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]]>- Jet Powered Standup Paddle Boarding and Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake with Rowing Dock!
Rowing Dock, a local Austin company, offers equipment rentals such as kayaks, canoes and standup paddle boards (SUP) for Austinites to get out and on the lake.
A rental currently exclusive to Rowing Dock on Lady Bird lake is the SUPJet. Built like a standard standup paddleboard but with an added kick, pressing a button on the board activates an electric engine to bring you up to 5 mph across the water!
Tip: If you decide to rent a fishing kayak, make sure you bring your own pole and bait!
- Krause Springs Swimming Site
Krause Springs is one of the best spots to go swimming near Austin as the natural springs keep the pools full year-round regardless of drought. You never have to worry about water levels like many other Austin swimming holes. The property is a sight to be seen with 32 springs, camping grounds, and even a butterfly garden.
Tip: Credit cards are not accepted, so make sure to bring cash to pay the admission fee ($8 per adult and $5 per child).
Few water activities are more enjoyable than floating down a river. Whitewater Sports offers float trips and rentals along the Guadalupe River. With two custom tubing options currently available, the Horseshoe and the Fourth Crossing, there is certainly fun to be had!
With a free shuttle included, you can tube as many times as you like.
Pricing is $24 per person, which includes a high-quality tube, free shuttle, free parking and free life jacket.
Tip: Review the pricing page before you go for potential discounts!
- Sculpture Falls Day Hike
Sculpture Falls is the perfect day adventure as there is a 1.5-mile hike to get to the beautiful creek and endless fun once you arrive. With gentle falls and wading pools, it is a great place to spend a few hours basking in the sun and splashing in the water with friends and family.
Tip: Bring your dog and a 6 pack! Sculpture Falls is pup friendly and drinking is permitted on the property.
- Snorkel on the San Marcos River
Want to spend time looking beneath the surface? Snorkel TX offers guided snorkel tours of the San Marcos River, home to all sorts of beautiful fish! The guides can even make a video of your underwater adventure as a keepsake.
Tip: Enter your email on their site for a discount!
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Last month we gave you some great reasons why we love to live in Austin. Once we reviewed the list, a whole bunch of other great reasons came to the surface as to why we love living in and around our apartment community at Le Montreaux. There’s no question that for those who love an active life that overflows with arts and culture, and fit and fun things to do, that Austin is a great place to settled in and call home. Here’s are few reasons why.
Great Nightlife
You don’t have to be a party animal to enjoy the expansive balance of low key bars to late night bistros. Whether you love a quiet night on the town at a local’s favorite find, or dance the night away at the clubs that leave you celebrating into the night, there are plenty of options for uptime or downtime in Austin.
Arts & Culture Capital
There’s a reason why Austin has its well-deserved reputation as the ‘musical capital of the world”. Just one visit to the Austin, Texas website and you will find a wonderful assortment of music, dance, theater, and more.
Shop Until You Drop
Besides a great option to get out of the summer heat, The Domain’s 700,000 square feet of pure shopping pleasure is just one of the oh-so-many great finds for those who seek boutiques to bargain basement brands. Some believe our town is one of very few ‘retail destinations’ in the USA that can truly hold its own against the likes of New York City, Chicago, and Beverly Hills.
Healthy Through and Through
A few years ago Austin picked up another award as on the fittest cities in the country. And with good reason. Besides the great sunshine and an average temperature of 68 degrees throughout the seasons, there may be more reasons to get fit and stay that way in Austin than most cities on the planet. Water enthusiasts in particular have found Lady Bird Lake to be a Texas paradise that overflows with great ways to stay wet and have a wonderful time year-round. For those who love to hike and bike, Austin offer miles of options for the novice to the most advanced.
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We all know there are hundreds of great reasons to live in Austin, Texas. And that’s exactly why we like to live in and around our apartment community at Le Montreaux.
And now that school’s out and the kids are home – all summer long – we’ve dedicated this blog to help you and your family have a super summer you will never forget,
Let the list begin!
ANIMAL ATTRACTIONS
10808 Rawhide Trail
512-288-1490
AustinZoo.com
From toddlers to teen, our own Austin Zoo has a wide variety of education programs on tap. We’ll recommend some of our favorites:
Mommy and Me (age 2 – 5)
Zoo Kids (age 5 – 7)
Explorers (ages 8 – 10)
All of which offer programs to get kids up close and personal to the residents of the zoo and all programs we feel are a great value at only $5 for a parent/child and $3 for each additional child.
LITTLE SPOON
512 799 8301
TxKidsKitchen.com
This mobile culinary school offers summer camps in and around Austin for children ages 3 to 14. Within this fun and interactive program, your kids will learn the basics of how to get around the kitchen, cook up some easy and delicious meals, and be professionally guided through the entire process by local chefs and nutritionists.
We also like the idea that Little Spoon hosts one-on-one sessions and also offers options for birthday parties. Prices vary yet all seem to be a good investment – for those who ant a “chef’s night off”!
FOREVER YOUNG
1101 Red River Street
512-476-6064
AustinSymphony.com
One of our favorite ways to spend the days during the summer months is at Symphony Square where the Austin Symphony hosts a summer-long line up of performances geared to keep kids entertained in the wonderful world of music. This year’s acts include Sara Hickman (June 8), The Hey Lollies (June 22), the Instrument Petting Zoo and new to the lineup this year is Tune Buggz – a live dance and music act for the very young up to 5 years old. Perhaps the best investment in Austin – the programs are only 50 cents per child and adults are free.
CRADLE POSE
8213 Brodie Lane, Suite 112
512-522-3886
Yogapeutics.com
Yoga for kids? You bet, yet it’s not what you think. Cradle Pose offers one of the more innovative ways to keep your kids fit and focused on their well-being. Thanks to South Austin’s Yogopeutics, your children can immerse themselves in aerial yoga led by occupational therapist and registered yoga teacher Lindsey Lineck. Classes are offered for children ages 4 – 16 years old. All of whom we promise will love the time hanging from a fabric sling fee off the floor while learning body awareness and mindfulness.
So there’s our short list of a long list of things to do and see with your kids this summer. We’ll be back with more ideas later in the year yet in the meantime, get outside and get your summer on now!
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