- TripBuzz found 113 things to do with kids in or near Austin, Texas, including 84 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pflugerville, Cedar Park, Round Rock and Dripping Springs.
- From Town Lake to Barton Springs Pool, the Austin area offers 78 different types of family activities, including: Movie Theaters, Historic Districts, Landmarks and Colleges & Universities.
- Austin serves as the state capital of Texas and is home to many of the state's prominent icons. With its emphasis on local culture and a major university in the city, there is a large number of live music venues in multiple music genres and styles. The large size of the urban area also makes it popular for festivals throughout the year.
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Nonprofit rescue zoo provides a home for more than 300 animals and 100 species
11.1 Miles
80%
783 votes
9201 Circuit of the Americas Blvd, Austin, TX 78617
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At the Circuit of The Americas, guests will have the opportunity to watch a variety of car races during the year. Guests of this location can also tour the facilities tower, track, and winner's podium.
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The Zilker Zephyr Miniature Train offers a 25 minute ride through Zilker Park with the help of a narrow-gauge light rain mini-train. Riders are able to take in the sights of Lady Bird Lake and Barton Creek on the train which departs every hour on the hour.
5.9 Miles
72%
395 votes
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, TX 78744
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With 726-acres of land acquired from private donation, McKinney Falls State Park, opened to the public in 1976. Visitors enjoy the abundant camping, hiking, fishing, and swimming, among the cypress trees and wildlife.
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At iPic Theaters, visitors can enjoy an upscale movie theater experience and enjoy dinners and drinks while watching the latest cinema in luxurious seats. They also have a lounge area with pool tables.
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Esther's Follies is a comedy and magic troupe who offer satirical entertainments with a focus on political satire, musical comedy and magic with a vaudeville flavour.
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Featuring 10 miles of manicured trails, Lady Bird Lake Hike-and-Bike Trail winds through the lush greenery surrounding the lake. The ideal way to spend an afternoon, walking, jogging or biking, and be sure to visit the Stevie Ray Vaughn memorial.
1.5 Miles
Named after the president that succeeded John F. Kennedy, the LBJ Presidential Library features forty-five million pages of historical documents and over 643 hours of recorded telephone conversations involving Lyndon Johnson and his associates. Unlike with most libraries, visitors must pay to enter this site.
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Finally open to the public in 1888, the State Capitol in Austin is not only impressive in size but also in its design. Taller than the U.S. Capitol, the building and surrounding grounds feature self-guided tours, monuments, and exhibits celebrating Texas.
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225 votes
30 North IH-35, Austin, TX 78701
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Historical tours of the city are provided by the Gliding Revolution, Austin Segway Tours. In addition to Segway personal transporters, guests can tour Austin with the help of electric bikes.