November 22, 2024
Guides,
So the whole family is in town and you’re getting a little stir crazy. Why not take them all out for a day on the town?
Whether you’ve got little ones or elders, want to go for a stroll or learn something new, these family-friendly activities below are perfect for killing time and making memories.
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Zilker Metropolitan Park
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2100 Barton Springs Rd., 512-974-6700 / Website
Always a great spot to check out whether the family is in town or not, Zilker is an entertainment mecca and a natural gem. Take a dop in Barton Springs pool or explore the botanical garden. Learn a thing or two at the Austin Nature and Science Center, walk through the sculpture garden, or take one of the hike and bike trails. The place lights up during the winter holiday season, too!
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
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1207 Barton Springs Rd., 512-472-1033 / Website
Put put mini golf is always a fun way to spend an afternoon, and Peter Pan Mini-Golf is an Austin institution. Shoot your shot around fanciful dinosaurs, larger-than-life characters, kid’s story favorites and more.
Lady Bird Lake
A day on the water is always a day well spend, and Lady Bird Lake offers all the rentals you'd need to have the most fun possible. From rowing boats to stand-up paddleboards, there are many ways to get in the water, and you're always welcome to just walk the grounds, take a hiking or biking trail and more.
Congress Avenue Bats
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Have you ever seen thousands of bats fly into the sunset at once? Every night such a wonder unfolds at the Congress Avenue Bridge. Come with the family before the sun begins to dip under the horizon and watch as nocturnal nature comes to life. It’s a moment you won’t soon forget!
Photography by: Getty
