Austin, Texas, is the fourth-largest city in the state and the 16th most populous city in the nation. It originally was chartered in 1839 to be the capital of the newly formed Republic of Texas. It became state capital in 1846 when Texas joined the Union. And while parents may visit Austin to see some of the history of Texas, children may want something more stimulating to make a vacation in Austin exciting.
Arrowhead Ranch provides Old West-themed parties and field trips for children. It is owned and operated by Joe England, who also owns an operational cattle ranch. Children visiting Arrowhead will ride ponies, pet rabbits, goats and chickens in the petting zoo, and play cowboy-themed games like \"Haystack Treasure\" and \"Calf Rope.\"
Arrowhead Ranch
9005 Sharpstone Trail
Austin, TX 78717
512-656-9083
arrowheadranchonline.com
Inflatable Wonderland is a park where all the activities are made out of balloons and inflatable furniture. Games include crawl mazes, slides and moon walks. Staff are on duty to ensure children play safely, and parents can observe their children's playtime from Wi-Fi-equipped viewing rooms. In addition to a per-child rate, Inflatable Wonderland also offers party packages.
Inflatable Wonderland
11200 Lakeline Mall Drive
Cedar Park, Texas 78613
512-377-5867
inflatablewonderland.com
Texas summers can get pretty hot, so no list of Texas activities and entertainment would be complete without a water park. Volente Beach Waterpark offers a total of eight rides and activities to help both kids and parents have fun and cool off. While parents lounge on Sandy Beach or relax next to The Lazy Lagoon, children can slide down RoadRunner, The Rattlesnake and Texas Twister water slides or test their balance on the Gators Crossing water obstacle course.
Volente Beach Waterpark
16107 Farm to Market Road 2769
Leander, TX? 78641
512-258-5109
volentebeach.com
The Goin' Bananas Playnasium is an indoor playground built primarily for kids between 1 and 5 years old. Activities include a Splatter Painting studio and playground. Wi-Fi is available so parents can work while they supervise their children. Teachers will craft and painting classes are available for an extra fee during certain times of the month. If parents want a night out on the town, the first Friday of each month is \"Parents Night Out.\"
Goin' Bananas Playnasium
11600 Manchaca Road, Bldg. 2
Austin, TX 78748
512-782-0368
goinbananastx.com
