Capital of Texas Highway, From Us 183 to 2222

Capital of Texas Highway, From Us 183 to 2222

Written by Traci Rodriguez Tuesday, 25 March 2008

In the Texas highway system a loop is a road that serves as a connection between highways. Loop 360 connects RM 2222, US 183 and MoPac. However most people know the road, finished in the 80s, simply as Capital of Texas Highway.

Despite the area around it being included into the city’s drinking water protection zone, the scenic land along Capital of Texas Highway remains a desirable area for high-end homes and office buildings. Water from Bull Creek, which runs perpendicular to the road, eventually finds its way to Lake Austin, where the city draws some of its drinking water. One of Capital of Texas Highway’s most scenic views is the ride under the rust-colored Pennybacker Bridge. For more information on the Pennybacker Bridge, look for the history section in our April next month’s issue.

Business

1. 360 Bluffstone - Construction will begin in summer 2008 on this 50,000 sq. ft. medical and professional office building. For more information, go to www.landcreek.com.

2. Avalar Real Estate - For more information on this fill-service real estate company, go to www.avalaraustin.com.

3. Chase Carpets & Tile - For more information go to www.chasecarpets.com

4. Clear Cube - Founded in Austin in 1997, Clear Cube is the recognized leader in the rapidly growing centralized computing and desktop virtualization market. For more information, go to www.clearcube.com.

5. International Buddhist Progress Society - The Fo Guang Shan Hsiang Yun Temple is located here. The International Buddhist Progress Society offers classes in Chinese and English on topics including meditation, Dharma study and Chinese Language. For more information, go to www.ibps-austin.org.

6. Lakewood on the Park - Austin Diagnostic Clinic has an outpatient surgery center location at Lakewood on the Park. Merrill Lynch is also located in this office park.

7. Pate Engineers - Providing civil engineering services for a wide variety of public and private clients, this practice focuses on the creation of projects to solve urban infrastructure problems. For more information, go to www.pateeng.com.

8. Prominent Point II Project - Located behind Prominent Point, this second office building is currently under construction through Aspen Properties. For more information, go to www.aspen-prop.com.

9. Reserve at Bull Creek - This park-like campus is home to businesses such as Tipping Point Technologies and AMCC.

10. Rustic Rooms - Rustic Rooms offers imported furniture from Mexico and Central America. For more information, go to www.rusticrooms.net.

11. Westech 360 - Built in 1986, Westech 360 consists of four three-story buildings with black glass and stainless steel trim exteriors. Some of the businesses include Dillon & Yudell LLP, Sprint & Sharp Electronics.

Dining

12. Siena - This Tuscan villa features Italian cuisine with an emphasis on grilled seafood and wild game.

13. The County Line - The County Line Restaurants have been serving up legendary barbeque for over 25 years.

14. Waterloo Ice House - This casual neighborhood restaurant and bar first opened its doors in Austin in 1976.

Apartments

15. Canyon Springs Apartments - For more information on this apartment complex go to: www.canyonspringsapts.com.

16. Gables Grandview - For more information on this apartment complex go to: www.gables.com.

17. The Falls on Bull Creek - For more information on this apartment complex call 346-4911.

18. Walden Oaks Apartments - For more information on this apartment complex, go to www.waldenoaksapartments.com.

Parks & Recreation

19. Balcones Canyonlands Preserve - This habitat for endangered species, both plant and animal, is made up of a system of preserves and includes the Bull Creek Greenbelt, Bull Creek District Park, Bull Creek Nature Preserve and St. Edwards Park.

20. Bull Creek District Park - This district park off of Lakewood is 48.06 acres that includes 12 picnic tables, trails along the creek with 2 unlighted volleyball courts.

21. Bull Creek Greenbelt - The Lower Bull Creek Greenbelt occupies 477.74 acres on both sides of Capital of Texas Hwy. This portion by Spicewood Springs is known for its dog park.