With lots to see and do for children, parents, and grandparents, the Texas Hill Country has a plethora of spring break options to please even the most finicky of kids! Here are just a few:
1. Llano Earth Art Fest
The Llano Earth Art Fest is the home of the World Rock Stacking Competition, and much more. Go to their website for $10 advance tickets, kids 15 years of age and under get free admission, and there are lots of activities for people of all ages. With lots of stacked rocks and kid-friendly festival fun, you may want to also consider that Llano is a hotbed of great barbecue (so bring your appetites as well)! Running from March 9-12 in the heart of Spring Break, this event is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
2. Pick Your Own Strawberries at Marburger Orchard
Photo: Robert C Deming
Marburger Orchard, just south of Fredericksburg on Marschall Creek Road (off Hwy 87 South), has plenty of strawberries ripe for the picking. Kids have a big advantage over adults since they’re so close to the ground! It’s great fun, and you end up with a basket of luscious strawberries to enjoy. Check the website or call ahead for hours and availability.
3. Talk to the Hand at the Science Mill
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The Science Mill, in the heart of Johnson City, has a 3-D movie and lots of hands-on exhibits and projects including this giant hand. Check with them for hours and admission charges and the Spring Break Robot Mania the middle week of March. Adults will enjoy this, too.
Photo: Robert C Deming
These kids are about to go on a tour of the domes at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area led by a Texas Master Naturalist, and they are going to have a great experience. Enchanted Rock attracts large crowds, so check the park website before your visit, and know that you may not be able to get into the park some of the time. Entrance fees are $7 for adults and free for kids 12 and under. This is one of the best kid activities in the state.
5. Jacob’s Well State Natural Area
Photo: Robert C Deming
Jacob’s Well is a wonderful place for kids and adults to see the state’s natural beauty at it’s finest! It’s also a great place for pictures, and to learn more about this fascinating water feature.