Unless you’re sitting poolside or running through the sprinklers at the Inspirada community, it can difficult having fun outside in the summer. But, fear not! There are still plenty of ways to have fun this summer, without being outside. Check out these 9 indoor places to visit near your Henderson home:
- Smash Things
Sin City Smash is a simple concept. Head to their business, dress in safety gear, and then proceed to smash things to bits. Their packages are made with groups in mind, so go ahead and invite your best friends to join. Visitors say the experience is empowering and therapeutic.
- Throw Sharp Objects
Let’s face it; life can be stressful. But then there are places like Axe Monkeys that let you throw sharp objects like axes and ninja stars at bullseyes. If you’re serious at building your skills, you can get instruction from experienced knife throwers.
- Get Creative
Get your creativity flowing and head over to Color Me Mine. This studio offers unfinished pottery pieces for you to paint to your heart’s desire. It’s an activity fit for all ages, so it can cure summer boredom for little ones. They also offer some BYOB events for adults.
- Entertain Little Ones
Just because it’s summer doesn’t mean your child can’t experience some learning opportunities this time of year. Discovery Children’s Museum offers interactive exhibits that inspire and engage visitors. Exhibits include activities like solving mysteries to “building” the new Raiders training facility and learning about their sustainable efforts. Little ones will have plenty to explore during your visit.
- Rock Out Golfing
Indoor mini golf with glow-in-the-dark décor … that is KISS themed? Yep, you can find it in Vegas. KISS by Monster Mini Golfis 18 holes of indoor mini golfing. The location also features arcade games, a rock ‘n roll gift shop, and even a wedding chapel. Sometimes they have a live DJ to add some extra entertainment.
- Try Your Hand at Archery
Maybe ever since reading “Hunger Games” you’ve wanted to learn. Or maybe you’re already comfortable with a bow and arrow. Regardless of your reasons, archery is a unique activity to spend a summer day. Impact Archery is close to theInspirada community and they have onsite professionals that assist you while you shoot. For ages 7 and up.
- Fly
Free fallin’ indoors. Flying at Vegas Indoor Skydiving will make you feel like you’re weightlessly flying. Get a taste of the rush skydivers get — without the fear of heights sneaking in.
- Interact with Exotic Animals
Experience and interact with species from all over the world at SeaQuest. Snorkel with stingrays and spot a mermaid in their Caribbean Cove. Feed parakeets and lorikeets at the Mayan Jungle aviaries. Study hieroglyphics and view lizards, tortoises, and snakes in their Egyptian Desert. And that’s just getting started!
- Chill Out
There’s nothing like an ice-skating rink to cool down and get a reprieve from the hot summer sun. SoBe Ice Arena is a 31,000 square foot rink at Fiesta Rancho Hotel & Casino. Just make sure you check the schedule for public skate hours before you head that way!
When you want another option aside from the splash pads and the pools at the Inspirada community this summer, check out one of these spots near your Henderson home. Summertime is also a great time to take a road trip.