Too hot or raining outside? There are many fantastic indoor activities to choose from in Fayetteville with trampoline parks, arcades, and even specialty indoor gyms for children. Whether you have little ones or teenagers, there are options for families seeking recreation no matter the weather outside!

Gary Hastings sits with his two-year-old daughter Halo while riding the “Spin Zone Bumper Cars” attraction at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten
Ryan Ullmann shows the fun is for all ages as she flies on the “Sky Rider” attraction at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten
Harley Ullmann, a fourth-grader at E.E. Miller Elementary, navigates the “Warrior Course,” one of many challenging attractions at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten
Taylor Marks goes airborne on the “Sky Rider” attraction at Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten

Marrisa Coffing, general manager with Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park at 2051 Skibo Road in Fayetteville, said they have a full day of fun waiting to be enjoyed by children and their families with laser tag, bumper cars, a zipline, climbing walls, trampolines, and even an obstacle course. The venue, which opened in February, is one of the newest indoor parks in the area.

“We are so happy to be in Fayetteville,” Marrisa said. “Urban Air is perfect for all ages and the perfect destination for family fun. We also have special events and packages for birthday parties.”

Other trampoline and indoor parks include Sky Zone Trampoline Park and Battle House Laser Tag in Westwood Shopping Center, Epic Fun Park at 1400 Walter Reed Road featuring Carolina’s largest indoor inflatable, Surge Adventure Park at 3333 N. Main St. in Hope Mills, and JP’s Jump Masters at 7005 Nexus Court in Fayetteville. There is even an indoor arcade, bowling alley, and multi-level laser tag at Main Event Fayetteville at Cross Creek Mall.

There are bowling alleys and roller skating rinks around Fayetteville at B&B Lanes (3003 Fort Bragg Road), North View Lanes (5307 Ramsey St.), and Lafayette Lanes (3313 Raeford Road) with more including Dragon Lanes on Fort Liberty! To skate the day away, try Round-A-Bout Skating Centers with two locations at 880 Elm St. and 115 Skateway Drive.

For parents with toddlers, there are several indoor play places outside of the Chick-fil-A and McDonald’s with go-to options such as The Little Gym at 4011 Sycamore Dairy Road in Fayetteville, Bravery Kids Gym at 886 Elm St. in Fayetteville, Megaplay at 217 Skyland Shopping Center in Spring Lake, and Fascinate-U Children’s Museum at 116 Green St. in Fayetteville. All offer free play, and the Fascinate-U and The Little Gym offer weekly classes and day camps to keep your children active.

Ruth Helm celebrates her tenth birthday with her dad, Joel Helms, as the two immerse themselves in the King Kong Skull Island virtual reality video game at Putt-Putt Fun Center. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten
Terrell Briggs watches his boys play games at the Putt-Putt Fun Center. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten

And for the older ones, arcades can keep them busy for hours, winning prizes, and eating pizza at the Omni Fun Center at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road, Putt-Putt Fun Center at 3311 Footbridge Lane (which also has outdoor miniature golf and go-carts), and Chuck E. Cheese at 511 N. McPherson Church Road. All are in Fayetteville.

Army officer Dillon Nigh defies gravity as he ascends a wall at the Triangle Rock Club on May 8, 2024. He climbs as much as four times weekly at the club. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten
Sarah Bateman slips on specialized shoes as she prepares to climb at the Triangle Rock Club. Credit: CityView photo by Tony Wooten

Indoor rock climbing facilities like The Climbing Place downtown at 436 W. Russell St. and the Triangle Rock Club at 5213 Raeford Road offer plenty of indoor fitness with rock and line climbing. And did you know, The Climbing Place is the largest indoor climbing facility in North Carolina?

So whether you are looking to escape the heat, find enjoyable activities during inclement weather or just looking for something to do, Fayetteville has you covered with the best indoor entertainment venues.

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Jami McLaughlin is a freelance writer for CityView. She has deep family roots in Spring Lake and in Cumberland County and is also currently the director of government relations and military affairs for the Greater Fayetteville Chamber. She is a graduate of East Carolina University, where she received a bachelor’s degree in communications, and Central Michigan University, where she earned a master’s degree in administration. She has four beautiful children who attend Village Christian Academy.