Boca Raton Area

Cox Science Center & Aquarium

https://www.coxsciencecenter.org

Lion Country Safari

Safari, feed Giraffes, rides, Paddle boats, waterpark

http://www.lioncountrysafari.com

Gumbo Limbo Nature center

Very nice large nature center with lots of large fish tanks, sharks, turtles, etc (FREE)

http://www.gumbolimbo.org

Shark Wake Park

Very large Aqua Challenge course, rope pulled wake boarding.

https://sharkwakepark.com/561/#

Butterfly World

Large butterfly gardens, some other small animals and birds

https://butterflyworld.com

Ski Rixen USA

Cable pulled wakeboarding & aqua challenge course (at Quiet Waters park) 

https://skirixenusa.com

Quiet Waters Park

state park with Kids water park, and Ski Rixen 

https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=28

Sugar Sand Park

Small Science center, large outdoor playground carousel. FREE

http://www.sugarsandpark.org

Palm Beach Zoo

Nice shady zoo, easy to see animals, splash foundation, 2 shows daily

http://www.palmbeachzoo.org

Boomers

Bumper cars & boats, Mini golf, go karts, arcade, climbing wall, laser tag, etc

http://www.boomersparks.com/boca

Makori Japanese gardens

Japanese gardens with indoor art exhibit space

http://morikami.org

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Game of Axes

Ax throwing. Multiple locations

https://gameofaxes.com/

Patch Reef Park

Very nice park with Cool pirate themed playground with ship and treehouse, nice splash pad, athlete fields and courts. FREE

http://www.patchreefpark.org

SkyZone

Trampoline Park

https://www.skyzone.com/fortlauderdale

Daggerwing Nature Center 

Nature center with nice exhibit center (FREE)

http://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Pages/default.aspx

Coconut Cove Waterpark

Kids water jungle gym, lazy river, and waterslides

https://coconutcove-waterpark.com

Sandoway nature center

Nature center Adjacent to the beach

https://sandoway.org

Bowlero

Nice bowling alley with arcade 

https://www.bowlero.com/location/bowlero-boca-raton

Flagler Museum

Tour a beautiful 75 room estate mansion 

https://www.flaglermuseum.us

Historical Society of Palm Beach County

History Museum of Palm Peach

http://www.hspbc.org

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Norton  Museum of Art

Contemporary art Museum

https://www.norton.org/

Manatee Lagoon

Very Small exhibit dedicated to manatees - Free - Wild manatee observation November - March

http://www.visitmanateelagoon.com

Boca Raton Museum of Art

https://www.bocamuseum.org

Boca Ice

New nice ice rink, alpine ski machine, ice bumper cars

https://bocaice.com

Splash Adventures waterpark 

nice small waterpark for kids

https://www.broward.org/Parks/ThingsToDo/Pages/SplashAdventure.aspx

Putt N’ Around

Miniature Golf

http://puttnaround.net

Rapids Waterpark 

Large waterpark with waterslides for kids and adults

https://www.rapidswaterpark.com

Bedners farm

Farmers market, strawberry picking, and petting zoo (AnimialEdventures)

http://www.bedners.com

https://animaledventures.com

The Girls Strawberry U-pick

Fruit picking, farmers market, petting zoo

http://www.thegirlsstrawberryupick.com

School House museum 

small children’s museum 

https://www.schoolhousemuseum.org

Wakodahatchee Wetlands

See a lot of natural wildlife, birds and alligators 

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34179-d562872-Reviews-Wakodahatchee_Wetlands-Delray_Beach_Florida.html

Phil Foster Park

Nice snorkeling on a coral reef

http://discover.pbcgov.org/parks/Aquatics/About-Our-Beaches.aspx#Snorkeling

LaLa Land

Indoor kids playground, ropes course, wall climb etc. (for young kids)

http://www.lalalandkidz.com/

Yesteryear Village

History park where interpreters share their stories about life prior to 1940

https://www.southfloridafair.com/p.aspx?pID=yesteryearvillage&

McCarthys Wildlife Sanctuary

Wildlife Tours that include touching and petting several types of animals

http://www.mccarthyswildlife.com

Silverball Museum

Play classic pinball, skeeball etc..

http://silverballmuseum.com/delray-beach/

Drive Shack

Driving range like Topgolf

https://www.driveshack.com/locations/west-palm-beach

Coral Springs Museum of Art

Art Museum - Free Admission

https://coralspringsmuseum.org

Tradewinds Park

horseback riding, educational farm, model steam train rides, fishing, athletic fields,

https://www.broward.org/parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=39

