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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
One of our favorite areas of the museum to visit, though, has to be the Reading Adventureland.
Bringing some of your most beloved stories to life, you can follow the Yellow Brick Road to discover all there is to see.
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.
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!
Open all year long, you'll never want to leave The Strong in Rochester once you finally pay this New York museum a visit.
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!
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