14 Best Things To Do With Kids In Austin, TX (2018)

Austin, Texas is best known for being the capitol city of one of the largest states in the union and for hosting the largest musical festival in the country, South by Southwest. Very popular with locals, this lovely golf course is situated at the top of Zilker Park Hill, and is a really lovely area to enjoy some fun time with all the family. A unique Austin neighborhood unlike anywhere else in Texas, Rainey Street is a former residential road of historic bungalow-style homes, most of which have been turned into trendy eateries, outdoor music venues, and light-strung beer gardens.

10. Pack a picnic and amble over to Zilker Park , a 360-acre oasis in the heart of downtown that's home to Zilker Hillside Theater , Zilker Botanical Garden , Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum and Barton Springs Pool , a spring-fed swimming spot that's also great for people watching.

However, summer is the time for Blues On The Green, an outdoor free concert series where the entire city comes out for a giant picnic in Zilker Park. Sinner's Brunch with Jo's House Band with special guests each week at Jo's Coffee (1300 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704).

In summer months, be sure to catch the incredible free live music series Blues on the Green, hosted by local radio station KGSR, and the annual Zilker Summer Musical on the Hillside. Located on the grounds of Zilker Park , the site is a recreational outdoor swimming pool filled entirely with water from nearby natural springs.

The paths connect many of the city's parks, including Zilker Metropolitan Park, the Town Lake Metropolitan Park's Vic Mathias Shores, Lamar Beach, Butler Shores, Waller Beach, and Eilers Neighborhood Park. Here is my list of fun and cheap things to do in Austin, Texas.

For an early night, walk along the bridge to South Congress and check out some live music at Continental Club or salsa the night away at Guero's Taco Bar. This art attraction is located in one backyard of an otherwise quiet Texas Visitor Welcome neighborhood in South Austin and it's basically like Hoarders if Hoarders made you feel inspired and invigorated instead of sad.

Named after its founder, Texas Lieutenant Governor Bob Bullock, the Bullock Texas State History Museum is located just a few blocks from the Texas State Capitol The museum consists of three main themes with interactive exhibits: the first floor tells the story of how Texas was founded; the second floor explains how the state came about and the history behind its name; and the top floor deals with the subject of opportunity.