Keep in mind, however, the pool closes each Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you visit from the school district's spring break (Austin Independent School District) through the end of October ...

Horseshoe Bay Resort, a golf and lakeside resort less than an hour outside of Austin ... pools worth traveling for along with a Texas-shaped lazy river in Houston. Some more iconic floating pools ...

The 232-acre Hamilton Pool Preserve includes trails, picnic areas and a swimming area, according to the county.

Nestled in a corner of Zilker Park, the Austin Nature & Science Center cultivates ... Several parents comment their kids spent hours wandering around the facility, especially the Dino Pit.