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.

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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: Central, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: 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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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, wh...
The Lowdown: A somewhat expensive but enjoyable and memorable way to design and build a special keepsake.

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Area of Austin: South, Price for a family of four: Free
Features: Cabela's is a large store featuring hunting, fishing, and outdoor gear, but also offering fun displays of animals. ...
The Lowdown: A fun place to look around, whether you are into outdoor sports or not.

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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.

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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, now also featuring a small playscape and birthday parties.

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Area of Austin: North, 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.

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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: Northwest, North, South, Price for a family of four: $8
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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