Austin Austin is a great place to bring the kids. Families will find a number of area attractions suitable to the children, from the Austin Children s Museum and Republic of Texas Museum to the viewing of the famous Austin bats under the Congress Ave. bridge. Families with children may find it convenient to stay near Barton Springs, located in Zilker Park.
Town Lake is also an ideal spot for family travelers.
The lake borders the southern edge of downtown and travelers will find more than 30 miles of trails around the lake. Keep following the Colorado River and you ll hit Lake Austin and Lake Travis, nestled among rolling hills and cliffs. These are great spots for the fisherman in your family, not to mention Meccas for boaters, waterskiers, windsurfers and jetskiers. Unlike other cities, the businesses in Austin are spread out. The Austin Convention Center is located between Town Lake and Sixth Street.