🎯 Muar Family Day Trip Guide (Johor 2025 Edition)

🎨 River strolls, murals, and delicious local food — Johor’s charming small-town family escape.

Muar is a heritage-rich riverside town in northwestern Johor, known for its famous food, colorful street art, and calm pace of life.
It’s perfect for a relaxing family day trip with kids aged 3–10 — filled with outdoor play, fun photos, and tasty bites.

☀️ Morning: Riverside Walk + Murals + Free Play

✅ Muar River Promenade + Clock Tower

📍 Near Muar Clock Tower, Jalan Maharani
🧒 Best for: All ages
🌳 Why go: Wide walkways, riverside breeze, shaded benches, clean space for kids to run
🛝 Kids' zone and iconic photo spots by the river

✅ Muar Street Art Murals

📍 Around Jalan Ali & Jalan Haji Abu
🎨 What to see: Giant cats, heritage scenes, interactive 3D murals
📸 Tip: Bring a camera — kids love posing with the animals!

🍴 Lunch: Local Food Stop + Family Dessert

✅ Bentayan Hawker Centre

🍲 Local picks: Otak-otak (grilled fish cake), laksa, prawn noodles, fried kway teow
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-friendly: Indoor shaded seating, fast service
💬 Parent tip: “Tasty, quick, and affordable — our kids love the fishball noodles!”

✅ Rabbit Softserve Café

📍 Jalan Meriam
🍦 Child-favorite soft serve in cups & cones
🧸 Cute bear chairs, pastel interior — perfect for Instagram and a sweet break

🎨 Afternoon: Calm Play or Light Learning

✅ Tanjung Emas Park

📍 5 mins from town
🌿 Large green park with open space, bike paths, and playgrounds
🎪 On weekends: You may find local craft stalls, snack trucks, or street musicians

✅ Muar Science Centre

📍 Jalan Dato Haji Kosai
🧪 Small but interactive science zone for kids aged 6–10
🔬 Exhibits on light, energy, magnetism — hands-on fun for curious minds
🕐 Allocate 45 mins to 1 hour

🏨 Optional Family Stay (If planning a weekend)

✅ Muo Boutique Hotel

🛏 Stylish, family-size rooms
📍 Right by mural streets and café lane
📚 Reading lounge area at lobby

✅ Hotel 906 Riverside

🌊 River-view family rooms
🧒 Close to park + kids' playground
💬 Perfect if you want to enjoy evening breezes and night markets

📅 Sample Family Day Plan (For Ages 3–10)

📍 Muar is a perfect short escape for Johor families — offering culture, calm, creativity, and child-friendly fun, all within walking distance!

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