Your Guide to Mini-Golf Around the Twin Cities

Grab your putter and get ready for an adventure—we’ve compiled our top must-visit mini-golf destinations

Mini-golf is the perfect activity for hangouts with friends, birthday parties, date nights, or some friendly competition with family. To help you find the best mini-golf course for your occasion, we compiled a list of six hot spots to check out around the Twin Cities. Get putting!

Can Can Wonderland

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Can Can Wonderland 

This whimsical destination is truly like no other. With a one-of-a-kind, artist-designed course, plus food, a full bar, tap wall, live music, and vintage pinball and arcade games, Can Can is the perfect spot for any putt-putt gathering.

Skyline Mini Golf

Photo by Carina Lofgren for Walker Art Center

Skyline Mini Golf

This mini-golf course is located on the rooftop of the Walker Art Center, offering stunning views of downtown Minneapolis. The contemporary design provides unique holes curated by creative artists to elevate your mini-golf experience.

Big Stone Mini Golf
Big Stone Mini Golf in Minnetrista

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Big Stone Mini Golf

Big Stone Mini Golf, nestled on a farm in Minnetrista, is a course surrounded by a charming sculpture garden and friendly goats. The unique animal sculptures and shaded greenery create an interactive environment for a summer daya perfect spot for families with young ones.

Golf Zone
Golf Zone in Chaska

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Golf Zone

For those rainy days or when you just want to play year-round, Golf Zone in Chaska is your go-to destination. Their 18-hole indoor mini-golf course, with a charming North Woods theme, offers an outdoor, woodsy feel while you stay dry inside. And for the golf enthusiasts, Golf Zone also has a driving range with 32 stalls open year-round, ensuring you can practice your swing regardless of the weather.

Lilli Putt
Lilli Putt in Coon Rapids

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Lilli Putt

Lilli Putt in Coon Rapids is an entertainment center offering Go Karts, Bumper Boats, and, of course, outdoor mini-golf. Its challenging obstacles and winding courses make for a day full of fun and friendly competition. Lilli Putt also hosts “Glow Golf” on Friday and Saturday nights throughout the summer, starting at dusk, creating a “glow-in-the-dark” course for evening players.

The Links at Dred Scott
The Links at Dred Scott in Bloomington

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The Links At Dred Scott

This 18-hole outdoor mini-golf course in Bloomington has waterfalls, rocks, and flowering trees (oh, my!), creating beautiful scenery as you aim for a hole-in-one. Its expansive course keeps guests entertained and will leave you wanting to come back for another round.

Julia Jacobson is a rising senior at the University of Notre Dame, studying political science and journalism. Outside of her coursework, she participates in her school’s mock trial team and works as a teaching assistant for an introductory political science course. Julia was born and raised in Minnesota, and loves traveling both domestically and internationally. In her free time, she enjoys reading and journaling.