Blogmas 2022 - Post No. 4
December 4th! Blogmas Day 4. Today’s post is about Indoor Recreation Activities for the Wintertime. Something that is definitely needed on the days the temps dip below zero, especially for us, as we get antsy and bored if we have to sit at home multiple days in a row.
So if you get antsy like we do, here are a few indoor recreation ideas for those extra cold days.
Indoor Recreation Activities for the Wintertime
Indoor Rock Climbing
Today, Eric and I went indoor rock climbing at the Minneapolis Vertical Endeavors. The Minneapolis location is bouldering-only, which is usually our favorite type climbing, so it felt so good to be moving like that again!
Here are some Minnesota local rock climbing gyms for you to check out:
- Vertical Endeavors (multiple locations around Minnesota + Illinois)
- Minneapolis Bouldering Project in Minneapolis
- Minnesota Climbing Co-Op in Minneapolis
- Albert Lea Rock Gym in Albert Lea
- Roca Climbing & Fitness in Rochester
Curling
Curling is another amazing workout of a recreational activity that’s done indoors. A surprising workout, this activity will warm you up as soon as you get started. And there are quite a few curling centers around Minnesota:
- Mankato Curling Club in Mankato
- St. Paul Curling Club in St. Paul
- Four Seasons Curling Club in Blaine
- Frogtown Curling Club in St. Paul
- Chaska Curling Center in Chaska
- Cambridge Curling Club in Cambridge
- Brainerd Lakes Curling Club in Brainerd
- Duluth Curling Club in Duluth
Ice Skating / Ice Hockey
Anyone else who grew up in Minnesota grow up on the ice as well? Or is that just us? And we love it.
If you live anywhere that has consistently cold weather, you’ve likely walked or driven by an outdoor ice skating or hockey rink. Here in Minnesota, it seems like we have one on every corner, and that’s great! We are the State of Hockey, after all 🙂
But on the days where it’s way too cold to be skating outside, indoor ice skating and ice hockey rinks are prime. And if you live in the Midwest, there’s a good chance you have an indoor rink in your area too. Be sure to check out your local rink’s schedule for Open Skate times to be able to drop in and skate inside to stay warm when the weather outside is frightful.
And many more...
There are so many other recreational activities that take place indoors too, such as…
- Bowling
- Swimming
- Track
- Basketball
- Tennis / Racquetball / Pickleball
- Dance classes
- Yoga
Just to name a few! Community Centers, Parks & Recreation Departments, Recreation Centers, and Fitness facilities are all great resources for indoor recreation and non-recreational activities to keep you busy throughout the winter.
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