Mini golf is a great family activity, a solid choice for a date, and can make for a fun afternoon with friends. It’s become such a popular pastime that Golf.com noted there are currently nearly 1,000 miniature golf courses around the U.S.
To find the best ones, we scoured online reviews from golf lovers and amateurs alike to bring you favorites in all 50 states so you avoid wasting money on subpar courses.
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Alabama: Pirate's Island Adventure Golf (Gulf Shores)
This pirate-themed course dates back to the early 1980s and invites golfers to stroll along the “Tidal Lagoon” and explore caves filled with pirate booty while they play. Pirate’s Island Adventure Golf has a few locations around the South — including several in Florida.
Alaska: Putters Wild (Anchorage)
Putters Wild has plenty of other attractions to offer, like virtual reality games, but its 3D black light mini golf course is the big draw. Golfers can enjoy beautiful murals and obstacles that jump from the walls as they go through the 18-hole course in 3D glasses.
Arizona: Golfland Sunsplash (Mesa)
As the name suggests, Golfland can meet all your mini golfing and water park needs (at least when Sunsplash is open seasonally). They offer three different golf courses, each with a different Medieval theme, and have many other attractions like laser tag and bumper boats.
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Arkansas: Toad Suck Mini Golf (Conway)
Toad Suck has two options for mini golf — a stunning outdoor course filled with beautiful waterfalls and fun surprises and a “haunted” indoor course.
After a day of putting around, they also offer gem mining and the Railway Restaurant, which serves Western-inspired grub.
California: Golf N' Stuff (Norwalk)
Being such a massive state, California has many excellent mini golf courses, but Golf N’ Stuff in L.A. County is a particular gem.
With four 18-hole mini golf courses, bumper boats, go-karts, and arcade games, there’s something for everyone. They also have locations in Ventura and Tucson, Arizona.
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Colorado: Adventure Golf & Raceway (Westminster)
Visitors to Westminster’s Adventure Golf & Raceway have three options to meet their mini-golfing needs: Buccaneer Bay, Adventure Cove, and The Lost Continent. If three 18-hole courses aren’t enough, they’ve also got bumper cars, go-karts, and more.
Connecticut: Hidden Valley Miniature Golf & Waterfront Grille (Southington)
Hidden Valley Miniature Golf is known for its beauty almost as much as it is for its lively courses. The grounds are decorated with waterfalls and beautifully maintained greenery.
If you get hungry while on the course, grab a burger from the grill or check out the Ice Cream Parlor.
Delaware: Ryan's Mini Golf (Rehoboth Beach)
Ryan’s Mini Golf offers a simple, 18-hole course — but what sets it apart from other courses is the top-notch location. The waterfront, rooftop golf course offers stunning views of Rehoboth Beach and the boardwalk.
If you go, it’s cash only, so hit one of the boardwalk’s ATMs first.
Florida: Congo River Golf (Orlando)
Congo River Golf has several locations around Florida, but the Orlando spot is a particular hit. Visitors will traverse through waterfalls, caves, and more as they make their way through the courses. After golf, guests can feed gators, mine for gemstones, and more.
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Georgia: Putt-Putt Fun Center (Augusta)
It’s all about the mini golf at Putt-Putt Fun Center in Augusta, but once guests make it through the fantastic and challenging 18 holes, they can enjoy bumper cars, batting cages, laser tag, or grab a snack at the cafe.
Hawaii: Bay View Mini-Putt and Zipline (Kaneohe)
Bay View has been the go-to spot for family fun on Oahu for more than 20 years. They offer beautiful and exciting mini golf courses.
Once you play all 36 holes, you can take the zipline over the courses and enjoy stunning views of the Ko’olau Mountains and Kaneohe Bay.
Idaho: Wahooz Family Fun Zone (Meridian)
With bumper boats, go-karts, laser tag, and bowling, Wahooz Family Fun Zone has something for everyone. When it comes to mini golf courses, they have two excellent options — including the new “Hillbilly Hollow” course.
Illinois: Par-King Skill Golf (Lincolnshire)
Par-King’s elaborate 18-hole mini golf course is truly a sight to behold — with castles and clowns, moving obstacles, and even water holes. The fun and funky course dates back to the 1950s, so expect a bit of retro charm (including having to pay by cash).
Indiana: Ninja Golf! (Granger)
Ninja Golf! offers a unique take on the mini-golf experience, with three courses inspired by Japanese gardens. Each course is challenging in its own right and full of obstacles, alongside lush and beautiful scenery.
After playing 27 holes, guests can try out the ninja star challenge.
Iowa: Mini Pines (Cedar Rapids)
Overlooking Twin Pines Golf Course, Mini Pines offers a fun and engaging 18-hole course for serious golfers and amateurs alike.
The course loops around a pond area and waterfall and includes several holes that involve tricky water play, concluding with a final “horse race” hole.
Kansas: Smiley’s Golf Complex (Lenexa)
Smiley’s has two mini-golf courses to choose from: “Mini Haunts” and “Famous Golf.” One is spooky, and the other is modeled after famed golf holes from around the world. Both include sand traps, bridges, elevation changes, and more.
