Pay one entry fee for all-you-can-play arcade games. Also, their in-house pizza is pretty good (gluten-friendly options available)!
If you have the time to try any restaurants while you're here, this is one of Gabi's favorite restaurants (and it's somewhat near the Aloft hotel). Try the Green Matcha Thai Tea with Ube Cream!
An arcade with tons of vintage pinball machines and other games. This was one of the first places Michael took Gabi on a date!
If you get a chance to explore downtown, be sure to check out one of Gabi's favorite branches of the Austin Public Library system. With a café, gift shop, art gallery, and rooftop lounge, the Central Library is just a fun place to relax on a hot summer day. Parking is available in a garage located on the West side of the library building or down Cesar Chavez in the Austin City Hall parking garage.
Want to sample a bit of Austin's famous nightlife? The most popular bar district is definitely East Sixth Street. But beware when walking around -- they don't shut the streets off from vehicular traffic like they used to!