There are so many fun family things to do in Austin (and nearby), it’s hard to know where to begin. Any of our Austin Adventure Ideas are a great place to start. We include in-depth posts on swimming holes, pools, water parks (yes it’s hot), and indoor activities for the rare rainy day. Click any for an in depth review.
Altitude – Austin’s Newest (and Best) Trampoline Park
Need a break from the heat? Altitude Austin is Austin’s newest (and best) indoor trampoline park. It features all the standard attractions plus several unique additions including a foam pit rock wall, a trapeze, and diving platforms. It’s not cheap, but it is tons of fun in air conditioning.
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Try Virtual Reality Gaming in Austin at Game Republik
Interested in trying virtual reality in Austin? Game Republik now rents the HTC Vive and the Oculus Rift so you can try VR! It’s a bit of a dive, but totally worth it if you or your kids like video gaming at all.
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Footgolf in Austin: Golf That Is Fun for Everyone
You can now play Footgolf in Austin. It’s like regular golf, except with Footgolf, you play with soccer balls and kick them into 21″ holes. You get the beauty of the golf course, the exercise of walking that course, with the ease of kicking a soccer ball. If you can kick a soccer ball, you can play Footgolf.
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A Creek-Fed Swimming Hole in Circle C Park?
Did you know Circle C had a creek-fed swimming hole? There is (sometimes)! If it has rained recently, this is a great spot to stop if you are nearby.
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Waterfalls and Rock Climbing at Reimer’s Ranch
Reimers Ranch is right next door to it’s well-known neighbor – Hamilton Pool. It is a different type of experience, but super cool and is so much less crowded. It’s known for world-class rock climbing and awesome mountain biking trails, but with 3 miles of Pedernales River waterfront, there are lots of great swimming spots.
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(Almost) Free Summer 2016 Bowling in Austin
It’s great to be outside over the summer, but in sometimes it’s nice to get a break from the heat. Bowling is one of the most requested options in my household, but it’s fairly expensive. Luckily, several Austin bowling alleys offer free bowling over the summer.
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Garrison Park Pool has a Diving Board!
Garrison Park (and Pool) is another South Austin gem – and the pool even has a diving board! Summer day camps are run in the park, so it can get crowded over the summer months, but the opportunity to do a cannonball is worth it. Plus, the park has plenty of other activities to enjoy.
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Our Neighborhood Park – Dick Nichols Park (and Pool)
Dick Nichols Park (and pool) is a great family fun destination with something for everybody. Since it is one of the few free pools in town, it can attract crowds, but the water is clean and cool and there are plenty of things to do beforehand.
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