Blog Posts About Austin Texas

5 Austin Swimming Pools Open Year Round

Austin Pools Open Year Round
From lap lanes to slash pads to water slides, people love Austin pools. Even though nothing makes you appreciate Austin pools like the Texas summer heat, many people like to swim year round. These five public Austin pools are open all through the year. Three of these - Big Stacy, Deep Eddy and Barton Springs - are within 3 miles of downtown Austin and are some of the most interesting and historic Austin pools. Big Stacy is heated from underground hot spring water. And Barton Springs and Deep Eddy Pool are both on the list of official City of Austin historical landmarks.
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Lammes Candies: Indulge at Iconic Austin Candy Store

The Original Name of Lammes Candies Was the Red Front Candy Factory
Lammes Candies has manufactured Lammes pralines and other preservative free candy for over 100 years. Lammes Candies was founded in 1885 and was originally named the "Red Front Candy Factory." This Austin candy store produces up to a million pounds a year of candy including caramels, hard candy, fudge, taffy, chocolates, chocolate covered strawberries and of course the famous Lammes Pralines.
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Elisabet Ney Museum: Discover Art & Life of Pioneering Female Sculptor

Elisabet Ney Museum Is Located in the Hyde Park Neighborhood of Austin
Located in the heart of Central Austin is a beautiful castle surrounded by flowers and native plants. The Elisabet Ney Museum in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Austin showcases the life and work of pioneering female sculptor Elisabet Ney. The limestone studio built in 1892 is on the National Register of Historic Places and admission is free.
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Discover Locally Grown Food with Boggy Creek Farm’s Authentic Farm-to-Market Experience

Boggy Creek Farm's Farmers Market Is Close to Downtown Austin
Boggy Creek Farm, located minutes from downtown Austin, is known for its authentic farm to market experience. Most of the food available at Boggy Creek Farmers Market is grown on the farm. Boggy Creek Farm is an great example of sustainable and organic farming. Boggy Creek Farm also hosts special events and workshops related to sustainable agriculture.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center: Anytime is Best Time to Visit!

Bluebonnets at Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Are you wondering when is the best time to visit the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Austin? The answer is: It depends on what you're looking for! Besides the amazing wildflowers that bloom in the spring, the Wildflower Center has exhibits, art installations, music, workshops and educational events throughout the year.
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