10 Fun Activities to Try In and Around North EDSA

(SPOT.ph) The North of Manila is a vast area. Ask anyone from the Metro where the north starts and ends is, and you'll get varying answers. CAMANAVA, Fairview, Bulacan, these are all valid answers to where the North is, but without a doubt, the most obvious area would be along North Avenue, a.k.a North EDSA. This long stretch of road from the Quezon City Memorial Circle and soon-to-be home of the Metro's Central Station is home to three malls, several hotels, and lots of other things to eat up your time. Whether you're a casual visitor or a long-time resident, we rounded up some of the best things to do in and around North EDSA.  

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Here are 10 activities to try in and around North Edsa:

Sate the need for speed at EkartRaceway

Ready, set, and go-kart your way around the city's first all-electric multi-level indoor go-kart track at SM City North Edsa's EkartRaceway. Push the pedal to the metal—with safety in mind, of course—around the track. Live out your Mario Kart or F1 driving dreams here at their mini-Monaco track-like space. All rides are seven-minute long sessions with varying prices depending on the type of go-kart you will use. Adult Karts start at P950/ ride, P1,700/ two rides; Junior Karts start at P650/ride, P1200/two rides; Two-seater carts with dual controls start at P1,200/ride, P2,200/two rides, and P2,800/three rides. In case it hasn't clicked yet, the more rides you take, the cheaper it gets. If you can't get enough of the speed, there are also packages and yearly membershi. 

EkartRaceway is at the 3F SM City North Edsa Main, Quezon City. It is open daily from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Rates start at P650. For more information, visit EkartRaceway's Facebook page.

Bowl, shoot, and blast at SM Bowling North Edsa

Located at the mall's annex building, the Bowling Center has expanded to more than just your usual bowling alley. Aside from knocking down pins with strikes or spares, you can also engage in fun and safe shooting activities like archery and the Gel Blaster. Practice your aim and shoot arrows at their new indoor archery range for P325 for 30 minutes or P525 for an hour. This rate includes the use of the range, bow rental, and arrows all in one. If the bow and arrow isn't your weapon of choice, you can also try out the Gel Blaster, which starts at P185. Armed with a toy rifle, you can think of it as another form of pellet gun shooting, but you shoot targets with bullet-shaped gel masses instead of spherical resin or plastic bullets. 

SM Bowling North Edsa is at LG/F, Annex, SM City North EDSA Annex, Quezon City. For more information, visit SM Bowling North Edsa's Facebook page.

Explore the world of dinosaurs at Dino Land

Who doesn't love dinosaurs? Dino Land is a new attraction at SM North Edsa's City Center. It features several kid and kid-at-heart friendly play areas including a VR rollercoaster ride, a ball pit playground and an IG-worthy, mesmerizing Enchanted Forest. Spend your day playing with dinosaurs right in Quezon City with rates starting at P550. 

Dino Land is at 3/F City Center, SM North Edsa, Quezon City. For more information, visit Dino Land SM City North Edsa's Facebook page. 

Play boardgames 'til you drop at All a-Board XP

Located on the fourth floor of SM North Edsa's The Block is where the newest All aBOARD XP branch to hit the Metro found its home. To those unfamiliar with All aBoard XP, you might be more familiar with its sister company, The Gaming Library, which sells tabletop games. This venture from your favorite board game sommeliers lets you play as many board games as you want without having to buy them. This gaming space lets guests play countless tabletop games on-site, starting at P100 per hour or P350 for the entire day. Should you get too attached to a specific board game, you can also shop there and bring the fun home with you. 

All aBOARD XP SM North Edsa is at 4/F SM The Block, SM North Edsa, North Avenue, Quezon City. Rates start at P100/ hour. For more information, visit Gaming Library's Facebook page.

