From its fantastic live music to its burgeoning restaurant scene to its very own culture, Austin is a wonderful place to take the family. Read on for three ways to have some extra-Austin fun, without breaking the bank.
photo by alamosbasement / Flickr
1. Here are three words you don't often hear together: Cathedral of Junk. Intrigued? Then imagine how entranced the kids will be by the towering tangle of cast-offs that fill Austinite Vince's backyard. One local mother described it as an "I-Spy museum of recycled "treasures"" (click through for her take on Vince's recent switch-over to an up-to-code, city-approved attraction), and it's the perfect place for some urban exploring! Sometimes Vince has to run out on some errands, so call 512-299-7413 before showing up.
2. We parents know that keeping our little voyagers well-fed is one of the keys to avoiding travel overload meltdowns - but it gets pricey to eat on the road! Enter this brilliant guide to Austin area restaurants that offer kids-eat-free deals. Thanks a million to the parents who must be behind this!
3. Forget the old "wish you were here" postcards; snap a family portrait or three in front of the colorful "Greetings From Austin" mural at Annie and South First Street, and let everyone know you're alive and well and having a blast! (Note: please don't really forget the postcards - Grandma and Grandpa deserve some snail mail, too!)
Here's Austin blogger RWeThereYet's family in front of the mural - she's the same mom who gave the thumbs up to the Catherdral of Junk, and you can find many more kid-friendly Austin fun ideas on her blog!
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