Indoor Things to Do: All Spartanburg

Looking for an indoor place to play AND learn?! The Children’s Museum of the Upstate, with locations in both Greenville and Spartanburg, is THE go-to family destination for indoor exploration! TCMU-Greenville offers 80,000 square feet of play-based learning across three floors, while TCMU’s downtown Spartanburg location houses 10,000 square feet across two floors focused on early childhood development and Kindergarten readiness. Exhibits and free weekly programs at both locations are designed to encourage hands-on discovery, intentional learning, and unforgettable family fun.

• Best For: Families with children of all ages
• Ages: TCMU Greenville: ages 0–12 | TCMU Spartanburg: ages 0–6
• Price: TCMU Greenville: General Admission $20 | SC Resident $15 | Under 1 free | EBT/WIC $5 | Educator, Military, Senior $12
• Price: TCMU Spartanburg: General Admission $15 | SC Resident $10 | Under 6 months free | EBT/WIC $5 | Educator, Military, Senior $8
• Membership: $150+, includes unlimited visits to both locations
• Hours: Tue–Sat 9 am–4:30 pm | Sun 11 am–4:30 pm | Closed Mondays (Aug–May) | Open 7 days a week in June & July
• Parking: Greenville: Heritage Green parking deck nearby | Spartanburg: Magnolia Street Parking Garage (first 15 min free, then $0.50/hr up to $4)
• Pro Tip: Plan for at least 3 hours in Greenville — three floors means there’s always more to explore!

Top Questions Parents Ask About TCMU:

Can we leave and come back? Yes! Admission covers all-day exploration. You’ll get a sticker at check-in to re-enter during museum hours.
Are strollers allowed? Absolutely, stroller parking is available at both locations.
Is it accessible? Yes, both museums are fully wheelchair and ADA accessible, with elevators and accessible bathrooms. Sensory backpacks available upon request.

Two TCMU Locations:
Greenville: 300 College Street, Greenville, SC 29601 | 864.233.7755
Spartanburg: 130 Magnolia Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306 | 864.586.2904

Learn more about TCMU Greenville and TCMU Spartanburg

This family-friendly indoor go-karting facility offers an exciting outing.

Locations:

• Greenville, SC
  1524 Roper Mountain Road
  Greenville, SC 29615
  864.412.3323
• Spartanburg, SC
  130 East Daniel Morgan Ave
  Spartanburg, SC
  864.447.4000

Find out more on the Speed Factory Indoor Karting website.

Spartanburg is home to South Carolina’s only NCG Cinema, a movie theater offering next-level comfort in oversized reclining chairs. comfortable seating in oversized reclining chairs. In addition to new movies, they also often offer nostalgic film series over different holidays throughout the year and discounted tickets in the summer.

Location:

• 1985 East Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29307
  864.764.1314

Find movies and purchase tickets on the NCG Cinema website.

Only 30 minutes from the heart of Spartanburg in Cherokee County, The Big E Gaffney offers a movie theater, bowling, arcade, bumper cars, giant indoor playground, laser tag, mini golf, and ropes course.

Location:

• 1100 Factory Shops Boulevard
  Gaffney, SC 29341
  864.489.1515

Visit The Big E Gaffney website for more information.

For animal lovers on rainy, cold days, you can always take your kids to an indoor zoo…also known as a pet store!

Location:

• 1931 East Main Street, Suite D
  Spartanburg, SC 29307
  864.542.2350

Find out more on the Petco website.

Spartanburg County Public Libraries offer a full line-up of free programming listed on their website. In addition to storytimes and other free programs, most of these libraries include a children’s area with activities and books.

