Need to get out of the house and burn off some excess energy but the weather just isn’t cooperating? Here is a list of all sorts of indoor amusement activities! This list is by no means complete; these are just some of the exceptional places we found. We hope it will give you some ideas and inspiration.
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Fun Centers/Arcades/Unique Experiences
A full arcade and restaurant. Be sure to check their website before visiting. They are always featuring coupons and deals that will save you money on your visit. Check the website for hours and locations across the State.
Buffalo
30 East Amherst St. Buffalo
Activities: Arcade Room, Paintball, Majestic Jungle Indoor Playground, Bar & Snack Bar, Toddler Play Zone
2400 Sheridan Drive, Tonawanda
This features a large arcade and a teddy bear building store (think Build-a-Bear Workshop).
Walden Galleria
Giant Indoor Slides, Ball Arena, Indoor Basketball & Soccer, Toddler Play Area, Arcade, and Indoor Play Jungle Playground.
1204 Niagara St. Niagara Falls, NY
Smashing Room – Break stuff for fun!
Rochester
70 Jay Scutti Blvd, Henrietta
This is mainly an outdoor place, but the arcade is still open on a rainy summer day.
675 Ling Road, Rochester
This fun center has everything from roller skating, laser tag, arcade and jungle gyms, and bounce activities.
2833 West Ridge Road, Greece
Bounce Houses, Ball Pits, Arcade, Indoor Playground, Slides.
1676 Penfield Rd, Penfield
Arcade, Bowling, Darts
349 W. Commercial St. Suite 2965 East Rochester
Pinball arcade with a huge selection of games from the 1950s til today.
1225 Jefferson Rd, Suite 24, Rochester
Smashing, Paint Throwing, and Ax Throwing are all available here.
1175 Marketplace Drive, Rochester
Laser Tag, Ax Throwing, Cyber Sports
15 Miracle Mile Dr, Rochester
Massive arcade with just about every kind of game you can think of!
Syracuse
Destiny USA Drive, Syracuse
I normally wouldn’t add a mall to this list, but in this case, how can I not? Destiny USA has some pretty amazing entertainment options for just about everyone! Here are some of the great finds at Destiny USA:
Sky Tykes Kids Rope Course, Laser tag, Canyon Climb, Wonder Zone (Hands-on science fun)
Air Soft Shooting Range
Beautiful mirror maze
Glow in the dark miniature golf
Laser tag, billiards, virtual thrill rides, bowling, ax throwing, bumper cars, and arcade.
Giant Indoor Slides, Ball Arena, Indoor Basketball & Soccer, Toddler Play Area, Arcade, and Indoor Play Jungle Playground.
Massive arcade with just about every kind of game you can think of!
Live animal encounter with exotic animals like sloths, as well as tours of the facility with opportunities to touch some of the animals.
2104 Genesee St, Syracuse
Smashing, paint throwing, and ax throwing
451 S Warren St, Syracuse
Ax throwing and archery
Albany
1 Crossgate Mall Rd.
Arcade, bowling, bumper cars, escape rooms, hologate, laser tag, billiards, and sport simulator
1 Crossgates Mall Rd
Virtual reality thrill rides
1 Crossgates Mall Road Suite L117, Albany
Massive arcade with just about every game you can think of.
131 Colonie Center, Albany
Arcade with both vintage and modern games.
69 N Pearl St, Albany
Ax throwing and archery
Binghamton
126 Clinton Street, Binghamton
Biggest arcade in New York State!
1241 Upper Front St, Unit 2, Binghamton
Fun center for young children.
Midway Lanes and Fun Zone Entertainment Center
213 N Jensen Rd, Vestal
Bowling, laser tag, and spin zone
Trampoline Parks
3333 West Henrietta Rd, Rochester
Battle Beams, Extreme Dodgeball & Foam Pit
Buffalo
3637 Union Rd, Cheektowaga
800 Young St., Tonawanda
Trampoline, dodgeball, ninja activities, kiddie court, foam pit, slamball, slackline, fidget ladder
1 Walden Galleria Drive, Buffalo
Adventure hub, climbing hill, drop zone, runway tumble track, wipeout, spin zone bumper cars, virtual reality, laser tag, sky rider, rope course, climbing wall, tube playground, battle beams, and dodgeball.
Syracuse
2 Destiny USA Dr. Syracuse
Trampoline, dodgeball, ninja activities, kiddie court, foam pit, slamball, slackline, fidget ladder
Albany
161 Washington Ave Ext. Albany
Adventure hub, climbing hill, drop zone, runway tumble track, wipeout, spin zone bumper cars, virtual reality, laser tag, sky rider, rope course, climbing wall, tube playground, battle beams, and dodgeball.
