Height requirements, toddler sections, locker strategy, worth-the-wait rides, and how to survive a full Schlitterbahn day with young kids.
Summer Survival
Luling Texas with Kids: Waterpark Capital & Family Weekend Guide
Luling, Texas doesn’t get nearly enough credit on the family day trip circuit. Most people know it as the town you pass on US-90 between San Antonio and…
Barton Springs Pool with Kids: Austin’s Best Swimming Hole Guide
Complete family guide to Barton Springs Pool in Austin — water temps, best arrival times, stroller access, and what to expect on summer weekends.
NRH2O Water Park with Kids: North Texas Family Splash Guide
If you’re inside the DFW metroplex and trying to find a water park that won’t completely drain your wallet or your sanity, NRH2O in North Richland Hills…
Gruene Texas with Kids: Historic Dance Hall, River Tubing & Day Trip Guide
Family guide to Gruene TX — the oldest dance hall in Texas, Guadalupe River tubing, kid-friendly eats, and how to pair it with a New Braunfels day trip.
New Braunfels with Kids: Comal River, Landa Park & Family Weekend Guide
New Braunfels is the kind of Texas town that rewards the families who look past the obvious. Yes, the Comal River is genuinely one of the best tubing…
Concan Texas with Kids: Frio River Swimming Holes & Family Camping Guide
Family guide to Concan TX — the Frio River’s best swimming holes, Neal’s Lodges, proximity to Garner State Park, and what to expect with young kids.
Lewisville Lake with Kids: DFW Family Swimming, Fishing & Outdoor Guide
Lake Lewisville doesn’t get the same word-of-mouth as the Hill Country swimming holes, but for DFW families it might be the most practical summer day trip…
Kemah Boardwalk with Kids: Rides, Seafood & Gulf Coast Family Guide
Family guide to Kemah Boardwalk — which rides are worth it, best seafood spots for families, parking, and how to pair it with a Galveston beach day.
Canyon Lake with Kids — Boating, Swimming & the Canyon Lake Gorge
Canyon Lake has some of the clearest water in Central Texas and a gorge that looks like it’s from another state. Here’s what families with young kids should know before making the drive.