I live in Austin and have tried pretty much all of the “kid-friendly things to do in Austin.” If you’re planning a family vacation here, you might be wondering: how many days in Austin do you really need with kids? Long story short: 4 days (a long weekend) is the perfect amount of time. Here’s…
A quick guide + map to the best pumpkin patches in Austin this year.
Fall is back, the air is crisping up (kinda…), and Austin is full of festive events perfect for kids and families. Not gonna lie – Halloween and fall events in Austin have gotten EXPENSIVE! If you’re going with a family of 4, expect to spend $100 on admission alone. Here are a few of my personal…
Looking for an easy family hike near Austin? I get it! I love being outdoors with my kids, but I don’t always want to commit to a long trek with steep climbs, tons of stairs, or rocky terrain. The good news is there are plenty of kid-friendly hikes near Austin that I’ve explored with my…
From pre-fest coffee to post-fest drinks + carbs, here’s where to eat close to ACL Festival.
Whether you’re a local or you’re visiting with kids, here are some of my favorite really fun things to do in Austin with kids.
Wondering if you need a car when you visit Austin? Ok, hi! Sure! I’ll answer that. As a local Austin resident and someone who is constantly hopping around ATX to eat and explore, I have a feel for where to stay when you visit Austin and how you should plan to get around. ABOUT THE…
Because why stay somewhere boring when you could stay somewhere awesome? Here are the best hotels near ACL Fest.
The Thinkery is our awesome little kids museum here in Austin. It’s located in the family-friendly east Austin neighborhood of Mueller, and it’s on pretty much every “best things to do in Austin” guide. If you’re wondering if it’s worth it to visit, I’ll go ahead cut to the chase: YES! I’ve been to this…
When you’re visiting a city, the most important thing to do first is book your hotel! Once that’s taken care of, everything else-restaurants, museums, concerts, and other fun activities-falls into place. I’ve written before about the best places to stay in Austin with kids, and I still stand by what I said: a vacation rental…
Austin has some of the best playgrounds in Texas, and lately the city has been busy giving a few of them major upgrades. The Parks Department has poured millions into places like Pease Park, Walnut Creek, and Circle C, making play structures bigger and better, adding shaded areas, and creating safer, more inclusive spaces for…
There’s a formula to this! Hot tip: no rompers because PORTA-POTTIES.
You know where Austin really shines? Casual breakfast spots! My kids love going out on Saturday mornings for a big stack of pancakes, and luckily, Austin has plenty of options. If you’re looking for where to eat breakfast in Austin with kids, here are a few of our favorite spots – personally approved by my…
When a friend tells me she’s visiting Austin with her little ones and wants to know where to stay in Austin with kids, this is exactly what I tell her: An awesome airbnb, centrally located. And yes, plan on renting a car! Texas doesn’t have reliable public transportation. I’ve lived in Austin forever and I’m…
I know it’s a bit of an unpopular opinion, but as a local, I think South Congress is still incredible. Sure, it’s not the hippie mecca it used to be, and yes, a few big corporate stores have moved in-but the vibe is alive, the streets are fun, and the food? Absolutely worth it. Here…
Are you planning to visit Austin this winter but wondering what to wear? We got your back! After securing your plane tickets, packing what to add to your wardrobe is the next thing you’re probably thinking about. Austin street style is fun, but don’t consider style alone; also focus on comfort and warmth when selecting…
Austin is known to be a very fit, active city…and that’s one of the reasons why there are many juice bars in Austin! You can easily find cold-pressed juices and fresh smoothies in just about any neighborhood in Austin. From healthy green juices to refreshing fruit juices to protein smoothies, we’re rounding up the places…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Kelsey Kennedy is a native Texan and a local Austin author, photographer, and blogger with a serious obsession for all things Austin. As the creator of four Texas-focused travel websites, her work has reached over 12 million readers in 38 countries, all searching for the coolest things to do in the hottest…
Austin is obviously growing at a rapid pace, and a big part of what draws people to Austin is the small footprint. After all, even though Austin is around 1 million people now, the Austin City Limits aren’t all that large! We have a fairly small downtown space, and driving from one side of the…
Aaaand here we go with the 30 best burgers in Austin! Burgers are fun because nearly every city in America has GREAT burgers, and everyone loves them. And if you’re visiting Austin (or if you’re a local!) and you’re hoping to try some of the BEST of the best burgers in Austin Texas, you’ve landed…
Austin is not only a popular city for destination weddings…it’s also a phenomenal place to go wedding dress shopping! While you used to have to travel to Houston or Dallas for the big shopping destinations in Texas, Austin has been rising to the occasion (after all, those gorgeous boutique hotels and romantic restaurants have been…
Austin, Texas: one of the top travel destinations in the United States right now. Folks love it for the live music, the barbecue, the 300 sunny days we get each year, and the nearby Texas hill country. Home to both SXSW and Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin has plenty of reasons to stop by…
First dates are…well, they’re first dates. Sometimes they go well, and sometimes they don’t. If you’ve been talking to someone really great, you want to impress them with a great (romantic!) spot. And if you’re really not so sure about this date, you don’t want to invest too much time or money into it. Choosing…
Your big day is coming up! In an effort to provide some inspiration for your birthday dinner restaurant in Austin, here are a bunch of restaurants to celebrate your birthday dinner in Austin. There’s obviously no one-size-fits-all restaurant choice for your special day. Some folks want a casual brewery dinner where you can easily get…
The holiday shopping season has arrived, and that also means it’s officially Austin Christmas shopping time!! Holiday shopping in Austin is especially fun because when it comes to shopping styles, there’s a little bit of something for everyone. After all, Austinites have always loved to do things a little bit differently, including buying gifts… Austin…
Spending Christmas in Austin? Despite being a warm city for much of the year, Austin really brings out the holiday pizzaz during the month of December, and it’s a REALLY fun place to spend Christmas! We’ll even get a few cold days at the end of the year, so it’s a great time to bundle…
And here we go with the “best pizza in Austin” discussion! It’s an important one… Ask any Austin local where to find the very best pizza restaurant near you, and you’ll get a wide variety of answers? Why? Austin has a wide variety of pizza styles! And so creating a guide to the best pizza…
Heading north of Austin and want to know where to eat? Consider this your guide to the best drinks and food in Round Rock! Round Rock isn’t especially known for its food (except for maybe our famous donuts), but there are definitely some spots that are worth checking out when you’re up this way. I…
The sushi restaurants in Austin can be an unexpected delight while exploring the Austin dining scene. In a very land-locked city with a relatively small population (compared to Houston and Dallas), Austin has an impressive number of exceptional sushi restaurants from top chefs who work daily to study and perfect the art of Japanese sushi.…
Every fried chicken fanatic has a favorite spot in Austin. It’s just really delicious food that tastes GREAT on a hot summer day paired with a Dr. Pepper, and equally great on a cold rainy day paired with creamy mashed potatoes. We love fried chicken here in Austin, so it only seems fitting to share…
