Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail
A concrete lakefront route for walking, biking, and skyline views around Lady Bird Lake.
South Congress, Zilker, and Barton Springs
Family travel guide
Things to Do in Austin with Kids
Austin is an easy weekend for tacos, barbecue, live music, and time by the water. Leave room for a long meal or an unplanned stop along South Congress. Each choice includes a pace, weather, or access cue for planning with children.
Austin Food Crawl Day
A lively Austin food outing built around modern food-hall energy, casual grazing, and the city's strongest all-day eat-and-wander pace beyond barbecue-only stops.
East Austin, Holly, and Chestnut
Barton Springs Pool
A real Austin classic for swimming and a more specific outdoor anchor than a generic planning entry.
South Congress, Zilker, and Barton Springs · Half day
South Congress and Central Neighborhoods
South Congress and Central Neighborhoods is a Austin pattern for walking, shopping, coffee, and keeping your visit human-scale.
South Congress, Zilker, and Barton Springs
Bullock Texas State History Museum
A hands-on state-history museum with galleries that make an easy indoor reset when Austin weather turns.
In town · 2–3 hours
Blanton Museum of Art
A high-signal arts and culture stop that adds a distinct indoor option to the destination's existing activity mix. Build it into the day when this is the part of Austin visitors would otherwise miss.
Downtown, Red River, and Capitol District
Confirm current details with Official Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail information before departure.
Travel conditions, access, and reservations can change. Check official sources close to departure.