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9 of the best local places for indoor play



Family Adventure Award winners revealed!

indoor play spots

Hudson Valley Parent is proud to present the winners of this year's Family Adventure Awards. Readers and staff chose the best places in the Hudson Valley and crowned them the best in family adventures.

Here are the best places for indoor play for families:

1. Mid-Hudson Civic Center Inc.
MJN-Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center, McCann Ice Arena & IceTime Sports Complex

14 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie
845-454-5800
MidHudsonCivicCenter.org
MJN- Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center
Mid-Hudson Civic Center Inc. is a non-for-profit community organization dedicated to providing cultural, recreational and enrichment opportunities to the Hudson Valley! Catch an event at the MJN - Majed J. Nesheiwat Convention Center. McCann Ice Arena & IceTime Sports Complex are open year-round! Enjoy a public skate session, learn to ice skate or learn to play hockey.

2. Wood’n Wheel Family Fun Center
365 Rte. 9W, Ulster Park
845-331-9680
WoodNWheel.com
wood n wheel
There are so many fun things to do at Wood’n Wheel! Join us for roller skating, inline skating, bumper cars, laser tag, arcade games, outdoor inflatable adventures, bungee trampolines, rock climbing, hillside tubing, paintball and more. The perfect place for the whole family to find something fun to do!

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3. Bounce! Trampoline Sports
2 Neptune Rd. Poughkeepsie NY 12601
845-206-4555
BouncePok.com
bounce trampoline sports
Bounce is a favorite among families. The best way we can convey that is by sharing one of our family reviews. “It is such a great place to take the kids! I have been to many kids’ entertainment places and by far it was the friendliest place I have ever been! The staff is great and really watched the kids to make sure they were safe and had fun!”



4. Gravity Vault
6 Neptune Rd., Poughkeepsie
845-462-1920
GravityVault.com
gravity vault
Gravity Vault is a bright, open, clean, family- friendly, state-of-the-art indoor rock climbing and fitness facility with over 13,000 square feet of climbing. Whatever your climbing passion or skill level, Gravity Vault has it all including staff-led and kids’ programs, day passes, classes, birthday parties, group events and more.






5. Pat Tarsio Lanes
173 S Plank Rd., Newburgh
845-562-5250
TarsioLanes.com
pat tarsio lanes
For over 50 years, the Tarsio family has strived to keep bowling a fun and affordable activity for families and friends. Enjoy time with your family bonding and laughing together and making childhood memories that last a lifetime. Join us for leagues, birthday parties, cosmic bowling and family night specials on Sundays.







6. Spins Bowl
1677 Rte. 9, Wappingers Falls
845-297-8110
SpinsBowl.com
spins bowl
Put a new spin on old favorites! Spins Bowl entertainment center offers state-of-the-art bowling, an arcade and delicious food. Spins Bowl delivers a unique and fun experience that families and friends will come for time and time again.





7. Grand Prix Orange County Racing & Entertainment
14 Crossroads Ct., Newburgh
845-787-4108
GrandPrixOrangeCounty.com
grand prix
Grand Prix Orange County Racing & Entertainment is one of the region’s premier venues in entertainment featuring recreational indoor racing, arcade gaming, laser tag and escape rooms. Come ready to play and experience thrills, exhilarating adventures and immersive entertainment.


8. Quinnz Pinz
13 Railroad Ave., Middletown
845-343-812
QuinnzPinz.com
quinnz pinz
Quinnz Pinz is more than just bowling, it’s an experience. Whether you are a competitive bowler or playing for the first time, you’re sure to have a comfortable, memorable evening. Live music, delicious food, fun drinks, billiards, arcades, bowling and escape rooms are just as much fun for the kids as the parents. Visit us for a night of fun with or without the kids.




9. Billy Beez
1 North Galleria Dr., Unit C-218, Middletown
845-673-3352
BillyBeezUS.com
billy beez
Billy Beez is the ultimate indoor play park for heart-pumping, family fun! Kids and kids-at-heart can run, jump, bounce, slide and climb their way to adventure! Adults are encouraged to play right alongside their kids, ensuring an unforgettable family experience. Billy Beez is open for walk-in or birthday party experiences.






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