Must-do spots

Play for All Abilities Park

A 140,000 sq ft inclusive playground for kids of all abilities. Heavily shaded, away from busy streets, with access to the Brushy Creek Regional Trail. The entrance is under the railroad bridge.

Ages 5+ equipment; under 10 with an adult

Daily 6am–10pm

• 🌳 Shade

Inner Space Cavern

A guided walk of about 1 hour 15 minutes on a paved, lit trail through a real cave. Tours leave every 15-25 minutes, no reservation needed.

Guided walking tour through a real underground cave.

Last entry 3:45 pm

All ages (tour-specific limits)

Sep 8 2026–May 28 2027: Mon–Fri 9am–4pm, Sat–Sun 10am–5pm; last tour 15 min before close

Tip: Stays cool year-round.

Austin Nature & Science Center

Free nature center in Zilker Park with the Dino Pit fossil dig, wildlife exhibits, and a trade counter (Wed-Fri 10-1, Sat 10-4, Sun 1-4).

Bullock Texas State History Museum

Three floors of Texas history with real artifacts, plus an IMAX theater. Kids 15 and under must be with someone 16 or older.

Texas history with interactive exhibits and an IMAX.

Ages 5+ get most out of it

Daily 10am–5pm

Tip: Best for school-age kids.

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center

Native Texas gardens and trails. The Luci and Ian Family Garden has play areas, a maze and a water feature.

All ages

Fall hours not posted; confirm (summer was 7am–3pm)

Thinkery

Hands-on children's museum with science, building and water play. Baby Bloomers mornings are just for the littlest kids.

Best ages 1–11

Tue–Sun 10am–5pm; Mon closed