Nothing beats a children’s museum for hours of interactive fun with little ones! With spaces thoughtfully designed to engage kids in playful learning experiences, museums for children are such a treat to visit. We LOVE the Thinkery and are thankful to have such a gem …
From the busy cities to the quiet beaches, Texas has so much to offer. If you’re looking for a quick day trip for the family, here’s our roundup of where to go! New Braunfels, Texas Driving Time: 1 hour Located just 48 miles from Austin, …
When you’re looking for a peaceful and easy day trip or short getaway, consider the charming town of Wimberley, Texas. Located just an hour southwest of Austin, this Hill Country hot spot offers a peaceful break from busy life with gorgeous landscapes, a quaint small …
The beauty and peacefulness of the Concan, Texas area never ceases to amaze us. Just over a three-hour drive from Austin, this area offers a gorgeous natural setting for hiking in the scenic Hill Country terrain, camping, stargazing, bird watching, and of course enjoying a …
For a fun little family day trip, take the kids down to The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University in San Marcos to explore Spring Lake on a glass-bottom boat tour. Fascinating for all ages, our family loved spotting turtles, …
Beautiful views, sandy shores, miles of hiking and horse-riding trails, perfect camping spots — Pedernales Falls State Park has it all! Only about an hour’s drive from Austin to Johnson City, Pedernales Falls is a local favorite because it offers an endless ways to enjoy …
Fredericksburg, TX is famous for its historic landmarks, delicious peaches, gorgeous natural beauty, and much more. In the surrounding areas of this Texas Hill Country city, there’s plenty to appeal to the kiddos, making Fredericksburg a great place for a day trip or weekend away. …
There are a million things to do in Austin. You can explore the great outdoors, indulge in the city life, eat, drink, enjoy the arts and many other things. That is no secret. But even in a city as happening as Austin, sometimes you just want to get away. Lucky for you, Central Texas offers some great options for day-tripping. Here are a few of places to check out.
We recently took a family weekend getaway to San Antonio, Texas. With such close proximity to Austin, and with so many fun things for tourists to do, San Antonio is a perfect quick vacay for both parents and kids. We toured the Alamo, we took …
Skip the after-Thanksgiving holiday mall madness for a family day trip to Waco for the 27th Annual Homestead Fair at Homestead Craft Village at Brazos de Dios on Friday, Nov. 27 through Sunday, Nov. 29. You can enjoy some old-fashioned family fun from 9 a.m. …
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.