Mckinney Falls State Park, Texas

Talk about city limits--McKinney Falls State Park is tucked away like a best kept secret only 15 miles from the heart of downtown Austin! This 700+ acre park is beautifully equipped for all kinds of adventures--and you guessed right--has two sets of falls. Combine bonafide natural swimming pools formed by the falls (best after a rainfall) with some of the best climbing in the state and you have a recipe for the best afternoon ever: cliff diving! Or, if jumping off cliffs isn’t your forte, there’s an activity for everyone: visit “Old Baldy,” one of the oldest bald cypress trees in Texas (with like, the coolest name), try angling 101 with the Tackle Loaner Program or show off your treasure hunting skillz at a park-hosted Geocaching Challenge. With an abundance of activities and history to boot, McKinney Falls State park is great for swinging by after work or for a long weekend of expanding your limits.