Austin Area Daytrips

Enchanted Rock State Natural Area

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $12
Features: 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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Longhorn Cavern State Park

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $34
Features: 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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McKenna Children's Museum

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $30
Features: McKenna Children's Museum is a large, open museum in New Braunfels with various themed areas for children to explore....
The Lowdown: A great place for kids to learn and play; definitely worth the drive.

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Texas Renaissance Festival

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $62
Features: 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.

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The Dinosaur Park

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $20
Features: 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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