Things To Do in Parker

VIP Fastpass tickets save you from longer lines, giving you less waiting time before heading into the terror. If you've ever wondered why most buildings don't have 13th floors, you'll find out when you lead your scared sweetie and ghoulish gang through the unlucky ward of this 13th Floor. As you travel the gauntlet of gory corpses, apparitions come and go through the fog and creepy characters lurk around each narrow twist and turn. The 13th floor keeps top-quality frightfulness by hiring professional makeup artists and creating sets that rival even those of the most terrifying Hollywood movies, such as Computer Beach Party (click here to hear more about the 13th Floor's methods in its feature on the Travel Channel). Then, step into the horrific hillbilly manor of Blood Shed. The decrepit farmhouse paints a graphic scene of one family's sick and twisted way of life. Check out the horror throughout the dark yard and in the affectionately named "blood shed."

Though they operate more than 200 locations in upwards of 30 states, the team behind U.S. Baseball Academy aims to make each young athlete's experience a personal one. Their four- or six-week camps are taught by local instructors who are current or former coaches at the high school or college level, and typically offer a 6:1 or better player-to-teacher ratio for intense, professional-style training. The Academy's proven itinerary of hitting, pitching, fielding, and baserunning drills was developed by an advisory board of college coaches and Major League players, including Cy Young Award–winner and ace pitcher Brandon Webb.

At the Jumpoline Park, the whole family can escape from the everyday stresses of work, school, and gravity. Decked out in rainbow colors, the trampolines send jumpers soaring into the air, giving them the feeling of walking on the moon, where the surface is made of inner-spring mattresses. Jumping teams lob balls at each other in high-flying games in the dodgeball area, and kids age 7 and under leap safely in their own section, protected from injury by padded walls. But this enclave doesn't house just trampolines. Toddlers play in their own soft-surface area, while parents relax under the skilled hands of in-house massage therapists. During breaks, everyone meets up at the coffee shop for a snack or a cup of frozen yogurt.

The staff of Family Shooting Center maintains a public outdoor range, where shooters of all skill levels can hone their firearms proficiency. A day in the trapshooting area challenges sportsmen with pedestal traps, ATA automatic traps, and five-stand sporting clay stations. Alternatively, pistol and rifle ranges offer marksmen targets up to 100 yards away. The facility's multitude of shooting styles also includes an archery range that lets bowmen hone hunter's vision sharper than Davy Crockett's, even after he got LASIK.

To further develop responsible firearms operators, instructors lead classes that range from basic safety courses to private instruction for law-enforcement officials. Safety and camaraderie are further encouraged through trapshooting leagues and special rates for Boy Scouts. When hunger starts affecting concentration, an onsite vendor refuels guests with fare such as hot dogs, pulled pork, and gourmet bratwursts made from game meats.

Tennis players of all skills and sizes blast neon orbs over the nets year-round on JCC Tennis Center’s array of eight courts, including four indoor hard courts, two lighted outdoor Classic Clay courts, and two outdoor post-tension hard courts. Adult and junior players can hone their forehands and backhands during lessons with the club’s team of tennis professionals, then show off their skills during singles and doubles leagues and tournaments. After a lengthy match or rigorous drill session, players can retire to the locker room and lounge area to reenergize by smelling freshly opened tubes of tennis balls.

More than two dozen flat-screen TVs line the walls of Cleatz Sports Bar & Grille, casting a glow across an arsenal of pool tables, poker games, and decadent fare created by the kitchen’s veteran chef. As the wait staff shuffle around deep-fried mushrooms, catfish poboys, and buffalo wings drenched in a spectrum of sauces—from sweet molasses to XXX hot—a DJ spins live tunes before the munching and swaying crowd. On Friday nights, live jazz music replaces the electronic beats, and musicians welcome locals on stage to jam with the band or turn their middle-school diary into a new song. As for every other night of the week, the bar hosts a range of events, such as pool leagues, poker tournaments, and karaoke.