Best Swimming Hole
Barton Springs
Even those who suffer from a crippling fear of cold water somehow manage to overcome the chill-o-phobia long enough to take a refreshing plunge into Austin’s favorite freaky-cold swimming hole. Kept at a constant 68 degrees courtesy of Mother Nature and some bubbling goodness down below, Barton Springs continues to be Austin's respite from the sweltering triple-digit Texas summer heat. Go on, get in. Trust us, the water’s fine.
Barton Springs Pool
2131 William Barton Dr., 512/974-6300
www.austintexas.gov/department/barton-springs-pool