Try MUJI Curry at SM North Edsa's MUJI Coffee Counter

There's no missing MUJI SM North Edsa. It takes up practically the entire second floor of North Towers. When this branch opened in June, Northies got a huge Japanese shopping mecca in the North and the country's largest MUJI Coffee Counter to date.  When you're done shopping and are looking for a place to grab a quick snack or a full meal. Head over to the food section, grab a cup of joe, and try MUJI Curry. This MUJI branch is the only place where you can grab a plate of MUJI's wide range of curry, from the mild Butter Chicken Curry (P225) to the relatively spicier Green Curry (P245). Should you fall in love with the spicy flavors or simply want to try the other variants at home, you can also shop for take-home curry kits here. 

MUJI Coffee Counter SM North Edsa is at  2/F North Towers, SM North Edsa, Quezon City. For more information, visit MUJI Philippines' Facebook page.

Try a retro-themed self-photoshoot at The Time Capsule by Mirror Studios

Having a groovy time exploring North Edsa? Memorialize the moment with a retro-themed self-photoshoot at The Time Capsule by Mirror Studios. Take pics with backgrounds and relics of a time long gone. They've got it here: vibrant colors, records, tube TVs, disco balls—think of anything retro and it's on display for your posing needs. Packages start at P349 and will vary depending on the number of subjects, print-outs, and soft copies released. 

The Time Capsule by Mirror Studios is at G/F North Towers, SM North Edsa, Quezon City. Rates start at P349. For more information, visit Mirror Studios' Facebook page.

Play arcade games and win prizes at Timezone 

Gone are the days when going to Timezone just meant playing arcade games, crane machines, and basketball hoops. These days Timezone is a lot more elaborate; there are now full-blown bowling alleys, karaoke rooms, virtual reality rides, and so much more games and booths. 

Keep your eye out for Timezone Trinoma. It's currently undergoing a major renovation. Based on their board-up, patrons of the arcade can expect more machines along with party rooms, ping-pong tables, billiards, and even bump cars. 

You can find Timezone at these malls along North Avenue:

• Trinoma- 4/F Trinoma Mall, North Avenue, Quezon City. 
• Vertis North-3/F Vertis North, Quezon City

For more information, visit Timezone Philippines' Facebook page. 

Shoot arrows and play tag at Archery Attack Vertis North

If you think Archery Attack is just like any other archery range in the Metro where you can practice the basics of the bow and arrow, then you're only partially right. This urban playground is also home to a virtual reality gaming arena, an airsoft shooting range, and their combat archery experience where you learn the basic archery skills, have unlimited arrows and put them into play by hunting down your co-players in their arena. Think tag or laser tag but more primal. Rates start at P200 for 15 minutes of play. 

Can't seem to find Archery Attack at its Vertis North spot anymore? Don't worry. Keep an eye out because, at the end of August,  Archery Attack is moving from its current location to the third floor beside Timezone. 

Archery Attack is at Ayala Malls Vertis North. Rates start at P200 for 15 minutes of play. For more information, visit Archery Attack's Facebook page. 

Build and race Tamiya kits at The Brickyard Vertis North

The Brickyard can be found at Vertis North in Quezon City. This hobby center has build-your-own-kits of remote-control cars, mini-four-wheel drives, and other collectibles. But aside from being your typical hobby center where you can shop for your materials, model kits, and customizations, you can even build your kits at the store and test them out immediately. Inside The Brickyard Vertis North is a pretty cool mini-four-wheel-drive racetrack where you can race the Tamiya kits you built for free. Don't worry about this activity burning a hole through your pocket. Basic Tamiya kits start as low as P300. 

The Brickyard has branches in Glorietta, Makati, and Vertis North, Quezon City. For more information, visit The BrickYard Makati's Facebook page.

Get some r&r with a staycation at Seda Vertis North

Seda Vertis North is a five-star hotel that has it all: spacious rooms, great food, a pool, a relaxing spa, and a killer rooftop bar. It has a little everything to satisfy even the pickiest guest. If you live far away and the trip to the North is your weekend getaway, consider making Seda Vertis North your home base. Not only are the amenities top of its class, but its close proximity to all of North Edsa's attractions and transportation hubs makes it one of the most accessible places to stay in the area.

Seda Vertis North is at Vertis North, Sola corner Lux Drive, Diliman, Quezon City. For more information, visit Seda Vertis North's website.

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