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πŸ™‹πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ A guide for exploring Austin with kids πŸ› parks, hikes, restaurants, day trips, etc!

😎 This is the best place to stay at Canyon Lake for a multi-family vacation!

πŸ“ Canyon Lake Condos at Stillwater Ranch
140 Banister, Canyon Lake, TX

πŸ›Œ 4 separate condos, sleeps 25 total
πŸŒ… Gorgeous views, sunset over the lake
🍳Full size kitchens and fridges
🌭Multiple grills on site (Blackstone, propane, charcoal, and pit!)
πŸ”₯ Fire pit for s’mores
πŸ€ Basketball court
🏐Sand volleyball
🎱Pool table
πŸ₯Frisbee golf
🌽 Cornhole
🐴Horseshoe pit
πŸ› Playground
πŸ“Ί Outdoor tv on the covered patio

πŸ‘‰Tips:
πŸͺ£ Bring sand toys for the kids! Both the playground and the volleyball court have sand.
πŸ€You can bring balls, but they also have a cabinet fully stocked with all kinds of balls!
πŸ–οΈThey also have chalk there for the chalk wall
🍽️This place is fully stocked so chances are if you forgot something it will be there!
🚀 Canyon Lake is currently very low but you can rent boats from the marina
πŸ›ŸTube rentals are just down the street for tubing on the Guadalupe River
πŸ•ΊπŸ» Gruene is only about 18 minutes away! Eat at the Gristmill, walk to the General Store, play a round of mini golf at Gruene Putt Putt, and catch some live music at the dance hall!
🀩It’s the perfect spot for 4 families to gather, relax, hangout, and bond! We can’t wait to go back with all our friends!

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😎 This is the best place to stay at Canyon Lake for a multi-family vacation! πŸ“ Canyon Lake Condos at Stillwater Ranch 140 Banister, Canyon Lake, TX πŸ›Œ 4 separate condos, sleeps 25 total πŸŒ… Gorgeous views, sunset over the lake 🍳Full size kitchens and fridges 🌭Multiple grills on site (Blackstone, propane, charcoal, and pit!) πŸ”₯ Fire pit for s’mores πŸ€ Basketball court 🏐Sand volleyball 🎱Pool table πŸ₯Frisbee golf 🌽 Cornhole 🐴Horseshoe pit πŸ› Playground πŸ“Ί Outdoor tv on the covered patio πŸ‘‰Tips: πŸͺ£ Bring sand toys for the kids! Both the playground and the volleyball court have sand. πŸ€You can bring balls, but they also have a cabinet fully stocked with all kinds of balls! πŸ–οΈThey also have chalk there for the chalk wall 🍽️This place is fully stocked so chances are if you forgot something it will be there! 🚀 Canyon Lake is currently very low but you can rent boats from the marina πŸ›ŸTube rentals are just down the street for tubing on the Guadalupe River πŸ•ΊπŸ» Gruene is only about 18 minutes away! Eat at the Gristmill, walk to the General Store, play a round of mini golf at Gruene Putt Putt, and catch some live music at the dance hall! 🀩It’s the perfect spot for 4 families to gather, relax, hangout, and bond! We can’t wait to go back with all our friends!
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πŸ¦– Check out the life-size dinosaurs at @dinosaurparktx in Cedar Creek!

πŸ“ 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX

πŸ¦• Only about 30 minutes from Austin! See life-size dinosaurs along a beautiful shady trail.

⏰ Open 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday

🎟️ $10-11 (under 2 is free)

πŸš— free parking

πŸ‘Ÿ Wear sneakers or hiking shoes

🦼Jogging strollers are OK, path is not paved

β˜€οΈ Don’t forget sunscreen and water!

πŸ› Two playgrounds plus fossil digs for kids

🧺 Bring your own food! No food sold on site.

