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 hot spots to check out around the Twin Cities. Get putting!
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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.
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Puttshack
Puttshack at Southdale is your new go-to for date nights, crew hangs, and celebrations. This tech-infused mini golf tracks every shot, so you can focus on the fun—and the cocktails. Come for the competition, stay for the globally inspired eats, craft drinks, and high-energy vibes.
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Puttery
Looking for a grown-up twist on your favorite childhood game? Puttery Minneapolis delivers with immersive, adults-only mini golf, craft cocktails, and stunning themed courses—including a conservatory, library, and art museum. Bonus: It even served as a filming location for the recent Minneapolis season of “Love Is Blind.”
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.
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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 day—a perfect spot for families with young ones.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Updated May 7, 2025