Wellington Conservation Center

One on one animal encounters (by appointment only)

https://wellingtonconservationcenter.org/

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Mounts Botanical Garden

Nice botanical Gardens

https://www.mounts.org/

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PopStroke

Mini-golf designed like real golf course miniaturized  

https://popstroke.com/venues/delray-beach/

Ft. Lauderdale / Hollywood 

Young at Art

Art Themed Children’s Museum in the Broward Mall

http://www.youngatartmuseum.org

Museum of Science and Discovery

Very nice science center. FREE water taxi across the street, that travels through the scenic Riverwalk

http://www.mods.org

Las Olas Blvd

Ft. Lauderdale version of Lincoln Rd. with nice shops. Kosher restaurants nearby

https://lasolasboulevard.com

NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale

Nice sized art museum with changing exhibits 

http://nsuartmuseum.org

Hollywood Broadwalk

Various types of Bike rentals.  Flowrider at the Margaritaville, kosher ice cream and pizza shop.

https://www.visitlauderdale.com/listing/hollywood-oceanfront-broadwalk/2457/

Flippos

Indoor Playground / jungle gym for a range of ages. Ft Lauderdale or Hallandale locations

http://www.flippos.net/fort-lauderdale/

http://www.flippos.net/hallandale/

K1 Speed

Indoor GoKarting - adult track and kids track. pool tables 

https://www.k1speed.com/fort-lauderdale-location.html

Xtreme Action Park

Go Karts, Bazooka Blast, Bowling, Roller Rink, Escape rooms, Trampoline Park, Ropes course, “7D theater” etc

http://www.xtremeactionpark.com

Hollywood Hot Glass

Watch glass blowing (FREE) or make your own blown glass. Playground and splash pad in park outside 

http://www.hollywoodhotglass.com

Yellow Green Farmers Market

Farmers market - Often has live music. (Weekends only) 

http://www.ygfarmersmarket.com

West Lake Park

Kayak and Canoe rentals

https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=44

Gulfsteam Racetrack and Casino

Nice outdoor mall/shops. Strike Bowling, “PlugIn” Karaoke rooms, Kosher restaurant 

http://www.gulfstreampark.com  

Flamingo Gardens

Botanical Gardens, animals, bird show, tram ride, historical house

http://www.flamingogardens.org

Dr. Von D Mizell-Eula State Park 

Quiet beach. Rent Kayaks, Canoe, Paddle boards In whiskey Creek

https://whiskeycreekhideout.com

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/dr-von-d-mizell-eula-johnson-state-park/whiskey-creek-hideout

Secret Woods Nature Center

Nice nature walk out to water and mangroves with small Nature center exhibit (FREE)

https://floridahikes.com/secretwoods

Marando Ranch

Petting zoo and small farmers market. Horses, Chickens, Pigs, Goats, etc.

https://www.marandoranch.com/

Everglades Holiday Park

Airboat rides, John Boat rentals in the everglades, small zoo exhibit, alligator show

https://www.evergladesholidaypark.com

CB Smith Park

Large Park. Waterpark, Paddle Board Rental, Water Skiing, multiple playgrounds, biking paths, miniature golf 

https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=5

TY Park

Waterpark, playgrounds, Bike Paths, courts, Surrey bike rentals on weekends, paddle boat, canoe, row boat rentals

https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/Park.aspx?=37

Stanley Goldman memorial park

Free Skatepark with playgrounds, picnic areas, roller hockey rink. - next to "Hollywoof park" dog park

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stanley-Goldman-Memorial-Park/167963379993953

Plantation Woods

Very Nice Playgrounds and Splash pads (FREE)

https://www.plantation.org/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/28/

Flamingo Park Splash Pad

Free splash pad

https://www.sunrisefl.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/18/258

Brian Piccolo Sports Park

Skatepark with full sized halfpipes and a Velodrome

https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=4

Central Broward Regional Park and Stadium

Includes a waterpark, Next to the Swapshop flee market

https://www.broward.org/Parks/Pages/park.aspx?park=7

Dave & Busters

http://www.daveandbusters.com/fl-hollywood

Galaxy Skateway

Roller skating Rink

http://www.galaxyskateway.net

Pines Ice Arena

Ice skating with 2 Rinks

http://www.pinesice.com

Monster Mini Golf

Spooky Blacklight indoor mini-golf

http://www.monsterminigolf.com

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Puttshack

Super cool upscale Tech infused mini-golf

https://www.puttshack.com/locations/dania-beach

iFly

“Indoor skydiving” for all ages

https://www.iflyworld.com/fort-lauderdale/

Joe Picasso's

Pottery Painting

http://joepicassos.com/

Sparez

Very Large Bowling alley

http://sparezbowling.com

Nexus

High end Shooting Range

https://www.nexusshooting.com

https://www.facebook.com/pg/NexusShooting/about

Extreme Rage Paintball Park

Paintball

http://www.erpark.com

Swap Shop

Indoor Flea Market, kids rids,  and Drive in Movies

http://www.floridaswapshop.com

Dolphin world 

Swim with dolphins

https://www.dolphinworld.org/florida-locations-to-swim-with-dolphins/miami-location-to-swim-with-dolphins/

