Austin, TX

Learn, explore and play at the Austin Children's Museum, where you'll never hear the words, "Don't touch!" In fact, it's all-hands-on-deck with more than 12,500 square feet of gallery and program space for children of all ages. Learn more...

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

Splash, slide and dive into gallons of fun at Volente Beach Waterpark next to Lake Travis. Rides like the Pirate Ship, Gator Crossing and the Sidewinder guarantee a wet n' wild time.

Address: 16107 FM 2769, Volente TX 78641 - MAP
Phone: (512) 258-5109
Web: www.volentebeach.com

Talk to the animals at the Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary. You'll see more than 300 animals across more than 100 different species at this private rescue zoo. Learn more...

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

Act like a kid in a candy store at the Big Top Candy Shop. If you've ever fantasized about entering Willie Wonka's Chocolate Factory, this is your big chance.

Address: 1706 S Congress Ave., Austin TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 462-2220

Experience the 1800s at Pioneer Farms, where you can see real Texas history first-hand. Explore 90 wooded acres and 5 different themes, from an1840's Tonkawa Encampment to an 1890's Sprinkle Corner rural village.

Address: 10621 Pioneer Farms Dr., Austin TX 78754 - MAP
Phone: (512) 837-1215
Web: www.pioneerfarms.org

Have a blast at Blazer Tag Adventure Center, a three-story, 10,000-square-foot arena that's the perfect playground for a game of laser tag. Pizza, snacks and a huge video arcade are also on site for twice the fun.

Address: 1701 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 462-0202
Web: www.blazertag.com

Enjoy a Texas tradition since 1946. Peter Pan Mini-Golf is full of characters, surprises and challenges that'll keep the whole family entertained. Two 18-hole courses for twice the fun.

Address: 1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX 78704 - MAP
Phone: (512) 472-1033
Web: www.peterpanminigolf.com

Get an idea of how it felt when dinosaurs roamed the earth at the Dinosaur Park in nearby Cedar Creek. Life-sized replicas include the 6-foot long Velociraptor to the 40-foot long T-Rex. A fossil-dig, playground, picnic area and Dino Store round out the fun.

Address: 893 Union Chapel Road, Cedar Creek TX 78612 - MAP
Phone: (512) 321-6262
Web: www.thedinopark.com

Make new memories and relive the old at the Kiddie Acres Amusement Park & Miniature Golf Center. Enjoy nostalgic fun like pony rides, train rides, a carousel and Ferris wheel. For ages 10 and under.

Address: 4800 W Howard Lane, Austin TX 78728 - MAP
Phone: (512) 55-4131
Web: www.kiddieacres.com