1. Austin Nature & Science Center
2389 Stratford Drive, Austin www.austintexas.gov/department/austin-nature-and-science-center Hours: Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.,Sun. noon-5 p.m. Since 1960, the center has provided hands-on nature exhibits, education programs and recreation activities for visitors that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. The center is located on the western edge of Zilker Park.2. Austin Sports Arena
3918 Gattis School Road, Round Rock 512-251-7500 • www.austinsportsarena.com Hours: Wed. 1-4 p.m., Fri. 6-10 p.m., Sat. noon-5 p.m., 6-9 p.m., closed Sun.-Tue., Thu. The venue includes a skating rink and sports bar. Admission is $6 plus the price of rental skates ($2-$4).
3. Austin Steam Train Association
401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste C-100, Cedar Park
512-477-8468 • www.austinsteamtrain.org
Hours: visit website for routes and times
Visitors ride in vintage railroad cars. Prices vary by age and length of trip.
4. Austin Zoo
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin 512-288-1490 • www.austinzoo.org Hours: daily 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. (Feb. 1-Oct. 31) With more than 100 animal species on display, the zoo welcomes 200,000 visitors per year. Admission is $8 for children and $11 for adults.5. Barton Springs Pool
2201 Barton Springs Road, Austin 512-867-3080 • www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool Hours: daily 5 a.m.-10 p.m., admission charged 8 a.m.-9 p.m., closed Thu. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. for cleaning (May 1-Oct. 31) The 3-acre pool is fed by an underground spring with an average temperature of about 70 degrees year-round. Admission is free for children younger than 1 year and seniors older than 80 years, and varies based on age and residency for other children and adults.6. Blazer Tag
1701 W. Ben White Blvd., Austin 512-462-0202 • www.blazertag.com Hours: Mon. 4-9 p.m., Thu. 4-10 p.m., Fri. 4 p.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Tue.-Wed. open for private events The multilevel laser tag facility also offers an arcade and snack bar. Laser tag is $9 per person, per game.
7. Blue Hole Park
100 Blue Hole Park Drive, Georgetown
512-930-3595 • http://parks.georgetown.org/blue-hole
Hours: dawn-dusk, year-round
Located on the South Fork of the San Gabriel River and bordered by limestone bluffs, Blue Hole Park features wading areas, fishing and picnic areas. The park’s entrance is located at West Second and Rock streets.
8. Catch Air
13450 N. US 183, Ste. 107, Austin 512-697-8800 • www.facebook.com/catchairaustintx Hours: Mon.-Thu. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. The indoor play and party facility includes trampolines and inflatables and is open to children ages 1-12. Prices for children range from $7-$13 depending on the child’s age and the day of the week.
9. Crux Climbing Center
121 Pickle Road, Ste. 100, Austin
512-289-8357 • www.cruxclimbingcenter.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
This 22,000-square-foot facility is stocked with rope climbing; bouldering and strength training areas; a fitness and yoga space; locker rooms; a children’s area; and a lounge. Day passes range from $17-$22 per person.
10. Dart Bowl
5700 Grover Ave., Austin 512-452-2518 • www.dartbowl.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. or later, Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-midnight or later The bowling center includes 32 lanes with automatic bumpers and scorers, an arcade and a cafe. Bowling lanes range from $21-$28 per hour, plus additional fees for shoe rentals.11. Gattiland Round Rock
1112 N. I-35, Round Rock 512-255-6699 • www.gattilandroundrock.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. The 14,000-square-foot pizza place includes electric bumper cars, mini bowling and prizes. Prices for activities vary.12. Hawaiian Falls
18500 SH 130, Pflugerville 512-270-6967 • www.hfalls.com/pflugerville Hours: TBD The water park’s opening day is May 28. Daily passes range from $25-$35, depending on height. Season passes are also available.13. Hop N Happy
10401 Anderson Mill Road, Ste. 110A, Austin 512-215-0898 • www.hopnhappy.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Children up to age 10 can experience various bounce houses and a foam pit. Full-day admission ranges from $7.75 for age 5 and younger to $9.50 for ages 6-10.14. iFly Austin
13265 N. US 183, Ste. A, Austin 512-774-4359 • www.iflyworld.com/austin Hours: Sun.-Thu. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. The indoor skydiving center simulates free-fall conditions. Prices start at $55 per person.
15. Inner Space Cavern
Underneath I-35 at Exit 259, Georgetown
512-931-2283 • www.innerspacecavern.com
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (changes to 9 a.m.-6 p.m. after the second weekend in June), Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Discovered in 1963 while building I-35, Inner Space Cavern is the largest known cave in Williamson County. The cave is about 5 miles long. The business hosts tours for all ages each day that depart every 20 or 30 minutes on a first-come, first-served basis as well as birthday parties, and Scouting and photo tours. Costs for tours vary.
