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1. Hamilton Pool Preserve
- Lush, spring-fed swimming hole formed out of a collapsed cave.
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- Nature & Wildlife
- Outside the City
- Nile Expert Tip: Though it's a short drive to the outskirts of town, Hamilton Pool Preserve is one of Austin's postcard...
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2. Zilker Botanical Garden
- Beautiful themed gardens covering 30 acres
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- Zilker
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3. Barton Springs Pool
- Spring-fed pool and first-rate people watching.
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4. Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge Bats
- The front-row seat for nightly bat watching
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- Downtown
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5. Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
- Elegant grounds celebrate the beauty of native plants.
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- South Austin
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6. Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
- Protected urban wilderness packed with pedestrian-only trails
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- West Lake Hills
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7. Canyon Lake
- Go-to spot for floating the Guadalupe River
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- Outside the City
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8. Town Lake Hike and Bike Trail
- Perfect for urban hiking
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- Hiking
- Downtown
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9. Aquarena Center
- Helping people understand water's unique role in their lives
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- Zoos/Aquariums
- Outside the City
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10. Boggy Creek Farm
- Buy it fresh off the farm
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- Offbeat Activities
- East Austin
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- There's only so many museums and monuments one can take. When you start itching for fresh air and open spaces, it's time to delve into the outdoor activities of Austin. You don't need to be a fitness guru to enjoy the natural wonders of Austin either; these activities come just as active or relaxed as you'd like. So get out of the city, and get back to nature.
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