PLAY VIDEO The White Horse Find more fun ideas and plan your own Austin getaway at visitaustin.org/ itinerary-ideas Alliance Children's Garden EVENING For dinner, head to upscale Il Brutto for thick ribbons of pappardelle with lamb ragu, served on their twinkly patio. End your weekend at The White Horse , two-stepping to live country music in true Texas style. AFTERNOON BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: @BULLOCKMUSEUM ; INTI ST. CLAIR Even picky eaters will love the crispy chicken on buttery biscuits at Bird Bird Biscuit . Then, see the sights by land and lake aboard an amphibious vehicle with Austin Duck Adventures . Or test your putting skills at retro Peter Pan Mini-Golf ’s two quirky courses. Thinkery , a hands-on children’s museum. Nearby Mueller Lake Park has short walking trails and an interactive playscape for sliding, swinging and climbing. AFTERNOON DAY 1: MORNING FAMILIES EVENING At Counter Cafe , hot cakes topped with organic blueberries make a yummy start to the day. Explore the Texas frontier at Bullock Texas State History Museum and catch IMAX flicks in its Texas Spirit Theater. Or marvel at massive prehistoric dinosaur bones at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum . Head to The Domain for all-natural beef burgers and shakes at Hat Creek Burger Company , complete with a kids’ playground. Then, explore the mind-blowing Museum of Illusions , featuring one-of-a-kind immersive exhibits. Feed your crew at The Picnic food truck park with burgers, Thai dishes, tacos, gyros and more. Then, it’s all aboard the Zilker Eagle mini train in Zilker Park for a ride on the rails. Feeling the heat? Cool off at Barton Springs Pool , a three-acre spring-fed pool with a diving board and plenty of space to splash. DAY 2: MORNING EVENING Grab breakfast or brunch at Cherrywood Coffeehouse , where Sunday children’s shows add extra fun. Kids can explore color, movement and sound at Before dark, visit Alliance Children’s Garden with hills, tunnels, climbing walls and sound installations for creative play. A family pack of sliced brisket and pork ribs feeds the whole family at Terry Black’s BBQ . Be sure to add the peach cobbler for dessert! 11
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