Kentucky: Malibu Jack's (Lexington)
Malibu Jack’s has attractions for people of all ages — including the thrilling and challenging Malibu Golf, 18 holes through fun obstacles, waterfalls, and more. Once you finish golfing, go-karts, laser tag, rides, and arcade games can keep you entertained for hours.
Louisiana: City Putt (New Orleans)
You can get a taste of New Orleans and the state of Louisiana while playing mini golf at City Putt.
The complex has two courses — the Louisiana Course, which pays homage to the rich culture of cities around the state, and the New Orleans Course, which highlights iconic streets and sights in the Big Easy.
Maine: Dolphin Mini Golf (Boothbay)
It’s a blast from the past at Dolphin Mini Golf, where guests are invited to putt around and engage in some good old-fashioned fun. After hitting up the simple yet delightful course, summertime visitors can beat the heat at the ice cream hut and arcade.
Maryland: Embers Island Mini Golf (Ocean City)
Embers Island has two fantastic 18-hole mini golf courses to choose from, a pirate-themed course (where you may just catch pirates going to battle) and an upper course centered around an “active volcano” that rumbles, builds, and erupts once an hour.
Massachusetts: Kimball Farm (Westford)
Kimball Farm has plenty to offer, including two fantastic mini golf courses: Waterfall Run and the Forbidden Mine. Both are adventure-based, include 18 holes, and share the same “19th hole” (a famed ice cream stand that serves 50 delicious, homemade flavors).
Michigan: Paradise Park (Novi)
Paradise Park’s mini golf course is colorful, filled with fun waterfalls and streams, challenging, and a bargain (the regular ticket price is just $8.50). When you’re done golfing, the park is also packed with rides, go-karts, laser tag, a climbing wall, and more.
Minnesota: Can Can Wonderland (St. Paul)
Want to enjoy a beer and some arcade games after your round of mini golf? Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul has got you covered. The grounds feature an indoor, 18-hole mini golf course, plus pinball, arcade games, a stage for live performances, and a full bar.
Mississippi: Lava Links Golf Club (D’Iberville)
Part of the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort, Lava Links offers two 18-hole golf courses, with routes that traipse through waterfalls, gardens, and even an erupting volcano.
If you work up an appetite playing, the resort has a range of dining options, from steakhouses to pizza.
Missouri: Swing-A-Round Fun Town (Fenton)
There’s plenty to get into at Swing-A-Round, with the mini golf courses being a particular favorite.
After putting around for a bit, the complex also has go-karts, batting cages, bumper cars, arcade games, and more. Play them all with passes for a few hours or the full day.
Montana: Golfing to the Sun (West Glacier)
A newcomer to Montana’s mini golf scene, Golfing to the Sun offers a unique take on the classic 18-hole mini golf game by incorporating characters, challenges, and a bit of Glacier National Park history.
Nebraska: Prehistoric Putt (Lincoln)
Prehistoric Putt has several locations around Nebraska and one in Missouri, but they call the Lincoln location their “most extreme yet.” You’ll be golfing around 20 life-size dinosaurs and have to navigate many obstacles, like a zip line, ball pit, pinball, and a warped wall.
Nevada: KISS World Mini Golf (Las Vegas)
Located at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, KISS World is a mini golf extravaganza inspired by rock ‘n’ roll legends. The 18-hole course glows in the dark and is packed with KISS-inspired props and memorabilia.
There are plenty of other attractions on the grounds, too, like arcade games and even a wedding chapel (it is Vegas, after all).
New Hampshire: Chuckster's Family Fun Park (Chichester)
While there’s plenty to do at Chuckster’s — from go-karts to zip-lining — the mini golf course is a particular favorite. Golfers play through 12,000 square feet of green, through streams, ponds, and stunning trees and flowers.
New Jersey: Castaway Cove Mini Golf (Point Pleasant)
Located on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, Castaway Cove, a Jersey Shore staple with a shipwreck theme, allows golfers to choose from two courses.
The “Shipwreck Bay” course takes golfers through caves and past waterfalls, and the “Crow’s Nest” option travels atop the cove and offers beautiful views.
New Mexico: Hinkle Fun Center (Albuquerque)
Hinkle Fun Center specializes in, you guessed it, fun — and they have enough attractions to entertain visitors of all sorts. When it comes to mini golf, there are two beautiful courses to choose from — and there are also go-karts, laser tag, and bumper boats.
New York: Shipwreck Miniature Golf (Cortland)
Shipwreck puts a unique spin on the standard “pirate-themed mini golf” experience. They offer two options, indoor, blacklight mini golf, or outdoor golf, on their beautiful grounds. They also happen to hold the Guinness World Record for the longest mini golf hole in the world.
North Carolina: Professor Hacker's Lost Treasure Golf (Kill Devil Hills)
Professor Hacker’s Lost Treasure Golf has a few locations around the country, including two in North Carolina. At the Kill Devil Hills location, golfers can ride a mining train to two 18-hole courses inspired by a 1920s hunt for gold and diamonds in the outer banks.
