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    mom_hanna is offline Platinum level (1000+ posts)
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    I am headed there with the kids (12 and 14) for 3 days.Hit me up with things to do /see! We are meeting friends for lunch one day, and seeing a UT softball game one night, but that's all we have planned.

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    I’m not sure when you’re going but summer is HOT. We head out early to do things outside and plan for indoor activities during the hottest part of the day. My guys are younger but this our list.

    See the bats!

    https://freefuninaustin.com/how-to-see-bats-in-austin/

    Kayak on Lady Bird Lake

    Hike in Zilker Park

    Barton Springs Pool - the water is cold so my guys have never tried it but it’s fun to watch if you don’t want to swim.

    https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barton_Springs_Pool

    Not in Austin but a short drive - Schlitterbahn.

    https://www.schlitterbahn.com/new-braunfels

    Have a snow cone. Our fave is Sweet Caroline’s.

    https://do512.com/p/sno-cones-in-austin

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    Zilker Botanical Gardens
    https://zilkergarden.org/
    Super fun place just to sort of roam around.

    Zilker Park too like jgenie said.....there is a cute train that leaves from the Barton Springs Playground. Walking around the Lake is always nice

    Nature and Science Center
    http://www.austintexas.gov/departmen...science-center
    Nothing special but something to do, might be too young for your kiddos.

    Walking around UT for awhile is fun. There is a small pond with turtles behind the clock tower. (We just spent last Saturday walking around campus for the afternoon.)

    The Capitol is a short walk from UT and its just a neat place to walk around...inside and out.

    Bob Bullock Museum
    https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/
    It is a nice little museum that is easy to do in an afternoon.

    LBJ Museum
    http://www.lbjlibrary.org/

    Lady Bird Wildflower Center
    https://www.wildflower.org/
    It is just beautiful.


    South Congress area...there are lots of cool shops and resturants, a lot of vintage clothing shops and even a vintage candy store.


    The Bats...if you can book a boat ride to see them otherwise watching from the bridge works too. They never disappoint.
    http://www.capitalcruises.com/bat-watching/

    If you like escape rooms....there are TONS here in Austin.
    https://theescapegame.com/austin/?af...654&fname=Ivan

    Inner Space Caverns. A bit north of Austin but super cool.
    https://innerspacecavern.com/

    Peter Pan Minigolf
    http://peterpanminigolf.com/

    I'll try to think of some more things to do!
    Kim

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    Thanks! We are headed there this week so it won't be super hot. We'll try to see the bats! Hopefully they cooperate - it looks really neat.
    It will probably be great weather for wandering the gardens, too.

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    Hopefully it’s not too early for the bats. I think they return around March. We haven’t seen any here at our house in georgetown yet.

    The bob bullock museum is great, as well as the inner space caverns. The natural bridge caverns aren’t too far away either.

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    Quote Originally Posted by mom_hanna View Post
    Thanks! We are headed there this week so it won't be super hot. We'll try to see the bats! Hopefully they cooperate - it looks really neat.
    It will probably be great weather for wandering the gardens, too.
    It’s a great time to go. Weather should be mild enough to get out enjoy full days.

    Try to get some pictures of your kids in the bluebonnets! They might think it’s cheesy but they are gorgeous!!

    https://austin.curbed.com/maps/austi...ll-country-map

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    Make sure you don't sit under the bridge to watch the bats!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by jgenie View Post
    It’s a great time to go. Weather should be mild enough to get out enjoy full days.

    Try to get some pictures of your kids in the bluebonnets! They might think it’s cheesy but they are gorgeous!!

    https://austin.curbed.com/maps/austi...ll-country-map
    Pick a nice park, or a place that you can easily walk to. Don't pull over on the side of a highway or main road, or you'll get a ticket (and risk being hit by looky lou's)

    Quote Originally Posted by lovin2shop View Post
    Make sure you don't sit under the bridge to watch the bats!!!
    And DON'T TOUCH THEM!

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    How was your trip?

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