Things to Do
Things to Do across Austin, TX.
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Golfinity
Austin
Tucked into a building off FM 620 in northwest Austin, Golfinity is an indoor golf spot where you can play simulated rounds on screen-projected courses regardless of the Texas heat or rain outside. It's the kind of place that works equally well for serious practice on your swing or a casual outing with friends who don't golf much.
The Belmont
Austin
The Belmont anchors a stretch of West 6th Street with its retro mid-century sign and a covered outdoor stage, where the live music leans toward soul, funk, and jazz on most nights. Come for the patio more than the menu—the open-air setup and regular bands make it an easy spot to land before the rest of downtown Austin gets going.
The Axe Force - Axe Throwing Austin
Austin
The Axe Force sits just off I-35 in south Austin, where you book a lane, get a quick coaching session on technique, and spend an hour or two sinking hatchets into wooden targets — no prior experience needed. It's a solid rainy-day or group outing for friends and small parties, though it's worth noting the lanes don't open until mid-afternoon on weekdays, so plan an evening visit.
The Austin Winery
Austin
Tucked into the warehouse-lined St. Elmo district of South Austin, The Austin Winery is an urban winery and tasting room where the production happens right alongside the bar — so the first thing you'll notice is that you're essentially drinking in the middle of the operation. Hours are limited and it leans toward evenings, so plan on an afternoon-into-evening visit rather than a quick midday stop.
The Betty
Austin
The Betty sits just north of downtown Austin on Rio Grande Street, a cocktail-focused lounge that shifts gears through the week—mellow weeknight hours give way to a later, livelier club atmosphere midweek. Expect craft cocktails in a setting that works equally well for an early evening drink or a night out, with the space doubling as an event venue when the occasion calls for it.
Space Fox Bar
Austin
Sleek and a little sci-fi in spirit, Space Fox Bar sits on the West 6th Street strip in downtown Austin, where it blends a sports-bar setup with live music and a late-night club atmosphere that runs until 2 AM. It's geared toward groups looking to bounce between catching a game, dancing, and grabbing drinks in one spot rather than a quiet place to talk.
White Tiger
Austin
White Tiger is a South Congress bar and live-music spot in the heart of the SoCo strip, where the kitchen, the stage, and the bar all share the same easygoing room. Come for a drink and you'll likely catch a set — the place leans into Austin's music-first rhythm, with afternoons that stretch comfortably into late nights.
Zero Latency VR - Austin
Austin
Zero Latency VR in Austin runs free-roam virtual reality, meaning you and your group strap on wireless headsets and actually walk around a warehouse-sized space rather than standing in one spot, working through cooperative missions like zombie survival or sci-fi shooters. It sits in a strip of N I-35 frontage just north of the city center, and since sessions are booked in advance for teams, it's worth reserving a slot before you go rather than dropping in.
Rozco's Comedy Club
Austin
Tucked into East Austin's stretch of 7th Street, Rozco's Comedy Club is a small, no-frills room built around stand-up, where the close quarters put you near enough to the stage that the comics can work the crowd directly. Check the schedule before you go—it keeps limited hours and tends to come alive on its midweek show nights rather than every evening.
04 Center
Austin
Tucked into the South Lamar corridor in the heart of the 78704 zip code it's named for, 04 Center is a mid-sized Austin venue that hosts live music alongside private events and community gatherings. Plan around its limited daytime hours, since the building shifts into event mode for many of its shows rather than keeping standard storefront times.
Key Bar
Austin
Key Bar sits on Austin's West Sixth Street, a strip known for its cluster of nightlife spots within easy walking distance of downtown. Note that it operates on a limited weekly schedule, so it's worth confirming current hours before heading over, particularly earlier in the week.
The Sunset Room
Austin
The Sunset Room is an event venue tucked into Austin's Rainey Street district, a historic neighborhood where century-old bungalows have been converted into bars and gathering spaces. It's a private space built for weddings, receptions, and similar events rather than a walk-in spot, so you'll want an invitation or booking before you make the trip.
