- TripBuzz found 19 things to do with kids in or near Austin, Minnesota, including 7 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Albert Lea.
- From Echo Lanes to Cinemagic Theatres, the Austin area offers 33 different types of family activities, including: Specialty Museums, Theaters, Walking Trails and Bowling.
- Austin presses against the southern border of the state near Iowa. The moderately sized city is situated against Cedar River, and there are even two manmade lakes known as Mill Pond and East Side Lake. The largest employer in the area is a Hormel Foods Corporation factory which is mostly dedicated to the production of Spam, leading to the creation of the Spam Museum.
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A traditional bowling center with 34 wood lanes, Echo Lanes offers open and league bowling along with party hosting. The center provides food and drink options, a full bar, automatic scoring, pool tables and dart boards.
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Featuring first-run movies and stadium seating, Austin's Cinemagic 7 offers clubs, giveaways, and a variety of other promotions. The theater offers a special deal for each day of the week, and presents all films in full digital video and sound.
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The fun, free, & family friendly SPAM Museum is located in the heart of charming downtown Austin. It features the history of Hormel, and the iconic product that became America's favorite meat in a can! Come check out the large kids play area, try a new flavor of SPAM, and get some fun gifts for the family at th…
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Also known as the SPAM Musuem, Hormel Foods First Century Museum provides a guided tour and free SPAM samples. The museum houses a SPAM wall, a small theater and other exhibits discussing the history and facts of SPAM.
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Mower County Historical Society includes 17 buildings and over 26,000 items that chronicle the history of the county. There are regular tours including group tours by reservation, and they hold many special events throughout the year.
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With worship and service centers, weekly ministry programs, housing and emergency shelter, after-school programs,
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As a historic building, St. Augustine's Catholic Church showcases Gothic Revival architecture and stained glass windows. The church was established by early settlers of Austin, and was built in the 1800s.
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The J.C. Hormel Nature Center is home to 10 miles of hiking trails that will take nature lovers and visitors to forests, prairies and wetlands of Minnesota. With its leveled and easy terrains, it is a convenient place for children to know more about nature and wildlife.
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Built in 1871, the Hormel Historic Home is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The Greek Revival house features many interesting architectural details and a unique Peace Garden on the grounds showcases old-fashioned flowers.
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Built in 1929 as a movie theater, the Paramount Theatre has a unique Spanish themed architectural style. The theater offers cultural and arts performances to visitors and supports Austin's cultural community.