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Mayfield Park & Preserve (peacocks!)
Spot the free-roaming peacocks (please don't chase or feed them).
Mayfield Park & Preserve (peacocks!)
Cost: Free. Hours: Daily 5 AM–10 PM.
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Peacocks, Gardens & the Best View in Town
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Free westside gems: peacocks at Mayfield, sculpture by the lake, and the Mount Bonnell stairs.
- West Austin
- Ages 4–12
- Free
- Best for: Ages 4–12; spring and fall
- Morning · 9–10:30am
- Lunch
Photo: Kerbey Lane Cafe (official website)
Kerbey Lane Cafe – Central (the original)
Kids' menu (pancakes, mac & cheese, quesadillas and chicken tenders, about $6.49). Kids eat free on Tuesdays with an adult entrée (kids 12 & under). Open 7am–10pm or later.
Kerbey Lane Cafe – Central (the original) · 3704 Kerbey Ln, Austin, TX 78731
Website - Afternoon · 1–2:30pm
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The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
Lakeside grounds with big outdoor sculptures. Then (3pm or sunset): Covert Park at Mount Bonnell. Climb the stone stairs for a big view of Lake Austin. Hold little hands near the edge.
The Contemporary Austin – Laguna Gloria
Cost: Under 18 always free; free for all on Thursdays. Hours: Wed 9 AM–3 PM; Thu 9 AM–9 PM; Fri–Sun 9 AM–3 PM.
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Good to know
- Mayfield's walled gardens sometimes close for private events.
- Laguna Gloria is open Wed–Sun (closed Mon–Tue) and has its own café.
Rainy day backup: Texas Science & Natural History Museum
Dinosaurs indoors on the UT campus. Hours: Tue–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1–5 PM; closed Mon. Last admission 4:30 PM..
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