1 Crossgate Mall Rd. Albany
Trampoline, dodgeball, ninja activities, kiddie court, foam pit, slamball, slackline, fidget ladder
Go-Karts Racing
Rochester
17 Miracle Mile Dr., Rochester
Indoor fast-paced go-kart racing
Syracuse
9090 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse
Indoor state-of-the-art go-Kart racing tracks.
Escape Rooms
Buffalo
504 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo
750 Young St, Tonawanda
1 Walden Galleria #108B, Buffalo
290 Oliver St, North Tonawanda
Walden Galleria
Rochester
1280 Scottsville Rd suite 100, Rochester
120 East Ave, Suite 200, Rochester
1150 University Ave Bldg 5, Suite 12A, Rochester
80 Rockwood Pl Suite 108, Rochester
Locked: A Rochester Escape Room
200 Buell Rd a8, Rochester
1615 Jefferson Rd, Rochester
Syracuse
9658 Destiny USA Dr, Syracuse
9090 Destiny USA Dr K201, Syracuse
Locked: A Syracuse Escape Room
202 Twin Oaks Dr Suite 217, Syracuse
Destiny US
Albany
1 Crossgates Mall Rd D212, Albany
Crossgate Mall
Binghamton
135 E Frederick St, Binghamton
Climbing Centers
State of the art indoor climbing gym has a great program for beginners. Visit their website to find a location near you.
Buffalo
1333 Strad Avenue, North Tonawanda
This is a great facility that offers a variety of courses based on the climber’s skill, including beginners. The facility can accommodate small children as well. They also offer a Boy Scout Climbing Merit Badge Course.
55 Chicago St. Buffalo
Auto Belays, Top Rope, Lead, Bouldering, Fitness, & Yoga
Rochester
725 Averill Rd., Rochester
Auto Belays, Top Rope, Lead, Bouldering, Fitness, & Yoga
1044 University Avenue, Rochester
If you are concerned about safety but want to rock climb, this is where you bring your kids. They accommodate children as young as two and make sure that every visitor is properly trained before they begin.
Syracuse
600 N Franklin St., Syracuse
Auto Belays, Top Rope, Lead, Bouldering, Fitness, & Yoga
Albany
4C, Vatrano Rd, Albany
Binghamton
6 Market St. b9, Binghamton
Ithaca
53 Hall Rd. Suite A, Ithaca
Indoor Water Parks
Buffalo
8250 Park Road, Batavia
Enjoy a day frolicking in this water playground. This water park is located at the Quality Inn. While you don’t have to stay at the hotel to use the park, It offers special packages for families wanting to stay and use the water park.
Cortland
2000 NYS Rt. 392, Cortland
A fun family getaway in the Great Peaks Mountain Resort in the heart of New York State. This facility has everything from wave pools to rapid water slides of every kind. There is even a designated area where little people under 48″ tall can safely enjoy the water play. Package deals are available for those who want to stay at the resort in addition to enjoying the water park.
Queensbury
Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Water Park
89 Six Flag Drive, Queensbury
Located about an hour from Albany, this water park is a family fun oasis in the middle of New York’s fridge winter. The water park is kept at a comfortable 82 degrees. Raft rides, treehouses, surfing, and water slides are just a few of the water fun awaiting families at this resort. There are also many kids-themed activities for those staying at the Resort.
Highland
600 State Route 44/55, Highland
This family-friendly dude ranch is the perfect winter family escape. This splash-fantastic water park is a balmy 85 degrees and has loads of fun activities to keep a family busy. In addition to the water park, there is an arcade, Nerf Fun Barn, Shooting Gallery, Skiing, tubing, animal encounters, and horses.
Roller Skating
Buffalo
101 Oliver Street, North Tonawanda
This facility features a roller skating rink, bounce zone, and gaming arcade. Roller skate rentals are available.
Kiddie Skateland
33 East Ferry Street, Buffalo
This skating rink is open on weekends and offers skate rentals.
Rochester
1684 Adirondacks St. Rochester
675 Ling Road, Rochester
This fun center has everything from roller skating, laser tag, arcade and jungle gyms, and bounce activities.
Schenectady
2710 Hamburg State, Schenectady
Check their website for prices and skate rentals. Parents who bring their children on certain nights can enjoy all-you-can-eat pizza.
Bowling
Buffalo (Not Your Run of The Mill Bowling Alley)
512 Pearl St, Suite 150, Buffalo
Rochester
20 Carlson Rd,. Rochester
The 42,000-square-foot facility features an award-winning middle eastern menu, craft cocktail + whiskey bars, 34 bowling lanes, lounge areas, and various indoor games.
2400 Empire Blvd, Webster
Lanes featuring black lights, soft lounge seats, and huge HD video walls that play everything from live sports and music videos to classic family films.
Get Creative
Numerous locations around the state.
Buffalo
74 Allen St, Buffalo, NY
Rochester
3349 Monroe Ave, Rochester
980 Ridge Rd, Webster
We will keep adding to this list as we find new places. Do you have any suggestions? Please leave us a comment below.