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Butler Park Pitch & Putt gives you all the fun of golf without the time commitment or complications. Laid-back, full of interesting characters and something that doesn't take itself too seriously. Just bring a putter and a pitching wedge and have a blast on this 9-hole, par 3 course for a quick afternoon of fun and golf.

Check out the aptly named Museum of the Weird, which features shrunken heads, the Fiji Mermaid, mummies, giant lizards and other unexplained phenomena.

Get your dose of retail therapy in the luxurious shopping oasis of Barton Creek Square, located in Southwest Austin near Westlake. The Square is home to more than 180 specialty retailers, all enclosed in a lifestyle mall center with limestone tile, plush carpeting, wood floor accents and handsome leather seating and benches throughout. The mall is anchored by retailers who always deliver fashion and value, like Dillard's, Macy's, JCPenny, Nordstrom and Sears. You'll also find your favorite upscale shopping haunts like Abercrombie & Fitch, Ann Taylor, Aveda, Banana Republic, bebe, Children's Place, Coach, Pottery Barn, Talbot's and Williams-Sonoma. Of course there's more to do here than just shop. You can take a food break at any of the fine eateries including California Pizza Kitchen and Abuelo's. Activities to keep the kids busy include Build-A-Bear or Picture People. And for the adult who needs a little indulgence, there's The Day Spa and Salon at Barton Creek.

Take to the skies for a day of hot air ballooning filled with breathtaking, exciting, amazing, and picturesque views provided by Austin Aeronauts. Drift lazily over Lake Travis to catch views of the water below and the horizon off in the distance. Make your proposal special in a hot air balloon, or join hands for a wedding ceremony. Austin Aeronauts specializes in custom, private, semi-private, scenic, and pleasure flights, as well as, hot air balloon advertising, promotions, special events, and adventure tours.