Bluefoot Pirate Adventures

Children Pirate ship themed boat cruise

http://www.bluefootpirates.com

Aqua Flight

Fly on a Jetpack in the water, and other water sports

https://aqua-flight.com/

Flying Squirrel Park

Trampoline park with Dogeball & hoops, ninja course, ropes course, kids play area, arcade

https://flyingsquirrelsports.us/weston-florida/

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Happy Pony World

Horseback riding

http://www.happyponyworld.com

Markham Park

Best Mountain biking in the area, playgrounds, remote control aircraft field, target range 

https://markhampark.com

Festival Flea Market

https://www.shopfestival.com

Segway Fort Lauderdale

segway tours

https://www.segwayfortlauderdale.com

Ultimate Florida tours

Hollywood beach segway tours

http://www.ultimatefloridatours.com

Sea Experience 

Scuba diving 

http://www.seaxp.com

Splash water sports 

Rent jet ski and boats. Parasailing rides

http://www.splashwatersport.com

Sawgrass mills Mall

Large outlet shopping Mall

http://www.simon.com/mall/sawgrass-mills

Chapel Trail Park Nature Preserve

Canoe Rental and nature walks next to the everglades 

http://www.ppines.com/facilities/facility/details/Chapel-Trail-Park-Nature-Preserve-4

Plantation Historical Museum

Small history museum next to library - FREE - (Limited hours, see website)

http://www.plantation.org/Museum/

Bonnet House

Historical museum and gardens - tours

http://www.bonnethouse.org

Old Davie School Historical Museum 

First Broward county school, restored to a museum

https://www.olddavieschool.org

Off the Wall

Indoor trampoline park, ropes course, later tag, arcade

http://otw1.com

Decorative Arts & Fine Antiques

Antique Store with lots of interesting and ornate pieces and artworks. The Real stuff! - NOT your yard sale type of items

http://dafainc.com

Think Escape Games

Cool themed escape rooms

http://thinkescapegames.com

Bar-b-ranch

Horseback and pony riding

http://www.bar-b-ranch.com

We Rock The Spectrum Kid's Gym

Kids Indoor Play Gym - infant to 13 years

https://www.werockthespectrumkidsgym.com

Tiger lake Recreational Center

Ropes course, Kayaking, Scuba-diving, Windsurfing , sailboat, Instructional classes. Free for Broward college students.

http://www.tigertaillake.com

LTS Wakeboard

Wakeboard, waterski, Kneeboard, Tubing

http://www.ltswake.com

BoxRoom Escape Games

Escape Rooms and VR-Headset Gams

https://boxroom.com

Marine Environmental Education Center

At “Carpenter House” Interactive learning with Sea turtles 

https://hcas.nova.edu/carpenter-house-meec/index.html

The Holocaust Documentation and Education Center & Museum

New, nice sized holocaust museum

https://hdec.org

Bowlero 

Upscale Bowling & arcade in Dania Point

https://www.bowlero.com

Extreem Ax

Ax throwing

https://extremeaxe.com

Cool Stuff Games

Go in and play a selection of boardgames. Buy one if you like

http://www.coolstuffgames.com

Urban Air trampoline park

Trampoline, ropes course, ninja course, wall climb, VR and more.

https://www.urbanairtrampolinepark.com/locations/florida/plantation

Old Florida Bookshop

Cool vintage books, looks like Harry potter inside

https://www.oldfloridabookshop.com

Blue Moon Outdoor Adventures

Nightime (and daytime) kayak tours - across from Galleria Mall

https://bluemoonkayak.com

Pinsspiration

Select from several types of arts and crafts projects, including a “splatter room”

https://www.pinspiration.com

Beyond Billards Pool Hall

Large Pool Hall - more upscale

https://beyondbilliardsfl.com/

Gold Crown Family Billiards

Billiards & Darts

1828 N University Dr, Pembroke Pines, FL 33024

The Smash it House

Smash/rage room and axe throwing

https://www.thesmashithouse.com

I love indoors

Indoor playspace for toddlers and young kids

https://iloveindoors.com

Rocket World

Indoor playground, laser tag, arcade 

https://rocketworldusa.com/attractions/

Round 1

Bowling, arcade, billiards, Karaoke, ping pong, darts, roller rink  (at Pembrook lakes mall)

