{"id":2844,"date":"2019-02-01T19:06:19","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T19:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mfginnovations.com\/?p=2844"},"modified":"2019-05-23T18:53:18","modified_gmt":"2019-05-23T18:53:18","slug":"top-10-rainy-day-activities-for-families-in-cavendish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/cavendishbeachadventurezone\/blog\/top-10-rainy-day-activities-for-families-in-cavendish\/","title":{"rendered":"Rainy Day Activities on PEI for Families"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something you rarely see in tourism ads promoting our beautiful island (or any place, really), and that something is rain. I understand that rain isn\u2019t a huge selling point for a vacation destination, but the truth of the matter is that sometimes it rains, and Prince Edward Island is not kept under a tarp. I understand that if it rains on your family vacation to Cavendish, you might be a little blue, given that the area is known for its amusement parks and beaches. But chin up because there\u2019s lots of family fun to be had, even if the sun isn\u2019t shining.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Personally, I like a rainy day when I\u2019m on vacation because it gives us an excuse to try some things we mightn\u2019t have tried otherwise!<\/p>\n<p>Here are ten places for you to go, the next time you\u2019re looking for something to do on a rainy day in Cavendish (in no particular order).<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f17a21\">Top 10 Rainy Day Activities for Families<\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #f17a21\">on PEI<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Mariner<\/strong><strong>\u2019s Cove Boardwalk<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>There are many, many indoor attractions for families at <a href=\"https:\/\/marinerscovepei.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mariner\u2019s Cove Boardwalk<\/a>. Right in the heart of Cavendish, you can eat, shop, and play at this fun place. Older kids will love seeing familiar celebrities at <a href=\"https:\/\/marinerscovepei.com\/vendors\/wax-world-of-the-stars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wax World of the Stars<\/a>, while kids of all ages will have fun panning for treasures at <a href=\"https:\/\/marinerscovepei.com\/vendors\/mariners-cove-mining-company\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Mariner\u2019s Cove Mining Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 587px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/MarinersCoveBoardwalk-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"577\" height=\"433\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">Mariner&#8217;s Cove Boardwalk in Cavendish<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><strong><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #60cdf6\">Cavendish Beach Adventure Zone<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Under one roof and great for thrill-seeking families is laser tag and the Route 6 Motel haunted experience (prepare to be scared!) at the <a href=\"http:\/\/cavendishbeachadventurezone.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cavendish Beach Adventure Zone<\/a>, only a minute or two away from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandspit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandspit<\/a>. You can spend hours here, and you won\u2019t even know it\u2019s raining outside!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Rainy-Day-Laser-Tag.jpg\" alt=\"Cavendish Beach Adventure Zone\" width=\"955\" height=\"858\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not!<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also at the Mariner\u2019s Cove Boardwalk is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ripleys.com\/cavendishbeach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ripley\u2019s Believe It or Not! Odditorium<\/a>. My family loves to explore all of the different weird stuff at Ripley\u2019s. It\u2019s a great place to spend a day. Over the years, there have been all kinds of interactive displays added, too, like a giant Color Brite wall and the Spin Browser. Get an Amazonian Makeover or Build a Freak Pet!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 939px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Ripleys-Rainy-Day-Cavendish.jpg\" alt=\"Rainy Day Cavendish Ripleys\" width=\"929\" height=\"619\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">A silverware exhibit at Ripley&#8217;s<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Shopping at Cavendish Boardwalk<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>From chocolates and t-shirts to ice cream and home d\u00e9cor, you never know what you\u2019ll discover at the shops of the Cavendish Boardwalk. This is a great place to spend time on a rainy day on PEI. There\u2019s something to interest all members of your family, from the very young to the young at heart.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Cavendish-Boardwalk-e1556045396789.jpg\" alt=\"Rainy Day Activities Cavendish\" width=\"550\" height=\"367\" \/><p class=\"wp-caption-text\">You&#8217;ll find all kinds of souvenirs at the Cavendish Boardwalk.