Go Have Fun

Test your puzzle solving skills at one of the city’s many escape room entertainment venues. You’ll find Exit Room at Paradise Park and Union Station, Breakout KC in the Rivermarket district, the Escape Room, Tick Tock Escape Games and more. Players are given one hour to solve puzzles and unravel codes to escape a real-life scenario. Or, participate in an interactive murder mystery with a live show at a local restaurant courtesy of Mystery Train. Holyfield Winery in Bonner Springs and Belvoir Winery in Liberty also host regular murder mystery events. Tip: Read our review of Tick Tock Escape Games here.

For those who want a daring adventure, head to Go Ape KC, located in Swope Park. This attraction offers treetop and private group adventures. The two- to three-hour obstacle course includes 40 crossings that feature rope bridges, five zip lines, Tarzan swings and net bridges. Urban Air in Overland Park is an indoor trampoline park with special play hours and packages for all ages from toddlers to teens. Jump City in Belton is an indoor playground with moon bounces and inflatables for young children.  Rockwall enthusiasts enjoy APEX Climbing Gym, Cave Bouldering Gym and IBEX Gym, each with challenging rock wall courses for every experience level.

Enjoy classic fun with a visit to one of Kansas City’s fun centers. Adults enjoy a bit of nostalgia at one of the area’s arcades. A number of local restaurants also feature gaming, including, Tapcade, Draftcade, Up-Down Arcade, Pawns & Pints, Throwback KC and Dave & Buster’s. Miniature golf, go-karts and arcades are all the rage at Cool Crest. Aaron’s Fun Center in Belton offers bowling, arcades and miniature golf. Little Monkey Bizness is the ultimate indoor attraction for tiny tots, with indoor play equipment and a hands-on art room. Main Event boasts three locations with bowling, billiards, laser tag, arcades, obstacle courses and more.