Austin with a toddler
Austin, TX · October 2026
3 days · 2 adults, 1 kid (3) · relaxed pace · $$
Day 1
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08:00
Breakfast at Bouldin Creek
“Early, before it fills with people who want a quiet brunch.”
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09:30
Zilker Park and the train
“The Zilker Zephyr was the entire holiday as far as he was concerned.”
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12:00
Lunch at Torchy's
“Loud enough that nobody noticed a three-year-old.”
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13:30
Nap
“Back to the hotel. Non-negotiable.”
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16:00
Thinkery
“Children's museum. Two hours and he would have stayed longer.”
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18:00
Dinner at Home Slice
“Pizza, outside, he ran around the courtyard.”
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Hotel Magdalena
“Pool and a lawn. That is the whole review.”
Day 2
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08:30
Breakfast at Veracruz
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10:00
swapped
Barton Springs → Went to the Zilker playground instead.
“Far too cold for him. Went to the Zilker playground instead.”
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12:00
Lunch at Terry Black's
“Brisket, and he ate an entire slice of white bread.”
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14:00
Nap
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16:30
Mueller Lake Park
“Splash pad. Bring a towel and plan to stay two hours.”
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18:30
Dinner at Via 313
“Detroit pizza in a car park. Perfect for this.”
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Hotel Magdalena
Day 3
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08:30
Breakfast at the hotel
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10:00
Austin Nature and Science Center
“Free, small, a dino dig pit. An hour and a half.”
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12:30
Lunch at Home Slice
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14:00
Drive home
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