Things to do in Austin, Texas (TX): The Best Fun Activities & Games

September 17, 2021 Tambra Mccollister

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. Esther's Follies

525 E 6th St, Austin, TX 78701-3741 +1 512-320-0198 http://www.esthersfollies.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,030 reviews

Esther's Follies

Reviewed By markrU8134WB - Francis Creek, United States

This is about an hour and a half show. I guarantee you will be laughing from the beginning to the end. Magician is also very entertaining and does a amazing job we sat right in the front row get there early. We could never figure out how he was doing the magic. All I can say is awesome show. You will not be disappointed.

2. iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Austin

13265 N Highway 183 Suite A, Austin, TX 78750-3214 +1 512-774-4359 [email protected] http://www.iflyworld.com/austin?utm_source=tripadvisor.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=TripAdvisor
Excellent
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5.0 based on 902 reviews

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Austin

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!

3. Austin Panic Room

1205 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78701-1709 +1 512-920-2845 [email protected] http://www.texaspanicroom.com/austin
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5.0 based on 1,020 reviews

Austin Panic Room

Come experience the finest escape room entertainment where your puzzle solving skills will be tested to the max and teamwork is forged by a common goal: TO ESCAPE THE ROOM! Austin Panic Room offers an unique opportunity for adults of all ages to enjoy a logical challenge in a team setting. So grab 4-8 friends, sign up for a time slot, and see if you can solve the puzzles and escape the room!

Reviewed By Georgiakae31 - Killeen, United States

This was so amazingly fun. We enjoyed many laughs and funny moments with Walter. He was a thoughtful and kind leader who helped the entire group feel comfortable in enjoying the Escape Room experience. We escaped with 57 seconds to spare and it was so much fun. My sister who has competed in several escape rooms was so happy and pleased with her experience. Our group ranged in no escape room experience all the way to experienced escape artists. Words do not do the experience justice. You have to go experience it for yourself.

4. Escape Hour Austin

2113 Wells Branch Pkwy Suite 4300, Austin, TX 78728-6970 +1 512-669-5370 [email protected] http://www.escapehouraustin.com/
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5.0 based on 178 reviews

Escape Hour Austin

Escape Hour Austin is an exhilarating real life escape experience where you will be locked in and have to navigate and solve your way out of custom made, elaborately designed rooms with friends or like-minded individuals, and work together to escape. Your goal is to discover hidden clues, find secret codes, navigate through maze like scenarios, and solve fun and sophisticated puzzles. Get ready for an experience like no other, Escape Hour Austin brings a whole new level to escape rooms; presenting rooms that offer a sense of adventure and immersion to provide a surreal experience. Be aware of your surroundings and use your deductive powers! Whether you leave with a sense of victory or defeat, rest assured that you will have plenty of fun and want to come back for more. Having a night out with friends or family? Celebrating a special event? Planning a team-building activity? Wanting a diversion from the bummers of your workweek? BOOK your tickets!

Reviewed By Joker130trip

We had a great time! Just hard enough to keep us engaged! Loved the interactive puzzle solving and tasks. We will be back for more!

5. Maze Rooms Austin

5555 N Lamar Blvd Suite K110, Austin, TX 78751-1073 +1 512-541-1640 [email protected] http://austin.mazerooms.com/
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5.0 based on 274 reviews

Maze Rooms Austin

Maze Room quests are real life escape rooms, the future of interactive entertainment. The game will place you in a new and exciting world. The goal is to find the way out of the room in 60 minutes. You will need to work as a team to solve puzzles, explore clues, and use available tools combined with your logic and senses to find the keys and open the door to freedom. This is a great team building experience for everyone, from families to companies! An unforgettable real life escape room experience filled with high-tech devices, clues, puzzles and movie set feel. We are a full production company specializing in High Tech Gadgets and full set design. Escape Rooms are good for: *Personal Improvement Services *Team Building Development *Family Quality Time (minimum age to play is 10 years old) *Friends *Dates *Students *Tourism Activities

6. The Escape Game Austin

405 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701 +1 512-643-0043 [email protected] http://theescapegame.com/austin/?utm_source=austin-tripadvisor&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=tripadvisor
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5.0 based on 3,811 reviews

The Escape Game Austin

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!

7. Perplexium

8868 Research Blvd Suite #704, Austin, TX 78758-6497 +1 512-640-6330 [email protected] http://perplexiumlive.com
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5.0 based on 200 reviews

Perplexium

Perplexium is a real life mystery game. You are locked in a room with puzzles, clues, and 1 hour. You are tasked to solve the mystery and escape!

8. 11th Hour Escape

2600 McHale Ct Suite 151, Austin, TX 78758-4466 +1 512-838-1601 [email protected] http://www.11thhourescape.com/austin-tx.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

11th Hour Escape

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!

9. Lockout Austin

1700 S Lamar Blvd Suite #327, Austin, TX 78704-8962 +1 512-808-0851 [email protected] http://lockoutaustin.com/
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5.0 based on 306 reviews

Lockout Austin

Lockout Austin is South Austin' first and only live escape room. We offer a fun and unique entertainment experience for small groups of up to 8 people. Designed for friends, family, tourists, and team building events, our fully-immersive games take place in a single room where players work together to solve a mystery before the 60-minute timer runs out. Ever wanted to try to prevent a world war or rob a casino ? Check out our escape room options. Also known as a Panic Room and Puzzle Room.

Reviewed By laneytran

Had the BEST time. This is our second time back here. The first time we came in and loved it so much we played 3 in a row. Raven has been our game master all four times now and she’s the best!! Absolutely adore her.

10. Mindspark Adventures and Escape Games

2632 Ridgepoint Dr, Austin, TX 78754-5210 +1 512-213-4222 http://www.mindsparkadventure.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 99 reviews

Mindspark Adventures and Escape Games

Mind Spark is a fully interactive and immersive experience unlike anything else you can do in Austin, Texas. Up to 12 participants will be locked in a room, and they must use their minds and teamwork to figure out their escape. Clues and riddles hidden throughout the room provide the tools necessary to win the game and get out of the room. As the clock ticks down and the pressure mounts, can you stay calm, can you escape?

Reviewed By T9570XYchristianm

Normally, an actor or actress takes away from the realism. But they really did a fantastic job in adding to the realism instead of taking away from it. They had a really good progression system in the game and the Houdini room was awesome.

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