One of the most quintessential spots to visit in Austin on a hot summer day is Barton Springs, a natural spring water pool fed from the Edwards Aquifer.

Barton Springs has been called "the soul of Austin" with a history of human activity that dates back at least 10,000 years.

An ideal 68 degrees Fahrenheit year round, the pool feels amazing to jump into after sun-maxxing and reading Gradually, then Suddenly...