Anna's Toy Depot
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Anna's Toy Depot is a small locally-owned toy store that sells used toys at fantastic prices, as well as new toys....
The Lowdown: Lots of choices for your kids and you'll have money left over in your pocket.
Features: Anna's Toy Depot is a small locally-owned toy store that sells used toys at fantastic prices, as well as new toys....
The Lowdown: Lots of choices for your kids and you'll have money left over in your pocket.
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BookPeople
Area of Austin: Central,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: BookPeople is an independent, locally-owned book store selling books, magazines, cards, stationery, and gifts. The large store (the largest in Texas) also features a coffee shop and special events, including book signings....
The Lowdown: A wonderful place to enjoy a good book or good conversation.
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Build-A-Bear Workshop
Area of Austin: Northwest, Southwest,
Price for a family of four: $30
Features: Build-A-Bear is a store that sells stuffed animals that you customize yourself. You can choose from among several 14-18” unstuffed animals, such as bears, dogs, bunnies, and Cookie Monster. You can then choose sound (optional), bring it to the stuffer, who will stuff it as full as you want, put a little heart in, and stitch it up. You then fluff it up and choose clothes for it (optional)....
The Lowdown: A somewhat expensive but enjoyable and memorable way to design and build a special keepsake.
Features: Build-A-Bear is a store that sells stuffed animals that you customize yourself. You can choose from among several 14-18” unstuffed animals, such as bears, dogs, bunnies, and Cookie Monster. You can then choose sound (optional), bring it to the stuffer, who will stuff it as full as you want, put a little heart in, and stitch it up. You then fluff it up and choose clothes for it (optional)....
The Lowdown: A somewhat expensive but enjoyable and memorable way to design and build a special keepsake.
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Cabela's
Area of Austin: South,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: Cabela's is a large retail store featuring hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, but also offering numerous fun displays of animals....
The Lowdown: A fun place to look around, whether you are into outdoor sports or not.
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Club Libby Lu
Area of Austin: Southwest,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Libby Lu is a chain store located in the mall that sells ultra-trendy clothing, shoes, hats, accessories, room décor, cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and other girl necessities....
The Lowdown: A shopping experience that is a special treat for girly girls.
Features: Libby Lu is a chain store located in the mall that sells ultra-trendy clothing, shoes, hats, accessories, room décor, cosmetics, fragrances, jewelry and other girl necessities....
The Lowdown: A shopping experience that is a special treat for girly girls.
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Half Price Books
Area of Austin: Northwest, North, Northeast, South,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Half Price Books is a national chain which originally started in Dallas in 1972. They sell new and used books, magazines, movies, music, and games....
The Lowdown: An excellent place to get books for a bargain.
Features: Half Price Books is a national chain which originally started in Dallas in 1972. They sell new and used books, magazines, movies, music, and games....
The Lowdown: An excellent place to get books for a bargain.
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Geoffrey's Toys “R” Us
Area of Austin: Northwest, North, Southwest,
Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Toys “R” Us is a large international chain store that specializes in toys, but also sells baby gear, clothing, and video games. They now feature a small playscape area and provide birthday parties....
The Lowdown: A large toy store with a wide selection
Features: Toys “R” Us is a large international chain store that specializes in toys, but also sells baby gear, clothing, and video games. They now feature a small playscape area and provide birthday parties....
The Lowdown: A large toy store with a wide selection
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Vulcan Video
Area of Austin: North, South,
Price for a family of four: $1
Features: Vulcan Video is a locally owned video store that specializes in foreign, cult, and classic films. Membership is free....
The Lowdown: Movies for the kids and movies you have been searching for at a great price.
Features: Vulcan Video is a locally owned video store that specializes in foreign, cult, and classic films. Membership is free....
The Lowdown: Movies for the kids and movies you have been searching for at a great price.
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Boggy Creek Farm
Area of Austin: East,
Price for a family of four: FreeFeatures: 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.
