It’s only getting hotter in Texas, so here’s a roundup of activities you can do with your crew while escaping the heat!
Updated October 2023
CIDERCADE
Cidercade is an indoor family-friendly arcade located between SoCo and I35! Enter for $12 and explore a world with over 150 retro and modern arcade games including pinball machines, air hockey, Guitar Hero, Dance Dance Revolution, and more. Order adult beverages from the bar, grab pizzas for the whole crew, and enjoy the AC!
East Riverside | Directions
THRILL-SEEKING
CRUX CLIMBING CENTER
Get some active fun done at Crux, a climbing center with huge walls for rock climbing and bouldering! Chalk up your hands and tackle the rocks yourself, or try out their climbing classes for some extra pointers. If you're looking for some more activities, try out their yoga classes and fitness classes!
Multiple locations | See locations
KALAHARI RESORTS
Have a fun staycation at Kalahari! This resort is home to America's largest indoor water park and has an indoor adventure park experience, four on-site restaurants, and a full-service spa. They also have bowling, escape rooms, and an arcade for a fun-filled day! (Pictured)
Round Rock | Directions
SPLASH SHACK
Splash Shack is an indoor micro-waterpark with tons of waterslides, a giant play structure, and a massive dump bucket! The air temp inside is similar to beach weather, so you can relax and enjoy a snack break from the snack bar easily. Grab your towels and friends and have yourself a splashing time!
Cedar Park | Directions
URBAN AXES
Grab your fave beer or cider and come throw axes at Urban Axes! This spot has been Austin's original home of competitive axe throwing since 2017, so you can also feel free to join a league community and put all of your axe-throwing skills to the test!
East | Directions
CLASS AXE THROWING
Down for some friendly competition? Practice throwing axes with your mates for one hour and then compete in a group tournament. Become the next Axe Throwing Champion at Class Axe and take home the victory!
North East | Directions
THE ESCAPE GAME
Can you beat the game? The Escape Game has several unique escape rooms ranging from a prison break to the gold rush, where you can put your and your group's analytical skills and team-building skills to the test! Solve puzzles, crack codes and find clues to escape in time with your crew!
Downtown | Directions
K1 SPEED
Rev your engines and go indoor go karting! K1 has electric karts, unique tracks, and a fun environment for you and your friends to race in. Experience the G-forces and speeds of their adrenaline-pumping go-karts!
North East | Directions
IFLY
Fly with iFLY's indoor skydiving stimulators with state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnels! Their facilities are open to all ages, and you don’t need to have any experience either — they'll teach you. Unleash the daredevil within and experience the pure bliss of flight!
North 183 | Directions
URBAN AIR
Get ready to jump! Urban Air is a trampoline park with foam pits, a battle beam, and a challenging warrior course. You can also spend the day bowling, playing laser tag, climbing walls, achieving a ropes course, and tons more here!
Multiple locations | See locations
MINI GOLF, BOWLING, & GAMES
THE DIRDIE BIRDIE
An elevated and immersive mini-golf course featuring several Austin landmarks and a culinary experience! Putt your way through a 12-hole course and sip on delicious cocktails like a house marg or a watermelon daiquiri. Add some sweet and spicy caddy snacks for good company! (Pictured)
Domain | Directions
MONSTER MINI GOLF
Have some spooky fun at Monster Mini Golf! This indoor monster-themed mini golf chain has a thrilling glow-in-the-dark 18-hole course. Once you complete the course, you can check out their laser tag, arcade games, and laser maze!
Round Rock | Directions
MAIN EVENT
A Texas mini-chain with 28 lanes of bowling, laser tag, rock climbing, and a huge arcade! Plus they have billiards, mini golf, escape rooms, virtual reality, and an indoor ropes course. You and your group can also enjoy eats and a full bar all at Main Event!
North East | Directions
HIGHLAND LANES
The cutest old-school bowling alley that's a family-friendly spot for a fun-filled day! Knockdown some bowling pins, indulge in yummy snacks and have a couple of drinks from their bar. The prices here are old-school as well, so you won't break the bank for this one!
Burnet Rd. | Directions
BULL & BOWL
Bull & Bowl is an entertainment destination with duckpin bowling, mechanical bull rides, great food, craft cocktails, and more! You can keep the fun going with arcade games, shuffleboard, and pool tables. There's something for everyone to enjoy here!
6th | Directions
ELECTRIC SHUFFLE
A London-based bar and restaurant with high-tech shuffleboards, cocktails, and food! You can enjoy live music every Friday on the patio after a good game. Try to stop by for brunch for a bottle of prosecco on the house and enjoy family-style pizzas and a live DJ!
Rainey | Directions
PINSTACK
Come to Pinstack for a good game of bowling and amazing food! With an ice-cold beer and cheese fries, you and your crew will definitely enjoy your time. You can also enjoy arcade games, laser tag, bumper cars, rock climbing, and a high-ropes course!
I35 | Directions
BOWL HIGH 5
An entertainment venue featuring a full-service restaurant, an upscale bar and lounge, and of course, bowling lanes galore! At Bowl High 5, you can also get into axe throwing, virtual reality, a video game arcade, and a two-story, state-of-the-art laser tag arena. Gather your friends and get to playing!
Multiple locations | See locations
DAVE & BUSTER'S
A trip to Dave & Busters has never failed anyone! This family-friendly chain offers a sports bar-style setting with American food, arcade games, and all of the prizes. Beat the high scores, shoot some hoops, and have a great time!
North | Directions
EPIC FUN
Find bumper cars, laser tag, an arcade, mini-bowling, a virtual reality escape room, golf, axe-throwing, and more at Epic Fun! If you're looking to get active, you can give their high ropes course and rock climbing walls a go. This spot is for all ages and will definitely make for an epic day!
Oak Hill | Directions
BLAZER TAG
Test your laser focus abilities at Blazer Tag! This is the biggest laser tag arena in Texas complete with three stories of towers, bridges, and ramps. You and your crew can also enjoy an arcade, a snack bar, and an Austin SkyTrail ropes course!
South Ben White | Directions
ENTERTAINMENT
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
A dine-in theater where you can sit in a cozy chair and enjoy fresh popcorn and treats with a movie! At Alamo Drafthouse, you can also always rent out a theater for your own private viewing experience and watch your fave movie!
Multiple locations | See locations
VIOLET CROWN
A boutique movie theater that shows documentaries, international, independent, and studio films you can't find in many other theatres! With your movie, you can also enjoy the full bar and extensive food menu with signature items like Chicago-style dogs, pizzas, and chocolate popcorn! (Pictured)
Downtown | Directions
PETE'S DUELING PIANO BAR
Pete’s Dueling Piano Bar is just as it sounds, talented pianists battling it out on their baby grands! Enjoy a high energy and unique experience as the musicians interact with the always lively crowd, performing today’s pop hits and well-known classics!
Downtown | Directions
TAKE A TOUR
