Retail Roundup: Liberty Hill Area Shopping, Dining and Entertainment

Locals often look to the Liberty Hill Food Mart for grocery needs, but the shopping doesn’t stop there. Convenient daily shopping is available nearby at HEB, Target, and Wal-Mart. For a more extensive shopping spree, Lakeline Mall in Cedar Park is less than 20 minutes away. Lakeline Mall is one of Austin’s biggest shopping destinations. With over 150 stores, shoppers enjoy a spacious regional mall including anchor stores Dillard’s, Macy’s and Sears, as well as American Eagle Outfitters, Old Navy, JCPenney, Brookstone, an extensive food court, and a multi-screen movie theater.

In addition, Wolf Ranch Town Center in Georgetown is just 15 minutes away. This lovely, open-air community center is home to over 80 retail stores and restaurants including Target, Best Buy, TJ Maxx Bath & Body Works, Kohl’s, Dressbarn, DSW, Lane Bryant, Loft, Old Navy, Pier One, and Rack Room Shoes. A few of the popular restaurants are Firehouse Subs, Gigi’s Cupcakes, Longhorn Steakhouse, Mama Fu’s Asian House, McAlister’s Deli, Milano Trattoria Pizza & Pasta, Smokey Mo’s Bar-B-Q, Souper Salad, Starbucks and Panda Express.

Pork Chops, Sliced Apples and the Tempting Flavor of Oak-Kissed Flame Ribs

There are a variety of popular restaurants within reach of Liberty Hill, but locals will tell you that Dahlia Cafe is the place to go for homey comfort food, live music, and even a children’s play area for the occasional long wait. Regular diners rave about the pork chops and spiced apples, a delicious combination of fresh local flavors.

For other local foodie favorites, nearby Cedar Park and Georgetown offers even more options. The Wildfire Grill in Georgetown has been called “Best Reason to Visit Georgetown” by Time magazine. Serving fresh, local game in hearty portions and a slight fine dining twist, Wildfire is perfect for a memorable family dinner. Diners rave about the oak-kissed flame ribs, where the smoky flavors mingle tantalizingly with fall-off-the-bone moist ribs.

Antique Shopping Downtown and the State-of-the-Art Cedar Park Performance Center

Liberty Hill has a charming downtown, a historical district with local arts, crafts, and antiques for sale. Around town, there is also plenty to see. The Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park was established in 1976 and features amazing works from six different countries.

For a wide variety of live entertainment, the 8,000-seat, state-of-the-art Cedar Park Center is just about 15 minutes away. The Center showcases about 130 events a year including family-friendly shows such as Disney on Ice, as well as minor league basketball and hockey – even performances by some of the hottest acts in the music business. The Center offers ample parking, multiple points of entry and a great selection of food and drinks.

Get Outdoors, Discover Rare Birds and Enjoy Nature

Liberty Hill’s outdoors enthusiasts are in their glory with the 80,000 acres of Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge nearby. The preserve features lovely hikes, rare and endangered birds, beautiful vistas, and a deeply serene quiet. Most of the preserve is off limits in order to maintain the pristine conditions required by the endangered birds, but the foot-trails are shady and gorgeous, and lead to overlooks with breathtaking vistas.

The nearest of four interconnected parks that surround Lake Georgetown is just about 30 minutes away. Cedar Breaks Park, Jim Hogg Park, Russell Park, and Walnut Spring Park – while not contiguous – are connected by a series of trails. Fishing, boating, paddle boarding, swimming, and both primitive and civilized camping are all available.

Make a Tee Time for Championship Golf or Just Relax at Veteran’s Memorial Park

Cedar Park’s Veteran’s Memorial Park opened on Memorial Day in 2011. Designed as a public playground that honors all veterans past, present, and future, Veterans Memorial Park is structured around Memorial Hill, with many monuments that were contributed from all over Texas to commemorate those who have served our country. The park is open 7 days a week.

If you love golf, you’ll love the Avery Ranch Golf Club. About 20 minutes away in nearby Cedar Park, Avery Ranch Golf Club is a public, 18-hole championship course renowned as an exciting and challenging experience for all levels of players. Avid Golfer magazine recently ranked Avery Ranch #1 for Best Course Conditions, Best Clubhouse, Best Dining Area, and Best Innovative Design.

Raise Your Family in a Town with Highly Rated Schools and Abundant Medical Care

Liberty Hill is especially popular with families, with approximately 25% of the population listed as school-aged children in a recent census. Parents love Liberty Hill for its award-winning school district. According to greatschools.org, Liberty Hills ISD has received an 8 out of 10 possible points, and many schools within has been ranked “Recognized” by the Texas Education Agency. The community itself also caters to young families, with a full community calendar of children oriented activities and social events.

Nearby Cedar Park and Georgetown also provide top-flight hospitals and medical professionals’ offices. The Cedar Park Medical Center is a 280,000 square foot, 77-bed, $125 million medical center that features a hospital, physicians’ offices, labs and diagnostic services all in one location. This technologically advanced facility offers full-service acute care and comprehensive inpatient/outpatient services. St. David’s Georgetown Hospital is an accredited full-service 98-bed hospital with a six-bed intensive care unit, and a 24-hour major and minor emergency department.

Discover the Wildflowers and Hill Country Beauty in a Magical Place to Call Home

Home buyers in search of a charming, small town lifestyle within easy reach of big city comforts and conveniences are attracted to Liberty Hill. Featuring Hill Country beauty and a variety of home styles, Liberty Hill also offers incredibly diverse recreational and dining opportunities. Add in its scenic downtown, highly rated schools and affordable real estate, and it’s no surprise that Liberty Hill is quickly becoming one of the greater Austin area’s most popular residential communities.

“The wildflowers alone make this a great area,” says Jennifer. “Even in early spring, where it’s bleak everywhere else, all the native flowers here start blossoming and it just makes Liberty Hill magical. This really is a great place to call home.”

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