15 Things You Absolutely Have To Do In Texas This Summer

It’s about that time again..school’s almost out, the weather’s getting warmer, and everyone is just itching for summer to get here already. From swimming holes to rivers to lakes to beaches to awesome water parks, Texas has it all when it comes to great activities to enjoy with friends and family this summer. So, let’s get right to it and list a few of the best ways to spend the summer in Texas, shall we?

Schlitterbahn!!!! (Can you tell this is my favorite place in the world by now?)

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Spend an afternoon at the gorgeous Hamilton Pool Preserve in Dripping Springs.

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Tube the Guadalupe River (or any other river you like!)

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Slide this 1,000 foot slip n slide coming to Texas this summer!

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Catch some rays and jump some waves at the beach!

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Explore the natural geological wonders of Pedernales Falls State Park. One of my favorite state parks in Texas.

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Visit San Antonio; besides the famous riverwalk, you’ll find plenty of other fun activities here for the whole family.

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Paddleboard (or sit down with your dog) at Lady Bird Lake in Austin!

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Cool off by going underground to explore one of the caverns in Texas! (this one is the Natural Bridge Caverns in San Antonio.)

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Take a good old-fashioned family road trip across the state! Here’s some ideas: http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/road-trips-tx/.

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Spend a day at one of the 150+ lakes scattered throughout the state.

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Enjoy a performance of the outdoor musical drama, “TEXAS” at the Pioneer Amphitheater in Palo Duro Canyon!

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Dive into the depths of 200 ft deep caverns at Jacob’s Well in Wimberley! (Not for the faint of heart)

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Get your adrenaline pumping at either Fiesta Texas in San Antonio or Six Flags in Arlington!

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Get some delicious ice cream in your belly at one of these ice cream parlors to help you cool off: http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/texas/ice-cream-tx/!

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Summer is my absolute favorite time of the year, simply because I love jumping in any body of water I can find! What are some other activities or places that you love to do and see in the summer? Let us know in the comments!