Comments on: MVW: Austin, Texas

By: Brooke

Brooke — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:16:55 +0000

I live in Austin and agree it is a great town for families to visit. Add to your list a visit to Mt. Bonnell, where you and the kids can climb 99 steps to the top. Take a picnic and eat while overlooking Lake Austin. This is a favorite stop for Austinites and non-Austinites alike. Thanks, Heidi, for highlighting our fabulous city!

By: RLR

RLR — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:27:08 +0000

We’ve done 4 out of 10, plus the Oasis. Can’t wait to go back – maybe this summer!

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 13:02:40 +0000

Also a shout out for Schlitterbahn water park south of Austin
http://www.schlitterbahn.com/
My son and I had a GREAT time there. However make sure your sunscreen is waterproof. Makes for a more enjoyable day after. (sunscreen shirt from lands end also came in very handy)

By: Whitney Trujillo

Whitney Trujillo — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 15:53:52 +0000

I would be all over that cupcake trailer! So cute. Oh, and the BBQ spot.

By: Marla

Marla — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:54:01 +0000

Should also visit nearby Fredericksburg. Considered one of the most charming towns in Texas and about an hour west of Austin.

By: Heidi Farmer

Heidi Farmer — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:13:32 +0000

That sounds so fun! Thanks for sharing!

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:12:24 +0000

We went to Austin a couple of years ago for nephew’s HS graduation, so didn’t get to do a lot of the tourist sites, but did hit Oasis Restaurant on Lake Travis.
http://www.oasis-austin.com/
My husband and I went out one night by ourselves for live music and dancing (on the top floor).
Other night we took the extended family out for dinner.
WONDERFUL sunset and views!!!!