710 Main Street
(512) 943-1670
williamsonmuseum.org
Category: Kid Friendly
San Gabriel Park
445 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
716 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
4200 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.
Mel’s Lone Star Lanes
1010 N. Austin Avenue
(512) 930-2200
melslonestarlanes.com
Georgetown’s premier family entertainment center! 40 lanes of bowling fun, party rooms, cafe, arcade, sports bar, billiards, and shuffleboard tables! Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Boomtown Escapes
Boomtown Escapes is a unique departure from what is ordinary and familiar. Through exciting and challenging experiences, you will make memories and gain insight with your family, friends, and teammates.
In the Boomtown Lounge, you can enjoy a drink and $5 unlimited play for tabletop games of all types. There are weekly events to enjoy, from card and dice play to trivia nights and “pitch a puzzle” competitions!
If you’re looking for another level of fun, you can play through the escape (aka puzzle) rooms that are historically themed – The Saloon, The Schoolhouse, and The Candy Shop. This will require your team to work together to find clues, solve puzzles, and race against the clock to “escape”.
Located in Georgetown, on The Most Beautiful Town Square in Texas, Boomtown is a great spot to visit for some good old fashioned F-U-N.
Mon: Closed
Tue: Closed
Wed: Closed
Thu: Closed
Fri: 2:00 – 10:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sun: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
For more information, please check their website, Boomtown Escape Rooms or facebook.com/pg/BoomtownEscapes.
South Fork Fun, Food and Brew Food Truck Park
3309 W. State Hwy 29
(512) 297-8042
facebook.com/southforkgtx
South Fork is a fun family atmosphere with food trucks and a permanent bar serving beer and wine. Pet and kid friendly with a jungle gym playset and closed-in gates, shaded areas during the summer and enclosed areas during the winter. South Fork also hosts farmers markets every Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Check their Facebook page for live music and special events. Open Thursdays 4-8 p.m., Fridays 4-9 p.m., Saturdays Noon – 9 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Paint With Me Kimberly Keller
1623 Rivery Blvd.
(512) 635-7936
paintwithmekeller.com
Birthday party? Team building? Date night? Club meeting? Regardless of the event, a painting party is the perfect way to make sure you have a good time! Bring your own drinks and have fun painting.
Hike & Bike Trails
(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).
Downtown Splash Pad
816 S. Main Street
(512) 930-3596
aquatics.georgetown.org
The downtown splash pad is located just off the Square, outside the Georgetown Art Center. It is free and open for the summer!
Georgetown Art Center
816 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.
Garey Park
Amenities at the park include a playground, a splash pad, a dog park, an equestrian arena, the Garey House event space (rented separately), pavilions, two fishing ponds, 4.7 miles of hiking trails, and 4.2 miles of equestrian trails. For more information about Garey Park and admission fees, please visit parks.georgetown.org/gareypark.
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 Outdoor Pools
Various Georgetown Locations
(512) 930-3596
parks.georgetown.org/aquatics
Open during the summer. Please see website or call for summer hours, fees, holiday closures and other information.
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.
Georgetown Splash Pool
Located at the Recreation Center
1003 N. Austin Avenue
(512) 930-3596
parks.georgetown.org/rec-center-play-pool
Open during the summer, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (closed Sundays). Please see website or call for pool locations, fees, holiday closures and other information.
Georgetown Recreation Center
1003 North Austin Avenue
(512) 930-3596
parks.georgetown.org/georgetown-recreation-center
In addition to the weight room and indoor track, the Georgetown Recreation Center has an indoor pall, a game room with video games, a pool table, foosball, ping pong, and more. You can purchase daily passes or annual memberships.
All Things Kids
703 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
420 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
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.