For many years, the term "fun center" was associated with a singular brand of stores, but the term has become so widely used it is now given to any type of business that is family-oriented and features games for everyone. There are plenty of fun centers near Bellevue, Florida, a two-mile long town in South Marion County that is also home to many different small businesses and is at the intersection of six different thoroughfares. Does this Spark an idea?
Easy Street Family Fun Center
Located a few short minutes down the road in the nearby town of Ocala is the Easy Street Family Fun Center (ocalaeasystreet.com), a family-oriented gathering place that has miniature golf, go karts, an old-fashioned arcade and specialty treats. But what really makes Easy Street Family Fun Center stand out is its Kidzone, a two-story enclosed play tower for children 10 years and younger.
Fun Factory
Also located in Ocala is the Fun Factory (funfactoryocala.com), which proudly calls itself a "giant human hamster maze." There is an arcade with games (starting at 25 cents per game). The main main attraction is a huge indoor maze that allows children and some grown-ups the opportunity to run, climb, bash and play. One of its features is a pull-up test for children under 4 years of age before they can play in the ball pit.
Old River Paintball
To the east of Bellevue is the Ocklawaha Prairie Restoration Area and also the site of the more adult-oriented Old River Paintball (oldriverpaintball.net). A family-owned business, Old River Paintball is on 50 acres of land and features both speedball and woods ball. It hosts church groups, family outings and business meetings. Old River Paintball includes an on-site pro shop.
Glow In One
A short drive south of Bellevue is the town of Leesburg and Glow in One (indoorputtputt.com), an indoor miniature golf course that is entirely illuminated by black light. In addition to 18 golf holes there are also two glow-in-the-dark pool tables and one glowing air hockey table.
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