With Austin being a hub for business, nightlife, dining, and entertainment, there are activities for everyone to choose from. But which activities can the family join in your endeavors?

These family attractions in Austin are the perfect thing to do if you want to entertain and even educate your young ones. Next time you're looking for something to do with your family in Austin, check out these best family attractions perfect for all ages.

Chaparral Ice
Recreation $
2525 West Anderson Lane, Austin TX, 78757
Chaparral Ice is a family owned, full service ice rink. We offer free skating, parties, youth hockey, adult hockey, figure skating, curling and more!...
Pinballz Arcade
4.5  5 Rating (3)
8940 Research Blvd., Suite 100, Austin TX, 78758
Pinballz offers a massive 13,000 square feet of Classic Arcade experience! Our family-friendly fun center offers over 200 games including Classic and New...
Mount Bonnell
Real Estate $$
3800 Mt Bonnell Rd, Austin, TX, Austin TX, 78731
It has been a popular tourist destination since the 1850s. The mount provides a vista for viewing the city of Austin, Lake Austin, and the surrounding...
Thinkery
Education $
1830 Simond Ave, Austin TX, 78723
The Thinkery is an evolution of Austin Children's Museum. It's Austin's sparkling new home for "why” and "how.” A place where science and families...
Texas Memorial Museum
Travel & Recreation $
2400 Trinity St., Austin TX, 78705
The Texas Memorial Museum is the main exhibit hall of the Texas Natural Science Center at the University of Texas at Austin. Explore ancient fossils,...
Pease Park
Travel & Recreation
1100 Kingsbury St, Austin TX, 78703
Part of the Shoal Creek Greenbelt, Pease Park is a great place to hold a really big BBQ, host a birthday party, or walk your dog.
Texas State Capitol
Travel & Recreation $
1100 Congress Avenue, Austin TX, 78701
The Texas State Capitol, completed in 1888 in Downtown Austin, contains the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and the Office of the Governor.
Austin Nature & Science Center
Travel & Recreation
301 Nature Center Dr, Austin TX, 78746
Located on the western edge of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center is dedicated to the exploration of the natural world.
Zilker Park
5.0  5 Rating (1)
2207 Lou Neff Rd, Austin TX, 78746
Zilker Park sits just across Lady Bird Lake (formarly known as Town Lake) from Austin's skyline making it the perfect metropolitan park. Locals and visitors...
Bullock Texas State History Museum
Travel $$
1800 Congress Ave, Austin TX, 78701
The Bullock Texas State History Museum in downtown Austin, Texas, tells the "Story of Texas” with three floors of interactive exhibits; special effects...
Austin Central Library, Austin Public Library
Community & Government $$
710 West Cesar Chavez Street, Austin TX, 78701
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Liz Carpenter Fountain
Recreation $$
1000 Barton Springs Rd, Austin TX, 78704
An interactive water fountain in Austin, TX that helps to keep everyone cool during the hot summer months.
Austin Zoo
4.8  5 Rating (3)
10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin TX, 78736
The Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary is a private, non-profit zoo with over 300 animals. Located in southwest Austin, this rescue zoo offers great daily...
Peter Pan Mini Golf
Recreation
1207 Barton Springs Road, Austin TX, 78704
Opened in 1946, fun for all ages and families. Characters, obstacles, surprises and more at this Austin mini golf course!
Long Center for the Performing Arts
Recreation
701 W. Riverside Dr., Austin Tx, 78701
The Long Center for the Performing Arts will provide a state-of-the-art venue for a broad array of regional performing arts groups, Texas musicians and...
Austin Toy Museum
Recreation
1108 E. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX, 78702
A PLACE FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES. Whether interested in vintage toys, action figures, retro toys, classic toys, or console video games, the ATM should be on your...