Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Explore the Caves of Austin

The landscape of the Texas Hill Country is certainly a stunner with its rolling hills, bluebonnet fields, lakes, and spectacular sunsets. But this area has some pretty amazing sights below the Earth’s surface, too. Below you’ll find a list of fascinating caverns around Austin, some …

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What to Do with Kids in Austin When It’s HOT

Ah, the age-old parenting dilemma of what to do with kids when it’s scorching hot outside but you need to get out of the house for everyone’s sanity.  Save this article for the next time you hear “I’m bored!” on repeat, and try one of …

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How to Spend The Perfect Summer Day in Austin

How would you spend the ultimate summer day in Austin with the kids? We recently sat down to think about what we’d recommend to visitors, day-trippers, or even locals who want to explore some of Austin’s classic “must-do” favorites. Family-friendy brunch, swimming, cold treats, and …

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Ultimate Guide to Summer In Austin

There’s just a little over a month left of summer vacation before school begins again in most ATX area districts, so we’re here with our Ultimate Guide to Summer to help you make the most of it! When you inevitably hear “I’m bored!” echoing in …

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Family-Friendly Arcades In Austin

National Video Games Day isn’t until September, but our kids never need an excuse to hit the arcade.  Here are some ideas on where to play video games, skeeball, pinball, and sometimes even go-karts around ATX.  Enjoy the air conditioning of these indoor gaming spaces …

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Volente Beach Resort on Lake Travis

If you’re looking for an awesome, water-filled outing with the family, take a trip to Volente Beach Resort just a short drive from Central Austin on Lake Travis. This waterpark is small — and wonderful — and uses lake water for its pools and waterslides. …

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Texas Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For

Austin isn’t the only spot in Texas that’s “keeping it weird.” Take a drive down a lonesome stretch of highway and chances are, you’re going to encounter something that’ll leave you scratching your head in puzzlement. From relics of so-called ‘Old Weird America’ to more recent …

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Your Austin To Do List: July Family Events

There are lots of fun, family events this month in Austin so save this list to reference throughout the month to plan your summer outings!  If you haven’t had a chance to ride the new mini train at Zilker Park, the Zilker Eagle, it’s up …

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Where to Float in a Lazy River

What better way to relax and cool down than floating down a lazy river?  We’re big fans of taking it easy on an oversized tube float, so we did a little research on where to find lazy rivers in the Austin area. From water parks …

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Family-Friendly Resorts Near Austin

Having a getaway to look forward to is always a welcomed escape from day-to-day life. Central Texas boasts some amazing resorts with children’s amenities galore — lazy rivers, water slides, s’mores by the fire, day camp activities, horse rides, and more. Here’s a list of …

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