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Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Places in Austin

August 5, 2023 by Austin With Kids

Whether you’re trying to avoid rain, cold or the months of extreme heat in Texas, there are times you just want to take your kids to play inside somewhere. And …

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3 Austin Area Lake Beaches

March 21, 2023March 21, 2023 by Austin With Kids

When the weather gets hot, it feels like beach time! But of course Austin isn’t anywhere near the ocean. You can drive hours to Galveston or Port Aransas, but that’s …

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11 Austin Pizza Places With Playgrounds

February 9, 2023February 9, 2023 by Austin With Kids

I can never say no to pizza! Luckily we have lots of spots around Austin where we can get yummy pizza and let the kids run around on a playground …

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8 State Parks Near Austin – 90 Minutes or Less

December 23, 2022 by Austin With Kids

Texas has so many great state parks to explore, but sometimes you don’t want to venture too far from your home base. Especially when you have kids with you! You …

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Texas Heat Guide: What to Pack When Going Out With Kids

May 3, 2023July 11, 2022 by Austin With Kids

We were outside a ton last summer since most people still weren’t doing indoor activities, and I learned a lot about what I need to bring or keep in my …

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6 Best Splash Pads in Austin’s Northern Suburbs

August 24, 2022July 1, 2022 by Austin With Kids

Some of the absolute best splash pads in the Austin area are in the suburbs up north! Even better, some of them open up as early as April and most …

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The Best Playgrounds in the Austin Area, According to Locals: 2022

September 10, 2022May 8, 2022 by Austin With Kids

To find the best playgrounds in Austin, I asked my Instagram followers for recommendations and then put the top 32 suggestions into a bracket-style tournament! Not only did we get …

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12 Best Hikes Within Austin City Limits

March 17, 2022 by Austin With Kids

Whether you live in Austin or are just visiting for the weekend, you don’t always have time to drive way outside city limits to the hill country or other great …

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About Me

I’m Bethany, mom of 2 and native Texan. We moved to Austin in 2019 and have been exploring all the best places to take kids (or sneak away for dates!) ever since.

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