#austinkids #cedarcreek #bastrop #bastroptx #cedarcreektx #dinosaurpark #dino #dinosaur #dinopark #dinosaurs #dinos #austinthingstodo #visitingaustin #austindaytrip

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πŸ¦– Check out the life-size dinosaurs at @dinosaurparktx in Cedar Creek! πŸ“ 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX πŸ¦• Only about 30 minutes from Austin! See life-size dinosaurs along a beautiful shady trail. ⏰ Open 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday 🎟️ $10-11 (under 2 is free) πŸš— free parking πŸ‘Ÿ Wear sneakers or hiking shoes 🦼Jogging strollers are OK, path is not paved β˜€οΈ Don’t forget sunscreen and water! πŸ› Two playgrounds plus fossil digs for kids 🧺 Bring your own food! No food sold on site. #austinkids #cedarcreek #bastrop #bastroptx #cedarcreektx #dinosaurpark #dino #dinosaur #dinopark #dinosaurs #dinos #austinthingstodo #visitingaustin #austindaytrip
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πŸ¦– Check out the life-size dinosaurs at @dinosaurparktx in Cedar Creek!

πŸ“ 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX

πŸ¦• Only about 30 minutes from Austin! See life-size dinosaurs along a beautiful shady trail.

⏰ Open 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday

🎟️ $10-11 (under 2 is free)

πŸš— free parking

πŸ‘Ÿ Wear sneakers or hiking shoes

🦼Jogging strollers are OK, path is not paved

β˜€οΈ Don’t forget sunscreen and water!

πŸ› Two playgrounds plus fossil digs for kids

🧺 Bring your own food! No food sold on site.

#austinkids #cedarcreek #bastrop #bastroptx #cedarcreektx #dinosaurpark #dino #dinosaur #dinopark #dinosaurs #dinos #austinthingstodo #visitingaustin #austindaytrip

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πŸ¦– Check out the life-size dinosaurs at @dinosaurparktx in Cedar Creek! πŸ“ 893 Union Chapel Rd, Cedar Creek, TX πŸ¦• Only about 30 minutes from Austin! See life-size dinosaurs along a beautiful shady trail. ⏰ Open 10am-4pm Wednesday-Sunday 🎟️ $10-11 (under 2 is free) πŸš— free parking πŸ‘Ÿ Wear sneakers or hiking shoes 🦼Jogging strollers are OK, path is not paved β˜€οΈ Don’t forget sunscreen and water! πŸ› Two playgrounds plus fossil digs for kids 🧺 Bring your own food! No food sold on site. #austinkids #cedarcreek #bastrop #bastroptx #cedarcreektx #dinosaurpark #dino #dinosaur #dinopark #dinosaurs #dinos #austinthingstodo #visitingaustin #austindaytrip
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🧸 @kawaiiklaws_tx Claw Machine Store 🧸

πŸ“ 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park
Inside Lakeline Mall, right above the play area. Park at Dillards.

@kawaiiklaws_tx is a store filled with claw machines! My kids love claw machines and were very excited to try this out. We played for about 30 minutes and they each won 2 toys.

🧸The toys were actually really good quality. I feel like most claw machines give you garbage toys, but these are super nice! You can also save your little toys and trade them in for giant toys. The selection is great as well. They have machines that are fun for a wide range of ages and interests.

🧸Like any claw machines, these can be hard! We found some were more challenging than others. Spoiler alert: the more β€œbaby” the machine, the easier it was. The Cookie Monster was the easiest to win. I keep thinking back to the Bluey episode Magic Claw, where the kids get bored when mom makes the game too easy, but love to play when dad makes it more of a challenge. Another pro tip: the claw will drop the toy at the top, so we built the toys up into a tower to make it easier. This requires a lot of money! Be prepared to spend around $20 per toy.

🧸My boys definitely got frustrated but that made winning all the more fun when they actually got one. Definitely check this place out if you like claw machines!

