There are a lot of things that one can do in Austin. There is no need to worry if you are having a hard time coming up with things to do in the city as this is the right article for you.
We will talk about different things that you can do in Austin, so all you have to do is read through and decide on any one that appeals to you.
Austin Things to Do
1. Get thrilled at The Escape Game
2. Visit the Eureka Room
3. Enjoy a Hike along the Barton Creek Greenbelt
4. Let out all your anger at Unchartered Adventures
5. Admire some of Austin’s best scenery with Lake Travis Zip Lines
6. Have an amazing experience with Live Love Paddle
7. Take a tour of the city with Austin Duck Adventures
8. Visit the Range, Austin
9. Have an enjoyable time on Lady Bird Lake
10. Thrill your taste buds at awesome Austin Restaurants
11. Go on a distillery tour
12. Check out Some of Austin’s Breweries
13. Go to South Congress Avenue
14. Get some adventure with YourBikerGang.com
15. Tour the Texas State Capitol
16. Saddle up on a PubCrawler
17. Be dazzled at Wonderspaces
18. Visit Magic’s Theater
1. Get thrilled at The Escape Game
The Escape Game in Downtown Austin, Texas is a brilliant escape room. There are five different adventures that you can make your pick from. They are; Prison Break, Playground, the Heist, Gold Rush, and Classified. Each of these adventures comes with their own challenges and clues that you and your friends will have to work through in order to escape.
2. Visit the Eureka Room
Created by IRL experience designer, the Eureka Room is an immersive experience space where you get to enjoy fun, unique and absurd programming. The lightning, sound and unusual instructions all add to delightful experience.
3. Enjoy a Hike along the Barton Creek Greenbelt
You will be so pleased after going for a hike along the Barton Creek Greenbelt. There are different areas with different vibes here. Sculpture Falls allows you to have some alone time, at the Twin Falls you get to admire the waterfalls, and large gatherings are usually hosted at the Flats.
Apart from hiking, other activities that you can enjoy in the area include mountain biking and rock climbing.
4. Let out all your anger at Unchartered Adventures
Initially Unchartered Adventures had a Rage Room that was full of breakables and the guests armed with a baseball bat had a go at them. But before that, they had to be properly suited up in protective clothing.
It is not just the Rage Room now as they have Splatter Paint, Smash Car, Escape Rooms and something referred to as Zombie Airsoft.
So if you are looking for a place to vent your anger and frustrations, head over to Unchartered Adventures.
5. Admire some of Austin’s best scenery with Lake Travis Zip Lines
Using the Lake Travis Zip Lines will take you above tree lines, across forest and water, allowing you see breathtaking scenery. It is indeed an adventure. Not just is this a wonderful experience, but think about the reactions it will garner from your social media friends when you post the picture.
If you are feeling adventurous but you want something that is not grounded why not try taking the zip line.
6. Have an amazing experience with Live Love Paddle
One of the activities that Live Love Paddle offers when it is bat season is bat watching tours. In addition to that, they also rent out paddleboards, canoes and Kayaks which really comes in handy if you are looking to have a little exercise in addition to the sightseeing.
With their full moon music paddle you can kayak to an island, enjoy eating smores as well as a band play. Kayaking back at night when the stars come out to play is a beautiful experience.
7. Take a tour of the city with Austin Duck Adventures
Operating 7 days a week, the Austin Duck Adventures provides both land and water tour. It commences from the Austin Visitor Center at the corner of 4th and Red River in downtown Austin. The tour goes along 6th street, up Congress allowing you to have amazing views of the Texas Capitol. It then proceeds to Lake Austin and floats around for a while.
8. Visit the Range, Austin
There is no need to be worried when you go to the Range as a safety officer will be assigned to your group and will provide all the assistance you need for the duration of your stay. The safety officer will not just show you the protocol but will also show you how to properly use your guns.
The Range has a really cool facility and offers different shooting packages that you can choose from. They include; shotguns, pistols, automatic firearms, modern rifles, and revolvers. Packages here start at $49.
9. Have an enjoyable time on Lady Bird Lake
Sightseeing on Lady Bird Lake is a very pleasant experience. You can do so with any of the two large river boat operations there. They are very popular for their bat watching tours. Even after the bats have gone, they still provide amazing sightseeing tours. There are also sunset and moonlight cruise tours.
Kayaking tours are also given by various companies and this is very much enjoyed when the weather is nice.
10. Thrill your taste buds at awesome Austin Restaurants
As you very well know, food is a very important part of our human existence. And so, our list of things to do in Austin will not be complete if we do not suggest you take yourself out to eat.
It must not even be in a fine dining establishment, just enter that restaurant, eatery or coffee shop you’ve been meaning to check out. Austin has this sort of places in abundance so you have a lot of options. Who knows, you might just discover your new best place to eat.
11. Go on a distillery tour
The distilleries that you can check out are Treaty Oaks Distillery, Desert Door Distillery, and Dripping Springs Distillery. Apart from the tour of the distillery that you will be given, you also get to enjoy really good drinks and feast your eyes on the amazing views.
12. Check out Some of Austin’s Breweries
You can also take a look at some of the breweries in the city. There are quite a number of them that you can choose from. Just book a guided brewery tour and you are good to go. This is a really good idea for a bachelor or bachelorette party.
13. Go to South Congress Avenue
South Congress Avenue is an amazing place to enjoy live music, do some shopping, and eat at an amazing restaurant. A lot of people visit there as this a top visitor attraction spot. You are sure to have a nice and enjoyable time here.
14. Get some adventure with YourBikerGang.com
If you think you are ready to join a biker gang, or you just want to have the experience, then check out YourBikerGang.com. They provided fun guided adventures on electric powered bikes. They have different experiences and packages for you to make your pick from.
15. Tour the Texas State Capitol
Not just is this something to do to pass time, it is also educational. The tour of the Texas State Capitol takes about an hour. Remember to take some pictures while you are there. Don’t just walk around the grounds and leave, go inside and get the full experience.
16. Saddle up on a PubCrawler
There is nothing to worry about here as these PubCrawlers have electric pedal assist as a backup. The fact that you are also doing your part to save the environment should make you feel good. Your group can have a private tour or you join a public tour. This is a fun and enjoyable activity.
17. Be dazzled at Wonderspaces
At Wonderspaces, you have 28,000 square feet of art installations to admire. The installations here showcase great work using technology, mirror, light, etc. It is really going to be worth your while and you will be so glad you went. We have to let you know that the tickets sell out so you have to plan ahead to get your ticket on a day that will be okay for you.
18. Visit Magic’s Theater
Magic’s Theater is situated in Southwest Austin. On Saturday nights you get a full auditorium sized magic show while Friday nights are for a close up magic show.
Not just is it for Magic shows but it also serves as a magic museum. There you can see some of Houdini’s collection. There is also a snack bar.
