There’s no shortage of things to do around town in Austin, but when it comes to a gloomy day — how do you enjoy the city? We love catching a good movie at one of these local theaters.
Alamo Drafthouse
Various Locations | Website
This stylish theater chain features new and classic films while serving cocktails and creative seat-side.
Paramount Theatre
713 Congress Ave | 512-472-5470 | Website
Live theatre venue and movie theatre located in the heart of downtown Austin. The classical revival style structure was built in 1915, and is one of the city's most historic venues.
AFS Cinema
6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd #3100 | 512-322-0145 | Website
Founded in 1985 by Richard Linklater, Austin Film Society Cinema offers limited showings of movies under the dimly-lit cover of the artsy theaters.
Violet Crown Cinema
434 W 2nd St | 512-495-9600 | Website
Locally-owned, this cinema shows indie, documentary, and foreign films while offering with reserved seating and access to a bar and cafe.
Bullock Texas State History Museum
1800 Congress Ave | 512-936-8746 | Website
An theater boasting the only IMAX with Laser film experience in Texas on the largest screen in the state.
Moviehouse & Eatery
8300 N FM 620 Bldg B | 512-428-6071
American dishes are served to audience members in plush chairs at thus theater, which also has a lobby bar.
Sky Cinema
166 Hargraves Dr Suite A100 | 512-457-0700 | Website
Mainstream Hollywood movies meet popular art films at Sky Cinema, which serves draft beer, wine, and made-to-order food in its swanky theaters.
You can’t go wrong visiting one of these great theaters when it’s gloomy in Austin. If you’re looking for a few other things to do indoors around the city, don’t miss our lists of the best art galleries and best museums in Austin.
