Start the morning with a gentle visit to the town’s botanical garden—stroll the shaded palm avenue while the baby naps in a stroller and the teen explores the interactive plant ID trail; stop at the gazebo picnic area for a thermos of chai and fresh fruit. Follow this with a short, stroller-friendly boardwalk around the lily pond where you can feed ducks, take family photos on the wooden viewing platform, and let the teen try the nature-quiz kiosk before seeking a café nearby for a light brunch.
After a leisurely brunch, head to the nearby riverfront promenade and family activity lawn where the teen can try the community skate rental or an outdoor puzzle trail while the baby enjoys a shaded stroller nap; there’s a riverside café with high chairs and changing facilities for a mid-afternoon feed. Pause for an easy 30-40 minute guided pedal-boat ride on the calm stretch of the river (lifejackets provided) and finish with a relaxed stop at the playground’s toddler-safe area so parents can swap photos and the family can unwind before an early evening drive home.
As the sun begins to set, drive a short distance to the family-friendly waterfront café at Lakeside Terrace for an early, relaxed dinner on the patio (high chairs and a baby-changing room are available), while the teen enjoys the live acoustic music and a mocktail. Afterward, take a calm, stroller-friendly twilight stroll along the illuminated promenade to spot waterfowl and twinkling gardens, then finish with a slow drive past the historic town square to catch the evening lights before heading home for the baby’s bedtime.