As one of Austin's finest attractions, Barton Springs Pool is the perfect outing for those hot Texas days — or even the cool ones. Maintaining a comfortable 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) year round, you will enjoy a 100-percent natural swimming experience with no chlorine. The grassy hillsides and moss-covered rocks are perfect for sunbathing. Diving boards, concession stands and restroom facilities are also available. When the kids get tired of the water, enjoy the play structure to complete the afternoon. Lifeguards are on duty. You are encouraged to call ahead, as the pool occasionally closes.
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Situated on the outskirts of the city, Chapel Dulcinea is nestled in Wizard Academy’s large campus. Set atop a hill, this chapel offers stunning views of the surrounding forests. Owing to its idyllic location, this chapel is a popular venue amongst those planning a wedding. Hundreds of weddings are held here every year. Built in 2005, this affordable wedding venue is perfect if you have a small guest list. They also have tie-ups with several reception venues, officiants, musicians, photographers and florists.
The Congress Bridge over Colorado River houses approximately one and a half million bats in mid-summer. In the spring, the pregnant female makes her way north to roosting sites in the Southwestern United States. They each give birth to a baby and at five weeks of age the pups can fly. Hundreds of people line the bridge at dusk to catch a rare glimpse of the bats as they leave the bridge for their nightly feeding. It may take up to 45 minutes for all the bats to exit. They will consume between 10,000 and 30,000 pounds of insects each night.
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