A spring-fed, art deco pool built in 1936 that predates Barton Springs — the oldest swimming pool in Texas, and a quieter alternative to the city's more famous one. 📍 401 Deep Eddy Ave, Austin, TX 78703, USA
Deep Eddy started as a natural swimming hole formed by an eddy in the Colorado River, developed into a resort in 1915, and was rebuilt into today's concrete, spring-fed pool in 1936 — making it the oldest swimming pool in Texas, older than the far more famous Barton Springs across town. The water stays cold year-round thanks to the springs that still feed it, and the art deco bathhouse and grassy sunbathing lawn give it a completely different feel from Barton Springs' bigger crowds and longer lines. Locals treat it as their neighborhood pool rather than a tourist stop, which means summer weekday mornings are genuinely peaceful. Bring a towel, sunscreen, and a few dollars for the modest entry fee, and budget an hour or two — there's a shallow end for wading and a deeper swimming area for actual laps.
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