Learning in Austin: Nature Preserves
Go Learning in Austin – Find out details on some of the best nature preserves in Austin like trail descriptions and popular features.
Top 5 Indoor Play Places in Austin
If the weather outside is frightful, you can still have a blast at one of our top 5 indoor play places in Austin.
Swimming Holes Around Austin: Jacob’s Well
Swimming holes totally rule, check out this hidden gem, Jacob’s Well.
Top 5 Places for a Picnic in Austin
It’s definitely picnic season! Memorial Day Weekend is a time for getting outdoors with your family and gathering to eat. We’ve already shared with you where you can get supplies via our Farmers Markets in Austin list and our Butcher Shops and Craft Meat Stores list. You can either grill out yourself at one of these Best Outdoor Grill Spots, or make all the food at home, pack it up and head to one of our top places for a picnic in Austin.
Best Sno-Cone and Ice Cream Stands in Austin
Ah, Texas in the summer. Porch hangs and swimming hole season is upon us, and with temperatures that are sure to get in the triple digits, a main goal for any Austinite is to simply, stay cool. Literally. Beat the heat with this list of the Best Sno-Cone and Ice Cream Stands in Austin.
Top 5 Camping Spots Around Austin
Top 5 camping spots around Austin, all within an hour’s drive (mostly). Plus, they are all home to some pretty epic swimming, a good way to beat the Texas heat this summer!
Top 15 Summer Birthday Party Ideas
Summer Birthdays in Central Texas can be a little challenging to plan with the heat. Spring and Fall birthdays definitely have an advantage, because they easily can be planned at a park or in a backyard. It takes a little more thought and creativity to …
Top 5 Drive-Thrus (a.k.a. parent’s lifesaver) in Austin
You probably hate to admit it, but as a parent, there are a lot of times when you bless the invention of the “Drive-Thru”. They can be a lifesaver when you have a cranky kid that is not presentable in public, or when you just …
Top 5 Places in Austin for a Coffee Playdate
It is just too hot to meet up at the neighborhood playground these days. Wouldn’t it be nice to grab a good cup of coffee in the a.c. and catch up with a friend at the same time? Here are some of my top picks …
Rock Climbing for Kids!
Rock Climbing is a great way to experience the outdoors, give yourself a full body workout, and just have fun. Also, it’s not just for grownups! The Austin Rock Climbing Gym has two convenient locations in North and South Austin, and we wanted to …
