We get it: The websites showing up in your “senior-friendly activities near me” search aren’t appealing. Don’t despair, though. Buda Oaks is a new way to think about senior lifestyle options in your area. It will make you fall in love with this part of Texas.
Located just 25 minutes from downtown Austin, TX, our community helps residents maximize their well-earned senior retirement. Our caregiving team provides the support services they need and the amenities they want.
We also like having fun in the marvelous city of Buda.
There are plenty of hidden gems in Buda, and we’d love to share these best things to do with seniors your age, family members, and friends. Take a virtual walk through a day you could spend in our senior-friendly city.
1. Historic Stagecoach Park
Let’s start the day with a stroll. Located outside of downtown Buda, Historic Stagecoach Park features two historical landmarks. It’s also home to the city’s drive-thru Christmas light display.
Take a walk (or bike ride) on the trail and try to spot wildlife, or relax on a bench overlooking the unique water features. If you brought your fishing pole, head directly across Main Street to Bradfield Village Park Pond and reel in a catfish or two. This is one of our favorite things to do with seniors.
2. Brooklyn’s Down South
If you’re not frying up catfish for lunch, you’re only a three-minute drive from the park to Brooklyn’s Down South. We hope you “walked” up an appetite because this place loads up plates with Southern favorites.
The menu features mouthwatering specials on Tuesday through Thursday evenings, like fried chicken and grilled pork loin. On the weekends, try the seasonal pancake selections. Check the menu for the latest specials and affordable local libations.
3. Jardines
Following a hearty brunch, it’s time to think about future meals. Take a trip to Jardines Foods. This eatery has added flavor to Buda for over 30 years with Texas-inspired salsa, rubs, seasonings, and hot sauce.
4. The Little House on Main
The Little House on Main is the perfect shop for discovering decor to add to your new Buda apartment. It’s a mix of vintage goods, local crafts, and restored furniture; you’ll be sure to leave with something unique. Support local and be inspired to put a Buda twist in your life.
5. Inspired Minds Art Center at The Chambers Theater
Buda is rich in culture, and you’ll find it at the Inspired Minds Art Center. Explore the gallery and stick around for date night art classes. Check out the calendar at The Chambers Theater for live theater and special film events. The theater is located inside the former Buda city council chambers, which is an interesting historical twist.
6. Buda Soda Fountain
Let’s take a step back in the past (and a break from a long day) to enjoy a cold treat at the Buda Soda Fountain. This refurbished drug store features original cabinetry and stools that are sure to trigger memories from your youth.
Relax with a milkshake and a slice of pie while catching up with the locals. Remember to grab some vintage candy for the grandkids on your way out.
7. Louie’s Craft BBQ
It’s close to supper time, so we hope you brought some friends along to tackle the Texas-sized creations at Louie’s Craft BBQ. You can savor Texas-raised pork and beef a la carte, in a taco, or on a sandwich. But the loaded baked potato is what you seek. Photos can hardly do this culinary masterpiece justice. It’s just something you’ll have experience in person.
8. Doc’s Drive-In Theatre
Doc’s Drive-In Theatre is unlike any movie experience you’ve ever had. This place has a full-service bar, restaurant, private beach, and swimming hole. It even has tiny homes to spend the night in if you get too sleepy after the double feature.
9. Downtown Buda Farmers Market
If you visit the town on a Sunday, get a local feel for the city at the Downtown Buda Farmers Market. It offers fresh, local, organic, and homemade products. You can also enjoy live music, pet an alpaca, and grab some natural raw dog food for your furry friend.
10. Buda Oaks
If you’ve discovered how great our city is for seniors, you will be happy to call Buda Oaks your home. We’re not like nursing homes that offer high levels of medical care. We’re also different from typical senior living communities.
We provide assisted living and comforting memory care for you or a loved one. We’re also within a five-minute drive of many of the activities shown above. Our community offers:
- Fitness center
- Outdoor courtyards with gardening and mini-golf areas
- Activities and game room
- Movie theater
- Beauty salon and barbershop
- Community transportation to appointments and outings
- Weekly housekeeping, laundry, and personal linens service
- We are a pet-friendly community
- Three Southern-cooked meals a day
- Fun social clubs for elderly residents
- Super special events, like concerts
We have a uniquely Austin lifestyle vibe, inviting big-city artists and musicians to join us for entertainment and engagement. Music therapy for seniors has significant benefits for residents. It improves cognitive function, reduces stress, and enhances mood. Music therapy also promotes social interaction and fosters emotional expression, contributing to overall well-being.
To help you live an independent lifestyle, our licensed nurses and specialized care associates provide:
- Individualized levels of care
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Medication administration and management
- Signature brain-enhancing programming in The Retreat
Visit The Real Gem and Enjoy the Austin Lifestyle at Buda Oaks
Relax! You can stop searching for “things to do for older adults near me.” If you hope to retire in Austin, TX, we offer exactly what you’ve been looking for in Buda, TX.
Contact us for more information, or stop by for a tour.
