Spring Break Ideas - Cedar Park Texas Living

Luckily in Central Texas and the Austin Metro, we have plenty of fun within a day trip or a couple day road trip adventure. With Spring Break approaching, you may be thinking of Spring Break Ideas to entertain the kids or just to have a change of scenery. Here are some Spring Break Ideas to ensure you have a fun filled week not too far from home.

Staying Local

There are plenty of Things to Do right here in Cedar Park. If you are feeling more adventurous, get started early on my Austin Summer Bucket List! With an endless supply of fun things to do in the Austin metro, why not get started now?

This is the best time of year to get outdoors to explore all the parks and trails in our area. Check out this list of Best Local Hikes. You could pick a new one every day and take care of your whole spring break. Just a short drive away is Hamilton Pool where you can hike and even take a swim if you’d like to brave some chilly waters. Krause Springs is also another nice place to visit for a swim, but I imagine it might be pretty chilly this time of year. Be sure to check the websites if reservations are needed.

Spring Break is the perfect time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. One of our favorite places to visit is Ladybird Johnson Wildflower Center in south Austin. Check the website if reservations are needed. You can also pack a picnic to enjoy there. If they are not allowing food inside, they do have picnic tables in the parking area and there are a few parks nearby. Other local spots for nature lovers include Zilker Botanical Gardens and Mayfield Park and Nature Preserve where you can see beautiful peacocks roaming the water garden park. Also in Zilker Park is the Austin Nature and Science Center.

Paddle Boarding or Kayaking is a fun family activity that would be perfect to do during spring break before it gets too hot. You can pack a picnic for Zilker Park or try one of the many nice downtown restaurants to make a whole day of it. Take the Metro Rail down, rent a bike or just get some exercise on foot. There is so much to see and enjoy in downtown Austin.

If you are having a little guilt about not being able to break away from work or spend a fortune on entertainment, how about just having an afternoon ice cream treat a few times that week? See how many Austin Ice Cream spots you can try during spring break. Or visit one of the area’s local Disk Golf Courses for an afternoon of fun.

Feeling nostalgic? Step back in time for a tour of the Austin Antique Mall then go roller skating next door at at Playland Skate Center.

Day Trips

You can make an entire day trip out of any combination of local activities. We love packing a lunch or just trying takeout at a restaurant and finding a picnic spot, hiking trail or random park to explore. Most of the time we just do a tailgate picnic, which the kids love! Here is one of our recent outings where we got New Fortune Chinese Dim Sum and went to nearby Walnut Creek Metro Park to enjoy it. Unfortunately, New Fortune Chinese Dim Sum is now permanently closed.

We have picked up sandwiches from Jersey Mike’s many times and found a new park to explore. Here is one of our latest outings to Emma Long Metro Park with a stop by Jersey Mike’s. There is a small per car entry fee, but it’s worth it. Bob Wentz Park is another place to picnic locally, also has a small entry fee.

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Sometimes parents gotta have fun too. This is a fun Day Trip the whole family can enjoy, a trip to Flat Creek Estate Winery. They have wine tasting of course, but they also have a nice bistro with wood fired pizza, a beautiful outdoor patio for dining and even a professional frisbee golf course. There are also a ton of family friendly wineries in Johnson City and Fredericksburg that offer picnic tables, corn hole and just plenty of space to run and play.

Road Trips

There are tons of fun little towns within an hour or two of the Austin metro. Why not take a one or two night road trip to explore some of these fun small towns? Take a look at some of the Small Town Road Trips we have done.

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Becky Robbins-Penniman

2022-12-25

I connected with Christina to “just look around” Cedar Park because we were thinking of moving here from Florida “some day.” She showed me several places and very quickly homed in on what my family needed. She found the perfect place and quickly “some day” became NOW. As someone else mentioned, even though she is working with several clients at the same time, Christina made me feel like I was her #1 priority - and I’ll bet the all those other clients felt the same way. Christina helped us understand local real estate practices, gave practical and insightful advice during the price negotiations, and recommended excellent recommendations on vendors to use once closed. I highly recommend Christina!

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2022-07-28

We highly recommend Christina! When it came to finding the ideal property for us, Christina went above and beyond and demonstrated 100% commitment to finding the right home to fit our lifestyle needs and timeline restrictions. Her area and market knowledge and client-centered attitude won us over-- and we felt like we were in competent and caring hands throughout the whole process. Christina listened to us; explained the stages all the way; offered suggestions; was easy to understand; and resolutely negotiated on our behalf to ensure overall satisfaction. To sum up our experience: Christina was very client-centered, professional, friendly, thorough, diligent, patient, kind, and very accommodating! We will definitely contact Christina again if we need realtor services in the future!

supermommichele

2022-06-21

Christina is nothing short of Amazing!!!! She did anything she could to help me find the right rental house in this difficult market we are in right now! I am so happy I chose Cedar Park Living! Moving to Cedar Park/Leander?? Call Christina!!

