Things to Do 2–3 Hours from San Antonio with Kids
14 kid-friendly adventures about 2 to 3 hours from San Antonio, nearest first.
- Under 1 hour (21)
- 1-2 hours (42)
- 2-3 hours (14)
- 3-4 hours (9)
About these times. Each estimate is a straight-line measurement from downtown San Antonio, padded by 17% for winding roads and divided by a 55 mph average — so “about 2 to 3 hours” means roughly that, not a routed time. Traffic, where in San Antonio you start, and the last few miles of park road can all move it by half an hour. Check a map before you load the car.
about 2 hr drive
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
Bertram, TX
HikingFree federal refuge with birding trails and Junior Rangers. Free. Best from about age 3. About two …
about 2 hr drive
Cedar Breaks Park
Georgetown, TX
CampingSpacious lakeside campground with swim beach near Georgetown. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
about 2 hr drive
Garey Park
Georgetown, TX
Hiking525-acre river park with trails and splash pad in Georgetown. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
about 2 hr drive
Good Water Trail
Georgetown, TX
Hiking26-mile lakeside trail with canyon overlooks and Hill Country terrain. Free. Best from about age 5. …
about 2 hr drive
Inner Space Cavern
Georgetown, TX
NatureWalk through an Ice Age cave 30 minutes from Austin. Paid entry. Best from about age 3. About two …
about 2 hr drive
San Gabriel Park
Georgetown, TX
BikingAward-winning playscape and river trail in Georgetown. Free. Works from toddler age. About two …
about 2 hr 15 min drive
South Llano River State Park
Junction, TX
CampingCrystal-clear spring-fed river for family swimming and tubing near Junction TX - camping under pecan …
about 2 hr 15 min drive
South Llano River State Park Camping
Junction, TX
CampingClear spring-fed river, four bird blinds and dark skies at a quieter western Hill Country campground …
about 2 hr 30 min drive
Colorado Bend State Park
Bend, TX
Hiking70-foot Gorman Falls waterfall with spring-fed swimming holes. Paid entry. Best from about age 4. …
about 2 hr 30 min drive
Colorado Bend State Park Camping
Bend, TX
CampingRustic no-hookup river camping down six miles of gravel road, with Gorman Falls and guided wild cave …
about 2 hr 30 min drive
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Austwell, TX
NatureEndangered whooping crane habitat with auto loop and observation tower. Free. Best from about age 3. …
about 2 hr 45 min drive
Goose Island State Park
Rockport, TX
CampingCoastal camping by a 1,000-year-old oak with bay fishing and whooping cranes. Paid entry. Works from …
about 2 hr 45 min drive
Lake Somerville State Park & Trailway
Somerville, TX
CampingTwo-unit park connected by 21-mile trail with lake swimming. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. A …
about 3 hr drive
Mustang Island State Park
Port Aransas, TX
CampingBeachfront camping and bay kayak trail with dolphin sightings. Paid entry. Works from toddler age. …