Your skin is on fire, sweat is running down your back, and your deodorant is a losing battle. We’ve reached that five- or six-week period where even passionate, heat-loving Floridians wonder if they’ll ever stop sweating, or if their seat belts could be used as branding irons, or a T-shirt mesh works… appropriate.
it’s time Time to stay inside.
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Here are five things to do in Palm Beach County that are indoors and fun ways to beat the heat.
Get indoor air (trampoline).
URBAN AIR
Consider a full-scale playground for families! Yes, this center has trampolines, but also: climbing walls, dodgeball, ropes course, battle beam, playground tubes, virtual reality, and much more. Height requirements vary by attraction.
Information: Admission is $15.99 for ages 5 and under and $25.99 for ages 6 and up. Accompanying parents pay half price and Ultra Air Socks ($3.49) are required.
Adventure park and urban aerial trampoline: 10560 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington; 561-408-0809
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LAUNCH
The launch is open to all ages. It has trampolines, a ninja course and x-treme dodgeball opportunities. Fight for supremacy with foam clubs in the Battle Pit, hit the climbing wall and more. Want something a little less active? Try arcade style games.
Once you’ve worked up an appetite, they also have food, from pizza and salad to a build-your-own Sundae Bar.
Information: All-day action passes are $35, see website for additional pricing; Sunday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Fridays from noon to 9 p.m. Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m
Release: 4340 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach; 561-544-7924, launchtrampolinepark.com/westpalmbeach
CHALLENGE
Trampolines, dodgeball, ninja course? check check check DEFY also hosts a trapeze area and zip lines.
Information: Weekday all-day passes are $29.99 for ages 5 and up and $22.99 for ages 4 and under; All-day weekend passes are $34.99 for ages 5 and up and $26.99 for ages 4 and under. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday
CHALLENGE: 964 S. Congress Ave., Palm Springs; 561-234-4514, defy.com
Skate all day
PALM BEACH ICE WORKS
If you prefer blades on wheels and a floor that radiates cool all year round, this Olympic-sized track may be your choice.
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Information: The rink is open to families for public skating during limited hours on weekends. Days and times vary; check yours online calendar at pbiw.org. Admission includes skate rental $15; Ice skate rental (one assistance for new skaters 3-foot-5 or under), $5.
Palm Beach Ice Works: 1590 N. Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach; 561-656-4046
Immerse yourself in history and science in a museum
RICHARD AND PAT JOHNSON MUSEUM OF HISTORY
Housed in the “unwrapped” and restored 1916 county courthouse, the Richard and Pat Johnson County History Museum of Palm Beach is the premier source of county history and features permanent galleries of People and Places, as well as temporary exhibitions on a wide variety of subjects to attract. a diverse audience.
Information: Free $5 donation suggested, open 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday
Richard and Pat Johnson Museum of Palm Beach County History: 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach; pbchistory.org
COX SCIENCE AND AQUARIUM CENTER
The Science Center is the perfect place for children. Enter the wonderfully puzzling world of Mindbender Mansion, an eclectic place full of mind games and interactive challenges. Or take a trip through the human brain. Or see the 10,000-gallon Atlantic Aquariums, which contain some of Florida’s most beautiful native fish. Or experience Palm Beach County’s first and only public planetarium, featuring a new high-powered telescope that gives stargazers an enhanced option for viewing the wonders of the universe.
Information: General admission is $19.95 for adults; $17.95 for seniors; $15.95 for children ages 3-12; free for children under 3 years old.
South Florida Science Center: 4801 Dreher Trail N., West Palm Beach; 561-832-1988
Find an escape and an adventure
You and your team are trapped in a room, with 60 minutes to escape. Find the clues, solve the puzzles and regain your freedom! There are several rooms in the county, each with their own themes, and prices are generally $35 per person. Here are a few to choose from:
The Escape SoFlo: 10800 N. Military Trail, Palm Beach Gardens; 561-318-8973
West Palm Beach Escape Rooms: 209 S. Olive Ave, West Palm Beach; 561-660-5120
Master Escape Room: 1700 North Dixie Hwy., Boca Raton; 561-571-5381
Go karts, laser tag and indoor games
Do you want to find your inner warrior or just want the feeling of sitting down with your friends and throwing the laser at them? These sites aim to please.
If you prefer your action behind the wheel, go-karts might be for you. And we’ve got that covered too.
FUN DEPOT
This Lake Worth beach amusement center features a large arcade, go-karts, and laser tag. Individual kart drivers must be at least 54 inches tall to ride.
Information: Entry is free. There are individual prices for each activity.
Fun Depot: 2003 10th Ave. N., Lake Worth Beach; 561-547-0817
BOOMERS
While they have outdoor activities, to stay out of the 90+ degree heat and 90% humidity, let’s focus on the Boomers’ indoor fun.
Boomers Laser Tag: Your team enters a black light battlefield armed with light phasers. Keep your head down and your eyes open, because in this game, the hunter is also the hunted. A vibrating chest plate tells you when you’ve been tagged, and a computer tallies the score. After the game, compare the results and see who is the ultimate Lazer Tag champion.
In Boomers Game Room, there’s everything from starship battle group to basketball, snowboarding, dance challenges and other fun.
Information: Open from noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; Friday from noon to 10pm; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m
Boomers: 3100 Airport Road, Boca Raton; telephone, boomersparks.com/boca
Palm Beach Post staff member Michelle Kelley contributed to this report.
