With its entertainment venues, exciting bar scene, and certified foodie havens, Katy has become one of, if not, the hottest Houston suburb. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, here are the best things to do in Katy for families, couples, and solo trippers.
1. Home Run Dugout
Get in your spring batting practice at Home Run Dugout. The exceptional baseball-themed entertainment center based in Austin has opened a unique venue in Katy with grand slam-worthy batting bays, a biergarten, a dog park, a full-service restaurant, and a range of additional amenities.
π1220 Grand W Blvd
2. Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is a cutting-edge entertainment and gaming facility equipped with virtual reality and gaming technology. It features a generous arcade space, a laser tag arena with two tiers, three levels of go-kart racetracks, nine-hole mini-golf course, a variety of dining options, and two fully stocked bars.
πGrand W Blvd #1230
3. AGR Sports
AGR Adventure Park, located in Houston and with branches in the northern Heights and Katy, is a dynamic entertainment destination. Guests can participate in energetic activities such as axe throwing, paintball, and laser tag, concluding their exhilarating experience with a trip to the onsite bar and restaurant for a refreshing selection of drinks.
π830 Katy Fort Bend Rd Suite 200
4. Do a Day in Katy’s Chinatown Area
Houston is home to a wonderful number of Chinatown districts where visitors can enjoy everything from karaoke to immersive cosplay havens. Katy’s Chinatown district is equally exciting. Situated near the West Side Mall area, visitors can enjoy a splendid variety of restaurants in walking distance: from the ‘Ferrari of hot pot’ restaurants to the ‘world’s cheapest Michelin restaurant’ Chinatown in Katy is definitely worth a day out!
5. Popstroke
Popstroke, spearheaded by golf icon Tiger Woods, is characterized as a groundbreaking fusion of golf and laid-back dining with two high-tech putt-putt courses, a restaurant, and a beer garden for visitors to enjoy.
π23110 Grand Circle Boulevard
6. Alamo Drafthouse
The cinema chain originating from Texas holds a special place in the affection of this writer. The Alamo Drafthouse combines the elements of a gastropub with a cinema, featuring a chef-driven kitchen, a full bar, and cutting-edge screens.
Beyond showcasing the newest blockbuster films, Alamo frequently presents beloved classics, cult favorites, and outstanding arthouse selections. Additionally, the venue plays host to movie parties, quote-alongs, graveyard shift screenings, and various other entertaining events tailored for avid film enthusiasts.
π2707 Commercial Center Blvd Suite K-100
7. SpaWorld
SpaWorld is a classic Korean spa offering a diverse range of rooms themed by material and healing type. Alongside its spa rooms, SpaWorld provides an array of amenities such as virtual golf bays, karaoke, a movie theater, lounge areas, an outdoor terrace, a Korean restaurant, a cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Additionally, there is an indoor playground designed for children aged 10 and under.
π929 Westgreen Blvd
8. Seismique
Seismique is a massive, otherworldly art museum that features over 40,000 square feet of immersive exhibits that border the surreal. Recently, Seismique unveiled a brand new glow-in-the-dark bar and outdoor garden where Katy families can explore.
π2306 S Texas 6
9. Slick City Katy
Billed as the world’s first indoor slide park, Slick City Katy is an expansive action park perfect for Katy families. Among a dozen or so vibrant, exhilarating slides to bomb down, the venue features inflated dodgeball courts, a bouncy indoor basketball court, mini go-karts, a playpen for the young ones, trapeze, and a full restaurant!
π5000 Katy Mills Cir #743
10. Uncork a Bottle of Wine
Sample and savor the offerings of the newly established Vine Memorial. Nestled within the Hunters Creek Village and Tanglewood neighborhoods, alongside Chimney Rock Road, Vine Memorial presents a fresh wine shop and bar spanning 2,544 square feet. Here, budding sommeliers can explore, indulge, and enrich their knowledge of wines.
π7951 Katy Fwy Unit B
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