URBAN ENERGY, NATURAL ESCAPE
Not only does Buda provide a wonderful quality of life, but it offers a dynamic location for career and livelihood. Globally recognized employers have flocked to Austin and its suburbs, adding new job opportunities to the area for five years running. Some of the companies with national or regional headquarters include Amazon, Apple, Dell, GM, Google, Home Depot, HP, IBM, Meta, Oracle, Tesla, and Whole Foods, among others.
MUSIC + ARTS
As part of the vibrant Austin metro area, it’s easy to take in the internationally renowned live music scene, critically acclaimed dining, and myriad bars and clubs that can be found from Austin to Buda. Join art and music lovers from around the world for South by Southwest, the Austin Film Festival, and the Austin City Limits Music Festival, among other high-profile events the city hosts each year.
SHOPPING + DINING
If you are looking for a great place to eat or shop, you will find endless options in the greater Buda–Kyle–San Marcos area. You’ll have fun finding your new favorite bar, cozy neighborhood coffee house, or favorite shopping spot, all within close proximity. You will find all the daily conveniences you need from small boutiques and department stores to beauty services and superb dining options with some of the most explosive retail growth in the country. A favorite place for a cup of coffee or some local shopping is the Buda Mill + Grain Co. If you seek luxury at a great price, you can visit the San Marcos Premium Outlets. Here you can find luxury goods at exceptional prices for less from Prada, Gucci, Versace, Valentino, Armani and many others, or lifestyle brands such as Lululemon and Nike.
SPORTS + ADVENTURE
If golf is your game, you will enjoy the beautiful Plum Creek Golf Course set on 200 picturesque acres in the Texas Hill Country area. If getting off the beaten path brings you joy, you can explore one of the area’s many hiking and biking trails across more than 17 parks and natural reserves in the area, or enjoy a day exploring, fishing, paddle boating or having a romantic sunset picnic.
With more than a dozen lakes in the area, there is plenty of fun on hand for fresh water lovers. Boating, fishing, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, and water skiing are some of the most popular ways to spend a few hours or a day at Town Lake and other lakes in the greater area.
