Hamilton Pool is a beautiful and historic swimming hole. Located 3/4 of a mile upstream from its confluence with the Pedernales River, it spills out over limestone outcroppings and creates a 50 ft. waterfall. It will likely be a little too cool for swimming in October, but it's still worth seeing!
Why not have dessert for breakfast? The owners of Crepe Crazy are both deaf and believe in supporting the local deaf community since they know first hand how challenging it can be to find employment. Everyone from chefs and staff to electricians and contractors who work at Crepe Crazy are deaf individuals. It's a well loved spot for both savory and sweet crepes!
This popular bakery & cafe serves up fresh sandwiches, pastries and cakes. A great option for breakfast or lunch!
Is it really a trip to Texas if you didn't eat good BBQ? Starting as a back yard and weekend only operation in 1967, Salt Lick has become a legend among BBQ lovers.
100% Texas grapes and 100% Texas wine. Sourcing the majority of their grapes from the Texas High Plains AVA this winery produces fine wine in the Texas Hill Country. The estate's Italianete villa and grounds are open to visitors who can enjoy a picnic lunch with their wine, or visit their tasting room to sample their different varietals.
An authentic farmhouse brewery dedicated to making wild ales and spontaneously fermented beers. They use water from their well, locally grown and malted grains, and native wild yeast to create a beer all their own. Their tasting room offers an expansive outdoor Hill Country setting where you can enjoy good food and cold beer with family and friends. Children and dogs are welcome!
A historic and classic family owned Tex-Mex restaurant in Austin that's been around since 1952. Well known and loved by locals for their queso and margaritas.
Austin Zoo is a non-profit rescue zoo. Their mission is to assist animals in need through rescue, rehabilitation and education. Many of the animals living there are animals that are retired due to age or health issues, animals that were seized in cruelty cases, retired laboratory research animals, and exotic pets that needed to be rehomed. Set on 15 acres it's a lovely spot to learn about these creatures up close.
Perfect for year-round swimming with the average temperature at 68-70 degrees, Barton Springs is a 3 acre natural pool fed from underground springs.
Adjacent to Zilker Park, The Umlauf Sculpture Garden & Museum is an outdoor sculpture garden and museum centered on the artistic works of American sculptor Charles Umlauf. The garden holds over 40 sculptures, framed by nature. Inside the gallery you can find rotating exhibits of Umlauf's more obscure pieces and other similar artists work.