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Barton Springs Pool
This is considered to be one of the most popular swimming holes in Austin and for a good reason!
Plan Around Barton Springs Pool
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Barton Springs Pool Details
This is considered to be one of the most popular swimming holes in Austin and for a good reason! The water is supplied by Texas fourth largest spring and has a year-round temperature of 70 to 74 degrees. It is over 900 feet long, which means you should still have no problem finding a place to relax even in the middle of high season. The spring is believed to be sacred, as the waters were used by local Tonkawa Native Americans for purification rituals over 400 years ago. In the mid-1920s, the city of Austin built a pool that connected to the springs by creating dams, sidewalks, and even a bathhouse.
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Barton Springs Pool
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0.2 mi away
Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail
The beautiful part of Austin has everything you could want biking, rock climbing, swimming, and of course, hiking!
1.0 mi away
Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail
Ask any cyclist, and they will tell you that this 14.5-mile loop is the most popular bike path in all of Austin.
1.5 mi away
Congress Avenue Bridge Bat Colony
Humans aren't the only species to live in downtown Austin!
1.9 mi away
Gus Fruh
Centrally located next to the Barton Creek Greenbelt Trail, this deep swimming hole is a popular stopping point for hikers.
3.2 mi away
Sculpture Falls
A short hike along the Barton Creek Greenbelt takes you straight to this swimming hole.