#clawmachine #kawaiiklaws #austinkids #lakelinemall

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🧸 @kawaiiklaws_tx Claw Machine Store 🧸 πŸ“ 11200 Lakeline Mall Dr, Cedar Park Inside Lakeline Mall, right above the play area. Park at Dillards. @kawaiiklaws_tx is a store filled with claw machines! My kids love claw machines and were very excited to try this out. We played for about 30 minutes and they each won 2 toys. 🧸The toys were actually really good quality. I feel like most claw machines give you garbage toys, but these are super nice! You can also save your little toys and trade them in for giant toys. The selection is great as well. They have machines that are fun for a wide range of ages and interests. 🧸Like any claw machines, these can be hard! We found some were more challenging than others. Spoiler alert: the more β€œbaby” the machine, the easier it was. The Cookie Monster was the easiest to win. I keep thinking back to the Bluey episode Magic Claw, where the kids get bored when mom makes the game too easy, but love to play when dad makes it more of a challenge. Another pro tip: the claw will drop the toy at the top, so we built the toys up into a tower to make it easier. This requires a lot of money! Be prepared to spend around $20 per toy. 🧸My boys definitely got frustrated but that made winning all the more fun when they actually got one. Definitely check this place out if you like claw machines! #clawmachine #kawaiiklaws #austinkids #lakelinemall
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🍦FREE CONE DAY AT DQ IS TOMORROW MARCH 20! 🍦

Get a free vanilla soft serve cone at participating DQ locations! πŸ™Œ

#freeconeday #dq #dairyqueen #dqfreeconeday #austinkids

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🍦FREE CONE DAY AT DQ IS TOMORROW MARCH 20! 🍦 Get a free vanilla soft serve cone at participating DQ locations! πŸ™Œ #freeconeday #dq #dairyqueen #dqfreeconeday #austinkids
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⛺️ Check out all the old forts from past @wildflowercenter Fortlandia years around town! πŸ‘€

πŸ“ Honeycomb Hideout is at @hiveaustin 🐝

πŸ“ Mars Base is at @slackersbrew πŸš€

πŸ“ Blooms Boxes (half) is at @figmentcreative

πŸ“ The other half of Bloom Boxes is at @stelmobrewing Springdale

πŸ“ Phoenix Trail is at the Lakewood Park Sculpture Garden in Leander

πŸ“ Fairy Pavilion is at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park

πŸ“ Mimic is temporarily at Emerald Tavern (no playing or climbing on it 😒) but will eventually be moved to the new Figment Creative location.

πŸ“ Shell Yeah! is at @dduk_dduk_co

πŸ“ The Critter Stack is at @leaningpear in Wimberley

πŸ“ Color Keep is at the Bee Cave Sculpture Park

πŸ“ Fort Flutter is at @signbaraustin (and they will be getting a few more soon!)

πŸ“ Pyrostructure is at Camp Moody YMCA in Buda

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⛺️ Check out all the old forts from past @wildflowercenter Fortlandia years around town! πŸ‘€ πŸ“ Honeycomb Hideout is at @hiveaustin 🐝 πŸ“ Mars Base is at @slackersbrew πŸš€ πŸ“ Blooms Boxes (half) is at @figmentcreative πŸ“ The other half of Bloom Boxes is at @stelmobrewing Springdale πŸ“ Phoenix Trail is at the Lakewood Park Sculpture Garden in Leander πŸ“ Fairy Pavilion is at Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park πŸ“ Mimic is temporarily at Emerald Tavern (no playing or climbing on it 😒) but will eventually be moved to the new Figment Creative location. πŸ“ Shell Yeah! is at @dduk_dduk_co πŸ“ The Critter Stack is at @leaningpear in Wimberley πŸ“ Color Keep is at the Bee Cave Sculpture Park πŸ“ Fort Flutter is at @signbaraustin (and they will be getting a few more soon!) πŸ“ Pyrostructure is at Camp Moody YMCA in Buda
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πŸͺ²Fort Flutter has landed at @signbaraustin πŸ™Œ

πŸ“ 9909 FM 969 Bldg 3, Austin

Want another chance to play on this old Fortlandia fort? Here’s your chance! Sign Bar is such a cool place to check out. They have so much to look at and your nostalgia will kick in hard! We love that they have this old fort (and more are coming soon!)

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πŸͺ²Fort Flutter has landed at @signbaraustin πŸ™Œ πŸ“ 9909 FM 969 Bldg 3, Austin Want another chance to play on this old Fortlandia fort? Here’s your chance! Sign Bar is such a cool place to check out. They have so much to look at and your nostalgia will kick in hard! We love that they have this old fort (and more are coming soon!)
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