Fun Out of the Sun: Fun Indoor Date Ideas in Austin

The hot Texas summer is upon us. While, a hot date sounds like something you don’t want to miss out on, a sweaty date is something that may be a bit less appealing. You don’t have to be sweltering under the Texas sun to have a fun date in Austin. Here are some of our favorite indoor spots for fun dates in Austin.

1) Pinballz~ High Scores for Fun & Romance

Pinballz is a great spot for a fun date in the comfort of refreshing air conditioning.  You’ll have a blast at this awesome arcade. See who can get the high score on your favorite pinball or arcade game. Pool together your tickets to visit the prize counter at the end of the night to see what treasures, besides each other, you’ll take home.

2) Vigilante Gastropub & Games~ Get Your Game On

Vigilante Gastropub & Games is the spot to get your game on. At Vigilante, you’ll find all the components of a fun game night, date night. Vigilante offers a variety of eclectic board games to play as well as excellent food and drink menus. Vigilante takes game night to a new level.

3) Novel Escape~ Love Solves Everything

Novel Escape is a great date spot for those couples who enjoy solving puzzles/riddles, working together, and being fully immersed in an experience. At Novel Escape, you’ll find escape rooms based on classic novels. The 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea room submerges couples in the world of Captain Nemo. Work together to escape and have fun.

4) Bull & Bowl~ A Buckin’ Good Time

Bull & Bowl is an indoor entertainment venue that has a little bit of everything and a whole lot of fun. At Bull & Bowl, you’ll find duckpin bowling and a mechanical bucking bull. Bull & Bowl also has a full bar and a delicious bistro menu. At Bull & Bowl, you and your sweetheart can drink, dine, and unwind with some fun activities all under one roof.

5) Board & Brush Creative Studio~ A Work of Heart

At Board & Brush Creative Studio, you and your sweetheart will have more fun than you can imagine while you work on completing your wood craft. Either pick a project to work on together or each make your own project. You’re sure to have a great time getting crafty together at Board & Brush.

As you can see, Austin has lots of romantic spots that are not only air conditioned but are also a lot of fun. Don’t let the summer heat keep you from having a fun date with your sweetheart. Whether you are looking to get your game on (arcade or board game style), be immersed in an interactive escape room, go bowling and get bucked, or get crafty, Austin has great indoor date spots for you this summer.

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