Family Fun in Gray Area

Appalachian Asenso Mini Golf and Laser Tag

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Gray Area has 7 family activities across 4 categories and 7 cities. Pick an activity to see top picks, or jump to a city.

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Hands On Discovery Center: The museum houses the world's largest Tesla coil that plays music
Soho Xcursions is an inflatable aqua park located on South Holston Lake in Abingdon, VA, integrated with a marina and restaurant (Broken Ski Bar and Grill), creating a unique multi-venue destination
Greeneville Splash Pad offers private party packages available in the evening, making it a unique venue option for birthday celebrations and group events
Brights Zoo is home to a spotless giraffe, a rare animal with a distinctive appearance that became notable enough to be featured in news coverage and serves as a memorable attraction for visitors
The Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf LLC: The course features unique hole layouts themed around local Bristol history and attractions, with holes replicated to look like actual local landmarks and sponsored locations that players can recognize from their community
Appalachian Asenso is the only facility in southwest Virginia offering both mini golf and laser tag combined, making it a local alternative that eliminates the need for an hour-long drive to similar entertainment venues
Pioneer Mini Golf: The owners personally built the mini golf course with their own hands, as mentioned during the grand opening event where they provided water, popcorn, and balloons for guests
Hands On Discovery Center: Features the Gray Fossil Site, an active paleontology exhibit where visitors can observe fossil discoveries
Soho Xcursions: The park operates on a seasonal schedule from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend with dynamic pricing: $10/hour or $20 full day on Thursdays, and $15/hour or $25 full day Friday-Sunday
Greeneville Splash Pad: The splash pad has a high customer satisfaction rating of 4.7 out of 5 based on 44 reviews, with particularly positive sentiment around the overall experience

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Brights Zoo: The zoo features interactive experiences including giraffe feeding and train rides available for an additional cost beyond standard admission
The Traveling Bear operates both a permanent indoor facility and a mobile mini golf unit that can be set up at festivals, schools, churches, and community events, allowing them to bring their course to various venues
Appalachian Asenso Mini Golf and Laser Tag: The venue features an 18-hole mini golf course and offers laser tag with capture the flag gameplay options, making it versatile for mixed-group entertainment
Pioneer Mini Golf offers a structured 6-week Drop-In League with a Championship Week and End of Year Tournament featuring a double-elimination bracket format with guaranteed minimum 2 rounds and a free practice round

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