Amanda Thomas

2022-06-19

I was moving from LA to Austin, so trying to find a place to live long distance can be challenging. Thankfully, Christina Legrand was incredibly easy to work with. She was kind, prompt, and very communicative. I don’t know if I could have done this without her. I just moved into a beautiful home in my price range today and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you!

Joanne Cramer

2022-05-09

Not enough words to describe the pleasant experience we had with Christina Legrand finding our home. Her knowledge attention to detail thoughtfulness is beyond words. Being that we did not live in the area, she helped us through every process to get our home closed smoothly.

Pamela Henderson

2022-05-02

I give Christina Five Stars. Christina was extremely helpful and was in contact with me every step of the way during the sell of my home. She went above and beyond my expectations! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I highly recommend her if you are looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable Realtor.

Brenda Eastman

2022-04-14

Christina Legrand is in a league of her own when it comes to realtors and snake wranglers. (More on that last part later!) I was out of state, when I needed to find a realtor to sell my Cedar Park home. But who? Substantive reviews for SELLING your home seemed scarce. I interviewed 4 Texas realtors. I chose Christina because of her immediate attention to my situation, with a detailed, organized, WRITTEN approach that got the sale moving before I even met her! Later, like Robert Frost, I would say, I chose Christina Legrand and "that has made all the difference." Christina is a Phi Beta Kappa in realty: professional, attentive, efficient, responsive and smart. That she is also inordinately compassionate and committed to her client, is striking. She takes pride in the quality of her work, ENJOYS helping her clients get the most successful outcome .As a bonus Christina is well educated, experienced, an enjoyable colleague for your venture. Her style is to quietly say, or text, , "Here is something you might consider.". No pressure, but you have just been given an excellent tip! When you raise a question, you get an immediate well researched answer, not fluff. There's also her writing. Read some of her exceptionally written property descriptions. Imagine how she will portray yours! My luck in choosing Christina soon became obvious. As I began to drag behind on the packing, I turned to see Christina taping up boxes! She was packing the kitchen ! ..the paintings! the living room! She and her team sold and donated furnishings for me. Organized for the moving truck! Unheard of. As I was heading to the airport, we suddenly discovered water damage in the wall! Well connected, Christina found all the best vendors for repairs and restoration. Then, while I remained out of state (!), she closely supervised , upheld high standards for repair, and for the integrity of the home sale. A huge unexpected burden over several months for her, which she accepted with grace, and I am deeply grateful. Because of her integrity, I'd have confidence purchasing any home that Christina represents. And I would want her as my Buyer's agent.. Snake wrangling? Late one evening I entered the garage, and watched a large snake at the back wall, slithering into my boxes of stored stuff. No snake relocator was available. .But the following morning, "Ding Dong"! Surprise! Christina stood at my door, holding up her Western boots. "I brought my snake boots!" , she announced with a laugh, and led the way to the garage. When you work with Christina, you respect and admire her, and sometimes you adore her. She's a saint. Call her. You're lucky she's out there.

Danette Roehrig

2022-02-23

Our son headed out to college so it was time for us to downsize in size of home & mortgage. Christina had our best interest in mind every step of the way. She always kept us on track of our goals. She was super patient. Christina always made us feel like we were her priority even when she was working with other clients. She went above & beyond so many times. She successfully found us a home that met all of our goals in a fantastic neighborhood. Even after her work was completed she checked in on us & offered help. Christina knows her stuff along with today's crazy real estate market. She was a pleasure to work with and is an all around wonderful person. She is highly recommended.

Lara McCoy

2022-02-02

Christina was so great and very patient with us. We had some challenges but, She always fought for us and helped us finally find the perfect house during this crazy market! She has such a great sense of humor which I loved about her and a very down to earth personality. Very professional and knowledgeable about the area. I will highly recommend her to friends, family and anyone that needs guidance and support through this process!

Robert Katsikaris

2021-08-28

Christina and team were exactly what you want. They made a stressful experience smooth and gave us the support that we absolutely needed. Christina and team gave great advice and was a major factor in my house selling. Without their expertise and support the process would not have been as smooth as it was. I would absolutely work with them again.

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