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🎳 Bowling AlleysHighland Lanes
Old-school bowling center with leagues and cosmic bowling.
👨👩👧 Family night ideas
Kid-approved restaurants, splash pads, museums, mini golf and parks the whole crew will love.
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🍽️ RestaurantsHome Slice Pizza
New York-style slices on South Congress — open late on weekends.
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🌳 Parks (State, County & City)Inks Lake State Park
Pink granite, clear water and the famous Devil’s Waterhole.
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🦒 Zoos, Caves & WildlifeInner Space Cavern
Guided tours of a spectacular cave discovered during I-35 construction.
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🍽️ RestaurantsKerbey Lane Cafe (Original)
Pancakes and queso since 1980 — the classic Austin diner.
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🚤 Boat, Kayak & Tube RentalsLone Star Riverboat
Paddle-wheeler sightseeing and sunset bat cruises.
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🍽️ RestaurantsMagnolia Cafe (South Congress)
“Love Thy Neighbor, Love Thy Mag” — gingerbread pancakes and Mag Mud queso.
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🍽️ RestaurantsMatt’s El Rancho
Since 1952 — order the Bob Armstrong dip and a frozen margarita.
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🦒 Zoos, Caves & WildlifeNatural Bridge Caverns
Texas’ largest show cave plus ropes courses, ziplines and gem mining.
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🎭 Theaters & ComedyParamount Theatre
Restored 1915 Congress Avenue theater for comedy, concerts and summer classic films.
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⛳ Mini GolfPeter Pan Mini-Golf
Quirky, giant-statue mini golf since 1948 — BYOB for grown-ups.
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👾 Arcades & Family Fun CentersPinballz Arcade
Hundreds of pinball machines and arcade games.
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🏟️ Stadiums & ArenasQ2 Stadium
Austin FC’s verdant home — the loudest party in MLS.
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🏛️ Museums & GalleriesScience Mill
Interactive science museum in a restored 1880s feed mill.
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🍽️ RestaurantsTerry Black’s Barbecue
Lockhart barbecue royalty on Barton Springs Road — big portions, big crowds, big flavor.
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🚚 Food Truck ParksThe Picnic Food Truck Park
A shady lot of food trucks steps from Zilker Park.
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🏛️ Museums & GalleriesThinkery
Hands-on children’s science museum in Mueller.
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🎭 Theaters & ComedyZACH Theatre
Austin’s flagship professional theater for Broadway-style musicals and plays.