Area of Austin: Northwest, North, Central, Southwest, South, Price for a family of four: $10
Features: Amy's is a local Austin ice cream shop whose first location opened in 1984. The homemade flavors include a steady lineup and frequently rotating special flavors....
The Lowdown: Treat yourself to this authentic and delicious Austin ice cream, you deserve it.

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Area of Austin: West, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Westenfield Park is a small (11-acre) neighborhood park featuring a swimming pool, playground, picnic tables, basketball court, tennis courts, softball field, and small pavilion....
The Lowdown: A popular little neighborhood park in a pleasant neighborhood.

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Area of Austin: West, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: West Enfield Neighborhood Pool is a small pool located in Westenfield Park right off Mopac....
The Lowdown: A favorite swimming spot for neighborhood residents, with shade and a sundeck to make it special.

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Area of Austin: Northwest, Southeast, Price for a family of four: $30
Features: The Catfish Parlour is a fun, informal restaurant specializing in Southern-style fish and seafood....
The Lowdown: An old-fashioned restaurant that welcomes families and offers many little touches that make your visit special.

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Area of Austin: East, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Boggy Creek Farm is a five-acre farm in East Austin that sells fresh produce twice a week. ...
The Lowdown: A very pleasant way to kick off your weekend, by meeting some friendly people and chickens while buying organic produce.

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Area of Austin: East, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Roy G. Guerrero Colorado River Park, the newest park in Austin, is a large (362-acre) park along the banks of the river, featuring primarily softball fields at this time....
The Lowdown: A large, quiet, park with lots of potential.

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Area of Austin: Northeast, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: The East Communities Branch YMCA is an attractive facility that has a beautiful pool area, along the lines of a mini-water park, and offers birthday party packages for members and non-members....
The Lowdown: A fantastic and highly entertaining water playground with water slides that can be visited for free with a guest pass.

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Area of Austin: West, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Ramsey Park is a 5-acre park featuring a pool, playground, bsketball court, tennis court, s softball field, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: Ramsey Park is a wonderful place to relax while your kids have a ball.

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Area of Austin: Southwest, Price for a family of four: $20
Features: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is a botanical garden featuring native plants with an emphasis on protection, conservation, and restoration....
The Lowdown: Go now for the Big Bugs exhibit, but prepare your kids for a few hours of thinking, learning, and enjoying natural beauty (no mindless entertainment).

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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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