Around March, as a mom of three, I start wondering how I
will entertain three energetic children for an entire summer. And as crazy as
it sounds I start my search, combing through magazines looking for fun ,
inexpensive activities that aren't run of the mill. Day trips, and smaller
weekend trips are what I look for and this is a small bucket list of what our
2014 summer will be like and hopefully give other desperate moms out there a
few ideas.
#1 Hamilton Pool, Dripping Springs, TX
Hamilton pool, in Dripping Springs, TX. Between Austin and
San Antonio and for little money this natural spring fed pool/grotto looks like
something from a Conde Nast travel magazine. Pack a lunch, bring hiking shoes
and show up early because after 75 car entries they shut the doors! Spend a
day there for little cost and great environmental gain!
https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
https://parks.traviscountytx.gov/find-a-park/hamilton-pool
2# Six Flags/Fiesta TX
Not much of a theme park mom, I usually shy far away from
theme parks, but this one is an exception. Parking is easy, rides are fun and
the entertainment is awesome. Now, with the addition of the water park your family
will be entertained all day long. Of course the better days to go are earlier in the week, shy away from weekends because of the crowds!
Look on line for deals or buy one ticket and use your free day pass for another
child. https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas
#3 Floores General Store
Floores Country store located in Helotes, Texas, has been
around for generations and has seen many famous Texas music artist on its
Floor. The exciting part and the reason this is on my list is that every Sunday
night starting at 6:00 pm is Family night and free dance. So show up early, eat
some of their famous tamales or fried
catfish and bread pudding at the Café and then teach your children how to two
step and line dance. Surrounded by Texas tradition, Floores will definitely
deliver a good time! http://www.liveatfloores.com/
#4 GROSSOLOGY at The Witte
Floores Country store located in Helotes, Texas, has been
around for generations and has seen many famous Texas music artist on its
Floor. The exciting part and the reason this is on my list is that every Sunday
night starting at 6:00 pm is Family night and free dance. So show up early, eat
some of their famous tamales or fried
catfish and bread pudding at the Café and then teach your children how to two
step and line dance. Surrounded by Texas tradition, Floores will definitely
deliver a good time! http://www.liveatfloores.com/#4 GROSSOLOGY at The Witte
Based on the best selling book by Sylvia Branzei and chalked
full of really disgusting exhibits, this stop will be fun and educational. Just
one look and you realize why it’s the “Impolite science of the human body”. If
your kids are like mine, this kind of grossness really makes them laugh. It's cheaper to purchase tickets at museum (Child-$12 Adult $15) which include general admission to museum. http://www.wittemuseum.org/index.php/component/content/article/253
#5 Balmorhea State Park
Honestly had never heard Balmorhea and when starting asking around you'd think I was raised in a hole without any knowledge of Texas history. Everyone I spoke with has said this park, named the "largest spring fed swimming pool in Texas", is all that and more! I will tell you that this trip will be the ending to our summer so I have no exact information other than it comes highly recommended. There are cabins on site (San Solomon Spring Courts) that were very affordable and there were campsite for campers with comfortable amenities. More than a few hours away this is a weekend "to do"and most of your cost will be gas and food/supplies. http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/state-parks/balmorhea
Summer will be over before you know it and school will start. One of the first things they’ll have to do is write about their summer. Wouldn't it be exciting to do something a little different? Hope these give you some ideas and your 2014 summer will be an exciting one!
