Fly from Lubbock (LBB) to Killeen (GRK) Drive from Killeen to Austin 4h 48m $180 - $640 Bus, train Take the bus from Lubbock to Ft Worth Take the train from Fort Worth to Austin 10h 57m $73 - $107 Bus via Fort Worth Take the bus from Lubbock to Ft Worth Take the bus from Fort Worth to Austin 11h 8m $61 - $87 Drive Drive from Lubbock to Austin The history of the park is really neat to learn and teach your kids or educate yourself on. It was quite the trek, especially at the end, but so worth it. This site and app let me do all the planning for our 15 day trip in a little over 6 hours! Cyril & Methodius Czech Catholic Church! I can only rate this place on the buildings and trails. You'll get a pamphlet of all the animals they have. Moira and Brian were so welcoming that it cheered our weary family to the core. Good trails, clean restrooms, boat ramp, camping. Focuses on the life on the frontier mostly until the arrival of the trains. Great food and many kinds of beer on tap. Two winding spiral staircases. Beautiful. By far a great experience. Family Fun. There is an outside area that is absolutely beautiful, wish I would have took more pics. This site and app let me do all the planning for our 15 day trip in a little over 6 hours! 200 State Hwy Park Rd 15, Brownwood, TX 76801, USA. My only complaint is that Gates close at 8pm and Im young and like to go see night life especially if there are strict rules already about quiet hours. It is a short hike to the pool. Neat little museum with a bit of history of the area. Riverside park featuring a 60-ft. waterfall & caves, plus areas for hiking, fishing & camping. I brought my one year old here with no expectations and I was blown away! Sharks, Stingrays, Giant Pacific Octopus, Lorikeets, Macaws, Reptiles, and Amphibians. The pizza was delicious and a great portion. Lubbock is my hometown. Very friendly staff and such a great time! And don't stay just in the pool, it is also worth walking to the other side where you will have a 0.75 mile hike by the creek to get to the river. Its a very pretty natural pool with clear blue water. The drive from Austin to Lubbock is 383 miles (617 km). Seriously, this app does it all! I may come back in the future for the cave tour, but other than that, I probably wouldnt. Its located in the oldest building in the area. Such a great time with my family! 4 years old and under is $5 . 4200 S I-35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626, USA. They really push the tokens for feeding the animals to make it more interactive. Its so pretty and peaceful here! We got there just as they opened and Moira made us feel quite welcome. You could check out Paramount Theatre and Frontier Texas!, or the always popular Historic Fort Phantom Hill! I highly recommend a visit. You can bring your mountain bikes and ride along the rocks and have a good time or go near by to Pedernales state park. Thanks, Robert 06-20-2007, 04:38 PM #2. Lakeside location for daytime & nighttime 3-hour zipline tours & a private beach with hammock seats. We purchased awesome items in the shop. Captain Tim was awesome had a long charter 130 to sunset about 8ish and sailed a while stoped in a cove to swim and brought our own food and had a nice meal sailing and got an amazing sunset. Anyone who passes through San Saba should definitely stop by the Wedding Oak Winery and check it out. He is super informative and you have a question he'll answer it was awesome. Home of the Round Rock Express, affiliate of the Major League Texas Rangers baseball team. I definitely recommend bringing kids to play. There's a mini zoo to walk through as well with peacocks free roaming. It was lot of fun. Very sweet!! Short walking trail that winds through the fort. Lots of stone structures were built by he CCC here that you can still enjoy today. . The only problem we ran into was when we brought $10 tickets but all the birds but a select few were not in the zoo due to the bird flu. Kids love it. What to Do: Apart from appreciating the marine life in the aquarium, kids can also interact with some animals such as lemurs and sloths. The camping, picnic, swimming, and fishing areas were all very well maintained and very clean. Reservation is required to visit this place which is $12 per car. The worst part? Now for the wine. Absolutely amazing wheeling destination! This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. The camel will steal at least two bags just fyi and it will stick it's entire head in your vehicle and eat the entire paper bag . Also collecting a few prizes (gifts) for the wife. I bought 2 bottles for my wife and had a glass while there. I got in over 6 miles of hiking all together and I was happy with all that I saw. She pointed us in the direction of the visitors center down the street but not before she told us the history of the wedding oak tree. Visited Dell Diamond stadium for a clean culture hosted car meet and got the pleasure of seeing the enormous baseball field first hand!! The Austin Aquarium opened in 2013 and quickly became one of the top family-friendly things to do in Austin. (Fingers