We took a day off yesterday from working and decided that we would go “window shopping”. We’re at a point that we need to make some decisions on how to proceed with our projects so we had to price out some things. So us and all the other crazy last-minute Christmas shoppers were on the road. After making our stops, and having lunch we found two areas close by that I wanted to learn more about. The two towns were Round Rock and Hutto. Prior to moving to Georgetown I did hear of Round Rock. When I think of Round Rock I think of the Outlet Mall, IKEA, and of course Dell. I did not realize that Round Rock was not a new town that sprung up with Dell and Outlet Mall shopping, but it also has a small historic area. Although no Courthouse and not as old there are about 2 – 3 blocks of older buildings mainly housing restaurants and day spas. What was really nice about Round Rock is that on each historic building they had old photos from either the late 1800’s or early 1900’s and the placard would tell about the history of that particular building. It was a nice touch and if you’re a history buff like me it really gave you an idea on how things used to be. It was nice to know that amongst all the commercial and retail things that Round Rock is known for that there is a piece of history nearby.
Then we went a little out of our way to the east of Williamson County and checked out Hutto. Hutto seems to be a far northeast suburb of Austin and just east of Round Rock. There are many new home subdivisions and I’m sure it’s a great place to move when you’re looking for a very reasonable priced home. You can tell that this was an old farming community but is fast disappearing with the new Home Depot, various fast food restaurants and the HEB; all that comes with new developments. But like Round Rock, Hutto has a small historic street, 2 blocks and really only one side of the road. Some attorneys and insurance offices but there looked to be a very old-fashioned family restaurant that served homemade pie and a very nice variety knick-knack store. We had just eaten but I really wanted to try that pie. I thought of a friend of mine when we went by that restaurant. She always likes dessert and I was thinking I bet she would like this restaurant. Probably good home cooking with homemade pie, how can you go wrong. When we have an afternoon we’re going to go back to Hutto and try that restaurant.
So although each community doesn’t have much to offer it was nice to see history trying to be preserved and that there were retail and commercial businesses trying to keep these areas alive. It’s hard in today’s world, when everyone wants convenience, and al the name brands, but there’s nothing like a family owned business. It’s Christmas Eve tomorrow and hopefully the roads traveled will be safe. Enjoy Christmas, family, good food, and do hope that Santa will be good to you and all of yours. To happy travels as we venture nearer to next year.
A New Road to Travel 