North Dakota: Thunder Road (Fargo)
Thunder Road started out with just go-karts and two mini golf courses back in 2001 — and has since grown to include bumper cars, laser tag, batting cages, and much more.
And, of course, the golf courses, which loop around ponds, rivers, and waterfalls, are still a fan favorite.
Ohio: Scene75 Entertainment Center (Dayton)
Scene75 has several massive locations around the Midwest — each packed with thrilling attractions. The Dayton location has two mini golf options: the beautiful, jungle-theme Sunset Mini Golf and sea voyage themed black light mini golf.
Oklahoma: HeyDay Entertainment (Norman)
HeyDay is all about family fun, so there are plenty of attractions on the premises that are a blast for people of all ages, like their outdoor mini golf course.
After putting around on the course, golfers can check out laser tag, a ropes course, virtual reality, or grab some food at their on-site restaurant.
Oregon: The Aerie at Eagle Landing (Happy Valley)
The Aerie can meet all your golfing needs — whether you’re just looking to putt around or hope to seriously work on your swing. They have a 27-hole Par 3 course, a stunning 36-hole mini golf course, and the first dedicated “Soccer Golf” course in the U.S.
Pennsylvania: Putt U Mini Golf (Center Valley)
Located in Lehigh Valley, Putt U has two 18-hole mini golf courses to choose from — the red and blue — and both are uniquely challenging.
After playing a course, or perhaps both, golfers who have worked up an appetite can grab a scoop or two of Leiby’s premium ice cream.
Rhode Island: Adventureland Family Fun Park (Narragansett)
Adventureland is a staple in the Narragansett area that dates back to the mid-’80s. The fantastic mini golf course is nautical-themed and fun for all — and after putting around a bit, visitors can check out bumper boats, go-karts, games, or batting cages.
South Carolina: Myrtle Beach Family Golf (Myrtle Beach)
Myrtle Beach Family Golf operates four mini golf courses in the area — each with its own theme. The courses — a “Jungle Safari,” the dino-filled “Jurassic Golf,” a classic “Shipwreck Island,” and the Peter Pan-inspired “Captain Hook’s Adventure” — are all a blast.
South Dakota: Putz n Glo (Rapid City)
Putz n Glo is a fantastic and retro black light mini golf course — and it’s conveniently located alongside two other excellent Rapid City attractions: Miner’s Maze Human Maze Adventure and Finder’s Keepers Gemstone Panning.
Tennessee: Hillbilly Golf (Gatlinburg)
To play the holes at Hillbilly Golf, you’ll first have to ride a tram to the top of a mountain. After taking in the extraordinary views, golfers can choose from two very unique courses full of funky old farm equipment, unique challenges, and more.
Texas: Peter Pan Mini-Golf (Austin)
For more than 75 years, Peter Pan Mini-Golf has been a staple in Austin — their giant Peter Pan and Dino sculptures are basically landmarks in the area.
The complex features two mini golf courses and prides itself on being part of the tradition that keeps Austin “weird and quirky.”
Utah: Mulligan's Golf & Games (South Jordan)
Mulligan’s has a bit of something for everyone — from beginners who just want to putt around to serious golfers. There are two mini golf courses to choose from, plus 9-hole courses, a driving range and practice area, and batting cages.
Vermont: Stowe Golf Park (Stowe)
Located at Sun & Ski Inn and Suites, this 18-hole mini golf course is designed to simulate the real golfing experience and is full of natural obstacles, sand traps, rough grass, and more. The course is open from spring through Halloween each year.
Virginia: Putt-Putt Fun Center (Richmond)
At Putt-Putt, there are three 18-hole mini golf courses to choose from, each challenging and fun for golfers of all ages and skill levels. The Fun Center also has an arcade with more than 50 games, go-karts, bumper boats, and more.
Washington: Orcas Island Mini Golf (Eastsound)
This fantastic 18-hole mini golf course makes for a fun outing while visiting Orcas Island. The course is packed with boats and bridges, a ferry, an orca whale (naturally), and much more.
If you work up an appetite playing, grab some snacks and drinks at the clubhouse afterward.
West Virginia: Mountain State Miniature Golf (Fairmont)
This 18-hole mini golf course is located on a shady hillside — and Yelp reviewers praise the beauty of the area and the plaques featuring interesting West Virginia facts throughout the course.
After golfing, Chocolate Moose Coffee & Ice Cream and a climbing gym are also on site.
Wisconsin: Eagle Falls Adventure Golf & Laser Tag (Eagle Falls)
The mini golf at Eagle Falls is an adventure-style course with a fishing theme. The course takes golfers through a fishing cabin, bait shop, fishing dock, along a river, and around waterfalls and fountains.
After putting around, hungry golfers can grab some ice cream or drinks.
Wyoming: Old Town Family Fun (Casper)
As the name suggests, there’s plenty of fun to be had for all at Old Town — from climbing to an arcade to laser tag — and their mini golf course is a particular hit. The 18-hole course is exciting, challenging, and inspired by local history.
Bottom line
It’s rare to find an activity that can entertain groups large and small for around $10 a person (some of the joints on this list are even less), which is why mini golf is always a smart way to step up your travel game — either while traveling through the country or in your own state.
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