https://www.round1usa.com

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The Tree House

Indoor play place

https://www.thetreehouse-ftlauderdale.com/

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Oakey Doakey

Indoor art and play place

https://www.oakeydoakey.com/

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Fire and Safety Museum

Small Fire museum in Ft Lauderdale

https://www.fortlauderdalefiremuseum.com/

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Tufting House

Make your own artistic rugs

https://tuftinghouse.com/​

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Mad Arts

Immersive Digital  Art Museum

https://www.yeswearemadarts.com

Miami Area

Battle Racing

Interactive Go Kart racing in Black light

https://www.battleracing.tech/

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Jungle Island

Only a portion of the original is open, but Free. Ropes course extra

http://www.jungleisland.com

Monkey Jungle

http://www.monkeyjungle.com

Paradox Museum

Optical interactive illusion museum 

https://www.paradoxmuseummiami.com

Miami Childrens Museum

Nice children museum next door to Jungle Island

https://www.miamichildrensmuseum.org

Frost Science Museum 

New state of the art science museum, with aquarium, planetarium. 

https://www.frostscience.org

Zoo Miami

Very large Zoo, takes more than a day to see the whole thing, splashpads, petting zoo, Animal rides

http://www.zoomiami.org

Gold coast railroad museum

Cute museum, go in old trains, model trains, mini train ride. (next to zoo)

http://www.gcrm.org

Perez art museum

http://pamm.org

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Palomino Ranch Tours 

Horseback riding on the beach!.

https://palominoranchtours.com/

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Crandon park

2 miles of less populated beach, kiteboard, and kayak rentals, nature trails, playgrounds, carousel. on key Biscayne island.

https://www.miamidade.gov/parks/crandon.asp

Chuck-E-Cheese

In Aventura 

https://locations.chuckecheese.com/us/fl/miami

Oleta River State Park

Rent Kayaks, Canoe, “Extreme Mountain Biking”

https://www.floridastateparks.org/park/Oleta-River

Oleta Water Bike tours

Go on a waterbike by Oleta river state park

https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/924204

Vizcaya 

Beautiful historical estate & gardens of James Deering

http://vizcaya.org

Sky Tours Miami

Plane tours over different parts of Miami  

https://www.skytoursmiami.com/

Dezerland Park

Trampoline Park, Ropes course - Virtual Reality games, Go Karting, indoor skydiving, “Redball” 

https://dezerlandpark.com/miami/

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Miami Motercross Park

Rent or watch others dirtbike over obstacle courses

https://miamimxpark.com

Amelia Earhart Park

Paddle boarding, Cable & boat Wakeboarding, Petting Zoo, Lots of Mountain Biking trails and bike rentals, Nice playgrounds.

http://www.miamidade.gov/parks/amelia-earhart.asp

Wynwood Walls

Outdoor art museum. Art District with cool murals on all the buildings, 

http://www.thewynwoodwalls.com

Stone age antiques

Cool antique shop, with lots of Nautical antiques and parts

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34438-d15112950-Reviews-Stone_Age_Antiques-Miami_Florida.html

Duck Tours

Amphibious boat and car tours

http://ducktourssouthbeach.com

The Bass

Contemporary Art Museum 

http://www.thebass.org

Everglades Safari Park

Airboat rides, Alligator show

http://www.evergladessafaripark.com

Lincoln Road

Pedestrian mall, lots of cool shops, stores, art spaces

http://lincolnroadmall.com

Metromover 

People mover that rides on rails above the roadways

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metromover.asp

Miami trolley

FREE

http://www.miamigov.com/trolley/

The Kampong

Small gardens in Coconut Grove by the coast

https://ntbg.org/gardens/kampong/

Fruit and Spice Park

Hundreds of fruits and spices you never heard of. You can take anything that falls to the ground, but you are not allowed to pick off the plants.

