Looking for the best things to do in Round Rock? This fast-growing Austin suburb is a family favorite, known for its famous donuts, minor-league baseball at Dell Diamond, huge parks, and a charming historic downtown. Locals point to Round Rock Donuts, a Round Rock Express game, Old Settlers Park, and the trails along Brushy Creek.
Things to do in Round Rock
Dell Diamond
Catch a Round Rock Express (Triple-A) baseball game — a fun, affordable night out for families.
Old Settlers Park
One of the largest municipal parks around — sports fields, fishing lakes, playgrounds, trails and events on 570+ acres.
Historic Downtown & Round Rock Donuts
A walkable downtown with local shops and eateries, plus the legendary, oversized Round Rock Donuts.
Brushy Creek & Kalahari
The Brushy Creek Regional Trail for biking and walking, the namesake “round rock,” and the giant Kalahari Resorts indoor waterpark.
Things to do in Round Rock at night
A Dell Diamond game, downtown dining, and easy access to Austin’s nightlife just south make for a fun evening.
Free things to do in Round Rock
- Old Settlers Park and its trails
- The Brushy Creek Regional Trail
- Seeing the historic “round rock” and downtown
What Round Rock locals actually recommend
The best park spots, family events, where to eat downtown — that comes from people who live here. On Neighborhood Nurturers’ Round Rock community, real neighbors answer “what should I actually do this weekend?” Join your Round Rock neighbors free →
Frequently asked questions
What are the top things to do in Round Rock?
Catch a Round Rock Express game at Dell Diamond, spend a day at Old Settlers Park, grab the famous Round Rock Donuts and explore historic downtown, ride the Brushy Creek trail, and cool off at Kalahari Resorts.
What is Round Rock known for?
Its famous Round Rock Donuts, Dell’s headquarters, Dell Diamond baseball, huge Old Settlers Park, and being a fast-growing, family-friendly Austin suburb.
What are free things to do in Round Rock?
Old Settlers Park and its trails, the Brushy Creek Regional Trail, and visiting the historic ’round rock’ and downtown are all free.
Is Round Rock a good place to visit near Austin?
Yes — for families especially, with baseball, big parks, the famous donuts, and Kalahari, all a short drive north of Austin.