Things To Do On A Cold/Rainy Day In Austin

By 365 Things To Do In Austin, Texas

The age old question, what do Austinites do when its cold or rainy? Here are our favorite recommendations. 

  • Book People

    http://www.bookpeople.com/

    Book People is hands down the best local book store in Austin. They have two stories of books for you to browse. 

  • Pinballz Arcade

    http://www.pinballzarcade.com/

    Pinballz offers a massive 13,000 square feet of Classic Arcade experience! The family-friendly fun center offers over 250 games including Classic and New arcade games. 

  • The Goodnight

    http://thegoodnightaustin.com/

    This place has it all, including excellent cocktails, food, bowling, karaoke, table tennis and shuffle board. 

  • The Blanton

    http://www.blantonmuseum.org/

    This art museum located on the UT campus is a top pick for anyone with a creative side. 

  • Whole Foods

    http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/

    The Flagship location is the Disneyland of grocery stores, so it's easy to get lost shopping, dining at one of the many stations, or just wandering around. Samples? Yes please.

  • Bowling

    Few things bring out my inner child like a good round of bowling. Check out Dart Bowl (North Central), Union Underground (Central) or Westgate Lanes (South). 

  • Blazer Tag

    http://blazertag.com/

    Blazer Tag is home to the largest lazer tag arena in the state, think three stories of bridges, ramps and towers.

  • iFly Indoor Skydiving

    https://austin.iflyworld.com/

    iFLY Austin is a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel that provides a fun and safe way to experience true human body flight. This definitely appeals to those with an inner sense of adventure.

  • Waterloo Records

    http://waterloorecords.com/

    This internationally recognized record store is the go-to place to grab vinyl in Austin. If you're lucky enough, you may run into an in-store performance while you're there. 

  • LBJ Library & Museum

    http://www.lbjlibrary.org/

    The LBJ Presidential Library is located on the University of Texas campus. It even has a re-creation of the Oval Office from when Johnson was President. 

  • Bullock Texas History Museum

    http://www.thestoryoftexas.com/

    This is the go to destination for everything Texas. They also have an IMAX movie theater. Check their site to check out what's showing.

  • Alamo Drafthouse

    http://drafthouse.com/

    This is the obvious answer, Austin's favorite movie theater. You can't go wrong with dinner, drinks and a movie. 

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