Our Editor's Picks

Austin Zoo

Area of Austin: Southwest, Price for a family of four: $22
Features: The Austin Zoo is a small rescue zoo including birds, monkeys, bears, lions, tigers, deer, and many other animals. There is also a train ride and a petting zoo....
The Lowdown: A great place to make some new animal friends.

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Deep Eddy Pool

Area of Austin: Central, Price for a family of four: $8
Features: Deep Eddy is the oldest public swimming pool in Texas, built in 1916. It is a huge pool with cold water, featuring a large wading area, recreational swimming area, swimming lanes, and a surrounding grassy area....
The Lowdown: Our favorite pool in Austin; a relaxing way to spend a fun afternoon with your family.

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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 gift shop....
The Lowdown: A fun and unique way to entertain your dinosaur-crazed children (they may even learn something).

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Main Event

Area of Austin: Northwest, Price for a family of four: $65
Features: Main Event is a 75,000 square foot entertainment facility offering bowling, billiards, laser tag, video games, rock climbing, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf, and more....
The Lowdown: An awesome day of family fun, indoors, air-conditioned, and with a wide variety of activities to choose from.

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Texas Renaissance Festival

Area of Austin: Daytrip Price for a family of four: $200
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 Big Bounce

Area of Austin: Northwest, Price for a family of four: $20
Features: A large, clean, well-run inflatable playground....
The Lowdown: A fun place to go burn off some energy!

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