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 Natural beauty abounds in this jewel of Austin.
A sanctuary filled with colorful butterflies, native and exotic foliage, quiet nature paths, and a sensational series of ponds is situated amongst the proverbial concrete jungle, located right in the heart of Austin. This urban greenspace is none other than the Zilker Botanical Gardens, signaled by the stone sign off Barton Springs Road. The exquisite 31 acres inspire nearly half a million people to visit these gardens each year. Since the natural beauty is ever-changing, locals return seasonally to find new surprises. |
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There’s history in them there waters.
Though other swimming holes put up a good fight for the biggest, trendiest, and perhaps weirdest pools in town, Deep Eddy certainly takes the gold for the most historic. Austinites swarm Deep Eddy’s cool, spring-fed waters when the summer sun shines relentlessly, but many are unaware of the history the space holds behind it. As the oldest swimming pool in the state, Deep Eddy embodies that quaint elegance from a simpler time and place. |
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1.5 million bats take flight from the heart of Austin...and it's not even creepy. An army of bats pouring into the sunset sky may sound like something from the latest horror flick, but each year, thousands of people flock to Austin’s Congress Avenue Bridge to see such a spectacle. Humble abode to nearly 1.5 million Mexican free-tailed bats, the Austin landmark stands as a popular attraction to tourists and locals alike. |
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Unique day trip has a bit of everything.
DayBreak Boat Rentals may make its bread and butter renting Waverunners, pontoons, ski boats, houseboats, and more watercraft, but a relatively undiscovered gem of this spot is, well, the undiscovered gems. DayBreak’s gemstone mining facility is a favorite among kids, though most parents take their turn panning for the real, brightly colored gems that are aplenty in the sands here. |
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 Austin Museum of Art (AMOA)-Laguna Gloria is a monument to our long-standing commitment to the community, offering a unique experience of history, art, and nature. Visitors can tour the recently restored 1916 Italian-style villa that was AMOA's orginal home, and before that, the home of Texas legend Clara Driscoll, best known as savior of the Alamo. Inside they can view intimate art exhibitions and attend informative educational discussions focusing on art and nature. Outside they can stroll the lush 12-acre grounds overlooking Lake Austin, and enjoy the revitalized historic gardens and many sculptures. |
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