This Magical 23-Degree Ice Playground In Arizona Is The Best Place To Cool Off
Polar Play Ice Bar in Scottsdale, Arizona, offers a unique, family-friendly ice playground and bar experience to cool down in the desert heat.
Let's face it... it can get super hot during certain times of the year in Arizona! But one business has gone overboard to ensure you have a place to cool down. And this magical ice playground (and restaurant/bar) is the coolest spot you'll find to relax in the entire state.
Welcome to Polar Play Ice Bar — the coldest spot in the desert.
This kid-friendly establishment keeps the temp at a brisk (ok, frozen) 23 degrees all year long, and we promise... you'll cool down, no matter how hot it is outside.
It's so frigid inside Polar Play, that your admission includes use of a winter parka and gloves.
For a small additional fee, you can upgrade to faux fur and show off your stylish side.
Think of the ice playground as a backyard barbecue, only at the North Pole. There's a bar (made out of ice!) where you can warm up with an alcoholic beverage.
And if you want to get a (virgin) slushy for the kids while you have a (non-virgin) sloshy, they definitely serve the kids too.
In this frozen backyard barbecue, you'll need some ways to keep warm. So Polar Play Ice Bar has a kids ice zone filled with fun outdoor games, like frozen corn hole and shuffle board.
Or you could mozy over to the frozen checkerboard table and try your luck at frozen checkers.
When you're ready to warm up, or need to refuel with a bite to eat, slip into the "lodge" where you'll find a warm fire (yes, even in hot weather), flavorful food and more beverages.
Are you ready to cool off? Head to Polar Play Ice Bar at 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256. The hours of operation are: Sunday through Thursday 11:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m., and Friday/Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to midnight. (Note: Ages 21+ only on Friday/Saturday after 7:00 p.m.) Learn more on the official website of Polar Play Ice Bar.
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