{"id":2330,"date":"2020-09-22T18:00:59","date_gmt":"2020-09-22T18:00:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/thirdcoastautos\/?p=2330"},"modified":"2026-01-07T20:35:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T20:35:39","slug":"what-are-some-fun-road-trip-games-for-my-kids-to-play","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/what-are-some-fun-road-trip-games-for-my-kids-to-play\/","title":{"rendered":"What Are Some Fun Road Trip Games for My Kids to Play?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2>Road Trip Games for Kids<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Packing the family into the car for a trip across the Lone Star State is an Austin tradition. Whether you are heading down to the coast or venturing into the Hill Country, the &#8220;Are we there yet?&#8221; chorus usually starts before you even hit the MoPac. At Third Coast Auto Group, we want your journey to be as enjoyable as the destination. That is why we\u2019ve rounded up our favorite <strong>Road Trip Games for Kids<\/strong> that require zero batteries and maximum imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You might also like: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/best-podcasts-to-listen-to-while-taking-a-road-trip\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What are the best podcasts to listen to while on a road trip?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h3>Classics That Never Get Old<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don&#8217;t need a tablet to keep the backseat busy. These time-tested <strong>Road Trip Games for Kids<\/strong> are perfect for passing the miles between Austin and your next stop:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>The License Plate Game:<\/strong> Texas is a crossroads, so keep your eyes peeled for out-of-state plates. Try to see who can spot the most states before you reach your destination.<\/li><li><strong>I Spy:<\/strong> A classic for a reason! It\u2019s a great way to get younger kids to engage with the scenery outside their window.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2020\/09\/15073550\/wall-of-old-license-plates-from-different-states_b.jpg\" alt=\"The license plate state game - one of many great road trip games for kids\" class=\"wp-image-2332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2020\/09\/15073550\/wall-of-old-license-plates-from-different-states_b.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/746\/2020\/09\/15073550\/wall-of-old-license-plates-from-different-states_b-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>20 Questions:<\/strong> One person thinks of a person, place, or thing, and the rest of the car has 20 &#8220;yes or no&#8221; questions to figure it out. It\u2019s a fantastic way to spark some critical thinking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/what-are-the-best-audiobooks-to-listen-to-while-on-a-road-trip\/\">What Are the Best Audiobooks to Listen to While on a Road Trip?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3>Creative Storytelling<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If the views of the highway are getting a bit repetitive, try &#8220;Story Starter.&#8221; One person starts a tale with a single sentence, and each passenger adds the next line. By the time you reach the next gas station, you\u2019ll have a hilarious (and likely nonsensical) family epic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Third Coast Auto Group, we believe the best memories are made on the road. If you need a reliable SUV or a spacious minivan for your next family adventure, come see us at our I-35 or North Lamar locations in Austin. We specialize in helping families get into the right vehicle with easy, in-house financing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Find more fun tips from Third Coast Auto Group<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several more road trip games that you can play, but these are just our favorite. If you\u2019re looking for more fun tips, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thirdcoastautos.com\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">keep following the Third Coast Auto Group blog<\/a>. We like to provide our customers with service tips, information on local events, and information about our inventory. \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Road Trip Games for Kids Packing the family into the car for a trip across the Lone Star State is an Austin tradition. Whether you are heading down to the coast or venturing into the Hill Country, the &#8220;Are we there yet?&#8221; chorus usually starts before you even hit the MoPac. 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