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Exploring Austin can feel overwhelming, especially with kids, but this guide makes it surprisingly easy. The neighborhood layout, quick descriptions, and hand drawn illustrations help you decide fast without overplanning. It strikes a great balance between well known spots and lesser known favorites, all close to the Capitol.
This guide is packed with great ideas for exploring Austin, and I love how it’s organized by neighborhood. The maps and hand-drawn illustrations make it fun to use, and the tips are practical for planning a day out. I love that it’s not just for tourists. There’s plenty that even locals might not know about.
This book feels like it was written by someone who really loves Austin and wants you to see the best parts of it. It’s the kind of book you keep in the car or toss in a backpack before heading out. Whether you live in Austin or you’re just visiting, it gives you plenty of simple ideas for weekend plans or spontaneous afternoons.
If you're looking for a guide that makes exploring Austin with your family a breeze, Austin Texas Right Up the Road is a fantastic resource. Whether you're interested in outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, or unique local attractions, there's something for everyone including insider tips that make planning a family outing much easier.
I lived in Austin for a number of years, working in the tech startup scene. This is a good book even for those familiar with the city, including a summary of the cultural events significant to Austin's history that impact its community and a list of interesting places even I haven't visited yet.
This book is such a helpful companion for planning family time in Austin. I love how everything is organized so you can easily group activities into one outing. The descriptions are clear, friendly, and realistic about what kids will actually enjoy. It gave me many ideas I never would have found on my own.
Sandra Carlson is a writer, photographer, and independent publisher based in Austin, Texas. After moving to the city to attend the University of Texas, she fell in love with Austin’s unique blend of history, creativity, and natural beauty and decided to make it her home. Sandra is the author and publisher of Austin Texas Right Up the Road, a family-friendly travel guide featuring 100 things to do within five miles of the Texas Capitol, along with a companion activity book for both kids and adults.
Named after purslane, a hardy plant that thrives across the world in the most unexpected places, Purslane Publishing embraces the concept that great ideas can take root and flourish anywhere.
Don’t expect fresh baked croissants at the Old Bakery and Emporium. Instead you will discover an historical building that combines an Austin gift shop full of unique local arts and crafts with a history museum and visitor center.
Open four days a week and located in East Austin a short distance from Downtown Austin, the farmhouse at Boggy Creek Farmers Market dates back to the Republic of Texas and is one of the oldest structures existing in Austin. Most of the food available at Boggy Creek Farmers Market is grown on the farm.
While nothing makes you appreciate Austin swimming pools like the Texas summer heat, lots of people like to swim year round. The City of Austin keeps five public swimming pools open all through the year. Three of these Austin swimming pools are heated. And one of them sits over an underground hot water spring!
Located in the central Austin's Hyde Park neighborhood, the Elisabet Ney Museum tells at least part of the story of artist Elisabet Ney. Known throughout Europe for her sculptures in the mid 1800’s, Ney mysteriously dropped out of sight for a number of years to then reappear in Texas, where she revitalized her career on a national level at age…
Zilker Botanical Garden Austin is centrally located and a great way to spend a couple of hours exploring themed gardens, koi ponds and scenic overlooks of downtown Austin. This Austin Botanical Garden is also close to Barton Springs, the Austin Nature Center & Science Center, and Umlauf Sculpture Garden. Once you find parking or get dropped off, all of the…
Whether you’re a Austin local looking for something free to do with the kids or a tourist wanting to experience Austin’s family-friendly side, the Liz Carpenter Splash Pad at Butler Park is a hidden gem close to Zilker Park and other central Austin attractions. Set against the backdrop of the Austin city skyline, the splash pad is not just a…
Located on the University of Texas campus, the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in history, politics, or the 1960s era.
If the walls of The Continental Club Austin on South Congress could talk, they would tell stories of iconic performers and decades of live music that shaped Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World.
Are you wondering when is the best time to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Austin? Wildflowers in Spring are iconic, but the Wildflower Center is worth visiting anytime. Besides the amazing wildflowers that bloom in the Spring, the Wildflower Center has exhibits, art installations, music, workshops and educational events throughout the year.
Hamilton Pool is a natural pool located about 30 miles west of Austin. This hill country swimming hole is so well known that Hamilton Pool reservations must be made in advance. Hamilton Pool reservations are required every day of the week.