crossed) I love singing karaoke and look forward to joining them on karaoke night. The staff were very accommodating and professional. My husband had the ros and enjoyed it!! We love the free glass that you get when you do a beer or wine flight - and always bring visiting friends/family here to experience it. Swimming is allowed down river and I hear lovely though personally I have not done it. The top stops along the way from Austin to Lubbock (with short detours) are Lake Travis Zipline Adventures, Hamilton Pool Preserve, and Inner Space Cavern. The staff let our group ride the Carousel twice so we could use our tokens. I took a day trip with my mom to San Saba to trace some family roots there and came upon the Wedding Oak Winery. An absolutely amazing and informative tour, including the history of the discovery, of the caverns and their importance to both the geological and paleontological records, as well as a nesting place for the local bat colonies. We camped here two nights and had lots of fun. Our tent only campsite is gorgeous. For the most part it is like any outlet but the one thing I really liked was the mother lounge they had near the restrooms by the Food Court. With its eye-popping colors and brain-bending oddities, the Museum of the Weird is one of the most unique things to see in Austin. Finally doing it. It was the perfect amount. You go through a total of 5 lines, each higher up and for longer. Although I had visited Fort Phantom lake as a child, I had never seen the fort ruins. Nice hike. Cannot thank them enough for their kindness and hospitality. Other popular stops include Texas Civil War Museum, Frontier Texas!, and Dinosaur World. We had a great experience and our sweet boy on the spectrum who is 8 felt welcome and had a soda while we tasted a few wines to decide what we wanted to purchase. Will definitely be back! Been here many times and I recommend outside if peak summer because you can bake like a potato. I had a great time, I can only imagine how great it would be with an actual baseball game! Not just hot dogs and popcorn. Fantastic time! This is a great little brewery/winery in Salado! We fed the Giraffes and ducks. Each person would then have to drive about 192 miles to meet in the middle. The gift shop is worth visiting by itself. WELL worth the visit ! The staff was very nice and helped me know where I could go to have fun without risking damage to my truck. There was a small concession stand area and play place which the kids loved. We fed the Giraffes and ducks. Old hospital and blacksmith labeled by signs. The direct drive from Lubbock to Austin is 383 mi (617 km), and should have a drive time of 6 hrs 47 mins in normal traffic. We frequently visit here and Barrow (within walking distance) on the evenings and weekends. We also rented kayaks and paddled around which was beautiful. Missy & Pablo were very kind and helpful today. The best part? Here, you will experience thousands of species and interactive exhibits. 6211 Park Road 4 S, Burnet, TX 78611, USA. The map on the wall was so detailed and made me want to explore the cave. If youre going on a road trip from Lubbock to Austin, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way with Paramount Theatre and Frontier Texas!, or the ever-popular Historic Fort Phantom Hill. The artwork and sculptures were absolutely world class throughout the facility, and every inch of the place including the gift shop was amazingly well crafted. The falls are definitely what you were there to see, but beware swimming is prohibited on the falls section. Im sure well be back here again if ever we are in the area again! Their lines arent the only things that they have going for them, however. We were only there for a day pass and didnt take time to check out any camping spots. Highly recommend the trip to Lometa, TX. Unique museum in the heart of Abilene. Can be crowded. There's some hiking involved, but the good news is that "what hikes up gets to zip down!" O'Ryan and Andrew were our guides and they did a great job for our group. The inside is warm and welcoming with a variety of wedding themed wines. Even with the overcast weather, the views were beautiful and the hikes between lines were fun. The Food Court doesnt have a lot of options, only about 5 different places but there are a lot of stores, 4401 N Interstate Hwy 35, Round Rock, TX 78664, USA. Parking lot had many sections that were clearly labeled with signs. 