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Midwest and Texas Travel
The Top Kid-friendly Resorts for Family Fun
By Elisa Ast All
After a busy day outdoors, relax in the main dining room for a delicious dinner with a view of the beautiful resort property. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and has a large supply of paper and crayons on hand to help occupy little hands. They've even been known to hang up young artists' work on the restaurant's walls!
800-GO-BOYNE
www.boynehighlands.com
Situated in the heart of Texas Hill Country, Austin is an eclectic and vibrant city set amidst a backdrop of lush and rolling greenery. And at the top of one of the most gorgeous vistas you've ever seen, sitting on 4,000 secluded acres, is the Barton Creek Resort and Spa.
The key to Barton Creek is casual luxury, and you'll find a friendly face at every turn ready to meet your every need with a smile. The 300 Texas-sized rooms are spacious and elegant with whimsical touches like cow-patterned chairs. The views are so awe-inspiring that you won't want to close your drapes – ever.
Barton Creek is famous for its 72 holes of championship golf and its luxurious spa, which offers a unique array of Texas-themed services and products. While you're soaking that in, kids ages 6 months to 8 years can enjoy the Barton Creek Kids' Club, a friendly and safe environment where children can learn through play. Activities include arts and crafts, building blocks, a play kitchen, multi-sports court activities, board games and an outside playground. The Kids' Club philosophy is to help nurture children's growth and development in a fun and educational environment. But if all else fails, they also have kids' movies!
Family fun includes poolside activities like water Olympics, Bingo and pool chariot races, and there are tennis and golf clinics for all ages. The hiking trail is fun for everyone (be on the lookout for deer!), and you can arrange for Austin tours or boating excursions. The foo choices are hearty and diverse, and the children's menu is top notch. This is one vacation you won't want to end!