The beauty and allure of Old Town Bluffton goes far beyond its tranquil natural beauty, pristine waterways and exciting culinary scene. As a thriving community, it offers a wealth of opportunities for bringing the whole family together for a day of fun, or for leaving the kids at home and taking in the town. Indoors and out, there’s always something for the entire crew.
One of the first family fun centers to set its flag in Bluffton, Station 300 packs 24 lanes of state-of-the-art bowling fun into one of the best places on earth to knock down a few pins. Of course, there’s more than just bowling to keep the kids begging for a return trip. Check out the latest and greatest games and big-ticket machines in the expansive arcade, offering up a score of amazing prizes for your next lucky jackpot win. Set inside Station 300, Zeppelin’s offers a full bar for mom and dad, and mouth-watering pizza, wings, snacks and more for everyone.
Right off of the William Hilton Parkway in Belfair Towne Village, one of the hottest new destinations for the whole family is K-1 Speed. Far more than just “go-karts,” this pro-quality race tracks twists and turns beneath the wheels of white-knuckle-fast carts that hit upwards of 40 mph. The ultimate test of racing skills – not to mention the ideal place to establish family bragging rights – the track itself is just part of the fun, which includes a full arcade, pizza and state-of-the-art virtual reality experience.
Located off the Bluffton Parkway, Berkeley Place Shopping Center offers up two great experiences for family fun. At Cinemark Bluffton, you can catch the latest kid-friendly flick on one of a dozen screens offering cutting-edge picture and sound, plus concessions that range from the standard popcorn and soda to fine wine, craft beer and burgers. After the movie, pump a few quarters into the arcade machines or head just around the corner to our next stop.
The Zone, the latest family-friendly attraction in Bluffton, puts an entire world of fun under one roof. Created with an eye toward “edutainment,” the first floor’s escape rooms test your wits as they teach you about the ins and outs of the stock market and finances. Likewise, the indoor mini-golf, laser tag arena, mirror maze and immersive “TimeFREAK” experience all teach valuable lessons about money. Your kids will be having so much fun, they won’t realize they’re learning! Add to this the professional-grade Ninja Warrior course and the revolutionary HitTrax batting cages and you have hours of entertainment in one spot.
But what about those days when you just want to have a grownups night out? Well beyond the myriad nightlife and live music opportunities, there are several options for more mature fun. Start out at Palmetto Axes, located just off Bluffton Parkway. A half-dozen throwing bays let you hone your skills while enjoying a limited selection of beer and seltzer, and regular leagues let you put those skills to the test. Fancy something a little more low-key? Head to the Bridge Center, where Wine & Design have a glass and a canvas waiting for you. Local artists will lead the whole group in a fun, energetic lesson that lets you sip your way to a masterpiece.