2019 Spring Break Staycations
You don’t have to travel far to have a Spring Break adventure. If your family is staying local for Spring Break, check out these spots for some fun “stay-cation” ideas.
COLLINS BOWLING CENTER
205 Southland Drive, Lex.
(859) 277-5746 / collinsbowling.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 a.m.
Friday & Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 a.m.
Sunday, Noon-11 p.m.
Grab the kids and head to Collins Bowling for a fun-filled day. Bowling is a pastime families can enjoy together. Don’t forget to visit the website first where you can reserve a lane and find special deals.
GATTITOWN
2524 Nicholasville Road, Lex.
(859) 277-2323
www.gattitownlexington.com
Sunday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Eat, play and party at Gattitown, where food and fun collide! Kids and adults can enjoy the all-you-care-to-eat buffet, then head to the Midway for hundreds of arcade games, bumper cars, carousel and the best prizes!
LOUISVILLE ZOO
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville
(502) 459-2181
www.louisvillezoo.org
Visit the website for seasonal hours and pricing.
Just an hour away from Lexington, the Louisville Zoo this spring has NEW exhibits of snow leopards and beautiful African primates. Check out the fun new lunch options for your gang, the Zoo train, adventure ropes course, camel and pony rides and more fun “extras” while you spend memorable time with your family and the animals.
THE MAD POTTER
3385 Tates Creek Road, Lex.
(859) 269-4591
www.themadpotter.biz
Monday-Thursday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-
9 p.m. / Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Sunday, 1-5 p.m.
Put a creative twist on Spring Break at The Mad Potter where you and your family can paint their own pottery pieces. Your child’s work of art will be unique and personal, and you bring home a keepsake to decorate your home.
MONKEY JOE’S
1850 Bryant Road #120, Lex.
(859) 264-0405
www.monkeyjoes.com
Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Friday & Saturday, 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Plan a fun-filled Staycation at Monkey Joe’s with the Family Fun Pass on sale now. The Pass includes admission for two kids, two $10 game cards to spend in the arcade, and a large pizza and pitcher combo for just $35. The inflatable play centers, obstacle courses and arcade games are perfect for kids ranging from ages 2-12.
SALATO WILDLIFE EDUCATION CTR.
1 Sportman’s Lane, Frankfort.
(502) 564-7863 / www.fw.ky.gov
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Salato opens for the season March 1, when you can see examples of Kentucky wildlife such as a bear, snakes, bobcats, eagles and more. Check out one of the scheduled activities, or pack a lunch and just walk the trails. Y