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View Full Post 3-Day Austin Family Fun Itinerary

Published: 4/4/2018

Get weird, wild and wacky over a three-day weekend with this fun Austin itinerary. The whole family will keep busy with everything from outdoor adventures to kid-friendly attractions and lots of yummy eats in between. DAY 1 Big Top Candy Shop. Credit Jane Ko. Morning Fuel up for the day with a filling breakfast taco at Fresa’s South First (the Lorenzo is egg whites with spinach, black beans, avocado and cheddar cheese rolled up in a corn tortilla). Then head over to the multilevel part-tree fort, part-modern sculpture Cathedral of Junk , which features a dense tangle of jungle-like... read more

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View Full Post How to Experience Austin’s Bats

Published: 3/9/2018

When most people think of Austin, visions of things like tasty taco and musicians performing all over town come to mind. But the city is also known for its love of certain winged nocturnal animals that appear at sunset. Yep, those are the Mexican Free-Tailed Bats . A 1980 renovation transformed the Congress Avenue Bridge into an ideal bat cave, soon attracting migrating Mexican free-tailed bats. From late spring until early fall, get ready for the sunset show by heading to the grassy hill vantage point of the Statesman Bat Observation Center, adjacent to the bridge. Visitors... read more

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View Full Post Top Things To Do in Austin with Kids this Spring

Published: 2/20/2018

While much of the country is still thawing out from the winter, spring in Austin is sunny and mild, making it the perfect time of year to visit with your kids. Here are some of our favorite family-friendly ways to celebrate the season! McKinney Falls State Park. Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife. Visit a Park Soak up the sunshine while taking your kids on a hike! There are many trails and parks in the Austin area, but some of our favorite family-friendly ones are Zilker Park , McKinney Falls State Park , Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve , and Pedernales Falls State Park . Take Me Out to the... read more

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View Full Post Austin Trail of Lights 2017

Published: 12/6/2017

The holidays are here, and one of the best ways to celebrate in Austin is by visiting the city’s famed Trail of Lights . Beginning on December 9, Zilker Park transforms into a winter wonderland as it is lit up by 40 displays and nearly two million dazzling lights. This year, the Trail of Lights will welcome local food trucks, musicians, shops and organizations. We have highlighted some of the celebrations’ events to help you plan your next visit to the trail: Courtesy of the Trail of Lights Foundation. 12/9/12 Grand Opening Austin Trail of Lights’... read more

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View Full Post The Most Festive Things to Do in Austin with Kids

Published: 11/17/2017

Sing carols, twirl on ice, enjoy spectacular festive displays and get into the spirit of the season. We have your top tips for exploring Austin with your kids during the holiday season. Salt Lick BBQ Gingerbread House. Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Austin. Visit Santa Families can visit Santa in many spots in Austin, but some of our favorites are on the City Terrace at the Long Center on November 24; “beneath the tree” at the Domain throughout the season; at the Four Seasons Hotel Austin during their Gingerbread Village Open House , December 4-5; at the Caswell... read more

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View Full Post Your Ultimate Austin Winter Bucket List

Published: 11/6/2017

This winter, get in the holly jolly spirit by joining in Austin’s beloved holiday traditions—the ones locals have loved for years. We’re talking Christmas tree farms, magical holiday lights displays, shopping festivals and sure, maybe even a seasonal cocktail or two. Make the season bright and merry with this winter bucket list. Courtesy of Trail of Lights. 1. Marvel at glittering holiday lights displays. With more than two million lights and 40 displays, it’s hard to not feel awestruck by the glorious spectacle of Austin Trail of Lights at Zilker Park. Take it all... read more

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View Full Post Texas Book Festival 2017

Published: 10/18/2017

The annual Texas Book Festival takes place November 4 & 5, 2017, in and around the Texas State Capitol . Free and open to the public, the 22 nd annual festival will feature more than 300 authors - from Pulitzer Prize winners to poets, satirists to sports writers, Caldecott winners to chefs, and memoirists to mystery writers. The festival has something for everyone! Courtesy of Texas Book Festival. “Kids on Congress” is the place at the festival for families! So much for tots or teens to see and do - storytimes with famous picture book authors, hands-on craft activities, and... read more

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View Full Post Your Complete Fall Bucket List

Published: 9/5/2017

Blazing foliage, sprawling corn mazes and cool er evenings—yep, it must be autumn. Make the most of the season with these 20 fun things to do in Austin this fall. Fall Pumpkin Patch. Credit Barton Hill Farms. 1. Pick pumpkins and explore a corn maze at local farms. Head on down to the farm for some old-fashioned harvest fun, such as exploring the five-acre corn maze and feeding the farm animals at Barton Hill Farms in Bastrop, picking your own pumpkins and gourds from the pumpkin patch at Sweet Berry Farm in Marble Falls or going for a hay ride and meeting the animals at the petting... read more

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View Full Post Top Things to Do with Kids this Summer in Austin

Published: 6/26/2017

With so many great activities for kids, it's easy to see why Austin is such a fun vacation spot for families. Here are some areas of town your kids (and you) will love to explore: Dino Land Exhibit at Zilker Botanical Garden. You can spend a whole day just in the Zilker Park area. Fed by natural springs that keep the water a refreshing 68-degrees year-round, there's no better place for families to beat the heat than Barton Springs Pool . Enjoy views of downtown on the Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train . After the 20-minute ride that goes over bridges, through tunnels... read more

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View Full Post Your Complete Austin Summer Bucket List

Published: 6/21/2017

Summer is the best time to cross items off your bucket list. Whether you’re taking a “stay-cation” or traveling from miles away, Austin is a one-stop destination to fit in some great summer activities. Here’s what’s on our list this season: OUTDOOR ADVENTURES Congress Avenue Bridge Bats Austin is home to the largest urban bat population in North America during the summer months. Locals and tourists alike gather around the Congress Ave. Bridge at sunset to watch 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats swirl out from their resting place to find their dinner of insects... read more

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