Cedar Park Texas

The Austin Steam Train takes visitors on a scenic and historic journey through Texas Hill Country

Austin Steam Train Association

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Sunset over Bushy Creek Lake Park

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Enjoying a concert on the lawn at open-air entertainment complex Haute Spot

Enjoying a concert on the lawn at open-air entertainment complex The Haute Spot

The Haute Spot

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The Texas Stars professional hockey team take the ice at the H-E-B Center

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Aerial view of the 8,000-seat H-E-B Center, a popular venue for sports and live entertainment

H-E-B Center

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A beautiful day by the water at one of Cedar Park’s many public parks

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Pickleball and volleyball courts outside The Crossover, a sports, wellness and entertainment venue offering a vast range of activities

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A scenic paddling excursion at Lakeline Park

Nancy Cabrera

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The sleek interior of Spare Birdie Public House, which features bowling and live music in addition to food and craft beverages

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Major Airports:

Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS)
States:

Texas

Professional sports, verdant parks, and chef-driven cuisine in Austin’s backyard

Situated just 30 minutes north of Austin, the city of Cedar Park, Texas, is brimming with laid-back vibes and exciting attractions. Sports fans will enjoy watching the professional hockey, basketball, and volleyball teams that call Cedar Park home, and night owls will find plenty of beer gardens, lively restaurants and exciting concert venues. Up for some outdoor adventure? Explore some of Cedar Park’s plethora of pretty parks, then board one of the Austin Steam Train Association’s vintage trains for a ride through some of the Texas Hill Country’s most stunning landscapes and historically significant locations.

A Park-Lover’s Dream

From dog parks and playgrounds to sprawling vistas and cave preserves, Cedar Park’s spectacular parks are central to its identity. Veterans Memorial Park, one of the city’s most popular outdoor destinations, features basketball and tennis courts, a community garden, paved trails, a 790-square-meter outdoor aquatic center, and the Pathway of Heroes, where statues of war veterans line the walkway. Another must-visit attraction is the Cedar Park Sculpture Garden. Walk its paved trails and check out a rotating collection of colorful and interesting art pieces (many of which are for sale). And that’s just scratching the surface: Cedar Park’s Parks & Recreation Department maintains over 400 hectares of parkland, dozens of lakes and ponds, and a few eerily beautiful limestone caves you can explore.

Get Sporty

The Cedar Park area hosts three professional sports teams: The National Basketball Association’s G League Austin Spurs, the American Hockey League’s Texas Stars, and the LoVB Austin women’s volleyball team. Much of the area’s sports action takes place at the state-of-the-art H-E-B Center, but you can catch Texas State University games and some LoVB Austin matches at Strahan Arena. When you’ve had your fill of spectating, work up a sweat of your own at The Crossover sports and events center. The giant wellness complex features pickleball courts, a hockey and ice skating rink, soccer fields, sand volleyball courts, multiple dining options and more.

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

The state of Texas is a foodie paradise, and Cedar Park is no exception. In addition to laidback brewpubs and beer gardens, you’ll find mouthwatering barbecue, delicious Tex-Mex fare and soulful flavors around every corner. Stop by Spare Birdie for East Coast oysters, flatbread pizza and short rib quesadillas. Grab an ice cold local beer at The Good Lot, a casual beer garden with outdoor seating, live music, yard games and rotating food trucks. Cedar Park has 13 hotels – make one your home base and head out to enjoy a night at Haute Spot, an indoor-outdoor live music venue beloved by locals and visitors alike.

All Aboard for Adventure

It doesn’t get much better than exploring the picturesque Texas Hill Country by train. Head to Cedar Park Depot to board a vintage locomotive for a leisurely ride with views of the South San Gabriel River and Short Creek Canyon. For more local fun, check out some of the area’s other attractions and annual events, including the Cedar Park Rodeo, Greater Austin Comic Con, Taste of Cedar Park and the Live at Lakeline Concert Series.