With the heat hitting record highs, it’s good to know places to check out that will keep you out of the sun. There are plenty of indoor fun centers, and many of them are locally owned. Here is a list of locally-owned, fun, family-friendly fun centers to check out in Cumberland County.

Axes & Armor Hatchet House

Axes & Armor is Cumberland County’s first indoor axe throwing facility. Their mission is to bring the thrill of urban hatchet throwing to the community. They not only offer axe throwing but also a rage room, splatter rooms, and football bowling.

Axe throwing tickets range from $23 to $36 per person, depending on the day of the week and how long the session is. There are also military, educator and first responder discounts available.

Axes & Armor have two locations in Cumberland County — one in Fayetteville and one in Spring Lake. The location in Fayetteville is at 4005 Raeford Road and can be contacted at 910-491-1233. The location in Spring Lake is at 409 N. Bragg Blvd. and can be contacted at 910-491-8144. For more information, go to https://www.axesandarmor.com/.

Bravery Kids Gym

Bravery Kids Gym is an inclusive indoor play facility that offers a fun, safe and stimulating learning environment to promote childhood development through play. This kids’ gym is geared towards the development and therapeutic needs of children with special needs as well as typically developing children; however, the center is open for children of all abilities. Children and adults will have access to all equipment from

Tuesdays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

An all-day pass is $15. There are discounts for military members, teachers and therapists with a valid ID. Memberships are available as well. You are recommended to bring your own grip socks.
Bravery Kids Gym is located at 886 Elm Street. For more information, go to braverykidsgym.com or call 910-779-0623.

Epic Fun Park

EPIC is a whole new way to play, party and eat. They bring together a number of attractions for all ages and give something to enjoy for all. They have a ropes course, arcade games, climbing walls, zip lines, dodgeball, a sports court, and plenty of trampolines. With 14,000 square feet of Wall to Wall Inflatable Fun, this is a definite addition to Fayetteville’s bucket list.

Each individual must sign a waiver before using any attraction. Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult, and socks are required for all activities. Ticket prices range from $15 to $30, depending on age and time at the facility.

Epic Fun Park is located at 1400 Walter Reed Road. For more information, go to www.epicfunpark.com or call 910-759-4744.

JP’s Jump Masters

JP’s Jump Masters is a military and locally owned facility here in Fayetteville that offers 20,000 square feet of fun. Half of the facility is a trampoline park. They have a variety of trampolines, such as dodgeball courts, basketball hoops and foam pits. The other side of the facility is a cafe and arcade. They have a gourmet coffee shop and an indoor/outdoor cafe.

Tickets can be bought online or in person. There are 30-minute jump tickets, one-hour jump tickets, all-day jump tickets, weekend all-day passes and weekday all-day passes available.

Waivers must be signed by anyone entering the facility. Waivers for minors must be signed by their parents/guardians. JP’s Jump Masters is located at 7005 Nexus Court. For more information, go to jpsjumpmasters.com or call 910-223-0200.

Stop Button Arcade + Bar

This hidden arcade is the place to go for drinks, games and fun. The arcade is open seven days a week and offers pinball, arcade games and console games. One of the best things about this place is that it’s family-friendly, so kids are more than welcome. However, on Fridays and Saturday nights after 9 p.m., only people who are 18 and older are allowed to stay. The bar offers local North Carolina beers, nerd-themed cocktails, and a full liquor bar. The only drawback is that food is not served here, but there are restaurants nearby.

Stop Button Arcade + Bar is open Monday through Thursday from 3 p.m. to midnight. On Friday, they are open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. On Saturday, it is open from noon to 3 a.m., and on Sunday, it is open from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Admission is $7 from Sunday through Thursday. On Fridays and Saturdays, it is $10. Anyone under 18 can get in for $5. There are also military and student discounts. To gain entry into Stop Button, you must have a valid ID that proves your age.

This arcade is over in Hope Mills at 4251 Legion Road #127. To find out more information, go to https://www.stopbuttonbar.com/.

Omni Plaza

Omni Plaza is the perfect place to take your family for indoor fun. Omni Family Fun Center is one of the largest fun centers in Cumberland County that is aimed at the entire family. There are over 100 games that people can enjoy, as well as exciting prizes available when you redeem your tickets. Next door is Mountasia Golf & Games, where indoor minature golf is in full swing. There are two 18-hole courses people can explore.

At Mountasia Golf & Games, children, twelve and under, can get in for $5 for 18 holes and $8 for 36 holes. Adults, 13 and older, can get in for $7 for 18 holes and $10 for 36 holes. One child under 3 is free with each paid adult. You can then finish your day out with a movie and popcorn at Omni Cinema.

No one under 16 years of age is permitted on Omni Plaza properties after 6 p.m. without adult supervision, and proper ID is required.
Omni Plaza is located at 3729 Sycamore Dairy Road. For more information about Omni Plaza, go to omnifamilyamusementcenter.com or call 910-864-1307.