Ring ring ring … my childhood is calling." – Eva Rodriguez
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research #100, 512/420-8458
Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S. I-35, Buda, 512/523-4080
Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737
pinballz.com
"My kids love this place! What am I saying, I love this place." – Brandi Ng
Pinballz Arcade
8940 Research #100, 512/420-8458
Pinballz Kingdom, 15201 S. I-35, Buda, 512/523-4080
Pinballz Arcade Lake Creek, 13729 Research, 512/537-8737
pinballz.com
"I have a robot on my desk that reminds me that whimsy and mystery and weird are still available in abundance in Austin. I bought him at Terra Toys and it is the place I visit when I want to believe in humanity again." – Christian Flores
Terra Toys
2438 W. Anderson Ste. 1-C
512/445-4489
terratoys.com
"I love to buy and sell here. I'm getting sad that my kids are about to be too old for this awesome store." – Barbara Goutelon
Once Upon a Child
13945 U.S. Hwy. 183, 512/291-3336
1601 S. I-35 #325, Round Rock, 512/467-4699
onceuponachild.com
"The coaches are amazing, and my shy little bird has really started loving the sport because of this program." – Amber Dodson
Soccer Shots
8820 Business Park Dr. #400
512/420-9450
soccershots.org/austin
"Such a lively community within these theatre walls. I found who I was at Zach, and I am confident in who I am because of the amazing people here. Love you guys!" – Kaelie Douglass
"Girlstart has a great variety of events exposing girls to STEM careers and highlighting the fun of science and exploration." – Samantha Marcellus
Girlstart STEM Center
1400 W. Anderson
512/916-4775
girlstart.org
"Yummy!" – Ashley Parker
Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
1905-A S. First
512/448-3727
sugarmamasbakeshop.com
"Pictures of dogs everywhere and jalapeño ranch dip? Yes please." – Ali Tabrizi
Chuy's
1728 Barton Springs Rd., 512/474-4452
10520 N. Lamar, 512/836-3218
11680 Research, 512/342-0011
2320 N. I-35, Round Rock, 512/255-2211
4301 W. William Cannon, 512/899-2489
chuys.com
"The Central Park of Austin." – Camille Abbott
Zilker Park
2100 Barton Springs Rd.
512/974-6700
austintexas.gov/zilker
"This was always the highlight of my childhood growing up here. Spinning under the giant tree, smelling the fresh-made kettle corn, and walking the trail in awe every year. It's why I love this city." – Leah Prado
"It’s an incredibly fun establishment geared for the entire family." – James Emley
High 5
2700 W. Anderson #101
www.bowlhighfive.com
High 5
1502 RR 620 South
Lakeway
www.bowlhighfive.com
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