This Summertime Activity In Austin Is Not For The Faint Of Heart
Ominous music plays over reverberating speakers as the moon casts its silvery glow on the water. People file in, toting inner tubes and frozen drinks. A massive projection screen lingers over the lake, and anticipation starts to soar. Everyone’s seen this film dozens of times, but never like this.
Welcome to Jaws On The Water. Every year, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema hosts a movie-going event that will send shivers down your spine. You may think you can handle this frightening film, but Drafthouse adds extra layers of horror into the mix. This summertime activity in Austin is not for the faint of heart.
It's easy to see why Austinites love seeing movies at The Alamo Drafthouse.
This iconic Austin business began in 1997, and they've completely revolutionized the way people see movies. The Alamo Drafthouse serves scrumptious food and delivers it right to your seat as you watch a movie.
The Alamo Drafthouse also features rotating specials that correlate with the biggest blockbusters. For instance, if the movie takes place in India, The Drafthouse will serve biriyani and naan. If the film has a whimsical theme, their drinks will taste as light and creative as the picture on the screen.
This amazing experience is part of Alamo Drafthouse's Rolling Roadshow, a program that aims to bring films to life in a whole new way. For this unique event, each ticket-holder will receive a commemorative inner tube that's built for lounging. Sit back in the reclining comfort and let your feet dangle in the cool Lake Travis waters. With a refreshing drink in hand, you'll be ready to experience Jaws as it was meant to be seen.
You may hear shrieks and screams coming from outside of the screen. When you embark on this freaky adventure, there are all sorts of startling things in store. Watch out for the scuba divers swimming around. They might try to make you shark food! When you're absorbed in this bone-chilling masterpiece, you'll start to feel like you're living it.
As the credits roll, magnificent fireworks will ignite the sky.
Can you handle this kind of terrifying fun? Jaws On The Water takes place at Volente Beach on Lake Travis. These events run from 6 pm to 11 pm on most Fridays and Saturdays until August 4th. Tickets cost $55 each. For detailed show information, visit their website.
Want to see more? Check out this video from 2015’s event! And if you’re still looking for some thrilling summertime adventures, visit these 8 amazing waterparks around Austin.
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Elisa is a passionate travel writer with over five years of experience. After graduating with a B.F.A in acting from Oklahoma City University, Elisa earned a M.A in mass communication From Texas State University. When she's not writing about all of the amazing places throughout the U.S., she can be heard singing with her band.
