Enchanted Rock State Natural Area
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $12Features: Enchanted Rock is a large state park featuring a huge pink granite exfoliation dome, hiking trails, picnic tables, and tent camping....
The Lowdown: A very unique place that everyone should see (and climb) at least once in his or her life.
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The Dinosaur Park
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $20Features: The Dinosaur Park is a newcomer to the local entertainment scene located within a short drive from Austin. It features a nature trail with life-sized dinosaur statues to view, a dinosaur digging area, playground, activities such as a scavenger hunt, and a...
The Lowdown: A fun and unique way to entertain your dinosaur-crazed children (they may even learn something).
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Longhorn Cavern State Park
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $34Features: The main reason to visit this park is the amazing cave, the Longhorn Cavern, with cave tours led by a guide that last about 1 hour 25 minutes. There is also a snack bar and gift shop in the main building, an educational exhibit about the CCC in another ne...
The Lowdown: The cave is an amazing sight and seems to be entertaining to children of all ages.
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Texas Renaissance Festival
Area of Austin: Daytrip
Price for a family of four: $62Features: The Texas Renaissance Festival is a huge event and annual tradition for many fans of days gone by, featuring shows, games, rides, shopping, and food from Medieval to Renaissance times....
The Lowdown: An excellent way to escape from everyday life into a fantasy world.