School is out! Summer is here!
What are your plans to have fun?
Check out some of my ideas down below and get ready to cool off outside or inside to beat the Austin summer heat…
Want to cool off outside this summer in Austin?
Places you can go if:
- You want to be in a pool that is extra: Volente Beach, Rock’N River, Typhoon Texas, Schlitterbahn, Veterans Memorial Pool or Kalahari Water Park
- You want to be on the water: Rent a canoe, SUP or kayak; Go on an Austin Bat Tour, Austin Duck Tour; Rent a Retro Boat or a Donut Boat
- You don’t mind driving a bit out of town: Blue Hole (Wimberley), Blue Hole (Georgetown), Krause Springs (Spicewood), Jacob’s Well (Wimberley), Pedernales Falls (Johnson City), or Inks Lake (Burnet), Hamilton Pool (Dripping Springs) – make sure to check on tickets (if needed) first
- You want to challenge yourself: Try a water obstacle course like Quest ATX Waterpark or Waterloo Adventures
- You want to relax on the water: Find a “dive-in” movie event on the water like at Hotel Viata
Want to cool off inside this summer in Austin?
Places you can go if:
- You want to visit an experiential museum and to take lots of photos: Museum of Illusions, Museum of Ice Cream, Wonderspaces
- You want to climb some rocks inside: Crux Climbing, Austin Bouldering Project, or Mesa Rim
- You feel sporty: Go Bowling, Ice Skating, Roller Skating, or play indoor mini golf
- You want popcorn: Check out the Alamo Movie – Kids Camp or Paramount Summer Movie classics listings
- You love a puzzle: Find an Escape Room
- You want to see some art and history: Blanton Art Museum, Bob Bullock History Museum or the Mexic-Arte Museum
- You want an Indoor Play Place: Visit Epic Fun, Urban Air, Pinballz, Mt. Playmore, Pinstack, High Five, Austin Ninjas or Ninja Nation
- You don’t mind driving a bit out of town: Go to the Science Mill (Johnson City), Dr. Pepper Musem (Waco), Color Factory (Houston), or the Perot Museum (Dallas)
- You want something sweet and cold to eat: Buy dessert at OMGSquee!, DipDipDip Ice Cream, Amy’s Ice Cream, Lick Ice Cream, Sister’s SnoShack or Yogurt Planet
Have other summer fun ideas to share? Please contact me with your suggestions!
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