16. Jump USA
10601 N. Lamar Blvd., Ste. D, Austin 512-838-6200, 512-792-9850 • www.jumpusapark.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The indoor trampoline park includes dodgeball courts, arcade games and billiards. Prices range from $6-$12 for the first hour.17. Jumpoline Park
13801 N. MoPac, Austin 512-310-1420 • www.jumpolinepark.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. This indoor trampoline park accommodates walk-ins and private parties. Prices range from $5-$10 for the first hour.18. K1 Speed
2500 McHale Court, Austin 512-271-5475 • www.k1speed.com/austin-location.html Hours: Mon.-Thu. noon-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.-midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. The venue provides indoor electric go-kart racing. Prices start at $20 for one race.19. Kiddie Acres
4800 W. Howard Lane, Austin 512-255-4131 • www.kiddieacres.com Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m., closed Mon. This children’s amusement park features carousel rides, a Ferris wheel and miniature golf. A round of 10 tickets is $18.
20. Little Land Play Gym
13776 N. US 183, Ste. 107, Austin
512-827-3601 • www.littlelandplaygym.com
Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-6 p.m.
The children’s gym, designed by a pediatric occupational therapist, also offers a lounge area for adults. Single visits range from $4 for age 6-12 months to $10 for age 2 and older. Memberships are also available.
21. Main Event
13301 N. US 183, Austin 512-401-0000 • www.mainevent.com/locations/austin-tx Hours: Mon., Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m.; Tue.-Thu., Sat. 9 a.m.-2 a.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-midnight The national chain offers bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, billiards, interactive and virtual video games, and dining options. Prices vary depending on activity.22. Mt. Playmore
13609 N. I-35, Austin 512-989-8886 • www.mtplaymore.com Hours: Sun.-Mon., Wed.-Thu. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., closed Tue. The facility offers an 18-foot-tall playscape, an arcade and a restaurant. Admission is free for children age 1 and younger, $4.95 for children age 2-3 and $10.95 for children age 4 and older.23. Peter Pan Mini Golf
1207 Barton Springs Road, Austin 512-472-1033 • www.peterpanminigolf.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 9 a.m.-midnight, Fri.-Sat. 9 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-11 p.m. The venue offers two 18-hole courses and has been a popular Austin destination since 1946. The price of one course is $5 for age 5 and younger and $7 for age 6 and older.24. Pioneer Farms
10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin 512-837-1215 • www.pioneerfarms.org Hours: Fri.-Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Mon.-Thu. The history park and museum also offers nature programs and urban farming classes. Admission is free for children age 2 and younger, $6 for children ages 3-12 and $8 for adults age 13 and older.25. Playland Skate Center
8822 McCann Drive, Austin 512-452-1901 • www.playlandskatecenter.net Hours: Tue. 3-6 p.m., 7-10:30 p.m. (adults only); Fri. 3-6 p.m., 7-11 p.m.; Sat. 1-11 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m.; Mon., Wed.-Thu. closed The 27,500-square-foot skating facility hosts children and adults. Admission with skates is $6-$8, depending on the time of day.
26. Races2U
10401 Anderson Mill Road, Austin
512-761-7223 • www.races2u.com
Hours: call or visit the website for summer hours
The retail location offer racing by the hour, and pricing starts at $15 per hour per racer. Cars, tracks, controllers and pit crew are included.
27. Texas Memorial Museum
2400 Trinity St., Austin 512-471-1604 • www.tmm.utexas.edu Hours: Tue.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sun.-Mon. Exhibits feature dinosaurs, fossils, Texas wildlife, gems and minerals. The museum has a paleontology lab in which visitors can interact with scientists as they prepare fossil finds. Admission is $4 for age 3 and older and free for children age 2 and younger, The University of Texas students, staff and faculty.28. Thinkery
1830 Simond Ave., Austin 512-469-6200 • www.thinkeryaustin.org Hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., closed Mon. (except for Baby Bloomers and special events) The interactive museum focuses on innovation and problem solving. Community Night is every Wednesday from 4-8 p.m. Admission is $10 and free for children 23 months and younger.29. Urban Air Trampoline Park
15407 Long Vista Drive, Austin 800-960-4778, ext. 8 • www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 4-8 p.m., Fri. 4-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (open daily at 10 a.m. during summer) The 25,000-square-foot facility offers trampolines, a foam pit and a warrior course. Admission prices range from $8-$20 depending on age and day of the week.This list is not comprehensive.
