Two unique programs for children are open on Wednesdays and Thursdays: Native Texans, a history lesson at a real historic Tonkawa Indian camp site, and Forest Discoveries, a Texas nature program. Book now for summer! Details.

Be a real Texas trail rider just like in the 1800s! Ride through Lone Star history. Horse rides available on some weekends for $5 each at our Sprinkle Corner village. Trail rides, special classes also available. Join us for the fun!

Experience Old Texas with Dad in an special Father's Day program on Sunday, June 16 at our Tonkawa Encampment. Flintknapping, black-powder rifle demonstrations, blacksmithing, more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission.

See Austin's incredible horse-drawn past: Fancy carriages that governors and presidents rode in, buggies, wagons, even an original 1870s Texas stagecoach. Now open: "Wheels of Time" exhibit with fascinating vehicles from long ago.

An old-fashioned patriotic celebration of Old Glory with horse-drawn wagon rides, live music, historical independence flags, pioneering demos and much more. Saturday, 10-5. Frontier fun for the whole family at 1800s prices! Read More

No need to sleep along the trail while visiting Austin, Texas Pioneers. The upscale Hyatt House at the Arboretum, our hotel partner, is offering spectacular rates starting at $89-per-night rate. Use corporate/group # 34013. See the details.