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Zilker Metropolitan Park
Austin, Texas
Austin's 351-acre park is a favorite among little kids, a place where the much-loved miniature train ride is a local rite of passage. Tours on the adorable and...
Train
Hiking
Park
Jourdan Bachman Pioneer Farm
Austin, Texas
A living-history museum, this northeast Austin farm describes life in 1880s Texas -- from blacksmith and woodworking to farming and ropemaking...
Historical Landmark
Barton Springs
Austin, Texas
Austin-ites know Barton Springs as the preferred local swimming hole. Its billing as a natural-spring-fed pool may lead some to believe the water's warm. It's not. At...
Swimming
Umlauf Sculpture Garden
Austin, Texas
Kids at this tranquil spot might think they're taking a garden-variety nature tour. But the outdoor museum is really a stellar introduction to art. Spread across six wooded acres...
Art Museum
Garden
Bats at Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge
Austin, Texas
Sure, New York earns top honors for having the most people. But for most bats in an urban area that prize goes to Austin. It may seem like a dubious...
Scenic Landmark
Park
Texas State Capitol
Austin, Texas
Situated in downtown Austin, the state's capitol building can be explored through free 45-minute tours...
Sightseeing Tour
Historical Landmark
Austin Segway Tours
Austin, Texas
Where you go on this three-hour tour of Austin is a lot less important than how you get there, because these mechanized stand-up gizmos are just plain cool...
Sightseeing Tour
Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum
Austin, Texas
Engaging kids in history is easier if you can grab their attention. This cavernous institution does just that, wowing kids with...
History Museum
Central Market
Austin, Texas
Texans flock to their grocery stores for more than just food. Chains like this one have introduced the concept of food stores as entertainment, with live music on their outdoor...
Farmers Market
Live Music Venue
River Raft Resort (Tubing the Guadalupe)
Austin, Texas
Locals who venture to this meandering river know it as Mother Nature's water ride. Warm days, the water teems with kids and grownups floating along in tubes, enjoying the scenery...
Boat Ride
Rafting
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