Florida spring and summer rainstorms got you down? Take these months of poor beach weather and use them to check out some of the coolest indoor things to do around Ft. Lauderdale. With these five ideas, anybody can have a good time.
Funderdome
This indoor playground is a great place for parents to bring kids and let them work off some energy on rock climbing walls, zip line platforms, slides, laser maze, and much more. The cafeteria even offers healthy choices along with traditional kids’ menu fare. Parents of toddlers can safely watch little ones in an enclosed toddler play area, and Funderdome has free Wi-Fi and TVs. Funderdome also holds occasional classes, and it’s especially good for parties.
Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Though Bonnet House can be a tourist hotspot in good weather, on a rainy day it’s perfect for a calm excursion through the museum. Not only was the area one of the first sites of Spanish contact with the Americas, but the Bonnet House site also contains artifacts of the Tequesta people, dating back to 2,000 B.C. The owner was a skilled artist and art collector, and you’ll find many amazing paintings by him and other great artists in the hallways.
Xtreme Action Park
This huge indoor park is suited to adults and older children. Get some chocolatey goodness at the Hershey’s shake shop, go bowling, ride go-carts, or show off your arcade skills. This park already has a new restaurant and sports bar. It’s also begun major expansions to its rope course as well as nearly doubled the size of the arcade and the number of games within. If you visit once and enjoy it, return on a rainy day later in the year, and you may see some brand new attractions.
The Classic Gateway Theater
If what’s typically on offer at IMAX or traditional theaters just doesn’t interest you, check out this cozy, historic venue. It plays independent films in several genres, and many were featured in the Sundance Film Festival. If you like all kinds of movies but hate large, noisy theaters, visit Classic Gateway to see select major blockbuster films. Don’t forget to grab some snacks and a drink at the Mod Wine Lounge before the show.
Laser Quest
If you want to play laser tag, this is a great spot for adults and kids alike. The course is top-notch and uses water-based fog for atmosphere and stealth. Play an intense game, and then have pizza delivered to you as you check the score rankings. Laser Quest also has an arcade with various activities. Be sure to try the escape the room challenges, or Key Quest. In a Key Quest challenge, your group is locked in a themed room, and you have to solve puzzles and find the key while still getting out within the time limit.
The next time you find yourself lounging in front of the TV on a rainy day, get up, gather some gung-ho friends or family, and have a day to remember in Ft Lauderdale.
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