- TripBuzz found 113 things to do with kids in or near Austin, Texas, including 84 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Round Rock and Dripping Springs.
- From Town Lake to Barton Springs Pool, the Austin area offers 78 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Historic Districts, Landmarks and Colleges & Universities.
- Austin serves as the state capital of Texas and is home to many of the state's prominent icons. With its emphasis on local culture and a major university in the city, there is a large number of live music venues in multiple music genres and styles. The large size of the urban area also makes it popular for festivals throughout the year.
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Nonprofit rescue zoo and sanctuary provides a home for more than 300 animals and 100 species
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The Central Market offers a variety of grocery options for its visitors to purchase, including cheese and baked goods. Visitors who wish to dine at this site can purchase prepared foods at the deli.
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One of the premier public research institutions in the United States, the University of Texas at Austin offers its students a variety of Bachelor's, Master's, and doctorate programs. Additionally, the institution's athletic programs participate in the Big 12 conference.
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4801 La Crosse Ave, Austin, TX 78739
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The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a 279-acre public garden, founded in 1982, to preserve and celebrate the native flowers, plants and landscape of the Southwest. This award-winning center features miles of walking trails, a cafe, and gift shop.
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From its beginnings as a rural country road in the 1850's, South Congress Avenue, has transformed into one of the hippest, most eclectic neighborhood in Austin. Now, it is lined with unique shops, popular restaurants, and live music venues.
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Outdoor lovers have been visiting Mount Bonnell since the 1850's, for hiking, viewing the natural beauty of the area and picnicking. Sitting 800 feet over the city of Austin, hike the 100 steps to the top for a breath-taking view.
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Spanning a total of 31 acres in total, the Zilker Botanical Garden is a botanical garden filled with unique and picturesque flowers and other vegetation. The garden is also a popular location for events like weddings and receptions.
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100 Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78701
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The Congress Avenue Bridge / Austin Bats is your opportunity to observe up to 1.5 million bats leave their roost under the bridge each evening. This naturally occurring attraction will amaze you because of the sheer volume of bats flying into the night sky.
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Austin's 6th Street hosts a multi-block party every weekend as the location that is often attended by students of the University of Texas. Visitors can listen to music at a variety of clubs or consume alcoholic beverages at other bars.
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St. Edwards University, a private school affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs for its students to complete. The institution's athletic programs compete in Division II and the university is a top producer of Fulbright scholars.
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With season passes available for purchase, AquaVenture offers the community a water park with slides, wave pools, play stations, and more. The largest slide in the park is 310 feet long and multiple stories high.