<<Note added January 2023: Unfortunately, this place is no longer open for business. Very disappointed, as it was one of our favorites.>> We added Hot Lava to our Top 50 list this spring and finally made it out to the place this week. I have to say, this may just be our new favorite indoor…
Brushy Creek Lake Park in Cedar Park is a wonderful park, with something for just about everyone. Where ever you live in Austin, it is well worth the commute for a full summer day. And one of the best parts is that it is all free!! The park, acquired in 1987, is 90 acres including a 38…
With words like, “Check this out, Mom. It is so beautiful” and “I am totally Indiana Jones”, this place was obviously a huge hit with my boys! Krause Springs is a small, privately owned slice of heaven just about thirty mintues outside of Austin in the town of Spicewood. Visitors can come for the day to…
Yesterday was my brother and his son’s first day in Austin. And as much as I love Austin, it was nearly impossible to pick where to take them first. There were so many cool places we could go. But really, there was only one place we should go – it would have to be Barton Springs. Its cool waters have…