Jessica's Guidebook
Family entertainment
Down at the waterfront in Barrie. Pay for parking but the Beach Area is free as well as a great playground. Admission to the Splash ON area is additional.
23 locals recommend
Splash ON Water Parks
55 Lakeshore DrDown at the waterfront in Barrie. Pay for parking but the Beach Area is free as well as a great playground. Admission to the Splash ON area is additional.
Daily passes available fora unique kids' experience. about 15 mins away in Barrie.
6 locals recommend
XPlay Amusements
30 N Village WayDaily passes available fora unique kids' experience. about 15 mins away in Barrie.
About a 35 minute drive but this is the best zoo! Giraffes, zebras and so much more. Quiet and pretty shady on a hot day. The whole family will enjoy this community gem.
120 locals recommend
Elmvale Jungle Zoo
14191 Simcoe County Road 27About a 35 minute drive but this is the best zoo! Giraffes, zebras and so much more. Quiet and pretty shady on a hot day. The whole family will enjoy this community gem.
A must do if you've never been! A fun and classic summer experience. Pets are welcome too.
20 locals recommend
Sunset Barrie Drive-in Theatre
134 4 Line SA must do if you've never been! A fun and classic summer experience. Pets are welcome too.
On site at Friday Harbour. Enjoy painting a take home piece of art that you've made right on the Boardwalk!
7 locals recommend
Crock A Doodle Friday Harbour
293 Sunseeker AveOn site at Friday Harbour. Enjoy painting a take home piece of art that you've made right on the Boardwalk!
Shopping
A short drive away to hit up sme great designer deals. From Coach to Corningware there's shopping for everyone.
102 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Cookstown
3311 Simcoe 89A short drive away to hit up sme great designer deals. From Coach to Corningware there's shopping for everyone.
Food Scene
Delicious take-out or eat in authentic Indian Food just a short drive away in Barrie
Tara Indian Cuisine
128 Dunlop St EDelicious take-out or eat in authentic Indian Food just a short drive away in Barrie
An amazing local brewery with great food. We recommend trying the pizza.
21 locals recommend
Barnstormer Brewing & Distilling Co. Brewpub Restaurant
384 Yonge StAn amazing local brewery with great food. We recommend trying the pizza.
If you like touring craft breweries - this one is a must. Quirky decor and brews. A good food menu too. Located downtown Barrie
48 locals recommend
Flying Monkeys Craft Brewery
107 Dunlop St EIf you like touring craft breweries - this one is a must. Quirky decor and brews. A good food menu too. Located downtown Barrie
This cute Cafe is takeout and great for vegetarians and vegans. Really great food. Located near the waterfront in Barrie. This side window is located in the Midway Diner building
8 locals recommend
Lazy Tulip Cafe
37 Bradford StThis cute Cafe is takeout and great for vegetarians and vegans. Really great food. Located near the waterfront in Barrie. This side window is located in the Midway Diner building
A traditional pub with a great vibe and well made pub food. The Irish Nachos are a must try. Some outdoor seating in the front and a patio in the back. A local favourite and a busy night scene.
31 locals recommend
Donaleigh's Irish Public House
28 Dunlop St EA traditional pub with a great vibe and well made pub food. The Irish Nachos are a must try. Some outdoor seating in the front and a patio in the back. A local favourite and a busy night scene.
Owned by Donaleigh's Pub, this is theplace to go for a hearty breakfast. Located in downtown Barrie.
Dunlop Street Diner
20 Dunlop St EOwned by Donaleigh's Pub, this is theplace to go for a hearty breakfast. Located in downtown Barrie.
On site at Friday Harbour - they always have fresh sushi and big smiles. Highly recommend!
9 locals recommend
Ren Sushi Friday Harbour
311 Sunseeker AvenueOn site at Friday Harbour - they always have fresh sushi and big smiles. Highly recommend!
With a huge selection of brews - they also have some of the best vegetarian and vegan food options around. The menu won't disappoint for various price points. A large outdoor patio as well.
Beertown Public House Barrie
12 Fairview RoadWith a huge selection of brews - they also have some of the best vegetarian and vegan food options around. The menu won't disappoint for various price points. A large outdoor patio as well.
Around the corner in North Barrie, this winery also has great ciders! Check them out for some local sightseeing.
14 locals recommend
Heritage Estate Winery & Cidery
421 Penetanguishene RdAround the corner in North Barrie, this winery also has great ciders! Check them out for some local sightseeing.