It’s probably safe to say we’ve all visited some pretty lame mini-golf courses, but South Austin’s Peter Pan Mini-Golf hasn’t lost its edge since opening in 1948. For just a few bucks, you and your young’uns can conquer two courses complete with plenty of iconic challenges, including the Giant Tyrannosaurus Rex, the Whale, the Old Mill, the Turtle, and of course good ol’ Pan himself. Party and picnic reservations are available and there's a huge bonus for (responsible) parents/guardians: Peter Pan is BYOB (just no glass, please).
Austin’s population is growing in more ways than one. While transplants continue to arrive in droves, existing families are too expanding their broods. As a result, there are more things to do in Austin with kids than ever before—activities designed to keep both little ones and their parents entertained. Let’s start with Boomtown’s great outdoors; the city is peppered with parks full of amenities, hiking trails with scenic wonders, and swimming holes for a day of splash. And when the weather gets too unbearable (i.e. summer and cedar fever in spring), well, the indoor offerings aren’t too shabby either. Choose to cool off at the Museum of Ice Cream, where the samples keep on coming, or connect with your inner bookworm at ATX’s best bookstores and libraries, which carry periodicals for all ages. Whether you’re a local looking to keep your children entertained over the holidays or you’re visiting from afar with the whole clan, these awesome family-friendly things to do in Austin won’t disappoint.
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