Learn more in our parent reviews:

• Digital services at the library
• Storytimes at the library
• Things to do at the library
• Maker Labs at Headquarters
• Music Sandwiched In at Headquarters
• Outdoor Playground at Headquarters
• Planetarium at Headquarters

Locations:

• Headquarters Library
  151 South Church Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.596.3500
• Boiling Springs Library
  871 Double Bridge Road
  Boiling Springs, SC 29316
  864.578.3665
• Chesnee Library
  100 Pickens Avenue
  Chesnee, SC 29323
  864.461.2423
• Cowpens Library
  181 School Street
  Cowpens, SC 29330
  864.463.0430
• Cyrill-Westside Library
  525 Oak Grove Road
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.574.6815
• Inman Library
  50 Mill Street
  Inman, SC 29349
  864.472.8363
• Landrum Library
  111 Asbury Drive
  Landrum, SC 29356
  864.457.2218
• Middle Tyger Library
  170 Groce Road
  Lyman, SC 29365
  864.439.4759
• Pacolet Library
  390 West Main Street
  Pacolet, SC 29372
  864.474.0421
• Woodruff Library
  270 East Hayne Street
  Woodruff, SC 29388
  864.476.8770

Find more on the Spartanburg County Public Libraries website.

This skate center in nearby Union County is only 30 minutes from the heart of Spartanburg and offers public skating parties, plus open roller skating times weekly. Hours and pricing are subject to change, so call to confirm details before visiting.

Location:

• 1754 Cross Keys Highway
  Union, SC 29379
  864.427.4255

Find out more from the Union Skate Center on Facebook.

WestGate Mall on Spartanburg’s west side offers a variety of indoor shops and a fun indoor playground near Belk. No unaccompanied minors are permitted at the mall from 4pm until closing on Fridays and Saturdays.

Location:

• 205 West Blackstock Road
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.574.0264

To find out more, visit the WestGate Mall website.

Hot Wheels Skating Center offers roller skating and an arcade.

Location:

• 2345 South Pine Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29302
  864.573.5922

Visit the Hot Wheels Skating Center website for more information.

This restaurant combines a casual kid-friendly experience with pizza and a large arcade space.

Various birthday party packages accommodate a range of party sizes and budgets. All parties include pizza, drinks, and game cards as well as the ticket blaster experience for the birthday child!

Chuck E. Cheese opens two hours early on the first Sunday of the month for Sensory Sensitive Sundays. During these events, lighting and noise will be reduced to accommodate children with special needs, while the usual food and games are available.

Upstate SC Locations:

• Greenville, SC
  253 Congaree Road
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.297.6400
• Spartanburg, SC
  660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 250
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.574.4748

For more information, visit the Chuck E. Cheese website.

This FREE local museum showcases the history of Spartanburg’s railroads with views of local train lines. See trains and models up close! The museum has a restored 1947 Southern Railway caboose and a Thomas the Train table for kids.

Location:

• 298 Magnolia Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.278.4453

Visit the Hub City Railroad Museum website for more information.

Founded in 2017, Escape Room Adventures was the first escape room experience to be established in Spartanburg. They offer several escape rooms with themed related to detective mysteries, treasure hunter adventures, and more.

They also offer virtual reality rooms.

Location:

• 1224 John B. White Sr. Boulevard
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.586.5086

Find out more on the Escape Room Adventures website.

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

Location:

• 200 East St. John Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.542.2787

Find out more on the Chapman Cultural Center website.

Check out Spartanburg’s only indoor mini golf venue at Monster Mini Golf near Hillcrest Shopping Center. Have a scary fun time on this black-lit course with larger-than-life monsters and Spartanburg-themed spooks!

Location:

• 141 Fernwood Drive
  Spartanburg, SC 29307
  864.515.1364

Visit the Monster Mini Golf website for details.

Craft Axe Throwing is a popular axe throwing chain with locations across the Carolinas.

Upstate SC Locations:

• Greenville, SC
  1320 Hampton Avenue Extension, Suite 5A
  Greenville, SC 29601
  864.301.6032
• Spartanburg, SC
  226 West Main Street, Suite D
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
• Fort Mill, SC
  112 Academy Street
  Fort Mill, SC 29715
  803.906.9242

For more information, visit the Craft Axe Throwing website. 

Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium is a large performing arts venue with frequent shows all year long.

Location:

• 385 North Church Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29303
  864.582.8107

Find out more on the Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium website.

Trapped in the Upstate offers an immersive blend of entertainment and challenge from two convenient locations in Greer and Spartanburg, each with several escape rooms available to book. These escape rooms are intricately themed to create an experience of intrigue and excitement, perfect for adventure seekers and puzzle enthusiasts.

Preview the different themed rooms available on the Trapped in the Upstate website, and find details on their challenge levels, durations, and group sizes.

Summer Camp: Watch the website for announcements related to Create the Escape Summer Camp, where children can work together to build an immersive escape room. Themes explored include puzzle writing, gamemastering, implementing a theme, and more.

Locations:

• Greer, SC
  556D Memorial Drive Extension
  Greer, SC 29651
  864.416.1539
• Spartanburg, SC
  660 Spartan Boulevard, Space 210
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.256.1623

Find out more on the Trapped in the Upstate website.

For animal lovers on rainy, cold days, you can always take your kids to an indoor zoo…also known as a pet store!

Location:

• 150 East Blackstock Road, Suite A
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.8868

Find out more on the PetSmart website.

Spartanburg’s own Regal movie theater can be found on the west side of town right behind WestGate Mall. From matinees to movie nights, grab some popcorn and pick your flick!

Location:

• 855 Spartan Boulevard
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  844.462.7342

Find movies and purchase tickets on the Regal Spartan website.

McDonald’s is one of the largest fast food restaurants in the entire world, offering burgers, nuggets, fries, and Mc-everythings! Some of their locations offer indoor play places for kids.

Note that some of these play places may have closed since 2020. We recommend calling to confirm any play places before visiting.

Spartanburg Locations with Indoor Play Places (Confirmed in 2025):

• 1917 Boiling Springs Road
  Boiling Springs, SC 29316
  864.599.1427
• 2131 East Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29307
  864.256.4142
• 1598 John B. White Sr. Boulevard
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576;0320

Spartanburg Locations with Indoor Play Places (Unconfirmed since 2020):

• 750 South Alabama Avenue
  Chesnee, SC 29323
  864.461.5300
• 2157 East Main Street
  Duncan, SC 29334
  864.486.8822
• 1392 East Main Street
  Duncan, SC 29334
  864.433.8822
• 308 West Wade Hampton Boulevard
  Greer, SC 29650
  864.879.2612

Visit the McDonald’s website for more information.

Great Escapes Inman offers one-of-a-kind escape experiences written by the owners. Escape rooms are recommended for ages 8 & up and can accommodate 2-6 players at a time.

Locations:

• 33 North Main Street
  Inman, SC 29349
  864.515.1322

Visit the Great Escapes Inman website for more information.

This giant trampoline park with locations in Greenville and in Spartanburg includes a rock wall, jousting, a ninja course, a laser maze, a slam dunk basketball area, a foam pit, a zip-line, a toddler area, and much more! They also offer special toddler times, birthday parties, and group events.

Birthday Parties: Choose from 60, 90, or 120 minute jump party packages to fit your party’s needs. From pizza & drinks, to dedicated party host & clean-up – it’s ALL INCLUDED! All you do is bring the cake and enjoy the party!

Homeschool: During the school year, Big Air Greenville & Big Air Spartanburg offer discounted admission for Mid-Day Madness. Don’t forget your Big Air grip socks, $3 to purchase if needed!

Field Trips: Big Air Trampoline Park is the ultimate destination for your next field trip. The parks are full of fun and unique attractions that won’t be found anywhere else in the Upstate.

Locations:

• Big Air Greenville
  36 Park Woodruff Dr
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.626.5252
• Big Air Spartanburg / Arena X
  660 Spartan Blvd, Suite 200
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.580.6462

Find out more on the Big Air website.

Paradise Lanes & Family Entertainment Center (FEC) is known for its bowling, arcade, pool table, and birthday parties.

