Austin: Hotels with Indoor Pool

As the capital and most culturally vibrant city in Texas, Austin makes for an excellent vacation destination. Many begin their stay in Austin by visiting the city’s popular Sixth Street area, which is packed with dozens of restaurants and music clubs. It is also the main hub of Austin’s popular South by Southwest music and film festival. Those traveling with children often head to the Austin Zoo and Animal Sanctuary. Opened in 1990, it specializes in rescuing animals and exhibits more than 100 different species, including rare ones such as jaguars, Bengal tigers and ring-tailed lemurs. Those interested in learning more about the history of the area often head to the Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum. The largest museum in Austin, it offers dozens of interactive exhibits that focus on the history of the state, as well as housing the city’s only IMAX theater. Visitors looking to spend a relaxing day outdoors are advised to visit the Zilker Metropolitan Park. Set on over 400 sprawling acres, the Park is home to the Barton Springs Pool, the largest naturally occurring swimming pool in the state. Those looking for the unusual flock to the Congress Avenue Bridge, which is home to over 1.5 million bats that fly out nightly to hunt for food.