One of my favorite aspects of Austin is its unique mix of outdoor destinations and an urban setting. Miles of trails tucked under Mopac and 360, acres of park space in the middle of the city, and an amazing hike and bike trail just south of downtown? Sure, why not? After spending a few hours on South Congress, the only reasonable thing to do is take a dip in the Barton Springs Pool, one of those conveniently placed outdoor spots in Zilker Park. As the pool is fed from underground springs, the water is naturally icy cold. Despite the heat, sliding into this water is no easy feat. It took me a solid twenty minutes to inch my way into the water, taking up space on the stairs the entire time. Once I got used to the water, however, it was so relaxing. An hour or so drying out in the sun made for a perfectly relaxing Saturday afternoon.
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