26 beautiful Texas swimming holes, pools and lakes in driving distance of San Antonio

There's nothing better on a scorching Texas summer day than a refreshing swim. If the neighborhood pool isn't doing it for you,…

By San Antonio Current Staff

McKinney Falls State Park
5808 McKinney Falls Parkway, Austin, (512) 243-1643, tpwd.texas.gov
Located in South Austin, McKinney Falls State Park offers plenty of outdoor fun, but visitors flock to the park in the summer to swim. The Upper Falls swimming hole is particularly popular for its deeper water and picturesque limestone formations.
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23 gorgeous state parks within driving distance of San Antonio

What better time than now to hop in the car and travel to one of Texas' many state parks to enjoy the…

By San Antonio Current Staff

Colorado Bend State Park
2236 Park Hill Dr., Bend, (325) 628-3240, tpwd.texas.gov
Located about three or four hours northwest of Austin, Colorado Bend gives visitors access to “unspoiled wilderness” that is worth setting aside a weekend to explore. The main attraction here is Gorman Falls, a 70-foot spring-fed waterfall that is accessible via a three-mile round trip hike that includes rocky terrain.
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