Indoor Amusement
It's bound to rain this summer. It always does, particularly on weekends. Don't worry. Here's a list of some places to enjoy the great indoors. And when the sun comes out again, go climbing.
INDOOR AMUSEMENT and CLIMBING
Laser Quest Federal Way. Laser-tag fantasy adventures with audio-visual effects and themed scenery, ramps and catwalks, specialty lighting, fog and space-age music and sound effects, 4 p.m.-midnight Friday, noon-midnight Saturday, noon-10 p.m. Sunday, 4-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 2210 S. 320th St., Federal Way (253-946-4500).
Wizards of the Coast Seattle. Large arcade center, featuring video and board games, battle simulators, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m.-midnight Monday through Friday, 4518 University Way N.E., Seattle (206-675-1608).
Bill & Jim's Excellent Adventures Bellevue. Indoor paint-ball games, hours vary, call for information, 13425 S.E. 30th St., Bellevue (425-643-7785).
Entros Seattle. Full-service restaurant that features interactive "intelligent" games, opens at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closing time varies from 11 p.m.-1:30 a.m., 823 Yale Ave. N., Seattle (206-624-0057).
Funtasia Family Sports and Entertainment Edmonds. Seven-acre indoor/outdoor family amusement park with miniature golf, bumper cars, video games, kiddie playland, laser tag, restaurant, batting cages, outdoor gas go-carts, birthday party packages; 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 7212 220th S.W., Edmonds (425-774-GAME).
Games Family Fun Center Mukilteo. Miniature golf, five super slides, batting cages, pinball, pool, video games and air hockey, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday, 3616 South Road, Mukilteo (425-745-5033).
Gameworks Seattle. Technologically advanced and traditional arcade games, food, beverages, brew pub and Internet lounge. 10 a.m.-1 a.m. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday, no one under age 18 allowed after 8 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult, 1511 Seventh Ave., Seattle (206-521-0952).
Playspace Bellevue. Slides, gerbil tubes, moon room, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, Crossroads Shopping Center, 15600 N.E. Eighth St., Suite G1, Bellevue. $4.50 for up to 4 hours of play if accompanied by adult; drop-off care for ages 2 to 8 while adults are on Crossroads premises is $5.50 for the first hour and $4 for additional hours up to four hours (425-644-4500).
Quarters Kirkland. Video arcade. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday, 206 Main St., Kirkland (425-889-2555).
Seattle Funplex Seattle. Seattle's largest indoor amusement park with 18-hole miniature golf course, batting cages, laser tag, go-carts, video and sports games, three-story soft play structure for ages 2-12, toddler play area and snack bar, 11 a.m.- midnight Sunday-Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, 1541 15th Ave. W., Seattle; games priced separately, $2 cover Friday and Saturday after 9 p.m. (206-285-7842).
Shorty's
Seattle. Vintage video arcade, pinball, Coney Island hot dogs, 11 a.m.-midnight Monday through Saturday, 3-10 p.m. Sundays, 2222 Second Ave., Seattle (206-441-5449).
Whirley Ball Edmonds. Indoor recreation center. Hockey meets lacrosse, with bumper cars. Teams of five play against each other, noon-midnight daily, 23401 Highway 99, Edmonds. Reservations required (425-672-3332).
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR CLIMBING
REI Pinnacle Seattle. 65-foot-high climbing structure is a popular attraction; climbs usually limited to one route or 15 minutes, climbing classes available, climbing open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, closed Tuesday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Free for REI members, $5 for nonmembers (206-223-1944).
Stone Gardens Seattle. A variety of indoor climbing walls for novices to advanced climbers, rental gear and lessons available, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 am.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 2839 N.W. Market St., Seattle. $9-$12 (206-781-9828).
Schurman Rock Seattle. A 20-foot outdoor concrete and stone sculpture with hand and foot holds and ledges to rest on, guided rock-climbing sessions available, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (open Sundays starting in February), Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. S.W., Seattle. FREE (206-684-7434).
Vertical World Seattle. More than 100 routes for all skill levels on walls up to 35 feet high, lessons available, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday through Friday, 2123 W. Elmore St., Seattle. $11 weekdays, $16 weekends (206-283-4497).
Marymoor Climbing Wall Redmond. The largest human-made, outdoor climbing structure in the state is a 45-foot-high rock pinnacle for all skill levels, very popular and often crowded on weekends, 6 a.m.-dusk daily, Marymoor Park, 6064 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond (206-296-2964).
REI Pinnacle Redmond. A 38-foot pinnacle with nine routes, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, REI, Redmond Town Center, 7500 166th Ave. N.E., Redmond. Free for members, $5 for nonmembers (425-882-1158).
Vertical World Redmond. A variety of climbing walls for all skill levels, lessons available, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 15036-B N.E. 95th St., Redmond. $11 weekdays, $16 weekends (425-881-8826).
Cascade Crags Everett. Hundreds of climbing routes for all levels and a weight room, equipment rental and classes available, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 2820 Rucker Ave., Everett. $11-$15 (425-258-3431).