Round Rock vacation rentals

The historic area of Round Rock awaits your stay

The area's history and live music are just a few of the reasons to vacation in Round Rock. This city's shopping, sporting events and restaurants draw many visitors. The Domain and Lake Travis are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. If you need more space to accommodate a family vacation or friends trip, rental homes often come with separate dining areas and spacious living rooms.

We will rock you – Round Rock's main attractions

The best place to get your bearings in the city is where it all started. The large round rock at Brushy Creek Crossing once marked the low-water crossing for Indians and early settlers. Ideal for a family-friendly vacation, spend the day at the Texas Museum of Science and Technology, which also has a planetarium. Cool off from the Texan heat at the Rock'N River Water Park. Located within the Old Settlers Park complex, it has an artificial beach, several twisting slides, and a lazy river.

Shop around the clock in Round Rock

To get a real flavor of Round Rock, book a Round Rock vacation rental in the heart of downtown. In the summer it hosts a variety of events and festivals, including free summer theater shows. It has a mix of independent and high street shops, plus a premium outlet mall for the designer bargain hunters. Catch a baseball game at one of the city's 3 baseball stadiums. After dark, head back to Downtown and sample Round Rock's many microbreweries, cool music bars, and farm-to-table restaurants.

Prepare for year-round hot in Round Rock

Round Rock is a year-round destination. The busiest times to visit are during the balmy summer months, between June and August, when Round Rock vacation rentals get snapped up. Summers are sizzling hot, with temperatures regularly reaching 100 degrees, but humidity is high and rain is frequent. For more comfortable temperatures, visit in the shoulder seasons of spring and fall, when the days are dry, and temperatures a more manageable 70-80 degrees. Winter is cooler still, but the mercury rarely drops below 60 degrees, and snow is rare.

Sweet little rock and roller - Nature trails in Round Rock

Surrounded by arid Texan plains, Round Rock is a 20-minute drive north of Austin. There are several wooded parks and nature trails within Round Rock's city limits. Brushy Creek Lake Park is one of the favorites. It's home to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail, a 7-mile route which winds through Champion Park and Olsen Meadows Park, and ends at Twin Lakes Park. For something a little more substantial, take a 4-minute drive west to Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge, which has more varied hiking trails, resident wildlife, and is great for birdwatching.

Transportation to and around Round Rock

The nearest airport is in Austin-Bergstrom Intl. Airport (AUS), located 21.1 mi (34 km) from the city center.