granite trail or take a ride on the Cedar Rock Railroad miniature train to view all of the landscapes and habitats the park has to offer.

VETERANS MEMORIAL2525 W New Hope DrCedar Park, TX 78613www.cedarparktexas.gov

The Cedar Park Veterans Memorial honors all veterans – past, present and future. Customized brick pavers and bronze leaves engraved with soldiers’ names and dates of service line the pathway leading up to Memorial Hill, where a 22-foot-tall, black granite obelisk sits atop a gray granite base of 6-foot-tall panels. Each base panel features laser art that honors a different branch of the U.S. Military: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Merchant Marines and Coast Guard.

VETERANS MEMORIALVETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AND POOL2525 W New Hope Dr Cedar Park, TX 78613(512) 401-5516www.cedarparktexas.gov

Beat the Texas heat and cool off at our 8,500-square-foot outdoor family aquatic facility. Serious swimmers can take a lap while kids and kids-at-heart enjoy the family slide, cargo net log crossing, water basketball, and rentable poolside shade. Thinking about bringing your four-legged friend? A 5-acre dog park with pond gives every pup a chance to enjoy a little fun in the sun. When you’re ready to dry off, you’ll find outdoor courts and an amphitheater ready to entertain you.

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SPORTSSports fans can catch all the action up close and personal in Cedar Park. Watch as the Texas Stars ice the competition or enjoy the Austin Spurs’ home court advantage from the edge of your seat. No matter the season, you’ll always have the opportunity to join the fandemonium.

AUSTIN SPURS AT H-E-B CENTER

TEXAS STARS 2100 Avenue of the StarsCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 600-5000www.texasstarshockey.com

It might be cool as ice on the rink, but you can feel the heat of every face-off when the Dallas Stars’ AHL affiliate the Texas Stars take up their sticks. Catch all the action at the H-E-B Center and discover what these Stars do best – puck meet net.

AUSTIN SPURS2100 Avenue of the StarsCedar Park, TX 78613(512) 600-5000www.hebcenter.com

Sit courtside as the San Antonio Spurs D-League affiliate, the Austin Spurs, take home court advantage to the next level. Grab your favorite sports fan and watch as these all-stars dunk on the competition all season long at the H-E-B Center at Cedar Park.

TEXAS STARS AT H-E-B CENTER

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SHOPEvery getaway needs some retail therapy. Get your shopping on at one of Cedar Park’s favorite destinations. Browse brand name stores and local boutiques for just-what-you’ve-been-looking-for finds.

GRIT AND GRACE BOUTIQUE

THE PARKE5001 183A Frontage RdCedar Park, TX 78613

Located adjacent to Costco and At Home, The Parke features many new shopping options including: Buy Buy Baby, Michael’s, Marshalls, Nordstrom Rack, DSW, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Ulta, Tuesday Morning, Petco, World Market, Field & Stream, Forever 21 and Old Navy. 365 by Whole Foods allows you to grab a quick lunch from the hot bar or salad bar, or try some of the grab-and-go prepared eats. Inside The Parke, you’ll also find a mini version of Austin’s beloved Easy Tiger and a Juiceland stand. If you’re looking for a more traditional dining experience, The Parke center features larger anchor eateries such as Chuy’s and Red Robin along with smaller fast food options such as Freebirds and Potbelly.

BEAU KISSES1310 E Whitestone BlvdSuite 540Cedar Park, TX 78613(512) 249-5100www.beaukisses.com

Beau Kisses’s new location is the second largest of the boutique line owned by Cedar Park resident, Lisa Brown. Living up to its mantra, “Where fun meets fabulous,” Beau Kisses offers a wide variety of upscale clothing, jewelry, entertaining ware, candles, seasonal items and more.

1890 RANCH1335 E Whitestone BlvdCedar Park, TX 78613 www.shop1890ranch.com

If your day calls for great buys, savory bites and feel-good movies, 1890 Ranch provides your complete entertainment experience. The open-air center features over 80 stores, restaurants and entertainment options including anchors such as Super Target, PetSmart, Hobby Lobby and a 12-screen Cinemark theater complex.

