Inner Space Cavern
Hidden for over 10,000 years, Inner Space Cavern is one of the best-preserved caves in Texas. It was discovered by a Texas Highway Department core drilling team in the spring of 1963 and was opened to the public in the summer of 1966. Since that time, hundreds of thousands of visitors have seen this beautiful cave.
Our amazing cave has beautiful formations, large rooms, prehistoric animal bones, and a truly unique discovery story. It remains a constant 72 degrees (but feels like 80 degrees with the humidity) year round and it does NOT flood during rains.
45.5 MILES VIA TX-1 LOOP N
512-931-2283
4200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626
Peter Pan Mini Golf
An Austin icon since 1948.
The giant Peter Pan and T-Rex have been a fixture near the intersection of Barton Springs and South Lamar for as long as most anyone can remember.
Over the years, the park has gained a reputation as a place for families and people of all ages to spend a great day or evening, Austin style. We have always been family-owned and operated with the same laid back attitude that has made Austin what it is today.
19.2 MILES VIA TX-1 LOOP N
512-472-1033
1207 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
Austin Nature & Science Center
Since 1960, the Austin Nature & Science Center has provided hands-on nature exhibits, education programs, and recreation activities for countless visitors, teachers, and children of all ages that increase awareness and appreciation of the natural environment. Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, ANSC is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world.
The Austin Nature & Science Center offers many programs for preschoolers, kids, families, and adults with topics ranging from butterflies to caving and much more.
17.7 MILES VIA TX-1 LOOP N
512-974-3888
anscprograms@austintexas.gov
2389 Stratford Dr, Austin, TX 78746
Cathedral of Junk
The Cathedral of Junk stands quietly in the backyard of a small house on a suburban street on the south side of Austin. Unlike other busybody constructions that we've visited -- the Forevertron, the Garden of Eden, the Orange Show -- this one blends with its neighborhood. From the street, it's invisible.
The man who built it, Vince Hannemann, is similarly unassuming. He didn't build the Cathedral to get attention. Although he's been dubbed a "yardist" by the local art community, he's a very down-to-earth guy who harbors no illusions about the significance of his creation. "I just did it because it was kinda cool," he tells us. "It's my clubhouse. It's fun. Kids, when they come through, they know what it is."
8.8 MILES VIA S 1ST ST
512-299-7413
4422 Lareina Dr, Austin, TX 78745
Austin Zoo
Austin Zoo is a nonprofit rescue zoo.
The mission of Austin Zoo is to assist animals in need through rescue, conservation and education.
We rely on private donations, gate admissions, grants and sponsorships to continue to care for the animals we have, and to be able to take in new animals that need a safe home. We do not receive any funding from the city or state.
14.9 MILES VIA W SLAUGHTER LN
512-288-1490
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin, TX 78736
Austin Aquarium
Come Experience Thousands of Species and Interactive Exhibits! Austin Aquarium has been the premier family entertainment center in the Austin Area since 2014. We love providing once in a lifetime experiences that include everything from sharks to Kangaroos!
28.9 MILES VIA I-35 N AND US-183 N
512-222-5586
info@austinaquarium.com
13530 US-183 #101, AUSTIN, TX 78750
Thinkery
Thinkery is Austin’s home for why and how.
It’s a place where science and families play side by side, where people connect with ideas by doing, making and experiencing. It’s a foundry for a new generation of innovators and creative problem solvers – and it’s a heck of a good time!
16.4 MILES VIA I-35 N
512-469-6200
1830 SIMOND AVE, AUSTIN, TX 78723
Museums of Ice Cream
ARE YOU READY TO REDISCOVER THE KID IN YOU?
EAT as many ice cream treats as you want in 5 different shapes and forms
CONNECT with your loved ones through day & night activities hosted by our talented guides
LEARN all about ice cream and its history across 12 multi-sensory installations
PLAY in the world famous sprinkle pool and ride on our animal cookie carousel
11506 Century Oaks Terrace, #128, Austin, TX 78758
27.8 MILES
