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.
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.
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.
Zilker Botanical Garden Austin is 28 acres of plants and flowers including a Japanese Garden. Zilker Botanical Garden also hosts educational programs, workshops, and special events. Tickets are required for entry.
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.
The preserve has a swimming hole with a waterfall surrounded by cliffs and native vegetation, making it a beautiful natural attraction located about an hour outside of Austin, Texas. To experience all that this park has to offer, make Hamilton Pool reservations in advance.
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.
