Tuesday's Travel To Do- Austin, Texas & Surrounding Area

Keeping up with last week’s post on mini road trips and long weekend getaways this week’s Tuesday’s Travel To Do is an awesome little spot I found via Pintrest, Hamilton Pool Nature Preserve, in my very own state capital   Austin, Texas

A few facts from Wikipedia:

• Hamilton Pool Preserve is a natural pool that was created when the dome of an underground river collapsed due to massive erosion thousands of years ago.
• The pool is located about 23 miles (37 km) west of Austin, Texas off Highway 71.
• Hamilton Pool Preserve consists of 232 acres (0.94 km²) of protected natural habitat featuring a jade green pool into which a 50-foot (15 m) waterfall flows.
• The pool is surrounded by huge slabs of limestone that rest by the water's edge; large stalactites grow from the ceiling high above.
• The ceiling and surrounding cliffs of the grotto are home to moss, maidenhair fern and cliff swallows.
• Hamilton Pool is part of the Balcones Cayonlands Preserve and is a protected environment.

Park rules and fees:
         NO

1. fishing
2. mountain biking
3. camping
4. dogs or other pets
5. Cooking and fires are also not permitted
6. access to the pool and river requires a $10 Travis County Park entry fee

For updated swimming conditions please call (512) 264-2740 before you come.

 SWANKY if you’re a nature lover like me!  It’s like the Playboy mansion’s grotto but in Austin and out in the woods. J This travel to do comes just in time to plan a little weekend getaway as summer is only a few months away, which sends me into a panic since I’m nowhere near bikini ready!

 Also while you’re there and swimming at the preserve is surely only to take one day check out some other sites in Austin.

 Awesome nightlife: check out 6^th Street

History: check out the state capitol building

In for some culture, Austin is known for its music scene and is all over no matter the time of year.

You could also explore Austin on a fun Segway tour but watch out because those things will FLY!  I have first hand experience. http://www.glidingrevolution.com/Tours.aspx