Arcade UFO specializes in fighting and music-themed games, especially from Japan. Whether you want to get your pulse up with some DDR (Dance Dance Revolution) or fight your way to victory with games like Street Fighter and Tekken. If you need a break from the video games, you can enjoy some fresh air on the patio and get ready for your next virtual victory.

A reservoir on the Colorado River, Lady Bird Lake lies nestled in startling contrast with the cosmopolitan buildings that fringe it. Originally known as 'Town Lake', it was created in 1960 to serve as a cooling pond for a power plant. When the plant fell into disuse in 2007, the lake was given the name Lady Bird Lake. Its glassy waters are now a wonderland for recreation. Lady Bird Lake is skirted by lush, emerald groves, winding trails, the sprawling Zilker Park, and the rejuvenating Barton Springs. The lake enables an array of exhilarating activities like kayaking, canoeing, rowing, paddle boarding, and fishing. Lady Bird Lake has been host to a string of sporting events, while its bank is popular for musical performances.

Every neighborhood needs a park. If it is in Texas, that park needs a pool if anyone is to survive the three digit summers! Shipe Park & Pool is located on 45th street and Avenue G, just minutes away from Daily Juices and across from the Elizabeth Ney museum. As the location is surrounded by residential accommodations, this is a family-friendly pool. You can hear the sounds of kids attempting the belly flop from the street. The park also comes with changing rooms, a playground, and a big field for games like frisbee and football. Attached to the park are two tennis courts, and a basketball court. Shipe is only open during the summer!

This museum has grown into one of the most fabulous experiences for children in Austin. Find out about the development of children from birth to adolescence, climb a "time tower," and learn about everything from dinosaurs to computers. Special programs for children and their parents are regular parts of the museum's curriculum. Take tiny tots to the 2-and-under special explore time, or learn about multimedia with your teen. With excellent specialty programs and wonderful exhibits, this is a museum the whole family can enjoy.

Blazer Tag is one of the largest laser tag arenas in Texas, where a maze-like collection of towers, ramps and bridges (up to three floors high), as well as lights, sounds, music and fog, create the ultimate laser tag experience. Strap on the lightweight vest and arm yourself with a futuristic laser gun. It's a great outing with family or friends, no matter what age you are. The venue makes for the perfect place for a themed laser tag birthday party or a bachelors night out. Host your party here, and people are bound to remember it for ages.

Located just off Interstate 35 and next to Highland Mall, this hotel features an outdoor pool. An on-site restaurant and free Wi-Fi are also available. A flat-screen TV with cable channels is found in each modern room at Holiday Inn Austin Midtown. A work desk and tea- and coffee-making facilities are also included. The Red Pepper Bar & Grill serves American meals including Texas barbeque. Five large flat-screen TVs and a Happy Hour specials are offered at the bar. Guests of the Midtown Austin Holiday Inn can enjoy the on-site fitness center. A business center and a launderette are also available. Austin city center is 10 minutes’ drive from the hotel. Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is less than 15 miles away.

In business since 1991, this adorable little shop inside the HEB shopping center is a wonderful mix of toys, crafts, and distinctive gifts. Kids-N-Cats carries childhood staples like coloring books, temporary tattoos, stuffed animals, and yo-yo contraptions, all alongside more grown-up gifts like bags, wind-chimes, and costume jewelry.

Chaparral Ice Arena is an ice-skater's paradise. Skaters of all levels can enjoy this fun-filled and thrilling sport at this expansive space. Choose from group skating, curling, broomball and dodgeball and many other engaging activities. Or you can improve your skills by enrolling for the skating classes. Apart from this, the arena also hosts corporate outings, summer camps, birthday parties and other events. All in all, a great place to spend a day with the whole family.

At Terra Toys, you will find the traditional educational toys, Stieff teddy bears, tin soldiers, art supplies and a wonderful selection of dolls. Then there are mood rings, kaleidoscopes and windup panda drummers. The store is packed full of unique, hard to find gifts and toys. A great place for souvenirs or stocking stuffers, this wide-ranging toy shop will entertain the kids as well as their parents. A notable collection of children's books and candies rounds up the selection.

This Hill Country facility offers luxury accommodations, an Executive Center, four 18-hole golf courses and a spa. Its setting, in the beautiful hills of West Austin, showcases spectacular views and peaceful surroundings. A club for children offers story time, outdoor recreation, games and art projects. Kids are welcome to attend while their parents are on club property. Whether you're with your family or by yourself, guests are invited to explore the nature trail. Spa facilities are luxurious, offering pampering treatments.

This park offers over 1,142 acres (462 hectares) of land with nearly a mile (1.6 kilometers) of lakefront. Visitors can go boating and utilize the park's boat ramps. They can also enjoy skiing, fishing, and relaxing on the sandy waterfront. There is a swimming area along with sprawling picnic areas equipped with tables. Be sure to notice the ash, oak and juniper trees throughout the park. Multiple campsites are available, some along the waterfront, and pets on a leash are welcome.

Pinballz Arcade features more pinball games than you'll be able to play in a day. This huge arcade is spread out over 13,000 square feet (1207 square meters) and is a great hangout for kids and adults alike. Their BYOB policy is a big draw - they even have cup holders next to some of the games. Most of the games you can play are also for sale, so you can take some of the fun home with you!