Test Your Putt-Putt Skills on the BEST Michigan Mini-Golf Courses
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From space quests and pirate adventures to simple, challenging layouts and whimsical decor, putt-putt golf enthusiasts and casual players are in for a treat when mini-golfing in Michigan.
Mini golfers of all ages and skill levels can find courses to play just about everywhere in the Great Lakes State, from scenic lakeshore towns to bustling big cities. Whether you’re drawn to fun themes and unique water features or the serene beauty of garden settings, Michigan’s miniature golf scene has something for everyone.
Miners Falls Mini Golf | Munising
Sitting just minutes from beautiful Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Miners Falls offers 18 fun holes at a course that pays great attention to detail. The course features nine water obstacles, a waterfall, a fountain, a rock cave, and more. Miners Golf also offers ice cream, so golfers can enjoy a delicious treat after a fun round.
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf | Traverse and Petoskey
Arrrgh! Grab your golf balls and putters and navigate this award-winning adventure. The course features mountain caves and a full-scale pirate ship and players can duck under waterfalls and traverse footbridges for this fun-filled course that puts players right in the heart of pirate life.
Into the Woods Mini Golf and Gardens | Copper Harbor
Part of what makes a mini golf course fun is its uniqueness and Into the Woods is definitely unique, if not challenging. The decor at this Keweenaw Peninsula course at the base of Brockway Mountain includes mini buildings, a freighter, and lighthouses. Oh, there are also outhouses and toilets. The course will have golfers smiling all the way through, but keep an eye on the rules for every hole.
Garden City Mini Golf | Garden City
For more than 50 years, Garden City Mini Golf has offered a fun round on a simple course that still requires good shots to post a good score. The course also offers two ways to win a free game: Making a hole-in-one on the 18th hole or being the winner in your group of four.
The Greens of Mackinac | Mackinac Island
Is there anything better than a round of mini golf on Mackinac Island? We think not and there are no frills or obstacles to this course at Mission Point Resort. Putt-putters simply work around the course’s natural slopes and try not to become too distracted by the enchanting views surrounding them. At dusk, the course offers Glow Golf for a fun, unique golfing experience.
Animal Tracks Adventure Golf | Mackinaw City
What’s a fun round of mini golf without a little education? This challenging course on the shores of Lake Huron entreats players to match a dozen different animals with their tracks on different hole markers to win a free game. Players can use careful shots along the way to put together a good round.
The Lost City | Holland
This nine-hole indoor mini golf course plunks players right into the middle of the Gobi desert as they play through a cursed pyramid, dodge crocs along the edge of the Nile and avoid tall palm trees in the middle of an exciting round. Players can win a free game on the last hole if they can get their ball into the middle hole on a Plinko-style game.
Putting Edge | Novi
Mini golf lovers can enjoy fun all year long at this indoor course. Putting Edge offers a fun 18-hole, blacklight course that adds a unique glow-in-the-dark element to mini golf. The course takes roughly an hour to play and an on-site arcade provides another fun activity for youngsters.
Ella Sharp Mini Golf | Jackson
Ella Sharp Park is a popular Jackson destination and the mini golf course there is popular for residents and visitors alike — in fact, more than a million rounds have been played there. The course appeals to golfers of all ages and a few challenging holes allow skillful players to separate themselves from the group.
Cranbrook on the Green | Bloomfield Hills
The Cranbrook Educational Community is a popular Metro Detroit destination that includes the historic Cranbrook House, the Cranbrook Institute of Science, Cranbrook House and Gardens, and more. Mini golf enthusiasts can visit the Cranbrook Museum of Art for a fun round that’s a “hole” new way to enjoy mini golf. Each hole is designed by a different artist and is inspired by different elements of Cranbook’s history and campus.
Paradise Park | Novi
One of the most popular courses in Metro Detroit is colorful, fun, and competitive. Players can enjoy 18 exciting holes featuring streams and waterfalls — especially No. 9, which plays through the course’s main waterfall.
Pirate’s Landing Mini Golf | Holland
Captain Sundae’s is already a popular spot for sweet treats in summertime, but it’s also home to an awesome golf course. Players can follow the story of Captain Burke and his stolen treasure in this pirate-themed course that’s perfect for everyone.
Putterz Golf and Games | Ypsilanti
For putt-putters who like options, Putterz offers three 18-hole courses designed to challenge all skill levels. Players are rewarded for good shots — a hole-in-one is achievable on each hole if you’re careful — but bad shots may leave them in some tight spots. Putterz also has an arcade and batting cages onsite.
Par Planet | Marquette
In the heart of the Upper Peninsula, Par Planet offers fun golf paired with the ultimate space adventure. The course features vibrant graphics, black lights, and a fun alien abduction theme. The line between fantasy and reality is blurred as players putt through U.P. landmarks and ward off aliens at space-themed holes, complete with sound effects.
Willow Springs | Lake Orion
Putt-putters of all ages will enjoy this course because they’ll feel like they’re golfing in a forest. Two 18-hole courses, Walk in the Woods and Sports Mountain, are offered. Walk in the Woods offers a forest-like experience and Sports Mountain has fun features like a waterfall.
Craig’s Cruisers Family Fun Center | Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon
The fun never ends at the largest family fun center in West Michigan. That includes an 18-hole mini golf course with turns, twists, and obstacles waiting around every corner. It’s perfect for groups of all skill levels and sizes and players can use a digital scorecard to keep track of the game on their phone.
Lee’s Mini Golf | Alpena
At first glance, Lee’s course may look too simple, but don’t be fooled; it’s a challenging course with a fun design. As one of Michigan’s oldest, continuously run mini golf spots, it’s kept its original design with minimal changes. It remains a beloved family spot for residents and visitors alike.
Family Fun Center at Bavarian Inn Lodge | Frankenmuth
Tucked into the Family Fun Center at Frankenmuth’s Bavarian Inn Lodge is a fun-filled 18-hole mini golf course that takes visitors through a magical world that includes Bavarian Inn’s official mascot, Willy the Dragon. The course is perfect for all skill levels, yet challenging enough to test die-hard putt-putters.
Enjoy a Fun Round of Mini-Golf in Michigan
Whether you’re enjoying a fun day out with friends or you’re looking for a little friendly competition among family members, there’s a mini golf course in Michigan waiting for you.
So embark on a pirate adventure or ward off space aliens; test your glow golf skills during a challenging black light round; use your expert knowledge of geometry to record a hole-in-one or try that trick shot you’ve been practicing to beat your family and friends. No matter your age or how skilled a mini-golf master you are, Michigan mini-golf courses are all about having fun.