The Bullock Museum is a 3 story interactive museum of Texas history in the heart of Austin, very cool.
Kid friendly.
The Driskill is a beautiful historic hotel and bar, one of the most visited places in downtown Austin for tourists!
Less kid friendly.
The river walk is about 2 hours south of Austin, the river walk is a super fun and lively Texas staple to visit! Restaurant, shopping, bars, and boat tours are available along the path that surrounds the river walk.
Kid friendly.
Easy Tiger is a restaurant in Austin that has a great outdoor seating area.
Kid Friendly.
The Hula Hut is right on the lake in downtown Austin and serves fun food and great drinks.
Kid Friendly.
Very fancy, and very expensive.
3 Forks is a super upscale and top rated steak house in downtown Austin.
Not kid friendly.
The San Antonio Zoo is top rated and very fun to go see and walk around for a day.
San Antonio is about 2 hours south of Austin.
Kid friendly.
The hike and bike trail is a couple mile long loop around the lake in downtown Austin. There are boat tours available throughout the lake, paddle boarding, and kayaking.
Kid friendly.
The Salt Lick is a notorious BBQ joint right outside of Austin. You can BYOB or buy it there and hang out in the courtyard and listen to live music before you go inside and eat. They have a wine and beer house on site.
**CASH ONLY**
Kid friendly.
A fantastic street in downtown Austin to walk and browse if you want to do some real Austin Texas shopping and sight seeing.
Kid friendly.
About 1 hour south of Austin, New Braunfels is a beautiful historic Old German Texas town. It houses many restaurants, bars, and activities for kids and adults.
Kid friendly.
Fredericksburg is an amazing Old Texas German town in the heart of Texas Hill county and about 1.5-2 hours west of Austin. Fredericksburg is a wine lovers destination since it is home to almost 100 wineries and vineyards. There are also ample shops and restaurants on the main drag through town along with hotels and Airbnbs.
Kid friendly.
Rosita’s is a hole in the wall food truck in downtown Austin that has the best authentic tacos and frozen margaritas, with outdoor seating. Highly recommend!
Kid friendly
Located 1-2 hours north of Austin in Waco Texas, magnolia market is owned by the HGTV couple Chip and Johanna Gains. There’s shopping, sight seeing tours, and multiple food places.
Kid friendly.
McKinney Falls is a great walking park and trail close to downtown Austin. Fun fact, they’ve filmed several movie scenes at this particular park! Bring lots of water and food if you’d like to picnic while there. If you’re feeling adventurous you can even bring your swimming suit and jump in the upper or lower falls! You can get a day pass either online or at the park entrance.
Kid friendly.
Lazarus is a pub style joint in Austin that serves tap and can beer with a large selection of appetizers and food. This brewery has an amazing outdoor patio.
Kid friendly.
Barton Springs is a spring fed COLD natural pool available to the public in downtown Austin. You have to buy passes to be able to use the pool. It connects to the wildly popular, to Austin locals, Zilker Park which is a grassy area to just sit around and hang out. If you’re lucky there might be an event or live music happening in Zilker.
Kid friendly.
Buc-ee’s is THE GAS STATION. It has over 100 fuel pumps and the top rated gas station bathrooms in the nation. Be sure to go in get some beaver gear and snacks!!
Kid friendly.
Mason Texas holds a special place in the bride and grooms life. This is where the grooms side of the family has been hunting for over 40 years and the reason for Mason being named Mason. The couple often frequent Mason TX throughout the entire year. Some of our favorite spots are, Willow Creek Cafe, Murphy Creek Cellars, Underwood Antiques, Nell’s Antiques, and Mason County Collectables.
Mason is a very small town 2 hours Northwest of Austin.
Kid friendly.
Cidercade is an arcade, bar, and restaurant situated in downtown Austin with an incredible patio view of the downtown and lake skyline. You pay a cover for entry to play all the games, food and drinks are an additional charge.
Kid friendly.