Austin summers don't leave much room for negotiation. The best move isn't fighting the heat, it's outsmarting it, and this city has no shortage of gorgeous places to do exactly that. From rooftop pools to a museum built for shade, here are some Opulist approved spots to duck into when the temperature climbs.
Rosie's Wine Bar | Old West Austin
Toast to happy hour on Rosie’s patio.
La Piscina, Austin Proper Hotel | Downtown
Lunch with a poolside view at La Piscina.
Aba | Greater South River City
Enjoy a breezy happy hour at Aba.
Bésame | Hyde Park
Treat yourself to ice cream at Bésame.
Blanton Museum of Art | Downtown
Escape the afternoon heat with a visit to Blanton Museum of Art.
Holiday | Govalle
Sip a frozen cocktail at Holiday.
Swim Club Austin | Downtown
Dive into lunch & a swim at Swim Club Austin.
Nido | Zilker
Take in the skyline views from Nido's rooftop.
Commodore Perry Estate | Hancock
Lounge poolisde under Commodore Perry's umbrellas.
Barton Springs Pool | Zilker
Cool down by jumping in Barton Springs Pool.
In Plain Sight | Downtown
Grab late night drinks at In Plain Sight.
Tiki Tatsu-Ya | Zilker
Pretend you’re on a tropical vacation at Tiki Tatsu-Ya.
However you're spending the summer, browse the full lineup of Austin's most beautifully designed restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and hotels on Opulist.
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Aba, Austin
Greater South River City, Austin, Texas
Commodore Perry Estate
Hancock, Austin, Texas
Holiday
Govalle, Austin, Texas
La Piscina
Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas
Swim Club Austin
Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas
Rosie's Wine Bar
Old West Austin, Austin, Texas
Nido
Zilker, Austin, Texas
In Plain Sight
Downtown Austin, Austin, Texas
Tiki Tatsu-Ya
Zilker, Austin, Texas