Who said an indoor playground in New York has to just be for the younger crowd? Whether it’s winter, raining, or too hot to breathe, and you are looking for places around New York where you can have a day full of fun regardless what the weather’s doing. Providing you with 285,000 square feet to explore and Upstate’s only indoor butterfly garden that’s open all year long, you won’t believe what’s inside this marvelous museum in Rochester.

A popular place to visit in Rochester, The Strong National Museum of Play has been open since 1982.
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The Strong is one of the nation's largest history museum and is home to exciting exhibits like the World Video Game Hall of Fame and the National Toy Hall of Fame.
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Inside the museum, you'll find an old 1918 carousel that's operating and even a real restaurant that's set within an authentic 1950s diner!
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The ultimate playground for all ages, in exhibits like the eGameRevolution you'll find endless arcade games and classic console games that you'll love to play.
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Giving visitors of all ages something to keep busy with, areas like the Field of Play and Sesame Street exhibits will keep even the youngest guests entertained.
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Let's not forget the fact that there's even a Wegman's Super Kids Market where you can step inside a smaller replica of New York's favorite store and run the place yourself.
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One of our favorite areas of the museum to visit, though, has to be the Reading Adventureland.
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Bringing some of your most beloved stories to life, you can follow the Yellow Brick Road to discover all there is to see.
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Featuring tons of places to explore and play on, you can visit the Wizard's Workshop, Fairytale Forest, or Adventure Island to get your daily dose of fun and excitement.
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And did we mention that The Strong even has it's own Express Train? Both adults and children can take a ride on this train that's as fun for kids as grown ups!
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Open all year long, you'll never want to leave The Strong in Rochester once you finally pay this New York museum a visit.
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Open every day of the week, The Strong makes for a great place to spend the day indoors when you're experiencing New York's cold or rainy weather. To find out more information and to check out all the exhibits, visit The Strong in Rochester website.

How to get here: 1 Manhattan Square Drive Rochester, NY, 14607.

Wondering why else we love to visit this wonderful indoor playground in Rochester, New York? Watch the footage below provided by The Strong Museum via YouTube… seeing all the fun on this video will have you ready to experience it firsthand!

Indoor playgrounds in New York are a great year-round option… but if you are craving comfort food, hide away in The Best Little Bakeshop In America That’s Right Here In The Empire State!

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Sarah M. | January 13, 2023

What are some other fun indoor playgrounds in New York?

There's so many things to see and do in New York that it can be overwhelming knowing when to start! And while most associate the Empire State with epic attractions for adults, there's a ton of fun to be had for kids as well... starting with these indoor playgrounds in New York!

  • LEGOLAND Discover Center, West Chester. No matter your age, everyone loves LEGO blocks. There’s something so enticing about the ability to create anything your heart desires. A city, a spaceship, a town full of people: as long as you have the bricks and the imagination, you can craft it! LEGOLAND Discovery Centers are fun parks that allow kids (and kids at heart!) to experience the full potential of LEGO. There are several throughout the country, and we’re lucky enough to have one here right in Yonkers, New York. While the target age range for LEGOLAND Discovery Center is three to twelve, people of all ages can be enthralled with the creativity on display here -- LEGOs *are* for anyone up to 99, you know.
  • New York Dart Zone, Holbrook. The Empire State has so many amazing attractions that are great for kids and parents alike. From our magnificent museums to our wonderful festivals, there’s plenty that the whole family can enjoy. One such family-friendly activity in New York is Dart Zone, the state’s first indoor Nerf gun arena. There are many facilities where you can engage in Nerf fun on the side, but Dart Zone specializes in nothing but Nerf. Kids as young as 5 can join the fun, and "open play" sessions allow an entire family to play as long as they meet the age requirement.

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