Few can rival this majestic pool, which is fed by a natural spring and sits below a 50-foot waterfall. Downtown is only five blocks from Blue Hole, where you’ll find local favorites like Blue Corn Harvest and Dos Salsas.įind us a Texan who hasn’t posted about this place on social media and we’ll show you someone who can’t tell their Instagram from their Instacart.
Where to eat/drink: Georgetown has an awesome downtown area, and you won’t struggle to find a place to grab some food and a beer after your swim. Also, while free parking is available, spots are known to fill up fast, so plan accordingly. Know before you go: As tempting as it might be, jumping from the cliffs is not allowed. Best of all, there’s no fee to get in, there’s free parking at the corner of 3rd Street and Rock Street, and you can easily find the entrance behind El Monumento Restaurant.
The park is open from 5 am to 10 pm daily, and it’s easily accessible from the San Gabriel River Trails. The lagoon features beautiful limestone bluffs to admire, along with picnic tables, restrooms, and plenty of space to splash around. The other, but certainly not lesser, Blue Hole sits along the South Fork of the San Gabriel River in Georgetown, about a half-hour north of the city. Oasis Texas Brewing Company is a great option right down the road, offering up live music alongside its award-winning craft beer. Where to eat/drink: If you’re already out on Lake Travis, you might as well pick a spot for post-birthday suit sunbathing with a water view. There’s also an $8 daily fee, and the gate is cash-only. There’s a strict policy against unsolicited photography, and while nudity is allowed, lewd behavior is not. Know before you go: It might seem obvious, but this isn’t the place for selfies. Though it’s often touted as a nude beach, you shouldn't expect much sand, as the Hollow is actually a rocky slope with natural limestone steps leading down to the water. Established (probably unsurprisingly) in the post-Woodstock era, Hippie Hollow and its droves of devotees fought for decades to keep skinny-dipping here not only legal, but enthusiastically encouraged. But if you’re comfortable letting it all go (and hanging out with others doing the same), this little stretch on Lake Travis provides a uniquely Austin experience. Bearing the distinction of the only clothing-optional public park in the state of Texas, Hippie Hollow certainly isn’t for everyone.
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