Last updated: 2025-04-22
Queens offers a treasure trove of indoor entertainment that beats the winter chill or summer heat. From interactive museums to high-energy game spots, this borough provides endless options for locals and visitors seeking engaging indoor experiences.
Whether you’re dodging raindrops or looking to escape monotony, Queens’ diverse indoor attractions promise something for every interest and age group, from science enthusiasts to gaming fanatics and movie buffs.
Discover Queens’ coolest indoor adventures right here!
Featured Indoor Activities in Queens
- New York Hall of Science
- Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
- Dave & Buster's
- Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX (Astoria)
- Lockdown Escape Rooms (Ridgewood)
- The Cliffs at LIC (Long Island City)
- Break Bar & Billiards (Astoria)
- QBK Sports (Long Island City)
- Spin New York 54th (New York)
Break Bar & Billiards (Astoria)
What to Expect
Multi-game entertainment venue with extensive sports viewing options
Description
Break Bar offers a dynamic indoor entertainment experience in Astoria, featuring over 25 HD TVs, multiple game options including billiards and ping pong, and an extensive selection of 20+ beers and seltzers. Visitors can challenge friends to arcade games, enjoy bar bites, and watch live sports in a vibrant social atmosphere.
Where: Astoria | More Info: Break Bar & Billiards
Dave & Buster's
What to Expect
Comprehensive arcade and dining entertainment complex
Description
Dave & Buster's offers an immersive entertainment complex featuring arcade games, virtual reality experiences, and interactive gameplay zones. Guests can enjoy a wide range of entertainment options, including classic arcade machines, modern video games, and tabletop challenges. The venue combines dining and gaming with a sports bar atmosphere, providing a comprehensive entertainment destination.
Where: Queens | More Info: Dave & Buster's
Lockdown Escape Rooms (Ridgewood)
What to Expect
Multi-themed narrative escape room experiences
Description
Lockdown Escape Rooms offers immersive themed escape experiences that challenge participants with intricate puzzles and storytelling. With multiple scenarios including Harry Potter, Pirates, Jail Escape, Murder Mystery, and Terrorist Hideout themes, the venue provides engaging group problem-solving adventures for friends and families.
Where: Ridgewood | More Info: Lockdown Escape Rooms
Museum of the Moving Image (Astoria)
What to Expect
Comprehensive multimedia exploration of moving image arts
Description
An immersive museum dedicated to the art, technology, and cultural impact of film, television, and digital media. The museum features interactive exhibitions like 'Behind the Screen' and 'The Jim Henson Exhibition', exploring creative processes and media history through engaging displays and multimedia experiences.
Where: Astoria | More Info: Museum of the Moving Image
New York Hall of Science
What to Expect
Design Make Play educational methodology
Description
Interactive science museum offering hands-on STEM exhibits that engage visitors through innovative Design Make Play approach. Features immersive experiences like CityWorks, which explores urban engineering systems, and multiple daily demonstrations that bring scientific concepts to life for all ages.
Where: Queens | More Info: New York Hall of Science
QBK Sports (Long Island City)
What to Expect
Only all-inclusive indoor beach volleyball venue in NYC
Description
QBK Sports offers an all-inclusive indoor beach volleyball venue in New York City. Designed for players of all skill levels, the facility provides adult and youth classes, leagues, tournaments, and drop-in opportunities. Visitors can enjoy volleyball in a social, music-filled environment with food and drink options.
Where: Long Island City | More Info: QBK Sports
Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX (Astoria)
What to Expect
RPX premium large-format cinema experience
Description
Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX offers a premium movie-watching experience with multiple screening formats, including RPX technology for enhanced visual and audio quality. The cinema features stadium seating, diverse movie selections ranging from blockbusters to special event screenings, and accessible location in Long Island City.
Where: Astoria | More Info: Regal UA Kaufman Astoria & RPX
Spin New York 54th (New York)
What to Expect
Professional ping pong social club with multiple play zones
Description
Spin New York offers a premier ping pong social club with multiple private and shared play areas. Players can enjoy professional-grade tables, sophisticated lounge spaces, and a competitive yet welcoming environment for table tennis enthusiasts of all skill levels.
Where: New York | More Info: Spin New York 54th
The Cliffs at LIC (Long Island City)
What to Expect
Multi-location urban climbing center with comprehensive indoor climbing experiences
Description
Indoor rock climbing facility offering multiple climbing walls across several locations in New York and Pennsylvania. Features bouldering and top-rope climbing experiences for all skill levels, with diverse wall designs and challenges that cater to beginners and experienced climbers alike.
Where: Long Island City | More Info: The Cliffs at LIC
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