With games and activities on every page, these fun travel books suggest hundreds of ways for kids to explore America's great citiesFilled with eye-catching graphics and photographs, lively text, and space to write in, these travel guides targeted to children ages 6 to 10 -- educate, entertain, and provide a wealth of information for the young explorer on everything from where to go and what to bring, to sports, food, art, animals, and the outdoors.Not only is Austin the capital of Texas, but it is also the "Live Music Capital of the World", and kids will find music to enjoy all over this city. They can also explore the great outdoors of Austin while investigating Barton Springs and Inner Space Cavern, taking a canoe ride to Town Lake in Zilker Park, or trying out the frisbee golf course in Pease Park. There are also opportunities to look at unusual animals in Austin, like texotics (found at emu or ostrich ranches), or kids could try to count all 750,000 bats said to live on Congress Avenue. Indoor pursuits include Bead City, Toy Joy, and LaserTag at Highland Mall.
Austin : What to Do, Where to Go, and How to Have Fun in Austin