GRIT AND GRACE BOUTIQUE 1420 Cypress Creek Rd Suite 600Cedar Park, TX 78613(512) 852-8602www.gritandgraceboutique.com

From that perfect gift to a special outfit or making your house a home, Grit and Grace Boutique offers a unique combination of passion for style and an affinity for fun. Drop by on a Friday or Saturday to catch champagne weekends and sip while you shop!

GRACE & LACE 2000 Windy Ter, Suite 11A Cedar Park, TX 78613www.graceandlace.com

Grace & Lace is more than just a stylish contender on the ABC hit Shark Tank. This fashion-forward boutique serves a higher purpose in their mission to help the less fortunate with a portion of every sale going toward building orphanages in India.

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DINEWe know the fastest way to your heart is through your stomach, and in Cedar Park, you’ll be able to eat to your heart’s content. From foodie favorites to Texas staples, there’s a taste to please any palate.

1431 CAFÉ601 E Whitestone Blvd(512) 528-0018www.1431cafe.com

BIG CAT BBQ401 W Whitestone Blvd Suite C-100(512) 986-7032www.bigcatbbqtx.com

BLUE CORN HARVEST700 E Whitestone Blvd #204(512) 528-0889www.bluecornharvest.com

DAMIANO’S13010 W Palmer Ln Suite 300(512) 986-7843www.damianosrestaurant.com

DOS SALSAS1600 E Whitestone Blvd(512) 260-7494www.dossalsas.com

GINO’S ITALIAN CAFÉ1525 Cypress Creek Rd Suite M(512) 996-8990www.ginoscedarpark.com

GLORIA’S CAFÉ1201 Lakeline Blvd(512) 259-1144

GROVE WINE BAR & KITCHEN1310 E Whitestone Blvd #500(512) 986-7041www.grovewinebar.com

J & J BAR-B-QUE & CATERING300 W Whitestone Blvd(512) 918-0314www.jj-bbq.com

MORNING SUNSHINE BREAKFAST TREATS115 S Lakeline BlvdSuite 100 (512) 906-1730www.morningsunshinebreakfast.com

MOONIE’S BURGER HOUSE200 S Bell Blvd(512) 249-5214www.mooniesburgerhouse.com

SANTA CATARINA 500 Cypress Creek Rd#170(737) 300-2296www.santacatarinarestaurant.com

SCOOP & SCORE ICE CREAM AND COFFEE PARLOR111 N Vista Ridge Blvd Suite 202(512) 387-5383www.scoopandscorecedarpark.com

SWEET SHACK CANDY SHOP 200 S Bell BlvdSuite F-2(512) 551-8092www.sweetshackcandy.com

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BENT OAK WINERY200 Windy Ter(512) 551-1189www.bentoakwinery.com

RED HORN COFFEE HOUSE & BREWERY13010 W Parmer LnSuite 800(512) 986-7038www.redhornbrew.com

THOUSAND OAKS BREWERY3200 Woodall DrSuite C-1(512) 686-7999 www.thousandoaksbrewing.com

WHITESTONE BREWERY601 E Whitestone Blvd #500(512) 765-4828www.whitestonebrewery.com

BENT OAK WINERY

TOASTCheers to the weekend and in Cedar Park, it’s always toast-worthy. With a variety of breweries and wineries to choose from, you can spend the day hopping around and letting your pints runneth over. Just remember to catch a ride to catch the fun responsibly.

WHITESTONE BREWERY

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EVENTSThere’s an entire year of fun to catch in Cedar Park. Toe-tap your evenings away at Jazz on Main in April, get crafty at the Arts & Crafts Festival in October or delight in some delicious eats at Taste of Cedar Park. Whatever the season, don’t forget to plan ahead for one of our favorite eventful moments.

CEDAR PARK HERITAGE FESTIVAL

MOVIE IN THE PARKApril, May, September

EVENT SERIESCONCERT IN THE PARKMarch, July, September

APRILCedar Park Heritage Festival and Cedar Fest

Elizabeth Milburn Park

Enjoy live music, pony rides, train rides, petting zoo, kids’ rodeo, carnival games and rides, washer tournament, photos with a longhorn, sack races and inflatables.

