My husband had a work trip in Austin, TX and the kiddos (ages 11, 13 & 16) and I got to tag along. The kiddos and I had never been to Texas before and we were really excited to spend 3 days exploring. The whole trip started with a big snafu… my husband used his … Continue reading Exploring Austin, Texas with Tween/Teens
I ended up deciding to visit Zilker Botanical Garden for our last day in Austin, TX. The other option was Bullock Texas State History Museum where I’m sure we could’ve spent an entire day. If we’d had another day in Austin, I would’ve gone there next. My husband’s conference ended today and I was hoping … Continue reading Zilker Botanical Garden – Austin, TX
After visiting the Texas Capitol we continued walking to The Blanton Museum of Art. Admission tickets are free on Tuesday so I had already printed tickets to take advantage of that deal. Here are a few of my favorite pieces. I really enjoyed seeing how much my oldest son enjoyed this piece made from reclaimed … Continue reading The Blanton Museum of Art – Austin, TX
Our second day in Austin was dubbed “museum day” and “walk instead of Uber day”. The art museum was only a mile and a half from our hotel and the Texas Capitol was on the way. St. Mary’s Cathedral reflection on our walk to the Texas Capitol TX & USA flags reflection on our way … Continue reading Texas Capitol – Austin
After visiting Flying Armadillo Disc Golf Course we ate at Chuy’s Tex-Mex restaurant in San Marcos which was fine but not great. We ate at about 3pm due to a bit of jet lag… we should be on track by the time we head back home. Ha! the cutlery packaging encourages saying Grace in multiple … Continue reading Zilker Park Disc Golf Course & Waymo Driverless Uber & JuiceLand – Austin, TX
