Top Family Destinations

Austin has some great places for family oriented fun.  I had a difficult time deciding which destination deserves the top honor for the list.  However after visiting the Austin Children’s Museum with my family I decided it should lead the list due to the fact that everyone had a great time and it was a non-stop learning experience for everyone.  Below are the top family activities in Austin:

1. Austin Children’s Museum

512-472-2499
Dell Discovery Center
201 Colorado St
Austin, TX

2. LBJ Library and Museum

512-721-0200
University of Texas
2313 Red River
Austin, TX

3. Schlitterbahn Waterpark

830-625-2351
305 W Austin St
New Braunfels, TX 78130

4. Austin Nature and Science Center

512-974-2000
Ziker Park
301 Nature Center Dr
Austin, TX

5. Bats Underneath Congress Bridge

512-478-0098
100 Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701

6. Austin Museum of Art-Downtown

512-495-9224
823 Congress Ave # 100
Austin, TX 78701

7. Capital Cruises

Hyatt Regency Town Lake boat dock
Austin, TX

8. Austin Zoo

512-288-1490
10807 Rawhide Trl
Austin, TX 78736

9. Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center

512-292-4100
4801 LaCrosse Ave
Austin, TX 78739

10. Austin Duck Adventures

Boarding in front of the Austin Convention and Visitors Bureau
209 E. 6th St
Austin, Texas

Austin Gyms & Health Clubs

I am definitely a fan of a “community” style health club.  If I am able to work out in a friendly and motivating atmosphere I can accomplish my goals much easier than in a stuffy gym.  That is why I’ve selected the Austin Fitness Center has the top health club in the city.  Visit it and you will see what I mean.

1. Austin Fitness Center

512-282-0300
3100 Slaughter Ln Ste 100
Austin, TX 78748

2. Mecca Gym & Spa

512-381-2680
524 N Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78703

3. Hyde Park Gym

512-459-9174
4125 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX 78751

4. Pure

512-342-2200
907 W 5th St
Austin, TX 78703

5. Lake Austin Spa Resort

512-372-7300
1705 S Quinlan Park Rd
Austin, TX 78732

6. Workshop Fitness

512-796-6506
2210 S 1st St
Austin, TX 78704

7. Sunstone Yoga Northwest Austin

612-287-7047
10710 Research Blvd
Austin, TX 78759

8. Body Business Health Club & Spa

512-306-0557
3801 N Capital of Texas Hwy Ste I-100
Austin, TX 78746

9. Adam’s Personal Training

512-762-9548
7739-G Northcross Dr
Austin, TX 78757

10. Gym One

512-459-6165
3300 W Anderson Ln Ste 301
Austin, TX 78757

Austin’s Best Golf Courses

Like many other cities with beautiful weather all-year round, Austin boasts some of the best golf courses in Texas and if you enjoy the sport you will not be disappointed.  This was a difficult list to create, however my favorite course was the University of Texas Golf Course.  With its rolling hills and well maintained facilities, you are sure to have a fun-filled day (Austin 10 does not take responsibility for your slice!).

1. University of Texas Golf Course

512-266-6464
2200 University Club Dr
Austin, TX 78732

2. Barton Creek - Fazio Foothills

512-329-4000
8212 Barton Club Drive
Austin, TX 78735

3. Lakeway - Yaupon Golf Course

512-261-7172
26 Club Estates Parkway
Austin, TX 78738

4. Avery Ranch

512-248-2442
10500 Avery Club Dr
Austin, TX 78717

5. Falconhead Golf Club

512-402-1558
15201 Falconhead Blvd
Austin, TX 78738

6. Teravista Golf Club

512-651-9850
4333 Terra Vista Club Dr
Round Rock, TX  78665

7. ColoVista

512-303-4045
100 Country Club Dr
Bastrop, TX 78602

8.  Wolfdancer

512-308-1234
575 Hyatt Lost Pines Rd
Lost Pines, TX 78612

9. The Golf Club - Star Ranch

512-252-4653
2500 FM 685
Hutto, TX 78634

10. Bluebonnet Hill Golf Course

512-272-4228
9100 Decker Ln
Austin, TX 78724