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Top Indoor Rock Climbing In South Florida

Outdoor rock climbing is fun, but the weather can sometimes cancel rock climbing plans. Indoor rock climbing, however, can be a fun and safe alternative to rock climbing outdoors. An added bonus of indoor rock climbing is the safety features available, especially staff members watching each climb and checking safety gear. There are several indoor rock climbing walls throughout the South Florida area for every level of climber, from beginners to advanced.
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X-treme Rock Climbing Center

13972 S.W. 139 Court
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 233-6623
www.x-tremerock.com

Miami's X-treme Rock Climbing Center now offers climbing in the dark! There is over 14,000 square feet of climbing area offered at this facility. The owners of the facility change things up every once in a while to keep climbers from getting bored with the same old climbs. For those climbers who need gear to make their climb, there is a pro-shop in the facility where equipment can be rented or purchased. There are even rock climbing classes available for those who have no experience climbing but are interested in learning.

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Off The Wall Trampoline Fun Center

4939 Coconut Creek Parkway
Coconut Creek, FL 33063
(954) 973-3031
www.offthewallfl.com

Off the Wall's rock wall is designed for climbers of all ages and levels. Waivers must be signed by everyone who uses the rock wall, whether adult or child. Closed toed shoes and harnesses are also required to be worn at all times. Young children must be accompanied by an adult during their climb up the wall. Off the Wall also offers other activities for those family members not interested in rock climbing.

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NinjALounge Ninja Warrior Course & Trampoline Park

14401 N.E. 20th Lane
North Miami, FL 33181
(888) 682-4318
ninjalounge.com

NinjALounge prides itself on being the only venue in Florida that offers over 200 feet of bouldering wall for climbing sideways. There are also speed walls, chimney climbs, black light climbs and many other types of climbs to keep climbers from getting bored. NinjALounge even offers climbing walls designed for the little ones who want to start learning to climb. Signed waivers must be on file to climb, and closed toed shoes are required.

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Coral Cliffs Rock Climbing

3400 Southwest 26th Terrace. # A4
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
(954) 321-9898
coralcliffs.com

Coral Cliffs Rock Climbing has over 87 top-roped routes for visitors' climbing pleasure. There are also 25 lead routes, slabs, arêtes, bouldering, overhangs and arches and roofs to climb. A one day pass starts at $19.00. Gear rentals are also available, like chalk bags, climbing shoes, Belag devices and even harnesses. Coral Cliffs even has several excursions a year to famous rock climbing venues for those willing to venture outside the facility.

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Funderdome

1455 S.E. 17th St.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 525-1816
www.funderdome.net

Funderdome's tall climbing wall is great for both adults and children. Visitors can challenge themselves to climb the wall or race against other climbers to see who can climb the fastest. The ropes course, laser maze and climbing wall costs a mere $5.00 per adults, which is not a bad price for some exercise fun. Funderdome is open seven days a week, but does close at 5 p.m. on holidays. Safety gear must be used at all times, and closed toed shoes must be worn on the climbing wall.

Related: A Rock Climber's Guide To South Florida

Katherine Bostick is a freelance writer covering all things Tampa Bay. Her work can be found on Examiner.com.

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