The worst part? There are 3 floors of exhibits and it looks like they are upgrading some of their areas as well. Came here on a weekend camping trip and it was great! The park was well maintained and very enjoyable. Paramount is an excellent venue. Museum & visitor center featuring exhibits on the Old West & Texas frontier life, plus a theater. Riverside park featuring a 60-ft. waterfall & caves, plus areas for hiking, fishing & camping. Apart from a 8 dollars fee per person to be paid in cash when you get there, there is a 12 dollars fee to make the reservation (I guess for the car parking). Can't wait to go to watch another game at Dell Diamond with my family. Although I had visited Fort Phantom lake as a child, I had never seen the fort ruins. A great place for families with kids, or just adults. What to Do: Apart from appreciating the marine life in the aquarium, kids can also interact with some animals such as lemurs and sloths. The exhibits are kept up and the animals are very well taken care of. Palo Duro Canyon south of Amarillo. Moreover, they encourage people to hand-feed sharks, birds, rays, and fish to have more fun in their aquarium. All galleries are free and it's a great way to learn some Central Texas history and archeology. Beautiful winery! Restored vintage theater showing classic films & performing arts, available for private events. The best part is you can pet and feed them all. Such an interesting visit ! This place is a nice little gem near lake Ink. This is the place for you. Built in search to find the best places so you dont have to open 50 more tabs. I got in over 6 miles of hiking all together and I was happy with all that I saw. Very neat. Wow! Seasoned shoppers find the promise of bargains intoxicating; as a result, they flock to this outlet center north of town to score great deals on designer goods. Love this place! We didn't realize that the rides close early and we had purchased tokens. Thanks so much for the great time Topsey!!!! Also, you will die long before then. Highly recommend that you get here as soon as you can to enjoy this gem. The petting zoo is a large area with tons of goats to feed and pet. 17. Our first time zip-lining and it was a blast!! There's some hiking involved, but the good news is that "what hikes up gets to zip down!" Near Lubbock Christian University. Best advice if you are interested in river is to time a trip after seasonal rain. Grand Central Station Antiques is a 25,000-square-foot antique mall with more than 50 booths selling collectibles, home decor, and other novelty items. Visited Dell Diamond stadium for a clean culture hosted car meet and got the pleasure of seeing the enormous baseball field first hand!! This winery is amazing. Where to begin?! San Antonio. The Paramount is a nostalgic place from my childhood so I love just going there. It will take about 3 hours and 13 minutes for each driver to arrive at the meeting point. World class wines. He really enjoys what he's doing and it shows it's super relaxing and fun, just a great experience to have. Great state park! We took the kids and they had a blast as well. This museum has a lot to offer to keep little children interested and entertained for a few hours. Such a beautiful building and historic site. We rank this one of the best museums we have visited. We tasted several wines and had a bottle with our supper. We did the easy trails first but they proved a little flat although beautiful. I regret I hadnt asked for a bottle to go! Wonderful people! Sights & Landmarks Nature & Parks Classes & Workshops Boat Tours & Water Sports Water & Amusement Parks Traveler rating & up & up & up Good for Good for a Rainy Day Budget-friendly Good for Kids Good for Big Groups Show more 110 places sorted by traveler favorites 31. The map on the wall was so detailed and made me want to explore the cave. Admission to the trails and buildings is free. Recommend arriving early to avoid the biggest crowds! Plenty of stuff for kids and adults to do at the park. 7030 Ranch Rd 1431, Marble Falls, TX 78654, USA. Love love love! Buffalo roam was outstanding! She pointed us in the direction of the visitors center down the street but not before she told us the history of the wedding oak tree. Water was cool and clean (though a bit murky in the main pool just from getting stirred up by swimmers). Home of the Round Rock Express, affiliate of the Major League Texas Rangers baseball team. Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events. So if you want sidewalks, move to Mueller or find a city that wasn't designed by 1950's era Texans. The museum is dedicated to the contributions of the glider pilots (hence, Silent Wings) that served during WWII. They have trails for all experience riders. I liked the landscaping and great for a few photos before getting back on the road. The atmosphere inside and out is very relaxing, and we had our supper out under the large, covered area which has soft lighting and music. Definitely family friendly with good children interactions. They have curated a selection of affordable gifts and their gem and geode prices are half what you'll find elsewhere. Recommend arriving early to avoid the biggest crowds! We will be back. Sea life, ringtail lemurs, lizards, turtles, fish and birds! Dont think about it - just click download right this minute. The experience is affordable for a captained charter on Lake Travis and an incredible value for the experience you get. So many interesting fossils and bone specimens. We loved the lights, the decor, and the clever ways everyday items brought fun to the winery. Thank you, Lake Brownwood SP staff and volunteers! Near North Loop 289. Only cash in person. A wonderful day and gorgeous landscape of the waterfall and gardens. All power is generated by solar. Love this hike. Fast services. Lions club water park in Killeen tx is fun for little ones and older kids. 