As much as everyone is looking forward to summertime, with the end of the school year, and all the fun things they have planned, running out of things to do in the middle of the break is inevitable. Luckily, there are plenty of new and exciting places and events to try out this year to make the most out of your summer break.

One good way to have loads of fun and new experiences this summer is by trying something you’ve done before, but in a new and different way.

For example, if you’ve already gone paddle boarding and aren’t interested in doing the same exact thing again, I recommend switching it up a bit, and doing at night with Glow Paddle Austin. This looks like such a fun way to spend the night with a group of friends, which costs about $36 per person, with a guide included in the price.

They operate on the weekends, but make sure to book your night in advance.

Also, instead of just going to a regular movie theater to watch one of the many movies that come out over the summer, go to Stars & Stripes Drive-in Theatre for a different experience and an even bigger screen.

If you’re looking for more of an indoor activity, getting together a big group of friends and trying out one of Austin’s many escape room facilities is a great way to spend an afternoon.

My favorite one I’ve been to is The Escape Game, located at 05 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701. The goal of these rooms are to escape the locked, themed room of your choice within an hour by solving puzzles, riddles, and working with your friends. I have had so much fun every time I’ve gone, but still have yet to make it out of one on time.

Other than Barton Springs, there are tons of places to spend a day soaking in the sun and swimming around.

Some other new places to try out if you haven’t heard of them before are Deep Eddy, McKinney Falls State Park, Krause Springs, Jacob’s Well, and many more.

Each of these locations cost less than $10 and are a perfect place to spend a nice day outdoors while possibly trying out something unique.

They’re all close enough to make a fun day trip out of it and are perfect for families, a large group of friend, or just a couple people.

If you’re still looking for a fun outdoor experience, but have already gone to each of Austin’s springs and swimming holes, you don’t have to travel far this summer to reach this exciting zip-line adventure.

Located in Volente, which is about 40 minutes away from Bowie, Lake Travis Zip-line Adventures offers a great experience. While this activity is more pricey at around $125, it includes a full day of zip-line courses with a private beach to spend the rest of your time relaxing and even having a picnic.

The next three months of summer break will be gone before you know it. There are definitely plenty of other things to do, but make the most out of your break by trying these fun ideas.