Zilker Zephyr
Zilker Park is a large area, right at 300-acres of large area and the City of Austin has a fun way to tour it. The Zilker Zephyr is a miniature train ride that covers a 3-mile ride around the park. When you take a ride on this fun train you will go past the playground at Zilker Park also known as the PlayScape where you kids will enjoy a covered area they can play under rain or shine, go under Barton Springs Road, and circle around the area where the annual Trail of Lights display can be found each November.
If you happen to visiting during the month of November, you will especially be in for a treat. The train will take a slightly different route to enable you to enjoy The Trail of Lights which is an outstanding holiday tradition in the Zilker Park area that boasts thousands upon thousands of lights to bring a festive spirit to all who see it.
You can find the Zilker Park train station at the south side of Barton Springs Road near the entrance to Barton Springs Pool. There is generally not too much of a wait and the ride is well worth the short wait you might have.
The Zilker Zephyr is a great way to let the kids have the fun of a train ride around Zilker Park while you get to rest your tootsies and enjoy the view. Zilker Zephyr hours of operation are 9 AM to Sunset Monday through Friday year round. The train is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.
Next time you're in the Austin area make a little time for something fun for both you and the kids, take a ride on the Zilker Zephyr.