3400 E Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, USA. It had many trails to walk and some of the structure is still there. Self-guided tours are offered at this modest 19th-century fort site with 3 original stone buildings. They do have round trip shuttle busses from satellite lots for a good value. Suitable for almost all ages, there are five lines on the course, between 90 and 850 meters in length. World class wines. And it's beautifully restored. Nice park staff and clean park area. Always something happening with a fantastic selection of drinks and food. The facilities were nice (rv area) and the lawns were kept maintained. The Austin Aquarium has been the premier family entertainment center in the Austin Area since 2014. Hill country must see. Very cool. But this was the best zoo we have been to so far! Apart from that, we need to be paying $8 fee per person for entry at the preserve entrance. Museums. Nice place to stop and stretch your legs! Our two teens were fully engaged, and are now keen to explore other cave systems in central Texas. Great views and atmosphere. The top stops along the way from Lubbock to Fort Worth (with short detours) are Dinosaur Valley State Park, Historic Granbury Square, and Abilene Zoo. We camped with 2 other families who were nearby and they had a great time also. Highly recommend that you get here as soon as you can to enjoy this gem. This is a breathtaking, family friendly location. Holographic stories from the people, an 360 theater to watch stories of the wild west. Highest rated attractions on Tripadvisor, based on traveler reviews. Nice park staff and clean park area. They allowed me to use an air-conditioned room set up with family portraits and heirlooms in which to get ready, without us even asking. I regret I hadnt asked for a bottle to go! There were tons of animals out there. The mother lounge had a nice couch, changing table, tv, sink, kid chair and table! Explore the various interactive activities and get hands-on with your favorite animals. We had a guide take us through and explain details about the history of the cavern. and is chock-full of lots of fun outdoorsy stuff, too. Forested park & campground with 32 natural springs, swimming holes, waterfalls, pool, trails & more. It's a mixture of zoo and aquarium animals. It had many trails to walk and some of the structure is still there. But it is still a great day activity. Planning travel has actually been fun instead of tedious because of this app. View of the pool is very beautiful. Nice. Much of this comes from Tim doing what he loves (sailing!) Highly recommended! The snacks and drinks looked very inviting although we didn't have any as we had already had lunch. Where to begin?! The exhibits are kept up and the animals are very well taken care of. Very helpful staff and worth a quick stop if you are in the area. The aquarium tops the list of the best things to do in Austin, Texas, with kids as young people who can interact with animals like sloths and lemurs. Paramount is an excellent venue. Hiked a couple different trails with the last one being the Gorman Falls trail. My daughter and I loved this park. Super fun, even for adults! Below you'll find links to all the road trips we've assembled for Lubbock. Its pretty cool to see such big animals come to your window and stick there whole head and neck in your car. The restrooms are very clean as well. If you want a truly quiet and relaxing time camping and rving this place is the best bang for your buck with the springs near by. Swimming is allowed down river and I hear lovely though personally I have not done it. I was able to buy 2 hot dogs, 2 Gatorades and a bag of chips for $9 . Park is beautiful. I love the feeding token idea! Good trails, clean restrooms, boat ramp, camping. Other popular stops include Longhorn Cavern State Park, Abilene Zoo, and Pedernales Falls State Park. MENU. The staff was very nice and helped me know where I could go to have fun without risking damage to my truck. Hiked a couple different trails with the last one being the Gorman Falls trail. It was amazing. Pretty localized history of families and settlers there, I spent about half an hour and was satisfied. I am not a baseball fan, always seemed boring to me watching it on TV. So many steps to climb. We were able to do most of our shopping needs in just half of the shopping center! What are the top attractions to visit in Lubbock? Stay organized with a to-do list, packing list, shopping list, any kind of list. Every fall while our kid was a student at Texas Tech, we went to visit the corn maze. The staff are friendly and helpful. Love love love! We had our Tige kids Christmas party yesterday. find more stops. So many steps to climb. We took the cavern tour with two teens. Our favorite things to do on road trips are to see natural wonders and unique, curiosity type things. Sun City Texas is a 4,750-acre age-restricted community located in Georgetown, Texas, a city 35 miles north of Austin off Interstate 35. Great time, great value. Theres also a small playground which is well maintained. Built by Texas Rangers. and wanting to share that experience with others. Id recommend to anyone in the area looking for something to do. The only negative point about it is the price. Check them out here: Yes! Clean park. The food truck there on weekends serves good food at a decent price and the general store there is pretty nice. It was a very educational place to see & loved all the interactive tools for learning. It can be made lesser since swimming & walking around the pool is restricted now. Like the dude from Reading Rainbow said, dont take my word for it! Check it out, surely will bring you smiles. 