Round Rock, Texas is a beautiful city located in the Hill Country of Central Texas. As a lifelong Texan, I admire a town with history, class, and a modern touch. Round Rock, Texas provides all of that and more.
Two of the more well-known places within Round Rock, Texas includes the Round Rock Premium Outlets and Round Rock Donuts.
Round Rock Premium Outlets
The Rock Rock Premium Outlets have been around for years. Just located to the north of Austin, Texas, these outlets provide both shopping and dining experience.
For some of the major shopping retailers, the Round Rock Premium Outlets include affordable stores ranging from Skechers, Bath & Body Works, and GAP to the more pricier shopping retailers such as Michael Kors, Ralph Lauren, and Calvin Klein. By having a wide variety of choices, these outlets provide something for everyone.
These outlets have beautiful decorations: fountains, seating areas, covered areas for hot Texas days or rainy days, and decorations to fit the season(s) and holiday(s). All these touches on the location welcome guests to an atmosphere that is beautiful, inviting, and comfortable. With several benches to rest along the way, it allows those who have difficulty walking long periods of time to rest, or they can enjoy time with the family chatting away.
Round Rock Premium Outlets often have great sales within their stores. At the VANS outlet (12/29/2020), they were running a buy one, get a 50% off sale. Bath & Body Works has most of their merchandize on sale, which was not on sale in other retail locations and/or online. Victoria’s Secret ran sales that were similar to their Semi-Annual sale. Although we did not enter the Michael Kors store, we could tell a major sale was happening within due to the massive line to enter the store!
Although shopping is the main focus of any outlet, the food options within the Round Rock Premium Outlets is even more divine!
Fast food options are one available choice for the Outlets. Church’s Chicken, Auntie Anne’s, and Starbucks are a few of the fast food options within the Outlets. However, more mom and pop, small business companies, and less frequented places are within the immaculate and large food court. I personally prefer the mom and pop and small business options over the fast food options!
This view is from the East side of the Round Rock Premium Outlets. Due to COVID, it was a bit more empty than usual. These areas are usually packed with shoppers. Some of the stores were not open due to COVID either.
The largest tree within Round Rock Premium Outlets is located at the entrance. Not only does this tree welcome guests to an inviting atmosphere, but it also adds a bit of joy to the location with it’s beautiful, welcoming, festive colors to celebrate the 2020 Christmas Spirit.
Round Rock Premium Outlets includes several decorations for the season(s) and holiday(s). These decorations are spread throughout the location to bring a welcoming feeling to guests.
Round Rock Donuts
You cannot go to Round Rock, Texas without needing to stop for Round Rock Donuts!
Round Rock Donuts was founded in 1926, and it has been a Texas favorite ever since! With the untraditional orange tinted donuts, people who have never had them become intrigued. After trying Round Rock Donuts, people keep coming back near and far to have more!
The World Famous donut maker has been featured in BuzzFeed – often mentioning the Texas sized donut that Round Rock Donuts offers! Day Tripper featured several Round Rock locations and events, with one of the most important being Round Rock Donuts. Man v. Food notoriously tried the famous Texas sized donut as well!
My personal favorite from Round Rock Donuts includes the Chocolate Glazed Sprinkle donut and the regular kolaches. Their kolaches are made on the sweeter side with less grease to prevent heartburn for those with sensitive stomachs, like me! The donuts and kolaches are easy to refrigerate and reheat for upcoming mornings. You can’t come here without buying the Texas sized donut at least once!
Round Rock Donuts was featured on the Food Network. Although always popular, this sparked a higher interest in the company from surrounding areas and visitors.
11 years ago was the first time I tried Round Rock Donuts. On my first trip, I had to get the Texas sized donut. Being impressed by the size, it was my duty to take a picture for comparison by my head and hand. I look different now, but the donut stayed the same size!
Other Round Rock Adventures
Round Rock, Texas offers several other exciting and beautiful places to visit. Located on the old Chisholm Trail, there is no doubt that you’ll find a bit of history, nature, and events surrounding this beautiful location! Modern meets memories of our past: it is a place that any Texan would be lucky to visit!
Angel Boucher 