While Auditorium Shores is usually in the news as a concert or festival venue, it’s also a great spot for a family outing with a fantastic view of downtown. Under the South 1st Street Bridge (also called the Drake Bridge) is a beach-like area where children can explore among the rocks, shells, and knobby cypress […]
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Day Trips | Educational | Just Add Water
The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (Formerly Aquarena Center)
Austin Active Kids went on our first out-of-town excursion: San Marcos or bust! We arrived at the Meadows Center for Water and the Environment (201 San Marcos Springs Drive) at 10:15 a.m., just after opening. (More info on hours and visiting options below.) If it’s been a while since you last visited, you might not […]
Mount Bonnell and Mayfield Park are two historic and beautiful public parks located off of 35th Street in West Austin. Firstly, we’ll talk about Mount Bonnell. After that, we’ll show you all about Mayfield Park. Mount Bonnell Mount Bonnell provides stunning views that you can’t find anywhere else in Austin! For instance, you can see […]
