Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, Austin

The Wildflower Center is a beautiful sanctuary of pathways, gardens, plants and outdoor spaces that never disappoints. Lovely garden walks, pretty rock archetecture buildings and nature galore. Enjoy the cafe and gift shop as well. There are also excellent outdoor playplaces for the kids to run, climb and have fun. The signage all around provides information about all of the native plants. Wonderful day trip destination, highly recommended.

This is a relatively small place, shouldn't take more than 2 hours to see most of what they offer if you're a slow walker. It was gorgeous and packed with many wildflowers, a really great location for kids to hike as well. I would definitely go back for hiking and just being in the outdoors in general.

We visited the other evening on one of their late night (I believe every Tuesday through spring). It was $15/person, there was live music, a bar, food trucks, and an ice cream truck for the late night event from 5-8pm. This place was great for kids and families with everything from flowers, trees, trails, playgrounds, and plenty of room to bring your own chairs or picnic blanket! It is also a great date night spot. Plenty of places to sit and enjoy nice conversation or a picnic. I definitely recommend visiting weather you’re a local or coming from out of town! There are memberships that typically pay for themselves within a few visits—we will be investing in one!

Another great outdoor gem in Austin. Trails and beauty with picnic tables and benches along the way. This time we went for the Field of Lights display and I highly recommend. You do pay but worth it and there is a bar/beverage truck and food as well. The overlook has tables and is a balcony overlooking the nature and lights. They had headphones to listen to 3 different stations of music and possibly the most romantic date someone can have strolling with a loved one. It’s going on until April or May checkout their site.

Go on a cool day and there is much to explore. Admission is reasonable and if you become member it's good value if coming multiple times with kids. Really fun for kids , lots of plants and trees and flowers and butterflies... Wear comfortable clothing as you will likely get dirt on it. The little reading nook in the colorful cabin house is such a fun idea. Enjoy the view from top of the tower to appreciate the hill country beauty.