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Explore Austin's Outdoors
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From sweeping hilltop views and a beloved spring-fed swimming pool to shaded creekside trails and one of the city's most storied ancient trees, Austin has some cool nature places to check out.
- Nature
- Folklore
- Local culture
- History
- Food traditions
- Religion
Places in this guide
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Mount BonnellShaped by a 600-foot geological fault 🪨 - 2
Barton SpringsOnly known home of the Barton Springs Salamander 🦎 - 3
The Caldwell Treaty Oak ParkNorth America's most perfect tree specimen 🌳 - 4
Pease Park - 5
Shoal Creek
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