• YMCA March 2024
  • CCES Feb 2024
  • Prisma Health Jan 2024
  • Int'l Ballet April 2024
  • SCCT March 2024
  • FOA March 2024

Unique Indoor Places

Need something to do indoors and want to try something a little different? Here are a few unique options for things to do in Greenville that are indoors.

Looking for more things to do inside? Check out our Indoor Guide to Greenville.

Escape Artist

TITLE SPONSOR (864) 509-9305 | 209 East Stone Avenue, Greenville, SC

escape artist

Thrilling one-hour adventures that will challenge and entertain your family!  Have you always wanted to solve a mystery or live out an adventure just like in your favorite movie?  Our immersive escape games allow you and your team to do just that!  To “escape” before time runs out, you’ll need to solve puzzles, crack codes, find hidden items and more.  These experiences are designed for groups of 4-8 so they’re perfect for small groups of friends and families who are looking for a fun activity in downtown Greenville away from the crowds.

Is your family overdue for an adventure?  Bring your entire family and see how well you can work together to solve the mysteries of the room!  While portions of our challenges do require adult minds, you’ll be amazed at what your kids will solve and how excited and engaged they’ll be.

Prefer to have a night out with only your adult friends?  Leave the kids at home and book a private adventure with us.  You’ll have a blast laughing together as you solve your way through our interactive challenges.

Now with two locations in Greenville!  Adventures run Thursday-Monday, and you can check availability at Escape Artist.

Arena X

SPONSORED 864.558.7573 | 660 Spartan Boulevard, #208, Spartanburg, SC

Arena X Indoor Guide 2022

Ready for a challenge?! Arena X is the all-new competitive ninja tag concept from Big Air. It’s the first and only business in SC to offer this style of technology and gameplay.

Arena X is a high energy, multiplayer indoor arena where players of ALL AGES challenge their opponents to reach the highest score. In this timed experience, players search for and tag glowing beacons located throughout the arena by scanning their unique wristband. The objective is to collect as many points as possible. There are 25 unique challenges to navigate and 125+ beacons to scan in this 2-story arena. Who will YOU challenge?

Check it out: Arena X Memberships now available starting at $25/month.

South Carolina Children's Theatre

SPONSORED 864.235.2885 | 153 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC

SCCT Indoor Guide Aug 2022

Now celebrating its 35th year, SCCT is the largest children’s theatre in South Carolina and serves over 30,000 children and their families annually through performances and special events, theatre classes, on-site residencies, school tours, and outreach programs. SCCT recently opened its brand-new theatre facility in downtown Greenville, and envisions a community where ALL children experience the transformational impact of theatre, which nourishes creativity, grows empathy, and inspires confidence.

We hope you and your family will join us in the fun!

SCCT produces five (5) MainStage productions per year. Join us for our 23-24 season! This year’s productions are:

  • Charlotte’s Web: September 22nd – October 8th, 2023
  • Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse: October 20th – October 29th, 2023
  • Mary Poppins: November 17th – December 10th, 2023
  • The Watson’s Go to Birmingham: January 19th – February 4th, 2024
  • D is for Dance: January 26th – February 4th, 2024
  • Pinkalicious: The Musical: February 23rd – March 10th, 2024
  • Dragon’s Love Tacos: April 5th – April 21st, 2024
  • The Spongebob Music: April 26th – May 19th, 2024

SCCT also offers FREE Tell-Me-A-Story Theatre performances for little ones (pre-K to early elementary) in our lobby throughout the year. At these lobby shows, favorite children’s books are acted out for our youngest audiences, and we encourage audience participation! Check our website for dates. 

SCCT’s Theatre Arts Conservatory offers year-round drama classes for students ages 3-18. Theatre classes develop skills that help students academically and socially while also providing students with a positive place to belong, develop friendships, and discover their potential and abilities. Click here to learn about our Theatre Arts Conservatory and be sure to check our website throughout the year for current class listings!

Foothills Gymnastics and Cheer

864.855.9660 | 198 Couch Ln, Easley, SC

Offers: Foothills Gymnastics and Cheer offers a Toddler Time every Wednesday from 11 am – noon. The cost is $5 per visit. A punch card is available that makes a 6th visit free.

Birthday party packages are available on Saturdays. Prices start at $195 for 10 children
A private room for food and dessert is available.
Parties are 1.5 hours long.

Area of Effect Gaming Center

864.509.1054 | 3113 North Pleasantburg Drive, Ste A, Greenville, SC

AOE is an esports arcade and LAN center that offers “by the hour” PC and console gaming options.
They have weekday and weekend special pricing passes.

Climb @ Blue Ridge

864.895.1416 | 301 Bulls Road, Taylors, SC

Offers: Indoor climbing and bouldering with gear rentals as well. Training clinics are also offered.

Hours: Monday: 4 pm–10 pm
Tuesday–Friday: 12 pm–10 pm
Saturday: 10 am–10 pm
Sunday: 4 pm–10 pm

Palmetto Gymnastics

864.963.2590 | 115 Pride Drive, Simpsonville, SC

Located in Simpsonville, Palmetto Gymnastics offers a Play Time for kids up to the age of 10. Cost is $5 per hour on Wednesdays and Friday from 10-11 am and 11 am – 12 pm. Families must pre-register by calling the gym. They also offer gymnastics & ninja classes, birthday parties, field trips, and summer camps.

