10 Best Water Parks Near Austin
The sun is out in full force, and the heat is here. It’s time to be in the water as much as possible! While adults may prefer a peaceful float …
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Free Things to Do in Austin: Your Guide to Free Kids Activities
Everything is getting more expensive lately, but that doesn’t mean you need to go broke doing fun things with your kids! Austin is such a family-friendly town that there are …
Visiting Blue Hole in Wimberley: Everything You Need to Know
If you’ve ever seen photos of Blue Hole Regional Park in Wimberley, Texas, you can understand why it is a favorite swimming spot for so many people each summer. The …
9 Places to See Dinosaurs and Tracks Near Austin
Do you have a kid who loves dinosaurs? My son has been obsessed since he was 2, and while he now also has other obsessions (hello, Pokemon and Squishmallows), he …
Visiting Barton Springs: Everything You Need to Know
Barton Springs may be the most quintessentially Austin spot you can visit. It’s been a hot spot for more than 100 years, it’s right in the middle of the city …
Going to Hamilton Pool: What You Need to Know
If you’ve been looking into visiting Austin or have lived here/near here for any length of time, you’ve probably heard of Hamilton Pool and seen the gorgeous pictures of the …
Ultimate Guide to Indoor Play Places in Austin
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 …
3 Austin Area Lake Beaches
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 …
8 State Parks Near Austin – 90 Minutes or Less
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 …
Texas Heat Guide: What to Pack When Going Out 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 …