Location: Anaheim
Top Things to do in Anaheim
Top 10 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Anaheim, California (CA)
Known as the home of “the happiest place on Earth,” there’s more to Anaheim than thrilling theme parks. Bring your appetite to the Anaheim Packing District and Center Street Promenade for some eclectic eateries and award-winning craft breweries. Explore the latest exhibits at the Muzeo Museum and Cultural Center. Enjoy live music at the all-new House of Blues, now at the Anaheim GardenWalk.
Restaurants in Anaheim
1. Flightdeck Simulation Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 461 reviews
REOPENING SATURDAY AUGUST 15. Yeah baby!!! The Ultimate Antidote for Pent Up Energy & Frustration. One of the top things to do in Anaheim, Orange County & Southern California. Flightdeck is a one-of-a-kind experience giving everyone the opportunity to pilot fighter jets in actual cockpit simulators and a Boeing 737 flight simulator. Experience the challenge of aerial maneuvers at 500 knots, aircraft take-offs and landings and the excitement of air-to-air combat. Up to eight people can fly at the same time, each in their own authentic F-16 flight simulator! In the "Officer's Club", guests can view and listen to all of the action on large LCD monitors. We also offer "Group Events at the Speed of Sound!" for up to 80 guests where the spirit of Top Gun inspires the adventurer within with a variety of aviation themed experiences for corporate groups, team building (serious or fun), incentive trips, parties, customers events, sales events, seminars, product launches, off-site meetings etc.
Reviewed By mattnJ3114QC
I am a huge aviation enthusiast and this experience was amazing on the Boeing 737! Can’t wait to return.
2. Exodus Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40 reviews
Forever Memories! Whether you want FAMILY FUN, Corporate TEAM-BUILDING, or just to experience something NEW and Exciting, we are the place for you! MYSTERY, INTRIGUE, SUSPENSE, and more, all wrapped into a magical one-hour experience that you'll never forget! Recently we opened our all new ELEVATOR! It is a truly immersive and amazing experience. Check us out soon!
Reviewed By TheFlashjoy
We have a group of friends that have done multiple escape rooms in LA, Las Vegas, Orange County, and the Inland Empire. My boyfriend and I are at about 125 rooms. Our group of 5 have completed all their rooms in Anahiem and Rancho. The rooms are decorated at a high level and the puzzles are a fun hard. My favorite is the Elevator (Anahiem). Take some time and visit Exodus Escape Room at either or both locations for some critical thinking and fun.
3. Radiator Springs Racers
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 229 reviews
Reviewed By jeepncolo - Denver, United States
This ride is unlike any other ride in both Disney parks!! The physical experience is unlike any other ride. The ride immersion is like any other ride in both parks. The ride vehicles are unlike any other in the park! A great ride for a wide variety of ages. FastPass recommended.
4. Cross Roads Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
Cross Roads Escape Games in Anaheim, is a real life adventure game where you are working with your friends and racing against the clock! With only 1 hour to escape, you must work as a team to search for clues and discover all the secrets before time runs out. Voted one of the top 3 escape rooms in the nation, Cross Roads is the next level of immersive entertainment with 3 award winning games: The Hex Room, The Fun House, and The Psych Ward.
Reviewed By 144gracielas
I've done 2 of the escapes here, and some of my family members and friends have done all 3, and we love them! The variety, the level of detail in each, the total immersion into another reality, the high-quality puzzles and games ... Crossroads is doing A LOT of things right! If you're looking for entertaining, creative escapes, rooms that are built well, and a unique experience with family and friends, this is it. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
5. Mission Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,082 reviews
Mission Escape Games unique and fun experience in which you and a group of people (friends or complete strangers) strive to beat the clock to obtain freedom from your "puzzle." The door's locked and you need the key. Pit your will and mind against puzzles, piece together clues and at the end, break out! You have 1 hour to finish the game.
Reviewed By OperaMandy74 - Costa Mesa, United States
We've done and redone these escape rooms because the experience is top notch, the game master is fun and makes it exciting, and the overall experience is the best we've ever had.
6. Disneyland Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27,350 reviews
Welcome to the place where imagination is the destination. For young and old, big and small — it's the happiest place on earth! Come build memories with your family that last a lifetime as you discover the wonder of this magical, fantastical world. When you enter the lands that comprise Disneyland Park, stories come to life around you, immersing you in tales from some of your favorite Disney films.
Reviewed By silvia_martins - Katy, United States
We had a wonderful time there! It was not supposed to be crowded, according to crowd calendars, but I did think it was quite busy and some lines were long, which makes it difficult with two very young kids. It is natural to compare with Orlando and the possibility of getting Fastpass for almost everything (which does not happen at Disneyland!), so in that sense we could not go to all the rides we wanted to as it would be too tiring for the kids, but we definitely enjoyed it a lot and we were able to go to many. Since a lot of the rides do not have a minimum height limit, we really enjoyed a lot of options! We really enjoyed Buzz Lightyear (it is definitely one of our favorite ones - we got to go twice on the same day!) and the classicals like Small worls, Dumbo, Storybook Canal, Finding Nemo, Space Mountain (single rider line was really helpful as only my husband and I could go and we needed to go separately!) Highlight for the kids was Toontown!!! They loved every bit of it and had major fun to greeting the characters (including Goofy and Pluto that were just walking around!!!!)
7. Disney California Adventure Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15,496 reviews
Experience the thrill of the an old wooden rollercoaster, but with modern twists, turns and technology, at "California Screamin." Or enjoy a live performance by your favorite characters at Disney's newest theme park, featuring a slew of exciting rides and family entertainment.
Reviewed By vicky255068 - Brisbane, Australia
So much to see and do , Cars Land is amazing and the cars ride is epic ???? world of color show is stunning , I did the dessert party , best seat in the house and scrummy food ???? plenty to do for young and old ????
8. Grizzly River Run
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Reviewed By WillieMacfan - Healdsburg, United States
Warning- you will get wet no matter where you sit, It is just a matter of "how wet". Fun ride-you climb into a circular raft that fits about eight. The raft takes you up until you hit a series of water falls and dips. Meanwhile the raft will move in circles as it hits certain areas so everyone is likely go over the falls backwards at least once. Depending on the weight in the raft more or less water will splash into the raft. We (group of five-4 adults and one grandchild age eight) rode with three teenagers we had never met. This ride will cause everyone in the raft to interact and have a blast. Suggestions: 1. Obviously, not a wonderful ride on a cold day or night. 2. Can get crowded, particularly on warm days, so use a max pass to avoid the lines. 3. If you really want to try to stay dry, where a poncho. 4. Try to keep your feet as high up on the center console as possible to avoid getting your shoes and socks soaked. By all means, you must ride this attraction- I would have been happy to ride it continuously for half a day at least.
9. Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By WillieMacfan - Healdsburg, United States
Thunder Mountain has been a staple of Frontier Land for many years. Essentially it is a short roller coaster ride that is enjoyable for all ages. There is a height minimum; my eight year old grandson easily met the requirements and enjoyed the ride. It is fast and does encounter ups/downs/turns and jolts. As a senior citizen I could have done without the jolts; but to see my grandson's joy made up for any pain. Line on a weekday was not bad.
10. Splash Mountain
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By 765lesliel - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This was an exhilarating ride. There were two small drops which drenched my jeans. The final drop must have been around 50 feet. That was scary and really got the adrenaline pumping. That soaked me completely right down to my underwear. Good fun.
