Blue Chicago Jazz Bar

Experience live jazz in an intimate setting at the Blue Chicago Jazz Bar in the Eldis Regent Hotel. Perfect for music lovers looking for a cozy night out.

Hours: 19:30-24:00 (Last Order: 23:00)

Prices: Admission fee of 15,000 won

Helpful Tips: 

• Reservations are strongly recommended.

• Live music begins at 8:30 pm with two sets and an intermission.

• Limited food menu available.

• Similar Options: Daegu Opera House, Daegu Culture and Arts Center, Chess 154 Premium Live Jazz Club (Busan)

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ELDIS REGENT HOTEL BLUE CHICAGO

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Bouldering - Boulder Lounge Flip

Get active with indoor bouldering at Boulder Lounge Flip, an ideal spot for beginners and experienced climbers.

Hours: Mon-Fri 12:00-23:00 | Sat-Sun 10:00-19:00

Prices: Lessons: Kids - 25,000 won | Adults - 30,000 won | Day Pass - 20,000 won

Helpful Tips: 

• Lessons are available for first-timers.

• Shoe and chalk rentals are available on-site (bring socks).

• Similar Options: Chalk-Up The Boulder Climbing (Dalseo-gu)

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boulder longe FLIP

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Sparkland -Obstacle Courses, Arcade Games

Sparkland offers a fun mix of obstacle courses, arcade games, and outdoor rides, including a ferris wheel with great city views.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 12:00-22:00 | Fri 12:00-23:00 | Sat 11:30-23:00 | Sun 11:30-22:00

Prices: 30,000 - 90,000 won, depending on package. Seasonal discounts available.

Helpful Tips: 

• Sparkland spans multiple floors with pay-per-activity pricing.

• Outdoor rides include a ferris wheel with panoramic city views.

• Similar Options: Elymon (3rd floor of Elybaden Sauna)

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SPARKLAND

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Bowling: Spare Club Bowling 

Enjoy a game of bowling at Spare Club Bowling, located in Sparkland. Great for a family outing or a casual gathering with friends.

Hours: 11:30 - 24:00

Prices: Weekday Afternoons - 4,000 won/game | Weekday Evenings/Weekends/Holidays - 4,500 won/game

Shoe rental - 2,000 won

Helpful Tips: 

• Children receive a 500 won discount per game

• Similar Options: Star 300 Bowling Club, Windy City Bowl & Grill (Camp Walker), Camp Carroll Bowling Center

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Seupeeo Club Bowling

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Jjimjilbang - Elybaden

Relax at Elybaden, a jjimjilbang (Korean sauna) offering diverse amenities, including a children’s play area and an arcade.

Hours: Mon-Thurs 06:00-22:00 | Fri 06:00-24:00 | Sat-Sun 00:00-24:00

Prices: 20,000 won for Adults (6 hours) | 18,000 won for Children (6 hours)

Helpful Tips: 

• There is a large ball pit children’s play area, arcade, gym, and rooftop infinity pool

• Similar Options: Greenville, Spa Land (Busan), Dragon Hill Spa (Seoul)

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Elybaden Sinwolseong Branch

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Museums - Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum of Oriental Medicine

Discover traditional Korean medicine at the Daegu Yangnyeongsi Museum, a free museum offering interactive experiences.

Hours: Tues-Sun 09:00-18:00 | Closed on Mondays

Prices: Free to the Public 

Foot Bath Experience - 5,000 won

Oriental Soap Class - 3,000 won

Helpful Tips: 

• Email in advance to sign up for the foot bath and soap class (dgom3359@hanmail.net).

• English audio guides are available.

• Similar Options: Daegu Art Museum, Daegu National Science Museum

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yangnyeongsi museum of oriental medicine

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About the Author

Candace is a Co-editor for United on the RoK. As a military spouse and former English teacher in Virginia and Seoul, she loves learning, traveling, and sharing her experiences with others. You can find her reading, writing, or learning new recipes to cook for her family in her free time.