Play Golf, Go Fishing and Bask in the Natural Beauty of Plum Creek
Established in 1997, Plum Creek is a 2,200-acre, mixed-use, master-planned community 20 minutes south of downtown Austin. Offering a relaxed yet active lifestyle with an 18-hole championship golf course and a dash of country charm, Plum Creek is a popular place to call home for residents who want to live, work, and play in a walkable, tree-lined community.
In addition to a variety of single family homes, the Plum Creek community also includes a compatible mix of apartments, senior living and of course, plenty of shopping and restaurants. With a popular town square that features a variety of community events, this area also has an interesting local history along with state-of-the-art medical facilities and highly-regarded public schools.
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Contact VincentRetail Roundup: Kyle Area Shopping, Dining and Entertainment
Plum Creek residents enjoy a burgeoning selection of restaurants and shopping as the town has grown. A series of commercial real estate developments have seen new stores opening at Kyle Crossing, The Village at Kyle and Kyle Marketplace. The numbers are impressive. Together, these developments have over two million square feet of retail and commercial real estate. Anchor stores include Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s and HEB Plus.
As more commercial real estate is successfully developed, the more complete and convenient local shopping becomes. But when residents get an itch to explore a variety of other options, there are plenty nearby. Popular brands are always on sale for discount prices at San Marcos Outlet Malls less than 15 minutes away, and Austin’s fashionable shopping districts and fine selection of restaurants are also just a short drive from home.
In addition to plenty of nearby shopping, locals also have a growing selection of favorite restaurants to choose from. Two of the most popular eateries in the area are Matt’s Pit Barbeque and Veggytopia – a great representation of the staggering variety of restaurants in town. Matt’s Pit is famous for its combinations of smoked meats, while Veggytopia is a foodie favorite for its delicious assortment of vegetarian and vegan foods. Among the scores of other popular places are Bailey’s Burgers, Cuervo’s Flauteria, and the charming bakery Texas Pie Company.
Building a Bright Future with Highly Rated Schools and a First-Class Performing Arts Center
School children in Kyle attend one of six elementary schools, three middle schools and two high in the Hays Consolidated County School District. Three of the elementary schools are rated “Recommended,” one “Excellent,” and two “Academically Acceptable,” by the Texas Education Agency. The Hays Consolidated School District, with some of its finest schools in Kyle, has earned the overall “Acceptable” rating.
Parents in the district appreciate a state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center and their children enjoy participating in extracurricular programs such as an award-winning band, choir, visual and theater arts and athletic programs. For older students, Austin Community College Hays Center opened in 2014 as the first college campus built in Hays County.
State-of-the-Art Healthcare and Medical Facilities
Home buyers love Plum Creek, fueling a real estate boom and construction of new homes – as well as a demand for more infrastructure. And as the population swells, so has the need for excellent medical care and facilitates.
Seton Medical Center Hays opened in 2009 to serve the area, and has continued to add beds and grow. The hospital is a general medical and surgical hospital with 112 beds, and is on track to grow to 300 beds. The Hays Medical Center also hosts specialists, family doctors, and other medical professionals in its large and growing professional building. Nearby in San Marcos, the Central Texas Medical Center is an even larger hospital with 178 beds.
