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Skate the Night Away at This Austin Classic
Activity: Playland Skate Center In 10 Words or Less: Roller skating rink transported straight from the ’80s. Where: 8822 McCann Drive When: Varies, check schedule Cost: $8 to enter, $3 more if you want...
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A Great Alternative to Barton Springs
Activity: Deep Eddy Pool In 10 Words or Less: Take a dip in this cold, spring-fed pool. Where: 401 Deep Eddy Ave Cost: $3 per adult, $1 per child Rating: As someone who’s engaged to a British guy, I’ve...
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Sit in the Cockpit of a Plane at This Little-Known Museum
Activity: Texas Military Forces Museum In 10 Words or Less: An extensive look at Texas’ military history. When: Open every day except Monday Where: 2200 West 35th St (inside Camp Mabry) Cost: Free...
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The Trashiest Place in Austin
Activity: The Cathedral of Junk In 10 Words or Less: A multi-story building made entirely out of trash. When: By appointment Where: 4422 Lareina Dr Cost: Suggested $10 donation per group Rating: When I...
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Skip This Overpriced Tour of Austin
Activity: Austin Duck Adventures In 10 Words or Less: This duck-themed tour isn’t worth the bill. (Pun intended!) Where: Leaves from the Austin Visitor Center, 602 East 4th St Cost: $27.95 for adults,...
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A Family-Friendly Springtime Activity
Activity: The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center 10 Words or Less: Outdoor nature center dedicated to local varieties of plants/flowers. Where: 4801 La Crosse Avenue Cost: $10 for adults, $4 for kids...
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Try a New Food Trailer at This Event
Activity: Trailer Food Tuesdays In 10 Words or Less: A monthly collection of food trucks outside the Long Center. When: The last Tuesday of each month, April-October Where: 701 W Riverside Dr Cost:...
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Spend an Afternoon in the Prehistoric Era
Activity: The Dinosaur Park 10 Words or Less: Family-friendly park with life-sized dinosaur sculptures. Where: 893 Union Chapel Road (Cedar Creek, TX) Cost: $7/person, children under 2 years get in...
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Have a Ball at This Summer Event
Activity: Round Rock Express 10 Words or Less: Minor league baseball in a family-friendly setting. When: April to September each year Where: Dell Diamond, 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd Cost: $7-16 dollars,...
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Escape Austin for a Fun Day Trip
Activity: Longhorn Cavern State Park 10 Words or Less: Take a walking tour of a gorgeous limestone cave. When: Open dawn until dusk all year Where: Burnet, TX Cost: $16 for adults, $12 for children...
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Make Your Vegetarian Friends Happy
Activity: Mother’s Cafe 10 Words or Less: Much-beloved vegetarian/vegan restaurant in Hyde Park. Where: 4215 Duval St Cost: Dinner will cost you about $10 Rating: I post a lot about meat on this blog....
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Travel Back to the 1960s at This Museum
Activity: LBJ Presidential Library 10 Words or Less: A well-designed assortment of exhibits describing LBJ’s presidency. Where: 2313 Red River St. Cost: $8 for adults Rating: The LBJ Presidential...
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