Soho House Austin
Austin
Soho House Austin is the members' club chain's South Congress outpost, set in a building along one of the city's busiest stretches for shops and restaurants, with the brand's signature mix of a rooftop pool, restaurant, bar, and screening room. As with all Soho Houses, access is generally limited to members and hotel guests, so plan accordingly if you're hoping to see inside.
Siti - Southeast Asian
Austin
Siti serves Southeast Asian cooking in Austin's East Side, drawing on the bold, layered flavors of the region's home and street kitchens. With a tight two-night-a-week dinner schedule and a small bar, it has the feel of a focused passion project rather than a sprawling menu.
Wanderlust Wine Co. - Downtown
Austin
Wanderlust Wine Co.'s downtown spot is an urban winery just off I-35, where the wine is made on-site rather than shipped in from somewhere else — so you're as likely to find the team mid-production as pouring a glass. Expect a relaxed, unfussy room geared toward lingering over a flight, though it's worth checking current hours before you go, since they keep a limited schedule.
The Art Garage
Austin
The Art Garage sits along North Lamar in the Hyde Park area, a working art studio and creative space where the focus is on hands-on making rather than just looking. Visitors will notice it leans toward a relaxed, community-minded atmosphere—a place to take a class or workshop and try your own hand at a project rather than browse a formal gallery.
ConcertDome
Austin
ConcertDome is a live music and event venue tucked into the Springdale Road corridor in northeast Austin, an area that's become home to a cluster of warehouses-turned-creative-spaces away from the downtown crowds. Note that it operates on an event-driven schedule rather than regular daily hours, so it's worth checking what's actually booked before you make the trip out.
Texas Union Underground
Austin
Austin's Texas Union Underground sits in the basement of the student union on the UT campus, a longtime student hangout where bowling lanes share space with billiards tables and arcade games. It's a low-key spot built more for an afternoon of games between classes than for a polished night out, so come expecting campus energy rather than a flashy entertainment complex.
Westwood Country Club
Austin
Westwood Country Club is a private, members-only club tucked into west Austin near Lake Austin, with a golf course, dining, and event spaces rather than anything open to the casual drop-in visitor. If you're hoping to see it from the inside, you'll generally need a member to bring you or an event invitation, so plan accordingly rather than counting on walking up to the door.
The Electric Church
Austin
The Electric Church is a late-night live music venue and bar tucked into Austin's East Side, keeping unusual hours—doors open at 9 PM and the music runs until 2 AM on the nights it's open. Come prepared for a focused, after-dark show rather than a casual afternoon drink, since it's only open a couple of evenings midweek.
Mayfair Austin
Austin
Set on the upper floor of a building along West Sixth Street, Mayfair sits in the thick of downtown Austin's busiest nightlife corridor, a short walk from the bars and restaurants that draw crowds after dark. It runs as a weekend-focused nightclub and event space, so plan for a Thursday-through-Saturday visit—the doors stay closed earlier in the week.
The Stay Put
Austin
Set on Rainey Street, where Austin's old bungalows have been turned into a walkable row of bars, The Stay Put fits right into the neighborhood's porch-and-patio rhythm rather than a typical barroom. Expect a laid-back spot for drinks that opens mid-afternoon, with outdoor space that's easy to settle into once the Texas heat eases off.
LifeAustin Amphitheatre
Austin
Set against the Hill Country on Austin's western edge along Highway 71, LifeAustin Amphitheatre is an open-air venue where concerts and community events unfold under the open sky. Arrive early and you'll notice the sloping lawn and the wide-open views that come with being out past the city's busier stretches.
Coco Coquette
Austin
Tucked into the East Cesar Chavez strip in East Austin, Coco Coquette blends a makeup studio, jewelry case, and cosmetics shop under one roof, with space that doubles as an event venue. Hours are on the shorter side and it's closed Tuesdays, so it's worth checking before you go — and worth pairing with a wander through the surrounding stretch of local shops and taquerias.