Jazz on Main Sculpture Garden

Jazz on Main includes live music, food vendors and art and craft booths featuring paintings, sculptures, woodwork, glasswork and handmade items.

JULY4th of July Celebration

Elizabeth Milburn Park

Celebrate America and enjoy live music, air castles, free watermelon, bingo, face painting, carnival games, fireworks and concessions.

AUGUSTMini-Con

Cedar Park Public Library

Join us for a celebration of all things great and geeky: SF, gaming, comics, cosplay contest and more!

SEPTEMBERSplash Jam

Elizabeth Milburn Park

Splash away to live music, and enjoy carnival games, inflatables and fireworks. Admission is free.

EVENT CALENDAROCTOBERCedar Bark Festival

Bark Park

Bring your furry friend to the Bark Park to enjoy local vendors and entertainment.

Arts & Crafts Festival Cedar Park Rec Center

Stroll and discover a variety of vendors offering gifts perfect for getting or giving. Admission is free.

Fable Fest Elizabeth Milburn Park

Kids of all ages play games and enjoy crafts, inflatables, a petting zoo and pony rides at the Kings Carnival; shop at the Cobblestone Market, eat your fill at the Pig’s Pub and visit The Royal Academy.

Taste of Cedar Park Sculpture Garden

Enjoy live music, sample great food, try local beverages and view this year’s newest sculptures.

NOVEMBERVeterans Parade & Ceremony

Veterans Memorial Park

Join as we salute those who have served and honor those who fell.

DECEMBER Holiday Tree Lighting and Santa’s Workshop

Heritage Oak Park

Get in the holiday spirit with live music, carriage rides and photos with Santa.

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STAYHad all the fun you can handle? Catch some ZZZs at one of Cedar Park’s comfortable lodging options. With easy parking, a myriad of amenities and centrally located to all the excitement, you’ll be able to rest up, play on and repeat all weekend long.

BEST WESTERN CEDAR INN425 E Whitestone Blvd(512) 259-7300www.bwcedarparktx.com

CANDLEWOOD SUITES1100 Cottonwood Creek Trl(512) 986-4825www.candlewoodsuites.com/Hotels/CedarPark

COMFORT INN300 E Whitestone Blvd(512) 259-1810www.comfortinn.com/hotel-cedar_park-texas

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS1605 E Whitestone Blvd(512) 259-8200 www.hiexpress.com

HYATT PLACE1315 E New Hope Dr(248) 872-8275

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES1010 E Whitestone Blvd(512) 528-9300www.laquintaaustincedarpark.com

MOTEL 6800 Arrow Point Dr(512) 260-3233www.motel6.com

SPRINGHILL SUITES1110 Discovery Blvd(512) 260-1200www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/auscp-springhill-suites-austin-cedar-park

THE BUNGALOWS HOTEL & EVENT CENTER1000 S Bell Blvd(512) 331-2741www.texasbungalow.com

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HYATT PLACE

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THE BUNGALOWS HOTEL & EVENT CENTER

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AUSTIN STEAM TRAIN

BALCONES CANYONLANDS NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

BRUSHY CREEK SPORTS PARK

BRUSHY CREEK TRAIL

CEDAR PARK RECREATION CENTER

ELIZABETH MILBURN COMMUNITY PARK

H-E-B CENTER AT CEDAR PARK

LAKE TRAVIS

SCULPTURE GARDEN

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK AND POOL

WILLIAMSON COUNTY SOUTHWEST REGIONAL PARK

1890 RANCH

THE PARKE

GRIT AND GRACE BOUTIQUE

BEAU KISSES

BENT OAK WINERY

RED HORN COFFEE HOUSE & BREWERY

THOUSAND OAKS BREWERY

WHITESTONE BREWERY

CEDAR PARK PUBLIC LIBRARY

CEDAR PARK TOURIST INFO

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