The Best Places To See in Austin

Would recommend for out of towners who want to learn more about Texas history or for locals who would like a refresher. It's got good exhibits, friendly staff, and they seem to be very family friendly. Could easily spend a whole morning here if you were to read all the descriptions and watch the little shows on every floor. We rushed through most of it and it still took us at least 2 hours to view almost everything. There are also seasonal exhibits that they change up regularly, so we are interested in coming back. It's worth the $13 per adult, and they do offer annual memberships (better deals if you are getting a family membership, such as kids visit free & parking passes).

Came here for my friends kids birthday and it was super fabulous! I enjoy going to the zoo, this is a different type of zoo than most people are used too. The zoo is smaller than most, but it's also more laid back and casual to me. It is more of a re-homing facility for animals who have a long back story. They are definitely doing good work here! All the animals seem to be enjoying their time and they are getting love. I think it is much different than a standard zoo but it's also different in a good way. It is a non-profit and to me I think they are doing very good things for the animals and educating the children in our area. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

The botanical garden was very beautiful and exquisitely designed. It's bigger than I expected and I'm glad because it gave us some time to explore and walk around. The garden is divided into different smaller gardens so grab a map at the visitor center. I saw a lot of photoshoots throughout the garden so it's a good place for some natural backdrops and natural lighting! Recommend to come in the spring time so you can see the blooming flowers and cool weather. Also, a good place to catch some bugs if you're in entomology. Bring some walking shoes and water and you're set for the day. I also really like how most, if not, all plants are labeled, props to the volunteers!