Some places may be booked or packed with private parties. Check before you head out to find the best and worst times to go.

Adventure Landing
Miniature golf, laser tag, arcade, go-karts, batting cages.
Address: 3311 Capital Blvd., Raleigh Map
Phone: (919) 872-1688

Bullwinkle's
Full-service restaurant, arcade, water and light show, rock wall and other attractions.
Address: 1040 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh Map
Phone: (919) 319-7575

Chuck E. Cheese
Who knows what’s underneath all those balls. Whatever it is, kids, including you not so long ago,
loved it.
Durham address: 3724 Mayfair St., Durham Map
Phone: (919) 493-6084
Raleigh address: 3501-131 Capital Blvd., Raleigh Map
Phone: (919) 850-9922

The Factory
The Wake Forest complex includes lots of kid-friendly activities such as indoor sports, big inflatibles, shops and restaurants.
Address: U.S. 1-A/Main Street, Wake Forest Map
Phone: (919) 453-1839

Frankie’s Fun Park
Go-karts, miniature golf, bumper boats, laser tag, batting cages, arcade and more.
Address: 11190 Fun Park Dr., Raleigh Map
Phone: (919) 433-7888

Hopper’s House
Billed as the ultimate play and party place for children, it includes inflatables, rock climbing, a computer and TV area and toddler-safe space. Outside food and drink allowed.
Address: 1500 Town Side Dr., Apex Map
Phone: (919) 363-3109

Palace Pointe
Bowling, roller skating, arcade, movie theater, billiard tables, food and more.
Address: 5050 Durham Rd. in Roxboro, 20 miles from Durham Map
Phone: (919) 226-2300

Putt-Putt Fun Center
Miniature golf, arcades and other attractions.
Address: 4020 Tryon Rd., Raleigh Map
Phone: (919) 832-2222

Silver Lake Waterpark
Spring-fed lake with a shallow kiddie area, waterslide and bumper boat. Also includes playground and picnic areas. Open from around Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Address: 5300 Tryon Rd., Raleigh Map
Phone: (919) 851-1683

Wheels Family Fun Center
Roller skating, go-karts, miniature golf, batting cages, a skateboard park and more.
Address: 715 N. Hoover Rd., Durham Map
Phone: (919) 598-1944

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