Things to do in and around the Great Hills Austin area
The Arboretum, a unique shopping experience, beckons you to casually shop the beautiful and relaxed parklike
setting that is home to more than 40 fine shops and restaurants in Austin's premier retail area. Restaurants include the Cheesecake Factory, Kenobi, On the Border and Amy's Ice Cream The Arboretum features a strong tenancy of national retailers and enjoys a regional draw. Retail stores include Barne's and Noble, Restoration Hardware, The Gap and many more. Shoppers stroll from store to store at this popular destination and enjoy nature's landscape, flowing runnel, soothing fountain, picnic area and Austin's landmark marble cow sculptures--great shopping in a tranquil environment!
The Domain which features 1,300,000 square feet of luxury fashion and restaurant space with high-end retailers that 
include Barneys CO-OP, CALYPSO, Intermix, Tiffany & Co., the city's first Neiman Marcus and restaurants like Daily Grill, Jasper's, Joe DiMaggio's Italian Chophouse, Maggiano's and McCormick & Schmick's. Now Open, the newest phase of The Domain is set within an architectural framework of contemporary, colorful artistic loft buildings. The expansion, anchored by Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods, features a pedestrian esplanade with parks, vibrant landscape beds and intimate passageways that encourage exploration. Opportunities abound for tenants to express their individual identities and brand presentations which will undoubtedly enhance The Domain as one of Austin's top attractions. Situated in a beautiful park-like setting, The Domain is home to over 40 retailers unique to the Austin market. The 57-acre first phase of this mixed-use project includes an upscale Main Street center anchored by Macy's and Neiman Marcus, nine upscale restaurants, 75,000 square feet of Class A office space, 390 high-end apartments and a Westin Hotel opening in March 2010.
The Gateway Shopping Center is located at the heart of the Golden Triangle, Austin's premier retail area. This regional center features more than 500,000 square feet of prime retail space and a wide array of shopping and entertainment opportunities. Market-exclusive retailers such as Crate & Barrel, Smith & Hawken, and the Container Store are among its anchor stores along with Best Buy, REI, Old Navy and Star Furniture. A complementary tenant mix of Austin-originated Whole Foods Market, Avant Salon & Spa, InStep, the Birkenstock Store, Relax the Back, Sushi Sake and Manny Hattan's N.Y. Deli make Gateway a destination of choice among Austin shoppers. Shop or relax and enjoy a movie at Regal's 16-screen cinema.
The Shops at Arbor Walk is located at 10515 N. MoPac Expressway in Austin. Stores include Home Depot, Marshalls, DSW Shoe Warehouse, Golf Galaxy, JoAnn Fabrics, Spec's Wines, EyeMasters, Chuck-E-Cheese, Alfred Angelo Bridal, Mighty Fine Burgers and many more.
Lakeline Mall is home to Dillard's, JCPenney, Macy's and Sears. The mall also includes more than 150 specialty stores, a 9-screen theatre, two sit-down restaurants and a Food Court featuring dazzling architecture!
Lakeline Plaza and Lakeline Village are located adjacent to Lakeline Mall and offer customers an additional 10 anchor stores, including Best Buy, Old Navy, TJMaxx, Toys "R" Us, and World Market, plus over 20 other specialty stores. Find a meal to suit everyone's taste at any one of several sit-down restaurants - Chili's, Applebee's, Texican Cafe, Plucker's and Souper Salad. Lakeline Mall, Lakeline Plaza & Lakeline Village
A members-owned club, the Great Hills Country Club is set around one of 
Austin's more challenging championship golf courses, an 18-hole layout designed by PGA legend Don January and architect Billy Martindale, as well as an extensive practice range for teaching programs run by the acclaimed PGA certified golf professionals. The club also features tennis courts, club house, pool and hosts various social events throughout the year. Surrounded by the rolling hills, the club offers specatacular views of the hill country.
Any resident can enjoy the Great Hills Park, which spans over 60 acres of beautiful hill country, boasting spectacular 
views. Several times during the year, various social functions are held including an Easter egg hunt, 4th of July and Halloween parade and many other local activities. With miles of hike and bike trails, there is something for everyone.
