On our recent trip to Austin, we were looking to get the kids outside and exploring for a while. The Nature & Science Center at Zilker Park was the perfect combination of indoor science area and outdoor nature center. Visiting the Austin Science Center When you arrive at the Austin Science Center in Zilker Park, […]
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Hamilton Pool Preserve is a hidden gem just a short drive from Austin. An escape for those who love nature, Hamilton Pool offers hiking, swimming and some great exploring with the family. Make a Reservation Before You Go If you’re planning to visit Hamilton Pool Preserve know that you must make a reservation online BEFORE […]
Tucked away in a residential section of Austin, Texas is an artistic treasure that adults and kids will love to visit. The Cathedral of Junk is the creation of Austin resident, Vince, who loves to collect and has amassed a colossal creation right in his backyard. Call Before You Go Before you plan your visit, […]
Located about half way between Houston and Austin sits the Blue Bell Ice Cream factory. On our recent spring break trip we thought it would be the perfect pit stop as we made our way across the state. The Blue Bell Creamery factory in Brenham is a little off the beaten path, so I wouldn’t […]
During our spring break trip to Austin, one of the things I wanted to do was see the bats fly out from under the Congress Avenue bridge. Having visited the University of Florida bat house, our family was no stranger to bat flights, so on a clear night we found a great spot to settle […]
