Don’t let the weather keep you stuck indoors! It can be a challenge leaving the house on rainy days or cold days with your family, but fortunately, Spartanburg has many indoor places that are great for any day.
This list includes museums for special outings, indoor play places and arcades, restaurants with playgrounds, and more. You can visit each of the places on this list without registering as they are all drop-in during their usual hours. Use this full list as a resource for fun on those dreary days. ~Jennifer Curry, KAS Contributor
Disclaimer: This list is intended for informational purposes and none of the contents should be considered a specific recommendation or endorsement from Kidding Around or its staff. All advertisements are marked “sponsored.”
Things to do Inside by Category
With a giant indoor play space and lots of unique fun exhibits, The Children’s Museum is naturally the go-to rainy day spot in Spartanburg. The Children’s Museum of the Upstate also has programs available for children most of which are free with admission. The space is designed for children ages 5 and under.
TCMU-Spartanburg is reopening to the public on July 7! They are so excited to welcome you back and will continue to implement several safety measures to ensure the healthy and safety of our community. Their new public hours will be Tuesday-Friday (10am-3pm), Saturday (10am-5pm) and Sunday (11am-5pm). Due to limited capacity, you must reserve a timed ticket for entry to the museum here.
Find out more at TCMU-Spartanburg!
Big Air is the next generation of trampoline parks! Bounce off our walls in Spartanburg’s largest Trampoline Park featuring over 35 fun and exciting attractions all included in the admission. Watch your kids battle it out on our industry-exclusive Battlebeam, compete on the 2,500 sq ft ninja warrior course, try to beat each other’s time in the Laser Maze, or see them try to last 8 seconds on the mechanical bull! Be a part of the game on SC’s first trampoline video game!! Try to make it to the top of one of our warped walls or check out our Flight Simulator. Big Air Trampoline Park is guaranteed fun for the whole family! Come see why there’s Nowhere But Big Air!
Offers: Roller skating, an arcade and an indoor playground
It showcases the history of Spartanburg’s railroads with views of local train lines. See trains and models up close!
Spartanburg County Public Libraries offer a full line-up of free programming listed on their website. In addition to story times and other free programs, the Spartanburg libraries include a children’s area with activities and books. The Headquarters downtown branch is a popular location that offers a great interactive learning space in the children’s area.
Headquarters Library – 151 S Church Street, Spartanburg
Boiling Springs Library – 871 Double Bridge Road, Boiling Springs
Chesnee Library – 100 Pickens Avenue, Chesnee
Cowpens Library – 181 School Street, Cowpens
Cyrill-Westside Library – 525 Oak Grove Road, Spartanburg
Inman Library – 50 Mill Street, Inman
Landrum Library – 111 Asbury Drive, Landrum
Middle Tyger Library – 170 Groce Road, Lyman
Pacolet Library – 390 W. Main Street, Pacolet
Woodruff Library – 270 E. Hayne Street, Woodruff
Offers: Video & Arcade Games and pizza
It includes a children’s area with a train table and a Lego® table. Plus, books and coffee for you!
Offers: Roller skating and an arcade
Spartanburg Regional History Museum
864.596.3501 200 East Saint John Street, Spartanburg, SC
Permanent exhibitions of the earliest Native American settlements in the county to the commercial hub of the 20th century. Free admission (donations accepted)
Offers: Movie theater, bowling, arcade, bumper cars, giant indoor playland, laser tag, mini golf and ropes course
An art and pottery studio
The Spartanburg Art Museum also offers family programming on the second Sunday of every month from September-April. Free admission (donations accepted)
There is a fun indoor playground at the local mall. It is located by Belk.
Offers: Mini golf, go karts, indoor playground, laser tag, batting cage, arcade, drop zone, and bumper boats
For animal lovers on rainy, cold days, you can always take your kids to an indoor zoo (also known as a pet store).
Offers: Roller skating, an arcade and a three story indoor playground
Offers: Kidcreate is an art studio for kids ages 18 months to 12 years. They have classes, birthday parties, camps, and homeschool classes.
John F. Green Spartanburg Science Center
864.583.2777 200 E. Saint John Street, Spartanburg, SC
Interactive exhibits, live animals and an extensive collection of fossils, bones, rocks and minerals will encourage a love of science.
For animal lovers on rainy, cold days, you can always take your kids to an indoor zoo (also known as a pet store).
Interactive exhibits, science programs and tons of hands-on activities to stimulate imagination and learning in nearby Hendersonville.
Offers: Inflatable play for all ages, including Open Jump for preschoolers, Family Jump and Parents Night Out
The following locations have indoor play areas:
1917 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs
750 South Alabama Avenue, Chesnee
2157 East Main Street, Duncan
308 West Wade Hampton Blvd, Greer
2131 East Main Street, Spartanburg
500 Hearon Circle, Spartanburg
1598 John B White Sr Blvd, Spartanburg
Offers: Upstate’s largest indoor rock climbing facility
Chapman Cultural Center is home to several local museums, Ballet Spartanburg, and the Spartanburg Little Theatre.
Offers: League night, family bowling, holiday specials and a game room
For animal lovers on rainy, cold days, you can always take your kids to visit the pets in need of homes.
Offers: Video & Arcade Games and pizza
An art studio for even the youngest artists
A huge indoor play area designed for a safe place for kids to play freely and use their imaginations.
This regional history museum has an interactive children’s section with revolving exhibits that focus on early literacy. Past exhibits have included Curious George and Dr. Seuss.
Offers: Bowling, video games and pool tables
Offers: Chick-fil-A food with an indoor play space for younger children
Locations with an indoor play area:
Chick-fil-a in Boiling Springs
Chick-fil-a on Asheville Hwy
Chick-fil-a at Hillcrest
Chick-fil-a in Duncan
Chick-fil-a in Greer
