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🎶 Concert Halls & AmphitheatersMoody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Outdoor amphitheater in downtown’s Waterloo Park.
👨👩👧 Family night ideas
Kid-approved restaurants, splash pads, museums, mini golf and parks the whole crew will love.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Old Settlers Park
Huge sports park with playgrounds, a lake and an aquatic center.
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🍽️ RestaurantsP. Terry’s Burger Stand
Austin’s homegrown fast-food burger stand with fresh, simple ingredients.
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🍽️ RestaurantsPhoebe’s Diner
All-day diner classics in South Austin.
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🎡 Attractions & LandmarksPioneer Farms
Living-history village showing 1800s Texas farm life.
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🛼 Skating Rinks & Skate ParksPlayland Skate Center
Roller-skating rink with family sessions and birthday parties.
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🚤 Boat, Kayak & Tube RentalsRockin’ “R” River Rides
Tube, raft and kayak rentals with shuttles on the Guadalupe in Gruene.
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🎡 Attractions & LandmarksTexas State Capitol
Free guided tours of the grand pink-granite Capitol and its beautiful grounds.
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🍽️ RestaurantsTorchy’s Tacos (South Congress)
“Damn good tacos” and that famous queso, born in Austin.
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🏟️ Stadiums & ArenasTravis County Expo Center
Home of Rodeo Austin each March.
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💦 WaterparksTyphoon Texas Austin
Waterpark with wave pool, slides and lazy river off SH 130.
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🍽️ RestaurantsVeracruz Fonda & Bar
Full-service Mexican fonda from the Veracruz migas-taco family. Michelin Bib Gourmand.
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💦 WaterparksVolente Beach Resort & Waterpark
Lake Travis waterpark with a sandy beach and restaurant.
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🦒 Zoos, Caves & WildlifeWonder World Cave & Adventure Park
Earthquake-formed cave, observation tower and a petting park.
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🏛️ Museums & GalleriesZilker Botanical Garden
Japanese garden, dinosaur tracks and themed gardens beside Zilker Park.
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🚤 Boat, Kayak & Tube RentalsZilker Park Boat Rentals
Canoes and kayaks to paddle Barton Creek and Lady Bird Lake since 1969.
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🏛️ Museums & GalleriesAustin Nature & Science Center
Free nature center with rescued wildlife and a dino pit in Zilker Park.
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🦒 Zoos, Caves & WildlifeAustin Zoo
Rescue zoo in the hills west of town — big cats, primates and a mini train.
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🎶 Concert Halls & AmphitheatersBass Concert Hall
Texas Performing Arts’ grand hall for Broadway tours and concerts.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Bastrop State Park
Lost Pines forest, CCC-built cabins and a historic pool.
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🍽️ RestaurantsBlack’s Barbecue
Family-run since 1932 in the Barbecue Capital of Texas.
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🚤 Boat, Kayak & Tube RentalsCapital Cruises
Bat-watching cruises, electric boat and kayak rentals on Lady Bird Lake.
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☕ Coffee ShopsCosmic Coffee + Beer Garden
Coffee, cocktails and craft beer in a lush garden with roaming chickens and food trucks.
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🏊 Pools & Swimming HolesDeep Eddy Pool
Texas’ oldest swimming pool, fed by well water.