<\/p><\/div>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Jurassic Bart<\/strong><strong>\u2019s Dinosaur Museum\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>These charming attractions are great value for your money. Budding scientists and curious minds will be fascinated by the dinosaur museum, and there\u2019s a petting zoo on site where you can make some new furry friends.<\/p>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t like goats?<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/media-cdn.tripadvisor.com\/media\/photo-s\/08\/44\/21\/ba\/jurassic-bart-s-dinosaur.jpg\" alt=\"Image result for jurassic barts\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Grandpa&#8217;s Antique Photo Studio<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve been here a couple of times over the years\u2014once with my husband and once with my best friend. It\u2019s a lot of fun! There are different sets and costumes you can choose to do old-time themed photos. Pretend you\u2019re gangsters or maybe a family of bank robbers from the wild west. Many Islanders have a photo from here, hanging on their wall. Makes a unique souvenir of your time in Cavendish!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Anne of Green Gables<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Green Gables Heritage Place is a beloved attraction for a reason. It really is charming, and it is just as lovely in the rain as it is on a sunny day. Take a walk through the home that\u2019s decorated and furnished the way a home would have been in Avonlea, back in the days of Anne. (There is a no-touching rule here with all of the antiques and historic items, so if you have a child who likes to have a hands-on experience, you may want to sit this one out, and try one of the other indoor options on this list.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Green-Gables-Heritage-House.jpg\" alt=\"Green Gables Heritage House\" width=\"764\" height=\"482\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Mini Golf<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>I\u2019ve already mentioned a couple of indoor mini golf options, but why not get some rain ponchos and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandspit.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sandspit<\/a> for some outdoor mini golf fun on a rainy day? You may even have the course to yourselves! <a href=\"http:\/\/cavendishsavings.ca\/black-magic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Black Light Mini Golf<\/a> also offers an indoor black light mini golf course to try.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Escape Room<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You\u2019re locked in a room with your family, and you have to solve a series of clues in order to crack the code that will get you out. It\u2019s Room Escape Cavendish, and it is So. Much. Fun! Enjoy some family bonding time as you work together to solve the mystery. (Don\u2019t worry, they do let you out eventually, if you are unable to solve it\u2014no overnight adventures here!) Note: This activity is best suited for families with members who are age 14 and over.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #60cdf6\"><strong>Yippee\u2019s Playcade<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the Sunset Boardwalk, there\u2019s an indoor attraction that all kids are sure to love: Yippee\u2019s Playcade. With more than 50 games of skill and of chance, you\u2019ll be able to kill lots of time with your family here. This is one of the rainy day activities on PEI that may have the kids hoping for rain during your next stay!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Yippees-Rainy-Day-Cavendish.jpg\" alt=\"Yippees Rainy Day Cavendish\" width=\"762\" height=\"508\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #f17a21\">Make the Best of your rainy day on PEI<\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Altogether, I hope that the weather is nothing short of spectacular during your stay on the island. But, if you do see some showers in the forecast, don\u2019t panic! There\u2019s no shortage of fun rainy day activities on PEI. I\u2019ve come to learn that the amount of fun you have on vacation is influenced more by your attitude about the weather than the weather itself. So, make the best of it on your rainy day and enjoy time together as a family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Check out the Family Fun Blog<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/blog\/how-to-organize-a-mini-golf-tournament\/\">How to Organize a Mini Golf Tournament<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/blog\/top-5-displays-at-wax-world-for-a-history-buff\/\">Top 5 Displays at Wax World for a History Buff<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/blog\/the-life-of-robert-l-ripley-curator-of-the-weird-and-wonderful\/\">The Life of Robert L. Ripley, Curator of the Weird and Wonderful<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maritimefun.com\/blog\/a-familys-guide-to-visiting-cavendish\/\">A Family\u2019s Guide to Visiting Cavendish<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something you rarely see in tourism ads promoting our beautiful island (or any place, really), and that something is rain. 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