Location: Austin
Top Things to do in Austin
Things to do in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Game & Entertainment Centers
Every year thousands of hipsters, groupies, and die-hard fans flock to Austin for the annual South by Southwest festival, which has catapulted the Texas city up the must-visit charts for many travelers. The sandstone Capitol building is symbolic of the Lone Star State’s "bigger is better" mentality, featuring a gorgeous whispering gallery rotunda and 22 acres of grounds. Cool off with a dip in Barton Springs, a huge natural limestone pool that’s fed by underground sources.
Restaurants in Austin
1. iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Austin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 902 reviews
Ever dream of flying? Now you can at iFLY Indoor Skydiving in Austin. Experience the thrill of skydiving without having to jump from a perfectly good airplane - no falling, no parachutes, just you floating on a smooth cushion of air with our professional instructor right next to you. No special skills are needed, just a sense of adventure. iFLY is safe for kids 3 and up, fun for the entire family, and perfect for birthday parties or groups. iFLY is the experience of a lifetime.
Reviewed By 956tiffanyp - Sulphur, United States
This was the best part of our Austin trip. Yes, it's a little pricey, but we thought it was completely worth it. Check in was easy, and the ladies at the front desk were helpful. All the instructors were cheerful and enthusiastic and it really sets the mood of FUN, FUN, FUN! Once we were upstairs, we got to watch a family ahead of us for a few minutes before our instruction class started. Our kids got super pumped after getting to see the kids ahead of them do it, and watching their instructor do some tricks at the end. (Amazing!!!) Our instructor was Luciano and he was awesome. He seemed to really enjoy his job and his excitement was contagious. We watched a short video, and then he went over the hand signals with the kids and proper body posture. He was really good with our kids. It was so much fun just to watch my kids, and I laughed so hard at their antics, that at one point, I had tears streaming down my face. Gratuities are appreciated, and these guys are really working hard while in the tunnel with their clients. (so, give them a tip, they'll have earned it!) My husband and I chose not to fly, but had our four kids (4, 7, 10, and 13) fly 2 flights. We decided to pay the extra $10 to let them fly high and it was definitely worth it. My kids won't stop talking about their iFly experience and want to go back. I think this is the kind of memory they'll still be talking about when they are adults. We would absolutely do it again!
2. Austin Table Tennis Club
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
The Austin Table Tennis Club (ATTC) is a volunteer-run, non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the sport of table tennis in the greater Austin area. We host quarterly USATT sanctioned tournaments, corporate and informal table tennis events, almost daily coaching sessions, and a very active league program. The club itself is in a 12,000 sq ft, air-conditioned building featuring more than 15 Butterfly tables, 16-ft ceilings, pro-shop, water fountains, restrooms, and ample parking. We are within the grounds of the AAA Self Storage Complex so call ahead to get your gate code. It is the premier table tennis facility in Texas with hundreds of regular players, business hours that fit nearly any schedule, and a welcoming environment for beginners and veterans alike. The Club also supports youth in the Austin area by providing facilities, equipment, organization, training and coaching to learn and compete in the sport of table tennis. Skill in the sport of table tennis promotes physical conditioning, better hand eye coordination, and learning sportsmanship, civility, fair play, and team work. The Club provides supervision and training by certified table tennis coaches. Players pay for entry that covers unlimited usage for the day/month/year depending on the option chosen. Discounted rates apply for youth and full time students. Spectators are always free! Check out our website for the latest events and news!
3. The Escape Game Austin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,811 reviews
The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on the hunt for gold or in a museum stealing back a piece of art.
Reviewed By camerons931
This was my second time after failing Prison Break (also awesome), but Classified was also just as fun. This one was a little simpler in design but the thrill was similar. Our game guide Zach was great in helping us through the experience, and I would definitely recommend for anyone visiting or in the area, this is a high quality escape game and by far the best one in the Austin area!
4. 11th Hour Escape
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
An escape room is a new, live, immersive adventure game used for entertainment with friends/family and as team-building with corporate groups. At 11th Hour Escape, groups are "locked" in a themed room (captives on a Pirate ship or our new Fallout Shelter) and must find clues and solve puzzles and riddles within an hour in order to escape. It'll be the best hour of your week!
5. Circus of Hope
6. Altitude Trampoline Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
Altitude Trampoline Park offers high-energy and exciting entertainment activities such as a foam pit, rock climbing wall, gymnastics tumble tracks, a kid zone, basketball dunking lanes, dodge ball and group fitness. The park is approximately 23,000 square feet of interconnected wall-to-wall trampoline attractions!
Reviewed By melissacwest - Seattle, United States
This was one of the best trampoline places I've been to (and we've been to many!) 3 year old and 10 year old both had a blast. Tons to do- rock climbing walls, trapeze, very clean, nice staff. Highly recommend!
7. Austin Bouldering Project
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 9 reviews
8. Bubble Battles
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Bubble Soccer is as crazy as the name suggests, this is the laugh out loud version of the original game we all know. We guarantee you haven't tried anything like this before and the most fun you have had in a long time. Bubble Soccer is ideal for Birthday Parties, Corporate Events, Sport Tournaments, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties, and Fundraisers. Get your friends and co-workers together to bounce, flip, roll, and attack like never before! Ready to have a Bubble Blast?
9. Urban Axes Austin
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 433 reviews
Urban Axes is America's premier indoor competitive axe throwing venue located in Austin's East Side. Come experience the fun of throwing axes! Open for group bookings such as birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, the best team building event ever or just a fun night out with friends. Urban Axes also offers 8-week leagues and hourly walk-in sessions.
Reviewed By shanepc1
Urban Axes Austin was a fun time - the staff is amazing at getting people engaged and got us in a competitive mood. Great team-building activity to build camaraderie - you'll be surprised at who excels at axe throwing - and people of all shapes and sizes can give it a try and feel comfortable doing it! If you'd like adult beverages while you throw, it's BYOB - but they have a fridge in which to keep your beverages cold.
10. Epic Fun
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Looking for some Epic Fun? Well then you've come to the right place. Epic Fun is the #1 spot in Austin. TX for birthday parties, private events, and fun. Our amusement center is full of all kinds of games and attractions for everyone to enjoy whether you're having a corporate team building event, or just spending the day with your family.
