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 …
We love hearing from our Teen Contributing Editors about what they love to do in Austin. And as a parent, knowing your older kids are entertained, safe, and having a blast with their friends? That’s the good stuff. Check out Summer Activities for Teens and …
Ready for a swim? The City of Austin Aquatic Division operates 44 facilities ready to cool you down — including seven regional pools, three community pools, 21 neighborhood pools, Barton Springs Pool, and 11 splash pads, and also offers youth and adult swim lessons. Many …
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 …
Can you remember your first-ever concert? We can, and we’re not even a little embarrassed to say it was Shaggy. We love getting a fresh perspective, and Austin’s Top Teen-Friendly Music Venues comes to you from Austin teen, Cameron Howe. Whether your teen has been …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
From the coast to the big cities to the mountains and beautiful countryside in between, Texas offers amazingly diverse areas to explore. Want to hit the road and have some travel adventures with the kids? Below you’ll find some of our top picks for where …
Do512 Family is all about what to do in Austin with kids. We love to be out and about in Austin and are always looking for fun things to do with the family.