Lauren Johnston

Take a dip into the Barton Springs pool, which measures three acres in size, and is fed from underground springs with an average temperature of 68-70 degrees, ideal for year-round swimming. Over the years, people from all walks of life, from legislators to free-spirited have been drawn to this fantastic pool where even Robert Redford learned to swim at five years old. Today, Barton Springs still attracts a diverse crowd of people and has seen record-setting numbers of visitors nearing 800,000 in recent years.

If you prefer new sleek vessels, then head over to the annual Austin Boat & Travel Trailer Show, an event that features boats of all types, along with travel trailers from dealers around Central Texas. The show is a family event and attracts nearly 10,000 outdoor enthusiasts each year. With unbeatable deals, the latest trends in boating and outdoor recreation, fishing boats, wakeboard boats, kayaks, runabouts, and cruisers from local and national dealers.