Category: Kid Friendly

San Gabriel Park

san-gabriel-park-georgetown-tx445 E. Morrow Street
(512) 930-3595
parks.georgetown.org

Meandering right through the very heart of Georgetown is the San Gabriel River. What better place to find one of the most beautiful parks in the State of Texas. San Gabriel Park is graced with 200 year-old oak trees that offer the shade of their branches to family picnics, games of touch football or Frisbee, concerts, festivals, canoeing, swimming and, well, a lazy day of fishing. For driving directions, or information on reserving areas, click on the link above.

 

The Williamson Museum

williamson-museum-georgetown-tx716 South Austin Avenue
(512) 943-1670
williamsonmuseum.org

The Williamson Museum promotes the unique culture and heritage of Williamson County with their exhibits, educational programming, monthly hands-on events and other events for the public.  The Museum also provides tours of the Historic Williamson County Courthouse. The Museum is open Wednesday – Friday, noon – 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Also, stop by on First Fridays, 6 – 8 p.m.

Blue Hole


100 Blue Hole Park, Georgetown, Texas
Map

Blue Hole is a scenic lagoon on the South San Gabriel River. The entrance to Blue Hole Park is located at Second Street and Rock Street, one block west of N. Austin Avenue. This scenic park lined by limestone bluffs is a good wading spot to cool down a little bit in the summer! Blue Hole Park is open from dawn until dusk. The entrance to Blue Hole Park is at W. Second Street and Rock Street. Free public parking is available at the corner of 3rd Street and Rock Street in the parking lot or the parking garage. For more information, please go to parks.georgetown.org/blue-hole.

Inner Space Cavern

Inner Space Cavern4200 S. IH-35
(512) 931-CAVE
innerspacecavern.com

Inner Space is a living cave, which means that its formations are continuing to develop and take shape. For over 80,000 years the cavern has been constantly changing, allowing for spectacular displays and breathtakingly beautiful  formations. Inner Space Caverns has a friendly kennel available free of charge for visiting pets as they wait for their owners.

Boomtown Escapes

Boomtown Escape Rooms are “boomtown” themed and will require your team to work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and race against the clock to break out. Communication, creativity, and grit are keys to success! The Lounge is a comfortable space that will be available to you both before or after your Escape Room adventure. You’re welcome to grab a drink and a strategy game or puzzle to bookend your visit. It is also available for private events during the week! Located in Georgetown, on The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, Boomtown offers an activity that honors our rich history while offering an innovative form of entertainment. For more information, please check their website, Boomtown Escape Rooms or facebook.com/pg/BoomtownEscapes.

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Hike & Bike Trails

hike-and-bike-trail-georgetown-tx(512) 930-3595
parks.georgetown.org

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department has nearly 9 miles of hike and bike trails along the North and South San Gabriel Rivers. There is a 1.6 mile granite trail that loops around San Gabriel Park.

On the North San Gabriel River, there is a one mile lighted concrete trail that goes from San Gabriel Park to Rivery Park. On the South San Gabriel River, there is a one mile lighted concrete trail that starts at Walden and College and goes to Blue Hole Park.  For more information on the trails contact Georgetown Parks and Recreation (above).

 

Georgetown Art Center

georgetown-art-center816 S. Main Street
(512) 930-2583
GeorgetownArtCenterTx.org

Immerse yourself in art. Located in the Historic Firehouse No. 1 (circa 1892), the new Georgetown Art Center, managed by the local nonprofit organization Georgetown Art Works, offers the community a place to appreciate art at every level. The Art Center hosts the works of a nationally renowned artist each month and features the arts and crafts of local artisans in the gift shop.

Skate Park

San Gabriel Park, behind the Community Center
449 E. Morrow Street
(512) 930-3596
parks.georgetown.org/skate-park

Hours of operation are 8:00 am – 9:00 pm daily.  The park offers skaters ramps, grind boxes, rails, half pipes and quarter pipes. This is an unsupervised park and skaters skate at their own risk. Please visit the website above for more information and the complete list of rules.

Georgetown Indoor Pool

1003 N. Austin Ave.
Georgetown, TX 78626
map
(512) 930-3541
parks.georgetown.org/aquatics

Hours:
Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
(Programming takes up portions of the pool throughout the day)

The Indoor Pool is available for year-round use with a Recreation Center membership or the purchase of a $5 day pass. Please visit the Recreation Center page for membership information! Completion of a waiver is required for facility use.

The Indoor Pool is 25 yards wide, with 8 lap lanes (6 ft. deep), a transition lane and a shallow end with areas designed for swim lessons and relaxing (3 ft. deep.)

Both the men’s and women’s locker rooms have doors to the pool deck. There are also two family changing rooms in the vending area between the pool and the lobby. There are two rinse-off showers on the pool deck as well. An ADA accessible hydraulic chair lift is available.

All Things Kids

all-things-kids2703 S. Main Street
(512) 868-2659
AllThingsKidsUSA.com

All Things Kids is an award winning family owned store proud to offer a unique selection of exceptional European and North American BATTERY FREE toys as well as the top 100 Children’s books of all time. They also offer 42 flavors of Beth Marie’s Ice Cream, shakes, floats and sodas as well as over 400 different kinds of candy. The Georgetown Chamber Of Commerce Small Business Of The Year 2012 and The Texas Downtown Association ‘Best Downtown Business In Texas’ 2013.

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m.

 

Sweet Eats Fruit Farm

Whether you go to pick fruit, enjoy live music, attend a special event, or just have a great time with your family, Sweet Eats Farm has plenty to offer to keep you entertained. There’s pony rides, a petting zoo, face painting, live music, beer & wine, and special events! Most families typically spend 3-5 hours there. Sweet Eats is located at 14400 E. State Highway 29, Georgetown, TX. See their website for more information: sweeteats.com

City Lights Theatres

city-lights-movie-theater-georgetown-tx420 Wolf Ranch Parkway
(512) 868-9922
citylightstheatres.com

The City Lights 12-screen movie theater features an Art Deco style that hearkens back to the Golden Age of film. Have dinner at City Café, a full-service restaurant in the lobby. A unique and fun venue for corporate meetings, all theatres are equipped with digital projectors and video conferencing technology.

 

Georgetown Public Library

402 West 8th Street
(512) 930-3551
library.georgetown.org

The Georgetown Public Library houses and administers a collection of more than 80,000 items and has a wonderful “Kid’s Only!” Program.  Weekly story hours, a summer reading program, reference services, and public access to the Internet are a few of the services provided.

Disc Golf Course

(512) 930-3595
parks.georgetown.org

The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department maintains three Disc Golf Courses. The Pinnacle Disc Golf Course and the San Gabriel Park Golf Course are 9-hole Disc Golf Courses. There is an 18-hole Disc Golf Course in the Rivery Park.  For more information regarding the Disc Golf Courses, please call or visit website above.