1800 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen, TX 76542, USA. Cant wait to come back and spend more time. Be transported under the sea with a fun-filled trip to the Austin Aquarium. The seats are comfortable and concession stand is very good. Gas from Lubbock to Austin would cost around $36 to $85 USD, depending on your vehicle's fuel efficiency. We purchased 30 bags and they're good size but they go fast. Informative and entertaining for a reasonable price (note: There are coupon books to get a discount. We were close to two clean restrooms with showers. There were 8 kids among us and this park is great for kids. Beautiful venue. We felt like we were in the wrong place because the front looks like part of a strip mall. There were tons of animals out there. Much of this comes from Tim doing what he loves (sailing!) Two winding spiral staircases. This is definitely something to check out and not necessarily a final destination but if you're looking for an excuse to get our of San Antonio or Austin for a nice drive it's a good turnaround point. I will share what I did take tho. Amazing history of the settlers of Granger, TX. Dont think about it - just click download right this minute. We always have a great time visiting the Abilene Zoo. I liked the challenge and length of it. Extremely informative ! There are two-seaters as well for underage drivers to experience the thrill. They have really nice cabins as well as lodges, screen shelters, electric hook up sites, and water only sites. The Adventure is best for families with young children or those who arent interested in crawling into tight spaces. Restrooms are vault type no flush toilets. Things to Do . The staff is friendly and helpful. I would consider this zoo on par with larger zoos due to the affordable cost, the exhibits, and staff interactions. We needed that great day. The arena is located on the campus of Texas Tech University. The scenery and sunsets alone is worth the visit.. the kids loved the open areas that are spikey free and go right up to the water. Just make sure you bring your helment!!!! We didn't realize that the rides close early and we had purchased tokens. In short don't make the mistake that I made of thinking you're going to pop in and out of this place in 15 minutes. Can be crowded. It was very interactive! My one year old loved the different birds. We had a great experience and our sweet boy on the spectrum who is 8 felt welcome and had a soda while we tasted a few wines to decide what we wanted to purchase. On our way out, we had to stop at the playground. Ck the Tech athletic website for lots and price. Best advice if you are interested in river is to time a trip after seasonal rain. Hill country must see. If in the area during baseball a must visit. Address: 1820 S Lakeshore Blvd, Austin, TX 78741, United States. They also had very clean bathrooms. Want to see lots and lots of blacktail prairie dogs? 14529 Pocohontas Trail, Volente, TX 78641, USA. Special shout out to Rachel, our tour guide par excellence! Very refreshing! The area is really nice and beautiful. The Buddy Holly Center follows the short life the America's rock n' roll legend that forever changed music from big. It was a great experience. Coming into the cages where birds were flying and Iguanas were was just great! I cant imagine anyone not loving this app! You won't regret it. Wonderful interactive looked into history! Chamber: Attend a mind-blowing show by Lubbock Symphony Orchestra like you've never seen before. Highly recommend that you get here as soon as you can to enjoy this gem. Not only can you admire them in gigantic tanks and pools, but you can pet, play and take pictures with them through special interactive programs!. Painted sunsets and rainbow lake its stunning. The Paramount is a nostalgic place from my childhood so I love just going there. Make sure also to visit Longhorn Cavern State Park which is a short drive from Inks Lake and a great tour. We stayed here 6 days this visit, and could not have been happier with our visit. Thank you for having our families out and giving me a awesome wedding anniversary! Excellent facilities, great staff, exhibits are well done, well organized and tell a compelling story. Amazing!! At the river, you can swim. Located on the outskirts of Austin on the way to Lubbock, the Hamilton Pool Preserve is a gorgeous swimming hole that features a 50-foot waterfall and crystal clear water. Thanks so much for the great time Topsey!!!! View of the pool is very beautiful. Offers more than what I expected always a plus. She was amazing and very helpful and went above and beyond for my mother who was looking to find the building her grandfather owned in the 1930s. Today, we bring you Lubbock, Texas! Near Lubbock Christian University. Lovely little vineyard with friendly personable Employees. I absolutely love this place, literally driving up hills and peaks. Beautiful scenery, EXTREMELY clean bathrooms with showers. The restrooms are very clean as well. The facilities were nice (rv area) and the lawns were kept maintained. My husband had the ros and enjoyed it!! The wine inventory dates back a couple