5 Best Indoor Activities for the Kids

Fritz's Adventure

1425 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson
Little kids love: The underground tunnels, perfect for sneakin’ around.
Bigger kids love: The Aerodium, a high-flying sky diving simulator.
Parents love: The ropes course, which is just as fun for grown-ups as it is for kids.

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Ocean Adventures

2630 S. Duquesne Rd., Joplin
Little kids love: The soft climbing play area, where everything is toddler size.
Bigger kids love: The 26-foot slide that dumps kids into a massive ball pit.
Parents love: The beach-themed photo booth, to prove you were there.

Urban Air

2825 S. Glenstone Ave., Springfield
Little kids love: The tubes playground, where they race and slide to their hearts’ content.
Bigger kids love: The warrior course, a challenging obstacle course that truly tests their agility and stamina
Parents love: The huge variety of activities that keep kids occupied all day.

The Jungle Gym

3322 S. Campbell Ave., Suite J., Springfield
Little kids love: The wide variety of ways kids can climb, swing and slide.
Bigger kids love: The massive indoor sand pit for plenty of digging fun. But don’t bring your biggest kids because The Jungle Gym is for ages 8 and younger.
Parents love: The monthly parents-night-out events where you can leave your little kiddos there while you take a date night.

Andy B's

1127 Battlefield Rd., Springfield
Little kids love: Okay, okay it’s not a playground. But there are a lot of ways to play. Younger kids love bowling with bumpers and ramps for frustration-free fun. 
Bigger kids love: Underground laser tag for enough racing around to leave them breathless.
Parents love: There is a restaurant at Andy B’s, so you can keep the kids from slipping into the hangry zone.