Free-Roam VR in Charlotte, NC

Frankie’s of Charlotte sits in Huntersville, North Carolina, in the Lake Norman suburbs just north of Charlotte, along Bryton Corporate Center Drive.

It’s a sprawling indoor-outdoor entertainment mega-venue anchored by a two-level, post-apocalyptic-themed laser tag arena where teams battle with phasers. Beyond laser tag, guests find three go-kart tracks, three mini-golf courses with 54 holes, a 24-lane black-lit bowling alley, bumper cars, a Hologate VR attraction, an XD dark ride, amusement rides, and an arcade with hundreds of games.

The park is built for birthdays, corporate team-building events, school trips, and group outings, with customizable fun card packages and food options. The Lounge, Frankie’s Café, a covered Patio, and a private Event Room provide space to relax and celebrate, while an experienced staff and on-site security keep everything running smoothly.

Victory Lane Indoor Karting sits in the North Charlotte industrial district, just off the I-77 and I-85 interchange, inside a sprawling 100,000-square-foot complex on Tipton Drive.

The heart of the venue is gas-powered indoor kart racing on two technical circuits — the Sprite Track and the Coke Zero Track — using French-built Sodi karts with Honda engines that reach 35 to 40 mph, plus a separate youth kart program. Races run eight minutes, a $10 annual membership is required, and the facility also hosts structured team-building formats like the Le Mans Team Challenge, Mini Prix, and Super Prix, along with racing leagues and youth programs.

Beyond the track, the complex offers axe throwing, interactive Krazy Darts, three themed escape rooms, virtual reality zombie shooters, and an arcade with over 60 cabinets. The on-site Pit Road Bar & Grill handles dining and catering, while Tipton Hall and a private conference room provide banquet and meeting space for up to 300 people. It’s a versatile destination for youth birthday parties, corporate outings, family reunions, and private celebrations, with event coordinators on staff to tailor each gathering.

Sports Connection is a family entertainment center in the Ballantyne district of south Charlotte, with additional locations on Granite Street and in the Northlake area.

The venue brings together laser tag, bowling, arcade games, a ropes course, golf simulators and a Jump-N-Play area, making it a natural fit for birthdays, corporate outings and family days out. Laser tag sessions include three games in a high-tech arena with fog, UV lights and special effects, accommodating up to 44 players per session.

Beyond the attractions, Sports Connection hosts summer and holiday camps, runs adult and youth sports leagues including pickleball and volleyball, and offers custom party packages and group rates. An on-site cafe and comfortable seating let guests relax between games, and bowling lanes can be reserved online in advance.

Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center is located in Concord, North Carolina, along Concord Parkway North near Poplar Tent Road, in the former Kmart building within the Cabarrus County area just outside Charlotte.

The 50,000-square-foot venue centers on 24 bowling lanes (eight VIP lanes with SPARK augmented-reality bowling), a 7,500-square-foot arcade with a prize store, a two-story laser tag arena, bumper cars, an escape room, axe throwing, virtual reality, and karaoke. Birthday party packages start at $21.99 per person with a minimum of ten kids and can include bowling, arcade cards, and laser tag, along with food, drinks, balloons, a dedicated party host, and a Ticket Tornado experience.

The on-site CJ’s Tavern restaurant and bar serves chef-inspired cuisine, and the facility includes multiple private party rooms, including an upscale corporate event room seating more than 100 with a private bar. The center hosts corporate events, team building, fundraisers, sports team parties, church and school gatherings, and reunions, and it partners with local charities, including the American Cancer Society and Foster Family Christmas parties.