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Rockdale

Elevation : 467
Population : 5,615

Rockdale, a clean, prosperous-looking town with wide, tree-lined streets and a tidy little business area, is on US 79 about 45 miles east of Round Rock. Texas’ largest lignite coal reserves border the community, and many of the residents earn their living from the Alcoa aluminum plant. Near the plant lies Rockdale’s no-hassle country club, which offers the typical mixture of Hill Country oaks and East Texas pines that you’d expect to find here on the eastern edge of Central Texas.

Rockdale Golf Courses :

• Rockdale Country Club

Notes
If you’re in the area frequently, ask about the inexpensive monthly membership options. The clubhouse grill is a great option for food and drink if you’re not in the mood to tour Rockdale. The club also offers tennis, swimming, and a jogging/walking track that wraps around the course. For lodging in Rockdale try one of the oldest hotels in Texas–the newly renovated Rainbow Courts Motel (512-446-2361), complete with modern luxurious and plenty of eclectic old character. For grub nearby call on Po Boy BBQ (512-446-2237), or across down by the Wal-Mart is local Tex-Mex heaven in Mariachi’s (512-446-0276). If you really need some action ask around and find out if there’s a Saturday night dance at the KC Hall (Knights of Columbus).