Flip, Sip, and Zip – Excitement Abounds at Oxford’s Legacy 925 Center
If you had a 200,000-square-foot defunct boat factory, what would you do with it? Legacy 925, or The Legacy Center, is Oxford, Michigan’s answer. This massive structure is an entertainment complex complete with an airpark (flip), bar and restaurant (sip), and indoor electric high-speed go-kart racing (zip). And that’s not the half of it. With a wide variety of things to experience inside the building, you’re sure to find something to fit your mood. The Legacy Center is one of Oxford, Michigan’s best things to do.
Where is Legacy 925 Located?
The Legacy Center address is 925 N. Lapeer Rd, (M24), at the north end of Oxford, Michigan., directly across the street from Meijer. The building is large and long, covered with well-designed graphics and signs on the outside.
What is in the Legacy Center in Oxford, Michigan?
The Legacy Center houses various venues, including restaurants, entertainment options, event rental services, boutique retail shops, health and wellness facilities, etc. Each business is independently owned and operates on its own schedule and pricing. There is no “one size fits all” approach regarding hours and costs. To plan your visit, check out each business you are interested in and make arrangements with them beforehand, as some venues require advance scheduling. There’s no entry fee – the Legacy Center is more like a mall, with individual businesses renting space inside, so feel free to wander at no charge. Great for when the weather isn’t cooperating.
Things to do in Legacy 925 in Oxford, Michigan
K1 Speed
K1Speed offers an indoor go-karting experience that you won’t want to miss. They have an adult (45 mph) and junior (25 mph) fully electric race karts. You can preview their track with nightclub-style lighting on their website while you book your fun. Visit https://www.k1speed.com/oxford-location.html for more information.
Urban Air Adventure Park
Urban Air is an indoor trampoline park, plus so much more. Here are just some of the many offerings they have on deck:
- Climbing Wall: See how high you can go
- The Runway (tumble track): A place for acrobats, gymnasts, cheerleaders, and more
- Battle Beam: Knock them off before they knock you off
- Warrior Course: Test your ninja warrior (or whatever they’re calling it this year) skills
- Apex trampolines: The trampolines extend to the walls
- Dodge Ball: Duck, dodge, catch, and throw to your heart’s content
- Slam Dunk Zone: You can slam dunk on this hoop
There is even more to it, but these are the highlights. For info and tickets, https://www.urbanair.com/michigan-oxford/
Axe Social
Axe Social, located past G’s Pizzeria at the north end of the building, is more than just axe throwing. There is a range of activities here, and since it connects with the sports bar, you can enjoy your drinks or food while participating in the following:
Axe Throwing – Non-vikings welcome. Don’t worry if there is no actual Viking blood coursing through your veins, enhancing you with natural axe-throwing ability; a skilled coach is assigned to you for the duration of your play time to teach you and help you get the most out of your experience. (To be honest, it’s likely to keep the insurance from reaching Jeff Bezos-like levels.)
Street Curling – Street Curling is a laid-back activity suitable for most ages and abilities. There’s no need to worry about the cold since there is no ice, and nobody has to scrub the path for your stone to keep sliding.
Bowling – Like a traditional bowling alley, they provide shoes and balls, or you can bring your own. If you’re visiting during warm weather, remember to bring socks; you heathen.
Darts – Play a relaxing (or competitive) game of darts in a cozy corner with comfy seating.
Billiards – Several pool tables are close to the bar, so you don’t have far to go for a refill between turns.
We love this part of the Legacy Center. The staff is helpful and friendly, the bar staff is attentive when ordering drinks or food, and G’s pizza is excellent (love that Margherita pizza). The atmosphere is unique and provides a great view of the Go Karts from the back end of the track. You can even sit on raised metal decking over the top of the track while enjoying your drinks. Be sure to plan and book your time at https://theaxesocial.com/.
Ideal Escape Rooms
This venue offers live-action escape games and has up to 5 different options on a slowly rotating basis —so much fun for a more cooperative game experience rather than the usual competitive games. You must work together to find your way free. You can preview the games and the rules on their website and book your adventure. https://www.idealescaperooms.com/
Places to eat in the Legacy Center in Oxford, Michigan
G’s Pizzeria
G’s Pizzeria is a full sports bar with an extensive menu and many drink options. They offer local beers, ciders on draft, and the usual favorites. There is ample seating available, so you should have no trouble getting a table without a reservation. However, you can make a reservation on their website if you need a specific time. They are open seven days a week, but please note that they open at dinner hours on weekdays. Information about their hours, menu, and reservations can all be found online at https://gspizzeria.com/oxford.
Bean and Benny Coffee Bar
This bright and cheerful café is just down the hall from Urban Air and K1 Speed. They offer a full range of coffee and tea beverages, as well as cake pops, cinnamon rolls, and other homemade sweets. If you want a more substantial snack or lunch, they also serve homemade empanadas (beef and veggie) with a soon-to-be-famous chimichurri sauce.
Every Friday night from 7 to 10 p.m. is open mic night. Come to participate or simply enjoy the local talent. The owners are friendly and make you feel welcome from the moment you step in the door.
For more information, visit their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/BeanandBenny
But Wait, There’s More! (Is There More in the Legacy Center?)
There really is much more inside the Legacy Center, especially for nearby folks. These are more health and wellness-type businesses or those that have ongoing classes. Since we focus on day trips and travel, we have highlighted the businesses you may want to drop in and check out for more short-term fun. Sometimes, the building hosts events using the entire structure, like New Year’s Eve, Benefits, and the Oxford High School Senior All Night Party, so it is always best to check out the website before finalizing your plans legacy925.com. Also, consider checking the individual businesses to confirm hours and prices for anything you want.
Overall, Legacy 925 could be a full day of fun. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all available. Various options to mix and match throughout the day for entertainment are at your fingertips.
Although Hidden Gems doesn’t usually feature franchises, the unique nature of the boat factory-turned-fun factory makes it a hidden gem. It’s an all-day, nonstop, fun building. The building itself is impressive as a repurposed manufacturing facility. Go ahead. Stop in and make a day of it.
P.S. On a more somber but supportive note… Oxford has been in the news for the tragic events of November 30, 2021. During the dark days that followed, The Legacy Center and its many businesses threw wide their doors and held the students of Oxford High School close, so close. They did what we all hope someone will do when we’re hurting; they cared for our children, loved them, and gave them a safe place to grieve and connect. If you do visit, take a moment to appreciate the Oxford wall just south of K1 Speed. It’s a two-story “O”, signed by hundreds and hundreds of students. We love you, Oxford.