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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Area of Austin: Central, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Stroll down lovely shaded paths with your loved ones. Smell fragrant blossoms. Admire the thriving plants, labeled for your edification....
The Lowdown: A beautiful nature experience to enjoy with your family.

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Area of Austin: Northeast, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Bartholomew District Park is a 57-acre park with a swimming pool, playground, baseball fields, tennis courts, and picnic tables....
The Lowdown: A nice place to take a break from shopping or driving on I-35 and enjoy a family picnic.

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Area of Austin: West, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Perry Playground Park is a 6-acre park located next to Highland Park Elementary School, featuring a great playground as well as sports fields and hiking trails....
The Lowdown: The outstanding playground is the major incentive for visiting this park, but the sports fields and hiking trail are nice bonuses.

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Area of Austin: North, South, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Herpeton Exotic Pets is a local Austin pet store that specializes in unusual pets....
The Lowdown: A fun place to browse and see animals you can't find every day. You might find a new friend to bring home!

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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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Area of Austin: South, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Little Stacy is a 6.73 acre park in Travis Heights, featuring a wading pool, a playground, tennis courts, picnic tables, and barbecue grills....
The Lowdown: A quaint, lovely park in a wonderful old neighborhood.

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Area of Austin: South, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Stacy Wading Pool is small wading pool in Little Stacy Park....
The Lowdown: A relaxing and scenic wading pool for families with young children.

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Area of Austin: Central, Price for a family of four: $17
Features: The Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum is a huge, three-story museum focusing on the history of Texas....
The Lowdown: A beautiful and fascinating museum, best enjoyed by older kids.

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