Georgetown doesn’t show up on most Texas family travel lists, and that’s exactly the reason to go. Thirty minutes north of Austin, it has two legitimately…
State Parks
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.
Garner State Park with Kids — Texas’s Favorite Family Camping Destination
Why Garner State Park books out months in advance — what makes it worth the planning, what the camping situation is actually like with young kids, and when to go.
Marble Falls with Kids — Lake, Bluebonnets & What Families Actually Do Here
Marble Falls is more than a pretty lake town — here’s the family breakdown: Lakeside Park, bluebonnet drives in spring, Johnson Park swimming, and the best kid-friendly stops.
Bandera Texas with Kids — Cowboy Capital, Dude Ranches & Real Hill Country
Bandera is the real deal for a Texas family trip — dude ranch day rides, the Frontier Times Museum, Hill Country State Natural Area trails, and the Medina River.
Wimberley Texas with Kids — Blue Hole, Jacob’s Well & the Small Town Family Guide
What to actually do in Wimberley with kids — Blue Hole Regional Park, Jacob’s Well (and its age limits), the Cypress Creek swim spots, and where to eat.
Hamilton Pool Preserve with Kids — Timed Entry, the Waterfall & What Parents Need to Know
Hamilton Pool requires timed entry reservations — here’s how to actually get one, plus what to expect at the swimming hole with young kids and when to skip it.
Kerrville Texas with Kids — Schreiner Park, River Access & Louise Hays Park
Kerrville is one of the most underrated Hill Country family stops — Kerrville-Schreiner Park camping, Louise Hays Park river beach, and the Guadalupe River access that doesn’t require planning months ahead.
Pedernales Falls State Park with Kids — Swimming Holes, Hiking & What to Know
Swimming holes, hiking trails, and the real logistics for a family day at Pedernales Falls — reservation tips, flash flood rules, and best spots for young kids.
Blanco State Park with Kids — The Easiest Hill Country River Day Trip
Blanco State Park is right in the middle of town, costs almost nothing, and has some of the best toddler-friendly river access in the Hill Country. Here’s the full breakdown.