Austin, TX

The storied shores of Lake Travis await. Begin your adventure with the best of what Texas Hill Country has to offer in the great outdoors. Fishing, boating, scuba diving, picnicking and camping are just some of the fun things to do here. Learn more...

Web: www.laketravis.com

Let the kids run free and explore the Austin Children's Museum. The hands on exhibits offer a fun educational experience and insight into how our world works. Be sure to check out exhibits like Funstruction Zone, Global City, and Rising Star Ranch. Learn more...

Address: 201 Colorado St., Austin TX, 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-2499
Web: www.austinkids.org

Take a walk on the wild side at the Austin Zoo. The zoo's inhabitants represent about 100 animal species and include farm animals and a few exotic creatures as well. Don't skip out on pony rides and train rides! Learn more...

Address: 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736 - MAP
Phone: (512) 288-1490
Web: www.austinzoo.org

Go back in time and experience the great history of the Lone Star State. From the establishment of the state, to its devastating events, to its many great accomplishments - the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum knows it all & you will too after a visit! Learn more...

Address: 1800 N. Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 936-8746
Web: www.thestoryoftexas.com

Letting loose is a walk in the park in Austin. Visit one of the city's largest parks, the Emma Long Metropolitan Park. Camp out, walk the Turkey Creek Trail, have a picnic, go fishing or play your favorite sport under the Texas sun. Learn more...

Address: 1600 City Park Rd., Austin, TX 78730 - MAP
Phone: (512) 346-1831
Web: www.ci.austin.tx.us

Step inside the life and times of the 36th United States President, Lyndon Baines Johnson at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library Museum. Check out photographs, letters, documents, and exhibits explaining the history of this most revered man. Learn more...

Address: 2313 Red River St., Austin, TX 78705 - MAP
Phone: (512) 721-0200
Web: www.lbjlibrary.org

Tour one of the most spectacular capitol buildings in the country. The Texas Capitol is known for its beautiful archtecture and houses artifacts and art significant to Texas history. Explore this national treasure for free, any day of the week. Learn more...

Address: 1100 Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78701 - MAP
Phone: (512) 463-0063
Web: www.tspb.state.tx.us

Explore the "jewel in the heart of Austin," better known as the Zilker Botanical Garden. The garden sprawls through 31 acres of downtown Austin, offering a sweet excape from city streets. Don't miss when the flowers are in full bloom in the spring, when the garden holds its annual festival. Learn more...

Address: 2220 Barton Springs Rd., Austin, TX 78746 - MAP
Phone: (512) 477-8672
Web: www.zilkergarden.org