Rockin' Raceway Arcade

Rockin' Raceway sits on the Parkway with this giant jukebox entrance that you can't miss — it's basically screaming "come play old-school arcade games and drive go-karts." We've spent way too many rainy afternoons here because the 150+ games actually keep our kids busy without the usual "I'm bored" complaints after 20 minutes.

The slick-track go-karts are legitimately fun, even for adults. They're designed for sliding through the curves rather than just speed, which makes it more about technique than who can mash the gas pedal hardest. Fair warning though — call ahead for details on height requirements and kart types because they don't post specifics online, and nothing's worse than showing up with a kid who can't ride.

One thing I love is they ditched the old token system for rechargeable play cards. Games run $0.25 to $3 each, and your tickets load automatically onto the card instead of spitting out those annoying paper strips that get lost in your pocket. The staff at the greeter stands will help you load up, and they're pretty patient with kids figuring out how everything works.

Don't get your hopes up on the prize counter though. We've easily dropped $60 and walked away with candy and a small stuffed animal. The claw machines especially seem rigged — test them first before feeding them your money. The VR experience is actually pretty cool if you want to record yourself looking ridiculous in virtual reality, but honestly, most kids are just as happy with the classic air hockey and racing games.