decades, and the quality is the same. She was amazing and very helpful and went above and beyond for my mother who was looking to find the building her grandfather owned in the 1930s. The museum is dedicated to the contributions of the glider pilots (hence, Silent Wings) that served during WWII. customize this trip Day 1 11:00 am start in Austin drive for about 1 hour 12:07 pm Lampasas stay for about 1 hour and leave at 1:07 pm drive for about 1.5 hours 2:26 pm Brownwood stay for about 1 hour and leave at 3:26 pm The heart of downtown Lubbock is becoming a gallery, restaurant, live music mecca for the western half of the state. A scenic natural swimming pool in a canyon below a 50-ft waterfall, surrounded by a grotto. Near Interstate 27. The petting zoo was okay just goats. Outside of the metro area, travelers will drive along Lake Bridgeport. They have a nice gift shop with clean bathrooms. Restrooms inside the food court were dirty. Overall, highly recommended. 2023, for our first event outside of Lubbock. Its actually one of only two places in the United States where youre able to pet and play with ring-tailed lemurs. So fun! The Buddy Holly Center 579 Speciality Museums By gracethemystic I liked the challenge and length of it. . Suggest also taking younger generations to show them what the Greatest Generation did. I cant recommend it enough! Free parking. 24300 Hamilton Pool Rd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620, USA. Reservations are needed and an additional payment once in the park per a person. It was probably the best park I've been to, but then again, I haven't gone to many. The Austin Aquarium opened in 2013 and quickly became one of the top family-friendly things to do in Austin. We stayed here 6 days this visit, and could not have been happier with our visit. Plenty of seating and beautiful scenery. There are vending machine type spots to buy firewood and a general store. I was born in Abilene but moved away in grade school. The best part? For the most part it is like any outlet but the one thing I really liked was the mother lounge they had near the restrooms by the Food Court. Rugged trail park for off-road vehicles, plus firing ranges & skeet shooting. Small, family-friendly aquarium with many varieties of sea life, plus touch tanks & frequent events. 3. I think we may have found a place that my hubby and I can have date nights closer to home. Home of the Round Rock Express, affiliate of the Major League Texas Rangers baseball team. Make sure bring your fishing tackle or rent/borrow some from the camp store which is well stocked. Find things to do in Lubbock, TX. The Home Town Red is a Sweet Red Blend that was delicious and what a sweet red wine should be! There are plenty of great restaurants in Abilene too, including Belle's . We frequently visit here and Barrow (within walking distance) on the evenings and weekends. Our kids 10/15 loved it too. Great time, great value. Landscape is stunning. Its pretty cool to see such big animals come to your window and stick there whole head and neck in your car. We had hundreds of parents and kids attend. The hike itself is short and easy-medium. The exhibits are kept up and the animals are very well taken care of. All galleries are free and it's a great way to learn some Central Texas history and archeology. Plenty of benches to sit on and inside the food court area you can rent push carts for kids, which we did end up getting for one child. We did the easy trails first but they proved a little flat although beautiful. This is a great park with many trails passing through woods, fields and of course the river area. If youre going to hurl yourself through the air at 30 miles per hour, you might as well book the best, and thats Lake Travis Zipline Adventures. A great variety of different exhibits. Great day at a outdoor mall! I appreciated everything - clean bathrooms, able to lock valuables, water bottles provided throughout, wonderful trip on the boat. Each has its unique features. You go through a total of 5 lines, each higher up and for longer. Very good price, also. Its a great way to snag popular designs and trends at a lower price point. and leave at 4:44 pm. The park has a website but cannot reserve which is a crutch especially when Terri does not trust the mail so if youre traveling far youre really banking on first come first serve. Visited Dell Diamond stadium for a clean culture hosted car meet and got the pleasure of seeing the enormous baseball field first hand!! Regional heritage, including ancient projectiles & 18th-century attire, is the focus at this museum. They pack a LOT of things into the space. Food vendors are situated in the center, and open-air pathways let you catch a breath of fresh air in the midst of all the dedicated expeditions. Weve attended tractor shows here and taken many visitors. If you're going on a road trip from Austin to Lubbock, we did the research for you and compiled some great stops along the way with Dell Diamond and Round Rock Premium Outlets, or the ever-popular Sts. 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