Location:

• 469 East Blackstock Road
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.0066

Birthday Party Packages:

• start at $15 per person (minimum 10 kids)
• 2-hour party
• shoe rental, place settings, soda, and host included for all packages
• No outside food (except cupcakes and cake)

This boutique bowling alley in downtown Spartanburg offers 8 lanes, a bar, food, and more. After 9pm, only guests aged 21 years old or older are permitted. Lanes are first come, first serve. Birthday party packages are available.

Location:

• 127 West Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.707.2181

Visit the UnderPin Lanes ‘N Lounge website for details.

This game shop in Spartanburg, SC sells news & used video games, and you can find a few arcade machines available to play in the store.

Location:

• 1000 North Pine Street, Suite 40
  Spartanburg, SC 29303
  864.256.1316

Visit The Game Garage on Facebook for more information.

Fast casual dining restaurant with burgers, hot dogs, and more. Kids meals come with a cookie token for their bakery. All restaurants include an arcade area.

Take a field trip with a Fuddruckers Fuddcility Tour at any of the Upstate SC locations! See how burgers are made, bake bread, get hands-on, and talk over the microphone. The guided tour is free with your group lunch reservation. Best for ages 4-7, and open to daycares and after-school programs. Contact Benji@myfuddruckers.com or richie@myfuddruckers.com about booking a field trip.

Upstate SC Locations:

• Spartanburg, SC
  1509 John B. White Sr. Boulevard
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.8329
• Greenville, SC
  1147 Woodruff Road
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.234.7528
• Anderson, SC
  100 Destination Boulevard
  Anderson, SC 29621
  864.222.0145

Visit the Fuddruckers website for more information.

This unique entertainment option offers axe throwing, including lessons, arcade games, and a smash room.

Location:

• 216 South Main Street
  Woodruff, SC 29388
  864.670.5262

Find out more at the Wolverine Axe Throwing website.

The Painted Palmetto is a family-friendly art studio offering children’s art classes, adult art classes, open studio days, and birthday parties for people of all ages.

Location:

• 200 Ezell Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.285.0220

For more information, visit The Painted Palmetto website.

The Johnson Collection (TJC) is an art gallery in downtown Spartanburg which showcases rotating exhibits from the Johnson family’s collection. These curated exhibits aim to highlight the history and diversity of the South, and they are FREE to view by the public on Wednesday-Saturday from 12 to 4pm.

Location:

• 154 West Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC
  864.594.5840

As “a museum without walls,” The Johnson Collection also loans pieces to display at various sites around the City of Spartanburg. Find a convenient map and list of its works available to view in Spartanburg on The Johnson Collection website.

For more information, visit The Johnson Collection website.

Chick-fil-A is a popular, clean, and family-friendly fast food restaurant. Some locations offer indoor play places for children.

Greenville Locations with Indoor Play Place:

• 1564 Laurens Road
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.467.0593
• 2801 Wade Hampton Boulevard
  Taylors, SC 29687
  864.322.2300
• 249 Harrison Bridge Road
  Simpsonville, SC 29680
  864.962.5157
• 135 West Butler Road
  Mauldin, SC 29662
  864.297.0262
• 22 Benton Road
  Travelers Rest, SC 29690
  864.834.2230

Spartanburg Locations with Indoor Play Place:

• Chick-fil-A at Hillcrest Shopping Center
  1995 East Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29307
  864.577.0801
• Chick-fil-A on Asheville Highway
  1790 Asheville Highway
  Spartanburg, SC 29303
  864.582.0093

For more information, please visit the Chick-fil-A website.

The Spartanburg Science Center is a downtown museum with live animal exhibits, an extensive collection of fossils, bones, rocks and minerals, and engaging children’s activities like engineering challenges. With only $5 admission and Free Family Saturdays once a month, put this place on your list to encourage a love of science in your children!

