More 2010 Critics Outdoors & Recreation Best Trainer of Rising Pugilists: Ann Wolfe Best Nonfat M&M: Michael Gregory & Michael Winchester Best Place To Cleanse Your Crown Chakra Under a Waterfall: McKinney Falls State Park Best Day Trip: Blanco, Texas Best Place To See Stars: Telescopes at UT's Painter and Robert Lee Moore Halls Best Place To See Where Your Food Comes From: Green Gate Farms' Farm Camp Best Intro to Your Putter: Buck Mayers Golf Academy Best Downtown Place To Feel the Spirit: The Labyrinth Walk Best New Sports Franchise / Sports Arena: Texas Stars/Cedar Park Center Best Social Ride: Thursday Night Social Ride Best Jump in the River: The Expedition School's Stand-Up Paddle Lessons Best 2010 Aztex Comeback Player: Jamie Watson Best 2010 Aztex Newcomer: Maxwell Griffin

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Best Splash & Dash: Deep Eddy Mile

Austin lap-swimmers already know the joys of a workout in the cool waters of Deep Eddy Pool. But have you tested your fitness against your aquatic brethren? Every August, this multiheat race – now 9 years old and organized by former Olympic gold medalist Sandy Neilson-Bell and top U.S. Masters swimmer Keith Bell – lets everyone from novices to former champions battle one another and the clock over a full mile. It's challenging, rewarding, and benefits Friends of Deep Eddy Pool.

Deep Eddy Pool
401 Deep Eddy Ave., 512/472-8546
www.deepeddy.org

American Swimming Association
3101 Mistyglen Circle, 512/327-2260
www.americanswimmingassociation.com

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Best Swimming Pool