Texas and DC Day Outings From Triple-A Seats to Policy Talks

4.7 (3,797)

Mon – Sun, 09:00 – 17:00

3400 E. Palm Valley Blvd.

Home to the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, this compact Round Rock ballpark keeps every seat close to the action. Concourse vendors cover food and snacks, parking is inexpensive, and kids run the bases after Sunday games, a family outing tradition.

4.5 (75)

301 W Bagdad Ave

Run by the City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department, this outdoor amphitheater stages civic gatherings, dance recitals and events such as the Chalk Walk Festival. Shops sit within walking distance, and nearby parking garages make a family-friendly evening simple to plan.

4.8 (240)

Mon – Sun, Open 24 hours

227 Harry Thomas Way NE

Joggers, bikers and commuters pass this 2.5-acre green space near NoMa on the Metropolitan Branch Trail. A playground and dedicated dog park share the grounds, while the lawn and small stage host free community events, festivals and live music in Washington.

4.8 (32)

Mon – Fri, 07:00 – 23:00; Sat, 09:00 – 21:00; Sun, 07:00 – 21:00

555 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA

Along Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, this modern Johns Hopkins building serves as a hub for research programs and policy discussions between academics and policymakers. The sleek, orderly interior houses classes, professional events and instructional programming on a regular calendar.