Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

Do512 Family - What to do in Austin with Kids

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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Fun Texas Road Trips for Families

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 …

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Best Hot Dogs in Austin

Our friends at Do512 wrote this hot dog of an article and we thought it was the perfect time to share it for families.  A simple meal you don’t have to cook sounds like the best little summer treat for everyone!  Check out the Best …

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Guide to Texas Beaches

Texas beaches might just be the perfect driveable vacation destination!  From the quiet expanses of Mustang Island to the liveliness of South Padre Island, here is your overview of Texas Beaches to hit up this summer. — Boca Chica Beach Drive from Austin: 6 hours …

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Best Spots for Sipping Wine in Austin

School’s out for summer and even though it’s a great break from the school year routine, parents have a lot on their plates.  If you’re looking for a grown-up outing with a nice glass of wine, or maybe even a wine tasting, this is the …

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Family-Friendly LGBTQ+ Pride Events

It’s officially Pride Month and we want to send our love and support to LGBTQIA+ families today and all year long.  Here are some upcoming Family-Friendly Pride Events for official Pride Month (June), through Austin’s Pride Month (August).   June Events – Pride Skate @ …

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The Best Dang Barbecue in Austin

Austin is home to scores of exemplary barbecue joints and even though Lockhart was named the BBQ Capital of Texas, we think these ATX faves give them a run for the title.  Visitors can find amazing BBQ in Austin from the moment they land at …

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Summertime Green: Great Spots for Teens to Work in Austin

Special thanks to local High School student, Reagan Crabb, for contrubiting this article!   As Summer approaches, the job search is on for teens. How can we spend our summer having fun and making money? Working at H-E-B, Chick-fil-A, or Target comes to mind. Or …

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Your Austin To-Do List: Best May Family Events

April showers bring May…events!  We know your typical To-Do list is lengthy, but this one is FUN.  Here’s a lineup of all the events you can look forward to with your family in May.  We have Mother’s Day coming up, the end of the school …

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