CHARLOTTE, N.C. — When the temperature drops, you don’t have to worry about catching the winter blues with this list of fun places to check out around Charlotte.
10 Park Lanes — Not only can you show off your bowling skills, but you can also enjoy gourmet food at this spot. There’s also ping-pong, cornhole, and indoor bocce. 1700 Montford Drive. Link
Discovery Place Science — Watch an IMAX movie, stroll through an exotic rainforest on a swinging bridge, or see a smorgasbord of science experiments at one of the live shows. 301 North Tryon St. Link
District 57 — This “post-apocalyptic” entertainment center is part game room and part escape room. It features a 30-room obstacle course, a laser tag arena, arcade games, and a self-serve bar for adults. For safety reasons, children younger than 10 are not allowed in the facility, even with parents. On Friday and Saturday after 7 p.m., all visitors must be at least 16 years old. 1526-B Alleghany St. Link
Frankie’s Fun Park — Frankie’s features 24 bowling lanes, an indoor drop tower, arcade games, indoor bumper cars, laser tag, and virtual reality games. There are also several outdoor attractions, including go-kart racing and mini golf. 10621 Bryton Corporate Center Drive, Huntersville. Link
Inner Peaks — No matter your experience level or what the weather outside is doing, you can go rock climbing at your choice of three locations. In NoDa at 1837 North Tryon Street, Suite 101; South End at 2220 South Tryon Street; Matthews at 10715 Independence Pointe Parkway. Link
Museum of Illusions — Get ready to be mesmerized and take some pretty cool photos. Step into the world of illusions where the museum’s captivating rooms will play tricks on your mind. 601 South Tryon Street. Link
NASCAR Hall of Fame — This may be the only museum that requires a seatbelt! Test your driving skills on a racing simulator or see how fast you can perform a pit stop. This high-tech Hall of Fame is designed to entertain and educate race fans and non-fans alike. 400 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Link
Ray’s Splash Planet — This indoor waterpark and recreation center is really out of this world with waterslides, including one 3-stories tall, plus a lazy river, and all sorts of fun things to help keep you cool. 215 North Sycamore St. Link
Sea Life Aquarium — Dive under the sea and come nose-to-nose with thousands of creatures including sharks, stingrays, and sea turtles. There’s also an interactive touch pool if you feel like touching a sea star, crab or urchin. Concord Mills Mall, 8111 Concord Mills Blvd., Entrance 7. Link
Sky Zone — What could be more fun than trampoline dodgeball? In addition to trampolines, there’s a Ninja Warrior Course, climbing wall, and toddler zone. 7325 Smith Corners Blvd., and 10200 Centrum Parkway in Pineville. Link
Victory Lane Karting — There’s more than meets the eye here. Not only can you satisfy your need for speed on the indoor go-kart track, but there’s also ax throwing, escape rooms, an arcade, and a restaurant. 2330 Tipton Drive. Link
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