Indoor Family Fun on Long Island: Aquariums, Adventure Parks, and More

By this time of the season, winter can start to feel a bit boring. It's still cold outside, and the sky often looks more gray than blue. But thankfully, you don't have to just sit at home and watch TV. Long Island is home to many indoor fun centers, science centers, and aquariums where you can engage your mind without exposing yourself to the elements. Our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorites.

Top Spots for Indoor Fun on Long Island

Empire Adventure Park

Address: 1500 Old Country Road. Westbury, NY 11590

At Empire Adventure Park, kids and adults of all ages can play laser tag, jump on trampolines, tackle the ninja obstacle course, and more. The dodgeball court is especially popular with kids, and the soft play toddler area is perfect for the younger ones.

Empire Adventure Park is close to many great Westbury homes for sale. There's also a cafe inside where you can order favorites like nachos, fries, pizzas, and ice cream.

Laser Bounce Long Island

Address: 2717 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

If you're in the area looking at Levittown homes for sale, stop by Laser Bounce Long Island for indoor fun. Kids love their laser tag games and the inflatable trampoline park. They also have bowling lanes, with the option to add bumpers for little ones.

Adults love the arcade games at Laser Bounce Long Island. Not only are there plenty of new games, but also plenty of classics like Pac-Man, basketball, and skeeball.

Long Island Aquarium

Address: 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901

There's something magical about the creatures that live in our lakes and oceans. At Long Island Aquarium, you can admire them up close. This magnificent aquarium is home to discus fish, electric eels, flounders, cuttlefish, and more. You can also see a few land-dwelling animals, including fishing cats, penguins, and marmosets.

The Long Island Aquarium offers several events and classes each day, including a Penguin Talk every morning and afternoon, a Sea Lion Presentation, and a Fishing Cat lecture. Admission is even free on your birthday!

iSmash Farmingdale

Address: 224 Main St., Farmingdale, NY 11735

iSmash Farmingdale is a unique indoor space where you can let out your frustrations by smashing dishes, glassware, old electronics, and more. You can also smash splatter paint, which will leave you looking more colorful than a school art project! Confetti bombs, powder bombs, and car windshields are fun to smash, too.

iSmash will also let you bring your own box of items to smash in one of their rooms. They'll provide the sledgehammer! Just make sure you save enough energy to look at Farmingdale homes for sale while you're in the area.

Find a New Home Around Long Island

As winter comes to an end, we hope you take the opportunity to visit some of these indoor fun centers in Long Island. Don't hesitate to contact us if you're looking for a home in the area. Our real estate agents are happy to help.

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