Family-Friendly Attractions In Austin
The Escape Game Austin
★5.0 (12535)Interactive amusement center featuring 6 rooms with themes ranging from gold rush to a prison break.
405 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Barton Springs
★4.6 (10127)Natural springs area & hangout spot, known for swimming, leafy picnic spots & endangered salamander. · Dogs allowed
Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Austin Aquarium
★4.1 (8375)Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events.
13530 US-183 #101, Austin, TX 78750, United States
Covert Park at Mount Bonnell
★4.7 (6585)At 785-feet tall, or 106 steps, this hilltop park is the highest point in the city. · Dogs allowed
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Bullock Texas State History Museum
★4.7 (6494)Exhibits, IMAX films & educational experiences aim to tell & interpret the story of Texas.
1800 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
Mueller Lake Park
★4.7 (5670)A large lake anchors this park featuring an amphitheater, loop trail & picnic area. · Dogs allowed
4550 Mueller Blvd, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Austin’s
★4.1 (5435)Attractions include go-karts, bumper boats, mini golf, batting cages & a rock-climbing wall.
16231 N Interstate Hwy 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660, United States
Zilker Botanical Garden
★4.6 (5214)31-acre garden in Zilker Park with plants, ponds & trails, plus educational programs for kids. · Dogs allowed
2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Thinkery
★4.6 (5043)Interactive kids' museum with science exhibits, art, indoor & outdoor play spaces & story time.
1830 Simond Ave, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Zilker Metropolitan Park
★4.7 (5017)351-acre, urban park with botanical gardens, a spring-fed pool, a theater & sports facilities. · Dogs allowed
Austin, TX 78746, United States
Barton Creek Greenbelt
★4.7 (4395)This popular urban natural area offers opportunities for biking, hiking, swimming & rock climbing. · Dogs allowed
3755 S Capital of Texas Hwy B, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
★4.7 (4330)This urban greenspace features an off-leash dog area, seasonal events & picnic tables. · Dogs allowed
900 W Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Texas Capitol
★4.7 (3931)The 1888 granite & marble structure has a significant rotunda & dome, plus House & Senate chambers.
1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
★4.7 (3780)This large public park known for its system of hiking & biking trails also has a playground & pool. · Dogs allowed
12138 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78753, United States
Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve
★4.7 (3422)Quiet 21-acre grounds with walking trails & a wildlife habitat with free-roaming peacocks.
3505 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
Museum of the Weird
★4.2 (3377)Museum featuring an array of curios & oddities, from Bigfoot to shrunken heads, plus a gift shop.
412 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM
★4.1 (3327)11506 Century Oaks Terrace #128, Austin, TX 78758, United States
Blanton Museum of Art
★4.6 (2941)Renaissance to 20th-century American paintings, Latin American art, plus Greek & Roman sculptures.
200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78712, United States
Butler Metro Park
★4.7 (2859)Winding park with city vistas, a night-lit fountain, a pond, walking paths & other features. · Dogs allowed
1000 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Emma Long Metropolitan Park
★4.6 (2838)12 miles of forested trails on Lake Austin, with boat docks, BBQ pits & several swimming areas. · Dogs allowed
1600 City Park Rd, Austin, TX 78730, United States
K1 Speed - Indoor Go Karts, Food, Games, and Things to Do In Austin
★4.2 (2684)Chain of indoor racing centers featuring electric go-karting for all skill levels, plus food.
2500 Mc Hale Ct, Austin, TX 78758, United States
Peter Pan Mini-Golf
★4.5 (2599)Operating since 1948, this family-owned pair of courses features whales, castles & giant shoes.
1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Pease District Park
★4.7 (2493)Urban park features trails, picnic space, sports courts & an annual public party in honor of Eeyore. · Dogs allowed
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
Republic Square
★4.3 (2213)This public square located downtown is host to events such as outdoor movies & farmer's markets. · Dogs allowed
422 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Bull Creek District Park
★4.6 (2120)Tranquil, undeveloped park along the river with a variety of dog-friendly trails & picnic areas. · Dogs allowed
6701 Lakewood Dr, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Texas Military Forces Museum
★4.8 (1420)Museum at Camp Mabry with a large collection of military vehicles, plus exhibits on Texas conflicts.
