26 ●●● S'Mores at Halycon
Located on Fourth street downtown, Halycon is a great combination of coffeehouse, bar and live music venue. If you love coffee, love drinks - or both (Coffee long island, anyone?), this place is perfect. Try out the S'Mores complete with a small fire to roast your own marshmallows. Or check out the attached cigar shop. This is a great place to start off, or end up your night!
27 ●●● Figure it out at the Austin Panic Room
I have not tried this yet, but I really want to!
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! You and your team will have 60 minutes to solve a series of puzzles using your wits, deduction skills, and clues found throughout the rooms in order to escape the room before time runs out. With two equally unique and challenging scenarios that change every six months, there is always an opportunity for you and your team to visit us. The Austin Panic Room offers a unique opportunity for people of all ages to enjoy a logical challenge in a team setting.
Tickets are $20 per person.
28 ●●● Check out the overlook at the Pennybacker Bridge
In addition to being downright beautiful, the Pennybacker Bridge is iconic Austin. This 600 ton bridge was built in Japan and spans over 1,000 feet. The hike begins on the western side of 360 and offers beautiful scenes of downtown Austin.
Free
29 ●●● Firehouse Pub
If you are looking for a fun place to get some drinks, this place is perfect! It has a quiet, cozy, speakeasy atmosphere that can't be beat. And the prohibition-era drinks will make you feel like you've stepped back in time. But the true charm of this place greets you when you enter the hostel. After walking in, you will see a small room with a hotel desk, and a book case.
30 ●●● Barton Springs at night
I know what you are thinking: Barton Springs is great for a family outing, but for a date night? Really?
Actually, after the sub goes down, the pool gets a whole different vibe. Everything seems a little muted, and the crowd gets older. And when the moon comes out, it can be downright romantic. Bring some swimsuits and an towel and prepare for a fun, quiet night!
$3 entry per person. Parking is $10 per car on weekends.
31 ●●● Capital Cruises on Townlake
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Established in 1991, Capital Cruises is the largest all-electric boat fleet on the Highland Lakes. Nestled on the shores of beautiful Lady Bird Lake (formerly Town Lake) at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, they offer lunch and dinner cruises, bat-watching excursions and more.
$10 per person for a bat watching and sunset tour. Dinner cruises atart at $82 per person
32 ●●● Visit the Hope Outdoor Gallery
The Hope Outdoor Gallery (aka the Austin Graffiti Park) is a is a three-story educational art project located at 11th & Baylor Streets in Austin – one of the largest outdoor galleries in the USA. This project was developed to provide muralists, graffiti artists and community groups the opportunity to display large scale art pieces driven by inspirational, positive and educational messaging. In addition, the project activates and beautifies a dynamic yet underutilized space with a great view of Austin! The project was officially launched by the HOPE Campaign in March 2011 with the support of Shepard Fairey and Obey Giant Art.
Free
33 ●●● Third Thursdays at the Blanton Art Museum
Looking to entertain someone who loves the arts? Third Thursdays at the Blanton is a free, monthly themed event that features extended hours (until 9 PM). Multiple programs include Yoga in the Galleries, tours, and other offerings.
Programs are included with admission and are free to members, unless noted. Thursdays are always free at The Blanton.
Free
34 ●●● Swing it at Trapeze Texas
Experience the extraordinary physical exhilaration of flying on the trapeze. Trapeze Austin offers 1 and 2 hour classes that will teach you the basics of the art of the flying trapeze.
During the beginner-friendly lessons, students get a ground-lesson and then spend most of the class flying through the air. There’s even an opportunity to be caught in mid-air in the 2-hour lessons.
$47 for a one hour single spot, $90 for a two hour class
35 ●●● The Dinner Detective
America’s largest interactive murder mystery comedy dinner show! Solve a hilarious murder case while you feast on a fantastic four-course plated dinner. Just beware! The killer is hiding somewhere in the room, and you may find yourself as a prime suspect!
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show performs Saturday nights at the Residence Inn on 4th Street.
Tickets are $60 per person and include a four course sit-down dinner including appetizers, salad, entree and dessert, beverages, interactive murder mystery show, prizes for Top Sleuth, wait staff gratuity and much more!
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