https://www.miamidade.gov/fruitandspicepark/home.page

Bike Miami

Segway and bike tours & rentals

http://bikemiami.com

Miami Seaquarium

Shows, and exhibits

http://www.miamiseaquarium.com

Dolphin Mall

Large outlet shopping mall, includes bowling and Dave & Busters

http://www.shopdolphinmall.com/

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Kids Empire

Indoor  playground inside dolphin mall

https://miamidolphin.kidsempire.com/

Bowlero

Similar to “Strike” bowling. Inside the Dolphin Mall

https://www.bowlero.com

Aventura Mall

Free 3 STORY slide for all ages. 2nd largest shopping mall in the country (open certain times of year)

https://www.aventuramall.com

Deering Estate

Estate of the brother of Vizcaya. Tour the estate, rent kayaks, nature walks

http://www.deeringestate.org

Pinto’s Farm

Across from Monkey Jungle - Petting zoo, pony rids, hay rides, paddle boats, kiddie race track

https://pintosfarms.com

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By Brothers

Farm type park with Pony rides, train rides, corn pit, tractor track, jump pad, camel rides, paintball

https://by-brothers.com/

Fairchild Tropical garden

Botanical gardens, tram ride, butterfly exhibit

http://www.fairchildgarden.org

Family paint ball center

Paintball 

https://www.familypaintballcenter.com

Museum of Contemporary Art

Art museum

http://mocanomi.org

History Miami Museum

Smithsonian affiliate museum on the history of Miami

http://www.historymiami.org

American Water Sports

Boat rentals 

http://www.americanwatersports.us/boatrentals.html

Thriller Miami

Speedboat tours

http://thrillermiami.com

Wings over Miami

Small airplane museum

http://www.wingsovermiami.com

Coral Gables Museum

Small museum in coral gables with changing exhibits. Next door is a nice bookstore “books & books”

http://coralgablesmuseum.org

Miami Art Deco Museum

http://www.mdpl.org/welcome-center/art-deco-museum/

Lowe Art Museum

At the University of Miami

http://www6.miami.edu/lowe/

Jewish Museum of Florida 

Old shul preserved & converted to small Jewish museum

https://jmof.fiu.edu

Top Golf - Miami Gardens

High End Driving range for the whole family.

https://topgolf.com/us/miami-gardens/

House of Horror Haunted Carnival

Horror themed carnival with horror houses & shows (seasonal)

https://www.houseofhorrorcarnival.com/

Planet Air Sports

Ninga course, Bowling, ski slope, trampoline park, zip lines, etc

http://www.planetairsports.com/

Kings Bowling

Classy High end Bowling ally & billiards, foosball, shuffleboard

https://www.playatkings.com/location/doral/

Miami Water life Tours

Jet ski tours and Rental

https://www.miamiwaterlifetours.com

Everglades Outpost

Animals, alligator show, etc.

http://www.evergladesoutpost.org

Fun Dimension

Indoor playground, laxer tag, arcade, bumper cars, bungee dome, etc

https://fundimensionusa.com

Pinecrest Gardens

Splash pad, gardens mazes, farmers market, petting zoo

https://www.pinecrestgardens.org

Wind Addict Rentals

Kiteboarding rental and lessons at Matheson Hammock park

https://www.windaddictfl.com

Institute of Contemporary Art

Free art Museum - very cool parking garage on corner 

https://icamiami.org

Patch of Heaven Sanctuary 

Book tours in advance

https://www.patchofheavensanctuary.org

Museum of Illusions

spaces visual illusions designed for cool photos

https://miaillusions.com

The Berry Farm

Strawberry picking, playgrounds, ropes course, corn pit, corn maze, etc.

https://www.visittheberryfarm.com

Get Up and go Kayaking

See-through kayak tours in the mangroves

https://getupandgokayaking.com/miami/

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Miami Aqua Tours

1.5 hour Pirate boat tour or sightseeing tour - from Bayside marketplace

https://miamiaquatours.com/cruises/pirate-adventure/

Super Blue Miami

Interactive and immersive art museum space

https://www.superblue.com/miami/

Arkechouse

Technology based immersive interactive art

https://www.artechouse.com/location/miami/

Miami ATV Rentals

ATV rental

https://miamiatvrentals.com

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Puttshack

Upscale Tech infused mini-golf

https://www.puttshack.com/locations/miami

Diver Mansion

Indoor play place, with themed areas, slides, ball pit etc 

https://divermansion.com/

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Clay with Love

Pottery Studio

https://claywithlove.com/

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Velocity Climbing

Rock Climbing Gym

https://www.velocityclimbing.com/

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Rubel Museum

Art Museum

http://rubellmuseum.org/miami

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Redland Koi Gardens

Japanese Gardens

https://www.redlandkoigardens.com/

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Planet Air Sports

Ropes course, Trampoline park, Indoor Ski Slope, bumper cars, VR, Batting cage, zip lines, bowling, etc.

http://www.planetairsports.com

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Top Gun

Indoor archery range, and gun range.

https://topgunindoorrange.com/archery-range/

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Miami Roller Rink

Roller skating rink

https://www.miamirollerrink.com/

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iSky Dive

Skydiving

https://iskydive.com/miami/