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA, Amazing history of the settlers of Granger, TX. Food bags are an amazing bargain at just $1 a bag. Save all the best places to visit with Wanderlog, Download the travel planning app everyone's been raving about, https://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlet/round-rock, https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/parks/hamilton-pool-preserve, http://tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/pedernales-falls, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/parks/find-a-park/inks-lake-state-park, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/colorado-bend, http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lake_brownwood/. The worst part? Why Youve Got to Go: If you are looking for some indoor fun, especially if you have come upon inclement weather, Austin Aquarium does not disappoint. This winery is amazing. Games, hay ride, petting zoo, horse rides, scary night in the maze, Huge Pumpkin Patch with very, very large, Originally split into sections courtesy of social status, religion, race and all that nonsense, it houses the final, Texas Tech University has governed the preservation, research since the accidental discovery of evidence of early, In addition to the attractions already mentioned: a golf course, amusement park, Prairie Dog Town, and others, McKenzie. This is the crme de la crme of planning apps! Make sure bring your fishing tackle or rent/borrow some from the camp store which is well stocked. The direct drive from Austin to Lubbock is 383 mi (617 km), and should have a drive time of 6 hrs 47 mins in normal traffic. The owners welcomed myself, photographer/ hairdresser, and sister for my bridal pictures. Forested park & campground with 32 natural springs, swimming holes, waterfalls, pool, trails & more. The staff were very accommodating and professional. You go through a total of 5 lines, each higher up and for longer. Our tent only campsite is gorgeous. I had a great time, I can only imagine how great it would be with an actual baseball game! If you look online, you can usually find a coupons for buy one adult, a kid gets in free. My husband and I went on Labor Day, and it wasn't too crowded in the morning, but the place definitely got busier after lunch. Sun City Texas is a 4,750-acre age-restricted community located in Georgetown, Texas, a city 35 miles north of Austin off Interstate 35. Highly recommend a trip up to Lake Travis just to Zipline. Will definitely be back! Anyone who passes through San Saba should definitely stop by the Wedding Oak Winery and check it out. Here's your Cliffs Note: in the long run, Austin will have sidewalks. Very warm and welcome feeling as soon as we got into the park at check in. Very warm and welcome feeling as soon as we got into the park at check in. Nice hike. Ck the Tech athletic website for lots and price. Even just seeing the buildings built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (free) is interesting and would be a nice short side stop on a road trip. and wanting to share that experience with others. We loved the lights, the decor, and the clever ways everyday items brought fun to the winery. 4020 Avenue Q. Lubbock, TX 79412. Captain Tim was awesome had a long charter 130 to sunset about 8ish and sailed a while stoped in a cove to swim and brought our own food and had a nice meal sailing and got an amazing sunset. Love love love! It had many trails to walk and some of the structure is still there. I appreciated everything - clean bathrooms, able to lock valuables, water bottles provided throughout, wonderful trip on the boat. Girls working were so pleasant and patient with our group too. We ate some Nachos and were greeted by awesome staff!!!! We were able to do most of our shopping needs in just half of the shopping center! There is also an area above ground where you can buy bags or buckets of dirt pre-loaded with semi-precious stones, replica arrowheads, or fossils and then pan for your treasures in the sluice. I regret I hadnt asked for a bottle to go! We were able to do most of our shopping needs in just half of the shopping center! I took a day trip with my mom to San Saba to trace some family roots there and came upon the Wedding Oak Winery. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this museum. Buffalo roam was outstanding! This place is very neat wife and I loved seeing all the history there and learning more about the surrounding area. Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events. Even with the overcast weather, the views were beautiful and the hikes between lines were fun. The map on the wall was so detailed and made me want to explore the cave. From: 1 traveler 2 travelers 3 travelers 4 travelers 5 travelers 6 travelers. Gas from Austin to Lubbock would cost around $36 to $85 USD, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency. Belle was so sweet and polite and like her name a true southern belle. Lakeside location for daytime & nighttime 3-hour zipline tours & a private beach with hammock seats. we stayed at an electric holy tent Site with water our first visit and a primitive site our second visit. Lubbock is my hometown. Seasoned shoppers find the promise of bargains intoxicating; as a result, they flock to this outlet center north of town to score great deals on designer goods. The gift shop is worth visiting by itself. Lovely little vineyard with friendly personable Employees. Water was cool and clean (though a bit murky in the main pool just from getting stirred up by swimmers). And don't stay just in the pool, it is also worth walking to the other side where you will have a 0.75 mile hike by the creek to get to the river. Thanks, Robert 06-20-2007, 04:38 PM #2. We stayed in site 332 and had plenty of room. Im sure well be back here again if ever we are in the area again! Each has its unique features. 3. I absolutely love this place, literally driving up hills and peaks. Planning travel has actually been fun instead of tedious because of this app. The staff was friendly and told us about their weekly events like open mike and karaoke. Im trying to talk hubby into visiting again tonight for open mike. They have a nice gift shop with clean bathrooms. Theres lots of shade and the lake is constant level so you can always cool off in the water. Motor boating, fishing & swimming plus camping & cabins in rolling woodlands with hiking trails. This is the crme de la crme of planning apps! Amazing history of the settlers of Granger, TX. more, Things to Do in Lubbock, TX - Lubbock Attractions. Family had a BLAST! Focuses on the life on the frontier mostly until the arrival of the trains. The artwork and sculptures were absolutely world class throughout the facility, and every inch of the place including the gift shop was amazingly well crafted. We fed the Giraffes and ducks. This is a popular park which books quickly but for good reason. Short walking trail that winds through the fort. Rugged trail park for off-road vehicles, plus firing ranges & skeet shooting. I definitely recommend getting the meat and cheese plate and sampling some wine. Unique museum in the heart of Abilene. Neat little museum with a bit of history of the area. Goats love people and some babies will fall asleep in your lap. World class wines. Plus, new mammals like kinkajous and Lemurs. What a surprisingly great experience! They pack a LOT of things into the space. We camped with 2 other families who were nearby and they had a great time also. So many interesting fossils and bone specimens. The area is really nice and beautiful. Beautiful. Spent afternoon at inside venues and was not disappointed. My Dad enjoyed a glass of wine and I had a tasting. Check the picture. Nice little stop overall but glad I didnt pay for admission. Both natural and more manicured areas to enjoy. Visited Dell Diamond stadium for a clean culture hosted car meet and got the pleasure of seeing the enormous baseball field first hand!! This wine is spectacular. Realistically, those are the only relevant options in our lifetimes. It was amazing. Pet friendly. (Fingers crossed) I love singing karaoke and look forward to joining them on karaoke night. But this was the best zoo we have been to so far! The aquarium tops the list of the best things to do in Austin, Texas, with kids as young people who can interact with animals like sloths and lemurs. They are pet friendly also, which is a big plus for us! In short don't make the mistake that I made of thinking you're going to pop in and out of this place in 15 minutes. Moira and her staff visited with us and made us feel right at home. It is part of the chain of Sun City communities started by Del Webb. Gas from Lubbock to Austin would cost around $36 to $85 USD, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency. We had panini sandwiches and they were excellent. Considering staying the night? The Food Court doesnt have a lot of options, only about 5 different places but there are a lot of stores, 4401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA. But this was the best zoo we have been to so far! The gift shop is worth visiting by itself. The restrooms are very clean as well. The facilities were well kept, the bathrooms could've been cleaner but management did clean them frequently, so I don't think it's their fault. After so many attempts by my wife to get me to the Dell Diamond and watch a game, I finally accepted. 316 E Wallace St, San Saba, TX 76877, USA. Austin Aquarium is home to both aquatic and land-based animals and prides itself on its range of interactive encounters.

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