3038 W 35th St, Austin, TX 78703, United States
River Place Nature Trail
★4.6 (1414)Picturesque, riverfront park offering a popular forested hiking trail, waterfalls & wildlife views. · Dogs allowed
8820 Big View Dr, Austin, TX 78730, United States
Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
★4.6 (1393)Over 300 acres of land with facilities for hiking, horseback riding, grilling, disc golf & more. · Dogs allowed
907 W Slaughter Ln, Austin, TX 78748, United States
Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum
★4.5 (1208)Exhibition of Charles Umlauf's works with an outdoor collection of touchable bronze sculptures.
605 Azie Morton Rd, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Edward Rendon Sr. Park at Festival Beach in Town Lake Metropolitan Park
★4.6 (1084)Small riverside park featuring areas for picnics & sports, including a swimming pool. · Dogs allowed
2101 Jesse E. Segovia St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Bob Wentz Park
★4.4 (1056)Dog-friendly gathering spot for swimming & picnics, with BBQs & a ramp for non-motorized boats. · Dogs allowed
7144 Comanche Trail, Austin, TX 78732, United States
Mexic-Arte Museum
★4.4 (1033)Venue spotlighting Mexican & Latino art & host of an annual Day of the Dead festival & parade.
419 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701, United States
Cathedral of Junk
★4.5 (989)This whimsical, multilevel shelter is made with 60+ tons of used furniture, home goods & other junk.
4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745, United States
Bartholomew District Park
★4.3 (983)This park has disc golf, a creek & picnic areas along with sports facilities on 57 acres. · Dogs allowed
5201 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723, United States
Springwoods Park
★4.6 (977)Wooded park featuring playgrounds, trails & picnic areas, plus tennis, volleyball & an open field. · Dogs allowed
9117 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78729, United States
Waterloo Park
★4.7 (967)This public park with a walking trail is the site of occasional events such as music festivals. · Dogs allowed
500 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
★4.0 (965)Large-scale indoor trampoline center hosting open jump, fitness classes, dodgeball & parties.
4500 S Pleasant Valley Rd Bldg. 1 Suite #106, Austin, TX 78744, United States
Statesman Bat Observation Center
★4.3 (908)Parking & information on the city's famous bats are available at this spot on their flightpath.
305 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, United States
Balcones District Park
★4.6 (892)Park offering tennis & basketball courts, a pool & a scenic creek with a nature trail & waterfall. · Dogs allowed
12017 Amherst Dr, Austin, TX 78759, United States
Mount Bonnell
★4.8 (817)3800 Bonnell Dr, Austin, TX 78731, United States
Austin Visitor Center
★4.5 (786)602 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78701, United States
Sculpture Falls
★4.7 (654)Popular swimming spot reached via a hike along the wooded Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail.
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Texas Science & Natural History Museum
★4.5 (625)Exhibits include a Texas Pterosaur skeleton hung from the ceiling & a giant blue cut topaz jewel.
2400 Trinity St, Austin, TX 78712, United States
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
★4.6 (597)Natural area focused on protecting animals & promoting environmental education with public trails.
805 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Littlefield Fountain
★4.7 (507)201 W 21st St, Austin, TX 78705, United States
George Washington Carver Museum
★4.6 (463)Museum dedicated to African-American history & culture, including events, classes & summer camps.
1165 Angelina St, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Haunted ATX | The Only Austin Ghost Tour on Wheels!
★4.9 (436)501 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78702, United States
Elisabet Ney Museum
★4.7 (410)1892 studio & residence of celebrated German artist who fled Europe's anti-intellectual movement.
304 E 44th St, Austin, TX 78751, United States
Float On - Lake Austin Boat Rentals
★5.0 (377)5019 N Capital of Texas Hwy, Austin, TX 78746, United States
Onion Creek Metropolitan Park
★4.4 (338)Wooded, flat, largely undeveloped 555-acre regional park including small ponds & rough trails. · Dogs allowed
8652 Nuckols Crossing Rd, Austin, TX 78744, United States