Birthday Parties: Stare at the stars. Play with robots. Create chemical reactions. Spartanburg Science Center adds intrigue to any birthday party! Whether you’re a kid in age or in your spirit of wonder, celebrate with the Spartanburg Science Center for an extra element of surprise and excitement.

Field Trips: Offers standards-based, hands-on science education for groups aged Kindergarten – 8th Grade. Programs can be held at the Science Center, they can come to you, or you can work with them to arrange field trips to natural habitats.

Homeschool: The Spartanburg Science Center offers grade-level field trip programs in all major fields of science, and they are sometimes able to host homeschool family groups on days when not normally open to the public. Contact jschmid@spartanburgsciencecenter.org with inquiries.

Summer Camps: Be on the lookout for STEAM Summer Camps at the Spartanburg Science Center, featuring a wide array of topics for rising K4 through rising 8th grade. Previous camps have covered animals, LEGO Robotics, Minecraft, coding, pre-algebra readiness, the solar system, nature walks, and much more.

Location:

• 200 East St. John Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29306
  864.583.2777

Visit the Spartanburg Science Center website for more information.

Peach Rail Tavern & Hatchet House offers a combined restaurant and axe throwing experience in Inman, SC

Location:

• 32 South Howard Street
  Inman, SC 29349
  864.708.1787

For more information, visit the Peach Rail Tavern & Hatcher House on Facebook.

This art studio in Spartanburg offers pottery painting and the occasional hands-on clay day, as well as special events.

They offer a wide variety of art classes involving clay and canvases with special kids events and homeschool days. On Fridays throughout the school year, homeschool students are welcome to explore their artistic sides between 11 am and 2 pm–and receive a 20% discount.

Hearts of Clay also offers several birthday party packages. All project materials are included and birthday child receives a special gift. Outside snack & decorations welcome, and Hearts of Clay will clean up the mess.

Location:

• 660 Spartan Boulevard, Suite 200
  Spartanburg, SC 29301
  864.576.2228

Find out more on the Hearts of Clay website.

Learn about BMW’s history and see examples of their past vehicles in this Greer museum. The BMW Zentrum Museum’s hours are 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Guided plant tours are available and great for field trips. Students will have the chance to see how the cars are built, and tours will cover subjects like science, engineering, and history. Plant tours are limited to students ages 12 and up, and closed-toe shoes are required.

Location:

• 1400 SC-101
  Greer, SC 29651
  888.868.7269

Find out more on the BMW Zentrum Museum website.

Roebuck Family Skate Center offers roller skating, an arcade, and a three-story indoor playground.

Location:

• 989 Old Georgia Road
  Moore, SC 29369
  864.576.8550

For more information, visit the Roebuck Family Skate Center website.

This restaurant offers New York style pizza and one of Spartanburg’s largest arcade spaces on its second floor.

Location:

• 400 East Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29302
  864.582.4200

Visit the Venue Pie Pizzeria website for more information.

This local museum offers family programming, public art exhibits, and more. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.

Location:

• 200 East St. John Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29303
  864.978.1429

Find out more on the Spartanburg Art Museum website.

This restaurant chain offers a pizza buffet & salad bar. All locations include a small arcade room with one or more machines, usually including at least one crane machine with rubber ducks.

Upstate SC Locations:

• Spartanburg, SC
  2225 East Main Street
  Spartanburg, SC 29307
  864.579.1115
• Spartanburg, SC
  1108 Asheville Highway
  Spartanburg, SC 29303
  864.585.4281
• Duncan, SC
  1517 East Main Street
  Duncan, SC 29334
  864.433.8447
• Greer, SC
  115 West Wade Hampton Boulevard
  Greer, SC 29650
  864.877.7779
• Greenville, SC
  2001 Woodruff Road
  Greenville, SC 29607
  864.281.0929
• Travelers Rest, SC
  515 Roe Center Court
  Travelers Rest, SC 29690
  864.834.1090
• Pickens, SC
  502 Ann Street, Suite V
  Pickens, SC 29671
  864.878.7918

For more information, visit the Pizza Inn website.