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 your house, break out this list and hit up the best summertime spots in Austin.
- Best Bets for Beach Vibes
- Best Swimming Holes
- Kalahari Resort Round Rock
- Quarry Splash Pad in Leander
- Rock’N River Water Park
- Schlitterbahn Water Park
- Splash Pads in Austin
- Swimming Pools in Austin
- Typhoon Texas Water Park
- Volente Beach Water Park
- Water Parks & Amusement Parks
- Where to Swim in the Barton Creek Greenbelt
- 10 Best Hikes for Families in Austin
- 100 Things to Do at Zilker Park
- Blanco State Park
- Best Playgrounds in Austin
- Bull Creek Greenbelt
- Emma Long Metro Park
- Enchanted Rock
- Lady Bird Lake Hike & Bike Trail
- Free Programming in Waterloo Park
- Inks Lake State Park
- McKinney Falls State Park
- Pedernales Falls State Park
- River Place Nature Trail
- Upcoming Events in Pease Park
- Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
- Woodland Faerie Trail
- 8 Texas Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For
- Best Camping Spots Around Austin
- Best Texas Road Trips for Families
- Big Bend & West Texas
- Day Trips From Austin
- Drive-Thru Zoos & Safari Parks
- Family Friendly Resorts Near Austin
- Floating the San Marcos River
- Garner State Park & Frio River
- Guide to Texas Beaches
- Matagorda Bay Nature Park
- Picking Peaches & More in Fredericksburg
- RV Camping Around Austin
- Weird & Wonderful Places to Stay in Texas
- What To Do with Kids in San Antonio
- What To Do with Kids in Waco
- Wimberley’s Blue Hole Regional Park
- A Visit to the Dinosaur Park
- Drive-Thru Zoos & Safari Parks
- Exploring Caves Around Austin
- Family Fun at Local Farms
- Guide to Seeing the Bats in Austin
- Kid-Friendly Fishing Spots
- Places to Play Indoors
- Ride the Rails with Austin Steam Train
- Round Rock Express Baseball Games
- Take a Tour of Austin Street Art
- Things To Do on Lake Travis
- Where to Rent Kayaks & Canoes
- Zipline with Zip Lost Pines
- ASO Concerts in the Park Series
- Austin Parks Foundation’s Movies in the Park Series
- Blues on the Green
- Drive-In Movie Theaters Around Austin
- Free & Cheap Kids Summer Movies
- Paramount Theatre’s Summer Classic Movie Series
- The Drop-In Outdoor Music Series at Long Center
- Zilker Summer Musical: Legally Blonde
- Austin Humane Society’s Summer Kids Programming
- Austin Public Library Events for Children
- Free Admission Days at Austin Museums
- Nature Nights at the Wildflower Center
- Summer Reading Programs
- Summer Series at the Bullock Museum
- Best Dang BBQ in Austin
- Best Places to Picnic in Austin
- Family Favorites: Pizza in Austin
- Favorite Ice Cream
- Healthy Kids Meals
- Restaurants with Playgrounds
- Where to Get Cold Treats in Austin
For even more to do this summer, check out our daily calendar of events!
Looking for a last-minute camp option for your kids? Check out our Summer Camp Guide.
And if you’re hosting visitors this summer, check out our roundup of Where to Take Out-of-Town Guests so you can be a pro tour guide.