Birthday Parties: Parties at Palmetto Gymnastics include gym time and time for refreshments. Various packages are available for both structured gym time and non-structured gym time, ninja course, tumble track, and more, depending on your preferences.

Big E Gaffney

864.489.1515 | 1100 Factory Shops Boulevard, Gaffney, SC

Offers: Movie theater, bowling, arcade, bumper cars, giant indoor playland, laser tag, mini golf and ropes course

Servus VR Bar

864.509.1077 | 928 South Main Street, Greenville, SC

Virtual Reality video game arcade that offers multiple gameplay options, including a VR arena, Raceroom, VR escape rooms, arvi VR full-immersion games, and more.
The venue also has snack food items for purchase.

Kroc Center

864.527.5948 | 424 Westfield Street, Greenville, SC

Kroc Greenville’s vision is to ensure everyone has access to excellent and affordable youth and adult wellness and community programs. Kick start your membership to our 74,000 square foot facility, and enjoy access to aquatics, fitness, sports, and more!

Acrosmith Gymnastics

864.593.4066 | 3130 N Industrial Drive, Simpsonville, SC

Offers: Open play gym is the perfect opportunity for small children to get some exercise while having fun.
Read our review of Acrosmith Gymnastics!

Kangaroo Jax

864.902.5297 | 2437 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC

Kangaroo Jax is a bounce house facility located in Greenville, SC. They offer unlimited play with admission pricing, including the indoor carousel and kiddie Ferris wheel!

Bloc Haven

864.405.3003 | 701 Easley Bridge Road, Greenville, SC

Bloc Haven is an indoor climbing facility for all ages

Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum

864.881.1876 | 109A West Trade Street, Simpsonville, SC

Upstate Pinball & Arcade Museum in Simpsonville has some of the best games from the 80s and 90s. With over 50 games including pinball, Pac-man, and ice hockey foosball, you’re sure to have a blast. They also have birthday party options!

Greenville Gemstone Mine

864.283.6300 | Two Locations, Greenville, SC

Greenville Gemstone Mine offers a place for children and adults to mine for gemstones in Greenville, as well as a unique shop selling jewelry and home decor items.

Two Locations in Greenville: 

205 N Main Street
700 Haywood Rd. #2008

Read our Kidding Around review of Greenville Gemstone Mine.

projectROCK Easley

864.307.9152 | 2121 Farrs Bridge Road, Easley, SC

Indoor rock climbing facility in Easley that offers lead climbing, bouldering, and more for all ages.

ReCraft GVL

| 2439 Laurens Road, Greenville, SC

ReCraft GVL is a creative reuse center for all things that can be used for crafting!
The center offers reuse retail, a Makerspace to make crafts, a donation station, special events, and special programs.
ReCraft works to repurpose and upcycle reusable materials by diverting these materials that would ultimately end up in landfills back into the retail environment in a creative way.

Speed Factory Indoor Karting

864.412.3323 | Two locations, Greenville | Spartanburg, SC

Indoor go-karting facility

Greenville Location: 1524 Roper Mountain Road, Greenville, SC
Spartanburg Location: 130 East Daniel Morgan Ave, Spartanburg, SC

Group Therapy Pub & Playground

864.284.4333 | 320 Falls St. Suite G, Greenville, SC

Step into the world of endless fun and excitement at Group Therapy Pub & Playground! Located right in the heart of downtown Greenville!

🏌️‍♂️ Swing into action on our wacky mini-golf course.

🎳 Bowl your way to the top with Duckpin Bowling.

🪓 Channel your inner lumberjack with axe throwing.

❄️ Glide into excitement with ice curling.

⚾️ Challenge your friends to different sports in our multi-sport golf simulator

🎤 Sing your heart out at karaoke nights.

🎟️ Test your smarts at trivia nights.

🍹 Sip on unique specialty cocktails.

🍻 Serve yourself from our 30-tap beer wall.

🍔 Mouthwatering food options.

At Group Therapy, we’ve redefined the art of fun! Come make lasting memories with us and discover the fun today!

Game Kastle

864.243.8133 | 2854 A Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville, SC

Game Kastle offers a fresh new alternative for gamers to shop for the latest titles and accessories, play casual games together, or compete in tournaments. They hold classes on building or painting game miniatures and terrain, as well as learn-to-play new games.

Model Trains Station

864.605.7979 | 250 Mill Street, Suite 1250, Taylors, SC

Offers: Indoor train museum with dozens of custom model trains displays, some of which are interactive where kids can touch, play, and learn.

Wednesday – Saturday: 11 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm – 5 pm
CLOSED Monday & Tuesday

Chapman Cultural Center

864.542.2787 | 200 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg, SC

Chapman Cultural Center is home to several local museums, Ballet Spartanburg, and the Spartanburg Little Theatre.